Show your dog...

[LongRanger]

. . . great looking boy

whats the tape for? . . .

Thanks, Joel . . .

. . . + he's as well-behaved/good-natured as-can-be



The green tape was for having some dew claws removed; the front one was a claw that he'd already ripped --- pretty-busy Guy. The blue is for an IV (I think). This was in the garage, coming home from the Vet . . . bit more subdued than usual


Never had t' do claws like that on any dog before . . . or since

[setho]

My boy's now 8 months......

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[dummkopf]

Thanks, Joel . . .

. . . + he's as well-behaved/good-natured as-can-be



The green tape was for having some dew claws removed; the front one was a claw that he'd already ripped --- pretty-busy Guy. The blue is for an IV (I think). This was in the garage, coming home from the Vet . . . bit more subdued than usual


Never had t' do claws like that on any dog before . . . or since

I love your dog pictures!!! So how old was he when you had the dew claws removed? My boy the rear have been removed. But the front ones are plenty sharp. I have to watch during bath time. I guess I need to do some trimming.

I figured him for around a year old and the vet agreed. He is dumb as a rock though. He is very intelligent, but has been taught nothing. No sit, heal, stay, etc. He won't fetch a ball or Frisbee... or play with his toys. Less the knotted rope but only if you bug him with it. He really is pretty low energy laying around the house napping unless I crank the ATV up. He has been staying in my house okay with little casualty. I have cage for night time, and when I can't watch him. He won't go potty on a hard surface. I think he was in a kennel with a concrete floor maybe? Puppy mill breeding stock perhaps? I just can't figure why anyone would have a beautiful, friendly, loving, smart dog and teach it nothing???

Oh, he also had never been in a vehicle, as he would stumble and fall of the back seat while driving. I can't imagine because all dogs like to ride. He is happy and has the hang of it now.... rear door windows covered in nose smudges!!!

[LongRanger]

Hey, Paul . . .

This is one of those topics that can take over this site. I grew up with dogs, was without one for decades . . . then, brought one back into my life . . .

. . . 'for the kids'


Now? . . . they're a passion. Right up there all my others


The Vet brought up the issue w/ the dew claws. One had already been ripped loose by then, so --- when she suggested that the rest should go, as well . . . I thought fine. Little Guy was less than a year old, then, so --- it was easy . . . for both of us


As for teaching any dog any thing . . . that's the part about finding out what your dog 'is.' Mine 's a natural retriever, meaning . . .

. . . throw anything around him ---- absolutely anything . . . . and he's after it . . . without hesitation or even thinking about it. Can't help himself


It's how I picked him. Pulled him out a box of 6 others. Set him on the floor, whimpering, not sure about what was going on. Then? I rolled a ball --- and he was gone. Even at 8 weeks . . . just couldn't help himself


He's 12, now . . . and we still play. We're just a bit more careful . . . = walk/stretch, warm-up, play, cool-down, walk/stretch, groom, water + food . . .

. . . + lotsa 'scooches'


Never spent a day outside. Always lived inside. I have rules and he has a nice bed. Still, two walks a day --- about 2.5 hours. Good food. And lotsa hikes, trails, climbs. Also shopping malls. (Loves crowds --- especially at Christmas) And peoples houses. And car trips. Puts up w/ my BMW, but . . . I need to get him a proper truck, again. Great companion



His name 's Porter . . . after this guy in a Mel Gibson movie



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[Jim Breazeale]

Bella, the World's worst guard/junkyard dog, is 14 years young today.
Happy Birthday, Bella!

Picture # 1 Bella guarding my office door
Picture # 2 Our mail carrier with the warning card that is placed in our mail slot at the Post Office every day, warning of a dog on the premise.

Bella left this world yesterday. She was a wonderful friend, companion and a vital part of our Team at EASY. She had way too many friends to count and this place and our house are just not going to be the same without her. Damn it, I miss her.

Jim

[70tangerine]

Jim

sorry to hear..I cannot imagine the heartache.


we re-homed a puppy....last yr..Im still heartbroken..and I had him for 4 mos only.

[Haasman]

Jim ... No! I am heart broken.

So sorry ... Hardly find the words.

We we all loved Bella so much. What a peach of a dog.

OK I snuck her doughnut bits. I admit it.

Sorry my friend.

[Chuck Miller]

Bella left this world yesterday. She was a wonderful friend, companion and a vital part of our Team at EASY. She had way too many friends to count and this place and our house are just not going to be the same without her. Damn it, I miss her.

Jim

I'm SO sorry Jim........ She was always there, and always smiling... she will be missed

[LongRanger]

. . . Bella left this world yesterday . . .

I'm so sorry to hear that, Mr B

But 14 years is great/long time for any dog --- especially a Lab . . .

. . . so --- she had a good life. Musta taken real good care of her


And I know how it hurts --- when they go . . . but . . .






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[LongRanger]

. . . world's full of dogs ---------------------------------- that nobody wants






We found room




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