The Daily Dog

Lily and the new bag of dog food

feeds@yuku.com (Betsy) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:15:52 GMT

Every time I get a new bag of dog food Lily gets very excited. I of course encourage this by telling her, "Yup, we have decided to keep you for another month. Hopefully you will continue to be a good dog, the kind of dog one can depend on." You know it is one of those fun little private games you have with your dog.

Well today I bought a new kind of Evo- and she went crazy over it....

I accidentally discovered the best dog treats

feeds@yuku.com (sheltienose) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:50:32 GMT

I opened the cupboard yesterday and an open bag of iriko (Japanese whole dried sardines) fell out and scattered all over. I'm amazed that I never thought of these as a dog treat before. Small, crunchy, delicious, full of Omega 3s, don't need refrigeration, no hormones or melamine or other contaminants, no fillers or preservatives, low calorie. They provide balanced nutrition, including calcium, since it's the whole fish. Byrdie LOVES them.

Hills Prescription b/d or supplements?

feeds@yuku.com (maureenoh) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:38:39 GMT

Maeve was at the vets for a checkup (BTW, the vet said she didn't need her shots because she has current rabies and after 15 years of annual shots she probably doesn't need the others) and the vet recommended Hill's Prescription b/d which is supposed to be good for old dogs with cognitive issues. Maeve has started getting stuck in corners (she's lost her reverse gear) and sometimes she stands and stares off in the distance. She's pretty deaf so its hard to tell if...

I think I was suckered...

feeds@yuku.com (BT4ever) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:10:58 GMT

I mentioned earlier that I thought DD was letting Cassie sleep with her. So on Monday night when Cassie went to bed as usual I was relieved.

Yesterday Cassie had a episode of very loose stools. So when she woke me up at 2:30 this morning crying in her crate, I jumped to let her out. Now even though I know better, I have to admit that I fussed over her when she came back in. Then got hold of myself and put her back in her crate. After about 5 minutes she starts to protest...

Need a trick name

feeds@yuku.com (wordnerd) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:29:45 GMT

I'm gearing up for winter trick work--need to keep Oakley's brain busy. He knows how to roll-over if I lure him, but I'd like to get this down to just a command. The problem is, all my dogs know "over" means get to the side of the road because a car is coming. I've tried calling it "roll," but that doesn't roll off my tongue. ( sorry ) I'm afraid if I refer...

Betsy is a STAR!

feeds@yuku.com (SW845) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:29:13 GMT

Brief note - just starting a meeting - but HAD to tell you all just how FABULOUS Betsy puppy was on set for my AM interview in Springfield, Mass and what a relaxed traveler she was when me - a friendly stranger - whisked her away from her family. She took everything in stride, was perfectly housebroken and slept through the night (or almost) which is more than I ever expect from a 13 week old puppy. Besides all that, she is ADORABLE! Everyone fawned over her - and who would not? And I cannot...

Doggie see, Doggie do X2

feeds@yuku.com (cdhpoco) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:07:09 GMT

A few days ago I dropped my cell phone between my bed and the wall. I tried laying on top of the bed and reaching down between the bed and wall, but the phone was still just out of my reach. I had to crawl almost completely underneath the bed. Teva stood and watched this whole process with utter fascination.Head tilt and everything.
Over the last few days, Teva has started sticking her head under the bed. Obviously, a completely new behavior....

Maya's Working Out New Ways to Obey!

feeds@yuku.com (Jansez) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:30:31 GMT

Ever since we started Agility - about 3 months ago, we have been working on what I have called 'To Me' & 'Get In'. Essentially it means for the dog to get into heel position on the right or left side from where ever it is. Maya was taught this luring her by swinging my arm in front of me and around to my side. Consequently, she has always come around front to get into position.

This command has spilled over into our obedience class so we were showing the...

Kirby is 7 years old today!

feeds@yuku.com (Happyhav) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:05:16 GMT

Hi everyone!

I thought of all of you today ~ all the help you have given me AND Kirby throughout the years. He just turned 7 today and I wanted to share! He is still the same wonderful, loving little guy....I can't believe he's 7 years old! I was wondering if Joanne is still around. She used to help me so much with all of my questions regarding raising this little guy. Anyway, hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!...

Pharaoh hound x pittie?

feeds@yuku.com (Woost2) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:39:32 GMT

A humane society guess. Friend is adopting this dog right now. Who has pharaoh hounds running around breeding willy nilly? Any other guesses?

He's a photographer so I'll have better pix soon.

Quick Grooming Question

feeds@yuku.com (Jansez) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:36:06 GMT

Maya is going in for a pre-Christmas clean-up at the groomers. Since I live where it can get to -30C at times, I shouldn't let the groomer do much clipping should I? I'm looking at her furry feet and wondering if I should leave that alone too.

What do you think?

Happy holidays & a Santa picture

feeds@yuku.com (yusqueya) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:07:04 GMT

Hi everyone. I've been off the boards for a while - DH and I have been working extra contract work to help pay the bills, and now of course I'm behind in my regular work and trying to get Christmas stuff done! I've been thinking about you all though, and I hope everything has been well with the MSP gang.

Here's a picture of Abbey (7 months) with Santa. She was so good, didn't even look twice at the scary guy in the funny costume.

Girlie Girl Livin' the dream

feeds@yuku.com (cocosmom) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:44:56 GMT

Maddie has gone to her forever home....a hobby farm with sheep....3 yr old border collie to play with.....all my girlie has to do is be a companion, run in the fields and chase balls. All this in time for the holidays. I miss her smile but I know she will be so happy in her new...

I gave myself an early Christmas present...

feeds@yuku.com (packopeebs) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:06:43 GMT

Can't guess what it is yet?

How about now...

Still no? OK, here you go.

Yup - Rosie is staying. Of course, she knew...

Wow! What a Workout!

feeds@yuku.com (Jansez) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:01:22 GMT

6:30 this morning we are on our walk and come to an open area. There is a soccer field, some park space and a baseball field all in a row. In the middle of the space were two rabbits running around. Maya of course got all excited and I had a hard time getting her to come to my side so I thought 'Okay, lets work this'. I switched the leash to her flat collar (since I knew there would be some inadvertent pulling) and unlocked the flexi and We RAN!

I'm not a runner, and...

swimming with Bob

feeds@yuku.com (radar) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:02:34 GMT

So I took Bob to his first swim to rehab his hip after surg.
Really nice lady has this indoor pool in a Morton building on her property for dogs!
The water is 80 degrees, she has a life vest for him and gets in the pool and guides Bob around. He would use his affected leg if he was swimming toward me, and about 25% of the rest of the swim.
We only let him swim about 5min to start.
I just have to reserve a time online and I can take him back anytime I want.
Now...

OMG! HELP!

feeds@yuku.com (Jansez) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:27:20 GMT

Will someone please tell me how I'm supposed to resist this ... ?

I was skinning chicken parts to go in the freezer. I swear I only gave her a little!

New to Me Crate

feeds@yuku.com (SW845) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:05:36 GMT

Rene and Jim from Tripawds turned me on to the crate - like it. Like the solid bottom so no toe-catching-openings. Like the garage-style door so you can open the crate easily without the door getting in the way.

Anyone used one? Seen one?

http://www.amazon.com/Pet...avel-Steel/dp/B002RT8QOY

Bo Obama High Fives Oprah...

feeds@yuku.com (SW845) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:59:43 GMT

How cute! And so nice to see a social, happy, well-trained dog in the White House.

http://www.examiner.com/x...-Christmas-Special-Video

whistling puppy??

feeds@yuku.com (eowyn20814) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:14:57 GMT

A friend of mine wants to know how she can get one . . . does anyone know if there is a particular breed known for this ability, or is this just a particularly talented pup?

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/6544400/16989568
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