Doggy brags

[JES72]

More bigger bangs tonight and the drugs are still working. He’s asleep under the coffee table.

 

[SwampDonkey]

It' started at 4pm here today and not finished yet.
Poor Homer

 

[JES72]

Now to try our the drugs on Hubby.

 

[Jessica]

Great that Homer is coping with the fireworks. We have been having a rough couple of nights as lots of the neighbours having been putting fireworks off in their gardens, I suppose they feel it is something they can do while staying at home and sticking to the lockdown. But it's awful for the surrounding pets. Jess has been barking rather than shut down and can be distracted quite a bit with treats and toys so that's definitely an improvement on past years. But it makes for a very long and noisy evening

 

[Jessica]

But since this is the doggy brags section, I should add that Brodie is unflappable and hasn't turned a hair, even when it has felt like we are in a WWII reenactment He occasionally joins in when Jess is barking but with an air of "What's happening? What's going on? Should I join in? Woof woof!" rather than any fear. Fingers crossed that continues and he doesn't get spooked too.

 

[JES72]

I spoke too soon. H is being a bit silly with trying to scratch and dig at the carpets this evening. He's had his meds already and bangs have been no more, if not less than previous nights so far.

 

[edzbird]

THere's been a lot of facebook posts about placing a band (made from cut sock) over the dog's head/ears. I'm not so sure.

 

[JES72]

The opposite of dog brags tonight. He is being a bit daft. I saw him swallow the pills wrapped in chicken. It’s as if he hadn’t had them.

 

[Natalie]

I had an almost sensible loose lead walk with Bear this morning. 30 minutes, and only a handful of lunges all over the place. We did fast, slow, spins, sit, stopping at kerbs and some short sit stays. I love the way he looks up at me concentrating so hard. It's my cack handedness which doesn't help, dropping treats and fumbling about. I used up an enormous amount of kibble, though

 

[Jessica]

THere's been a lot of facebook posts about placing a band (made from cut sock) over the dog's head/ears. I'm not so sure.

Ha, we tried this with a scarf last night, complete failure for us I'm afraid. Jess was v tolerant of wearing it but it didnt help at all.

 

[Jessica]

This probably wont help Homer, but just in case, the most effective thing for Jess this time has been her kong wobbler. the combination of sniffing and hitting it seems to be giving her enough distraction to take her mind off the bangs, at least intermittently.

 

[JES72]

Phew he’s settled under the bed. I think drugs might have taken a bit longer to work as he had them with his dinner.

 

[Natalie]

Phew he’s settled under the bed. I think drugs might have taken a bit longer to work as he had them with his dinner.

yes, but that might be for the best, most tablets are recommended with food, I think?

 

[JES72]

All better now.

 

[Beanwood]

yes, but that might be for the best, most tablets are recommended with food, I think?

Some take double the time to work if given with food, such as trazodone. This can become quite important if you need results quickly.

 

[JES72]

Once the meds kicked in he was fine. It took at least twice as long. Giving him the medication before the noises start is crucial Shows how much he still needs them.

We were able to go mantrailing yesterday and he was great. I wondered if a week on strong doses of Xanax would effect him but he was right on to the trails.

 

[Natalie]

I realised today just how dependable, and trustworthy Monty has become on walks. We went to nearby Shustoke reservoir, it's a nice 45 minute circular walk, the dogs can dip in and out of the water at most points, and a small field at the end for some ball games. It says lead on for dogs, but it's one of those rules that nearly everyone breaks in an understated British way.
We thought it would be quiet today - grey, mizzly, misty, mid afternoon, though the water was like a millpond - but it was as busy as I've seen it in the summer. So Bear had to be on lead all the way round. He was an idiot, natch. But Monty is just so good now. He ignored the ducks and other water fowl, joggers, big groups, squealing children, and most other dogs - he got caught unawares by a little dog running up behind him and got a bit frisky for about three seconds, but that was it.

When a dog was passing, we just did LAT with both of them (it's hilarious, Monty joins Bear in a sit as soon as he hears the words LAT! even though it isn't even meant for him)

the only thing he's rubbish at is patience - we sat on a bench for five minutes as my foot was hurting, and he lets out a loud 'Woof' every 30 seconds to let us know it's time to move on.

Rubbish video here - you can't even see the people for the mist

 

[Selina27]

Looks a lovely place @Natalie

 

[Lab_adore]

We had my family over yesterday (Sunday) so 9 adults, a two year old and a one year old. Of course I was worried sick that Maxx would bark and make my great-niece cry like last time as well as jump on people and generally make a nuisance of himself. My family are NOT big dog people.

However my darling fur-child was so good! After the initial 5 minutes if hysterical barking and lunging like a kangaroo on amphetamines (thanks to @Emily for that awesome description) he settled down and we just had the occasional bark of frustration that he couldn't help himself to the nibbles or needed a bit of attention. Everyone said 'wow, you've done a great job with him'. Mind you, I made two extra special frozen chicken Kong's and he had plenty of biscuits and other treats. Such a lovely lovely day made even more special by our special boy

 

[kateincornwall]

Well done Maxx , and you of course Robyn xx