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Post by Plainsman on Dec 10, 2020 12:00:36 GMT -5
I could listen to dog stories all day. (Some would be true!) They all illustrate what any dog-lover knows: (1) every dog is unique, just like people, but (mostly) WITHOUT the psychopaths, and (2) Dogs DO think, contrary to those pseudo-scientists who say they are solely creatures of instinct, like earthworms. YMMV, but for me, life without dogs would be a tedious bore.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 10, 2020 15:54:42 GMT -5
When I lived in an apartment, where everyone’s back door faced a courtyard and small patio, I had a struggling magician living next door. I watched his dog on command steal the steaks from a table of a neighbor that was inside waiting for the coals to get ready. He rinsed them off and pan fried them... they were big thick steaks. Dog and master ate well. That is a great story. I wonder if I can train my cat to do that. I would not trust the dogs. |
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Post by simnettpratt on Dec 10, 2020 20:54:15 GMT -5
Train...and trust...a cat?!
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Post by toshtego on Dec 11, 2020 11:31:16 GMT -5
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 11, 2020 11:32:57 GMT -5
 Smart dog!
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 13, 2020 17:42:03 GMT -5
Made chocolate and peanut butter fudge today. When I knelt down to read the candy thermometer, the puppy abandoned playing with the wife's shoe and jumped on. She just sat there for several minutes. She hangs around the stove when we cook. She knows that's where the good food is - not that she gets any people food - unless something falls to the floor.  |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 13, 2020 17:54:48 GMT -5
Made chocolate and peanut butter fudge today. When I knelt down to read the candy thermometer, the puppy abandoned playing with the wife's shoe and jumped on. She just sat there for several minutes. She hangs around the stove when we cook. She knows that's where the good food is - not that she gets any people food - unless something falls to the floor. She is part of your team. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 13, 2020 18:19:26 GMT -5
I could listen to dog stories all day. (Some would be true!) They all illustrate what any dog-lover knows: (1) every dog is unique, just like people, but (mostly) WITHOUT the psychopaths, and (2) Dogs DO think, contrary to those pseudo-scientists who say they are solely creatures of instinct, like earthworms. YMMV, but for me, life without dogs would be a tedious bore.Have to agree with you on all points...every sweet dog that I have had the pleasure of living with has been a unique character with their own special attitudes and desires...can't imagine life without their presence in my life. To me they are a blessing and I take care of them with that thought in mind....love their special kind of love and devotion. |
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 14, 2020 0:14:38 GMT -5
I could listen to dog stories all day. (Some would be true!) They all illustrate what any dog-lover knows: (1) every dog is unique, just like people, but (mostly) WITHOUT the psychopaths, and (2) Dogs DO think, contrary to those pseudo-scientists who say they are solely creatures of instinct, like earthworms. YMMV, but for me, life without dogs would be a tedious bore.Have to agree with you on all points...every sweet dog that I have had the pleasure of living with has been a unique character with their own special attitudes and desires...can't imagine life without their presence in my life. To me they are a blessing and I take care of them with that thought in mind....love their special kind of love and devotion. I agree. Cats are OK, but dogs are special. They are all about love and loyalty. Someone told me something once about the difference between a dog and a cat. He said - If your dog weighted 300lbs, you'd still be his best friend. If your cat weighted 300lbs, you'd be his lunch. |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 17, 2020 22:00:26 GMT -5
Mables is finding his way in and out of the house without much trouble and a minimum of head bumping.
When he comes in he is greeted warmly with extensive rubbing and vocal approval. he is so proud, he sits and barks a little.
I am so proud of him.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 17, 2020 22:05:07 GMT -5
Mables is finding his way in and out of the house without much trouble and a minimum of head bumping. When he comes in he is greeted warmly with extensive rubbing and vocal approval. he is so proud, he sits and barks a little. I am so proud of him. I'll bet he's proud of you too! I know that I am. 😘🤠 |
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Post by bigwoolie on Dec 17, 2020 23:00:14 GMT -5
We actually had a pup added to the family this week. Someone had some 7 week old foster puppies they were trying to find homes for. My wife and son went and looked at them, and brought home a solid black female. She's supposed to be lab/border collie cross. She could be, she's plenty smart enough.
Yesterday, while the family was gone, I sat in my front porch rocker with a cigar for a bit, and I might have picked her up and let her cuddle on my lap for a little while. Dont tell on me.
She belongs to Will, and he named her Casey
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Post by toshtego on Dec 18, 2020 17:45:30 GMT -5
We actually had a pup added to the family this week. Someone had some 7 week old foster puppies they were trying to find homes for. My wife and son went and looked at them, and brought home a solid black female. She's supposed to be lab/border collie cross. She could be, she's plenty smart enough. Yesterday, while the family was gone, I sat in my front porch rocker with a cigar for a bit, and I might have picked her up and let her cuddle on my lap for a little while. Dont tell on me. She belongs to Will, and he named her Casey That is an excellent combination. You will likely enjoy her! |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 18, 2020 17:55:01 GMT -5
We actually had a pup added to the family this week. Someone had some 7 week old foster puppies they were trying to find homes for. My wife and son went and looked at them, and brought home a solid black female. She's supposed to be lab/border collie cross. She could be, she's plenty smart enough. Yesterday, while the family was gone, I sat in my front porch rocker with a cigar for a bit, and I might have picked her up and let her cuddle on my lap for a little while. Dont tell on me. She belongs to Will, and he named her Casey I agree, sounds like a really good cross. I bet she’ll be a fine dog. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 18, 2020 18:12:47 GMT -5
I’m still occasionally doing some research for my sorta-project and came across this...
Humans have 12-40 million olfactory neurons; dogs have 220 million to 2 billion. If we did a “vision analogy” (and if my math is right) while we are reading a book at 18”, our dog could read it at 80 yards.
Their scent alone lets them detect 1 teaspoon of sugar dissolved in the water of two olympic sized swimming pools.
[This from the research of Ellen Furlong, Illinois Weslyan University.]
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Post by Goldbrick on Dec 18, 2020 21:55:06 GMT -5
I just ordered a set of scents called "Tracerz". They are small spray bottles of oils like clove, juniper, rosemary, frankincense, almond. They come with stick on pads so they can be applied to furniture, door frames etc. That might make it easier for Marbles. The idea is to make corridors for movement. Makes sense, eh? I had no idea these things could be had; my beagle lost his sight two years ago. My vet says Buster is so smart that he counts his steps and maps out his house and yard. In the house, buster finds the sofa, his food and water bowl ,and his Mom, and Daddy with no problem. At night, or at mealtime , he backs up to my leg and sits on my toes...at bedtime he follows me and waits to be lifted on to the bed ...when taken down in the morning ,he circles around behind me and follows me to the kitchen. Our other dog, a female golden shiba-inu, acts as a guide for him sometimes ,while in the yard, but his super beagle nose is his major asset ,and it keeps him straight unless he gets excited at play or with the scent of a rabbit . The scented oils would be great for the deck steps ,and for any furniture we move over the holidays, or even the Christmas tree...thanks for the helpful idea! |
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 18, 2020 23:14:06 GMT -5
I just ordered a set of scents called "Tracerz". They are small spray bottles of oils like clove, juniper, rosemary, frankincense, almond. They come with stick on pads so they can be applied to furniture, door frames etc. That might make it easier for Marbles. The idea is to make corridors for movement. Makes sense, eh? I had no idea these things could be had; my beagle lost his sight two years ago. My vet says Buster is so smart that he counts his steps and maps out his house and yard. In the house, buster finds the sofa, his food and water bowl ,and his Mom, and Daddy with no problem. At night, or at mealtime , he backs up to my leg and sits on my toes...at bedtime he follows me and waits to be lifted on to the bed ...when taken down in the morning ,he circles around behind me and follows me to the kitchen. Our other dog, a female golden shiba-inu, acts as a guide for him sometimes ,while in the yard, but his super beagle nose is his major asset ,and it keeps him straight unless he gets excited at play or with the scent of a rabbit . The scented oils would be great for the deck steps ,and for any furniture we move over the holidays, or even the Christmas tree...thanks for the helpful idea! Reminds me of my Jack Russel. She was about 14 when we moved to our new house. All the walls are painted a creamy white color. As soon as we moved in we saw her walk into the walls a few times. We didn't even know she was having trouble seeing. Her vision mustn't have been too bad because after a few days, she was navigating the new house just fine. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 18, 2020 23:24:12 GMT -5
Our last Yorkie, Bobby, went blind when he was about 16. But he had been living in the same house for 14 years so aside from bumping a few walls he got around just fine. However, when we took him out, he stayed right by us. When he got deaf and crippled by arthritis, that was it. 19+ years is a long time for for a grumpy old Yorkie.
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 18, 2020 23:48:05 GMT -5
Anyone have a coyote problem in your area?
The coyote population has exploded around here.
I can her then howling at night - and I'm in town. They are coming up a creek into neighborhoods.
A small nearby town is having problems too.
There was just a news article about it on the local news.
Dogs being attacked a few times. Cats disappearing.
One woman lost 24 ducks that were locked in a kennel this summer. Coyotes found a way in.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 19, 2020 0:40:50 GMT -5
We seem to have very little wildlife here for some reason. We had much more at our house on the edge of Harris County. Maybe they were pushed to our old house and hear they have room to roam. Haven't heard of any coyotes,but Bigfoot sightings are common. (seriously). There are much scarier things (cougars, bobcats, Eastern rattlesnakes, and more that I don't know about) in these Piney Woods than coyotes. I don't think they would last long.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 19, 2020 9:53:48 GMT -5
Anyone have a coyote problem in your area? The coyote population has exploded around here. I can her then howling at night - and I'm in town. They are coming up a creek into neighborhoods. A small nearby town is having problems too. There was just a news article about it on the local news. Dogs being attacked a few times. Cats disappearing. One woman lost 24 ducks that were locked in a kennel this summer. Coyotes found a way in. Fact of life out here. Many. They stay pretty much away from people and people-stuff though. Suburban coyotes are bold, but if you see one of ours at 400Y he takes off like a streak. The result of all those varmint rifles in trucks and behind front doors! If you’ve ever seen what a pack of them will do to a birthing cow you will never be their friend. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Dec 19, 2020 11:21:26 GMT -5
A lot of coyotes around here, but there is so much open space, we never have a problem up around the house. We just hear them off in the wheat fields at night, see them when out on horses.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 19, 2020 11:26:57 GMT -5
Yeah, here if he's 100 yards away he might as well be invisible. But we haven't heard or seen any. As well armed as the populace is here, there might be other reasons.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 19, 2020 12:15:50 GMT -5
They used to hide in the cane fields, listened to them howl at night, now no howling, did civilization push them out, DONT know but they are not here anymore.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 19, 2020 13:03:02 GMT -5
I just ordered a set of scents called "Tracerz". They are small spray bottles of oils like clove, juniper, rosemary, frankincense, almond. They come with stick on pads so they can be applied to furniture, door frames etc. That might make it easier for Marbles. The idea is to make corridors for movement. Makes sense, eh? I had no idea these things could be had; my beagle lost his sight two years ago. My vet says Buster is so smart that he counts his steps and maps out his house and yard. In the house, buster finds the sofa, his food and water bowl ,and his Mom, and Daddy with no problem. At night, or at mealtime , he backs up to my leg and sits on my toes...at bedtime he follows me and waits to be lifted on to the bed ...when taken down in the morning ,he circles around behind me and follows me to the kitchen. Our other dog, a female golden shiba-inu, acts as a guide for him sometimes ,while in the yard, but his super beagle nose is his major asset ,and it keeps him straight unless he gets excited at play or with the scent of a rabbit . The scented oils would be great for the deck steps ,and for any furniture we move over the holidays, or even the Christmas tree...thanks for the helpful idea! OVer the years here, I have had two dogs loose their eyesight. They adapted just fine and each followed me around the farm like they always did. Enjoy your blind pal and give him a little extra love and attention. |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 19, 2020 15:41:10 GMT -5
Marbles finds away all around the exterior of the house now and follows me while on chores outside. Guided by nose and hearing. I keep talking to myself loudly to provide a kind of beacon. This draws my neighbor's Labrador. So the three of them interact and play. Fortunately, they all get along.
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Post by username on Dec 19, 2020 22:41:27 GMT -5
My parents dog is blind on her left side. They had to remove it so to complications due to glaucoma. She’s a good dog getting up their in years she’s 12 or so irc. I’ll try to post a picture some time.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 19, 2020 23:24:21 GMT -5
Yes, pics are always welcome.
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Post by haebar on Dec 20, 2020 12:48:32 GMT -5
I raised this one from five weeks old with a bottle. He was taken from his mother too soon. We've had a good time these nine years. Took him in for a limp and after an x-ray determined that he has bone cancer. I'll have to put him down when his pain gets too much. Right now he's still happy and active and I can't put him down like that. The vet said that the cancer has spread through his body.
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Post by username on Dec 20, 2020 12:52:48 GMT -5
Wendy. Bonus part of my dad.  |
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Smart dog!
