Search results

Ok, so Trixie is an absolute menace! She doesn't see dogs and play like a normal dog....nope...she's more like a spastic wolf puppy. bounce, jump, run, chomp, eat your face, leap off your shoulder, duck under your tummy, in and out MENACE! It's hilarious to watch, as long as you're not trying...

Angel was brought over for a visit today. She's in Great shape. Hubby thinks she's too thin, but I pointed out that with her Dane heritage, she's a perfect body score. She and Trixie loved the visit, but Trixie's.....a lot. She goes from 0-300 She basically took one look at Angel, and went...

I tried a puzzle feeder- he likes it, but gets guardy if Trixie comes in the same room it's in. I use smaller bowls, so he can't see the bottom. His bowl is appropriately sized for a cocker. He doesn't mind, and it seems like he's getting more. I sent his big raised feeder with Angel when she...

I think my husband would have an absolute fit if I suggested Tylenol, given the risks. He's already waiting to get the call at work that Shamas couldn't get up, and has to go to emerge....or that he stopped breathing(he's had occasional laboured breathing since that day he got out, but we never...

He's 12. We've got him down to 86lbs at last weigh in...I was considering science diet's weight loss food, or another of it's type. I did swap him from the dental food over to Natural Balance Fat Dog formula, having had some success with Matt on the feline version. WEight loss is a struggle...

Shamas is taking the reumecam about every 2-3 days now. If it weren't for the bottle format (I can't tell how much is in it), and my constant fear of running out and not having it when he needs it...there are other days I might give it to him but Ive held off. I know that as we go into cold...

They're pretty good at pretending. This morning Shamas pretended he couldn't hear at all. He'd found a treat bag that fell out of the garbage after we emptied them all into jars last night, and was on his way to shred it, looking for crumbs. AB is following him, "Shamas...Shamas give it here"...

I'll introduce that game. I have tried "focus" but even though she can hold a focus in class for 3m straight, she won't drop her focus on the other dog for love nor money(liver) Leave it didn't work either. It's like she's trying to will the dog over with the sheer intensity of her...

I do warn other owners that she's a bit much ahead of meetings....she plays like a wold puppy...all in and out and face biting and shoulder jumping. The poor st bernard couldn't keep track of her! But it seemed to be OK with the play, so we let it go on. The retriever on the other hand, was...

Goodness! It's like Trixie's teeth are all just tumbling out! She looses 1-2 every couple of days. On the plus side, teething will be over quickly and with minimal fuss. Angel was eating my house at this age...Trixie's only chewed a couple of doorframes, and that mostly to get my attention. I...

I told her she's welcome to bring her here. But it is a 35minute walk each way, and its going to depend a bit on temperatures. Yesterday I got dizzy every time i went outside...so it would not have been a day to have a dog out for over an hour. She's doing her walks in the shade of the...

Angel is doing very well as an apartment dog. She's got an entire park as a back yard, and is making friends. It's generally understood that she's excitable, but very friendly. She's just gone into her second period, at 14months. That'll put a kink in getting enough exercise....I'm sure there...

Trixie made her first big dog bark this morning and took us all by surprise. It's very impressive! A garbage bag spooked her, and she jumped back with a WROOF! Everyone thought there was a rotty or something nearby! then we realized it was our baby girl and had a laugh about it. Of course, we...

Trixie is learning that shouting gets her taken away from her potential doggie friend. As does lunging. If she wants to meet another dog, she must pull herself together at least long enough to actually reach it lol. In the home, she watches Shamas get told "no bark" on a regular basis...so...

Oh my gosh, Trixie this morning is full of beans! I let her lead once I had my coffee, as long as she kept a loose leash. We stopped to talk to a lady who just rescued a dog but stood too close...looks like her old man likes the idea of dogs, but not puppies. He scolded Trixie for being rude...

So we've decided to look for a trainer to come to the house, rather than continuing at Petsmart. Trixie was pretty overwhelmed when we worked out in the store last session. Might do some private sessions there, while we look for a trainer because the new trainer coming in has experience with...

Weigh in at 17.9kg or just under 40lbs yesterday We're to keep an eye on the shoulder as she grows, for any recurring lameness but the vet didn't need an Xray. She only squeaked at one point during the exam, when he extended the leg very far forward. Moved her to Nexxguard for Flea/tick so I...

"Hey, Shamas...Look at this. I found something" "Oh really? Let me see. Oh Mom's brought home Treats again. Let me get that open for you." "Shamas, Shamas.....help me pull the sheet off the couch." "Ok, hang on I'll be right there" "How do I get the stuff in this box? It smells yummy.."...

My goodness! I'd have thought that a good walk in the morning would help with the energy, but nope. she gets in from her walk and ZOOM! and she's SUCH a clutz, poor thing. The number of bad landings this girl takes, slipping on the floors, or jumping on the couch......good thing I have Trupanion...

Hmm...I wonder if Shamas will learn to curb his barking, now that it excites Trixie? All day today, if Shamas started barking, Trixie went "PLAY!" and grabbed his tail. He's pretty tolerant because we get on it quickly...but he literally turned around and went "Hey! that's Mine!" And speaking...