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Post by Plainsman on Feb 10, 2023 11:05:09 GMT -5
Charlie— your guy have to get rabies shots?
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Post by toshtego on Feb 10, 2023 11:48:39 GMT -5
One of our drivers delivering to a patient on the reservation was attacked yesterday by a dog 45 stitches, not from the patients dog, but by a neighbors dog. After seeing the pack attack on a yearling calf a couple weeks ago, I am taking a more wary eye on dogs that I do not know. It doesn’t pay to forget that they ARE dogs, after all. And dogs in a pack can be a dangerous entity, for sure. I suspect that you are dealing with a lot of dogs that are maybe one step, if that, above being feral. Most of us don’t have dogs that qualify for that distinction, happily. I think we tend to well-trained, family oriented pups. Just my opinion… When dogs pack up they form a new identity and consciousness that has little to do with that family pet so loved at home. Seen it too many times here. Lost too much livestock. I keep a Mossberg Slugster loaded with OO and Number 4 Buckshot handy at the house and in my truck when driving about the village. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 10, 2023 13:01:25 GMT -5
It doesn’t pay to forget that they ARE dogs, after all. And dogs in a pack can be a dangerous entity, for sure. I suspect that you are dealing with a lot of dogs that are maybe one step, if that, above being feral. Most of us don’t have dogs that qualify for that distinction, happily. I think we tend to well-trained, family oriented pups. Just my opinion… When dogs pack up they form a new identity and consciousness that has little to do with that family pet so loved at home. Seen it too many times here. Lost too much livestock. I keep a Mossberg Slugster loaded with OO and Number 4 Buckshot handy at the house and in my truck when driving about the village. A dog needs a MAN for the alpha. I even see it with the wife's Yorkie. She completely ignores the wife, but she jumps when I correct her. And she prefers to sleep next to me. |
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 10, 2023 16:38:57 GMT -5
“When dogs pack up they form a new identity and consciousness that has little to do with that family pet so loved at home.“
Same thing happens with people when they form mobs or gangs.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 10, 2023 20:43:38 GMT -5
Charlie— your guy have to get rabies shots? yep. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 10, 2023 20:54:20 GMT -5
One of our drivers delivering to a patient on the reservation was attacked yesterday by a dog 45 stitches, not from the patients dog, but by a neighbors dog. After seeing the pack attack on a yearling calf a couple weeks ago, I am taking a more wary eye on dogs that I do not know. It doesn’t pay to forget that they ARE dogs, after all. And dogs in a pack can be a dangerous entity, for sure. I suspect that you are dealing with a lot of dogs that are maybe one step, if that, above being feral. Most of us don’t have dogs that qualify for that distinction, happily. I think we tend to well-trained, family oriented pups. Just my opinion… For the most part that is right, and the reservation dogs live in a cultural background far different where the canine is a companion. Out there, they are more like livestock, sentries to ward off any danger they perceive. I did come to a home on a local run though, and the patient answered the door, one dog by either side. The one on his left looked like any old dog that immediately warms the heart. He had a dog on his right, a German shepherd that looked and acted like he wanted to rip my gizzard out, and the dog had much more muscle mass than the patient. He had his index finger an thumb looped around Cujo's pointed nose as he pointed to the old dog and said, "don't worry he won't bite you." I told him "by your own omission, that one will bite and he is not being properly restrained, he either goes in a kennel, in the back yard, or a closed bedroom." My colleague that received the stitches is a black dude, not unreasonable to think that the dog had never seen a black man and freaked out. I have seen and heard of that. |
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Post by Darin on Feb 11, 2023 14:46:38 GMT -5
Sadly, we had to take our English Shepherd, Maverick, on his last car ride yesterday afternoon. He had a good long run at 16 yrs, but was in decline and took a bad turn this past week. He was only with us for three years, but I knew him most of his life, as he was the hunting companion of a good friend who passed a few years ago. I hope he is in happier hunting grounds, pointing birds once again for my friend.  Really sorry to hear that and my deepest condolences. It's inevitable yet never gets any easier. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 11, 2023 17:05:21 GMT -5
Yeah,
It is often harder on the heart saying goodby to some of our canine friends than it is to some of our family and acquaintances.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 11, 2023 18:15:38 GMT -5
My Ex had to put down "Bob" last week. He was about 15. One sweet pooch. He was feral when he was found wandering around her neighborhood in Taos. He had a puppy collar choking him near to death. She was able to catch him and take him to the Vet. Collar was surgically removed. From then on he was hers. About the size of a Labrador Retriever but more of a herding dog of some sort.
It is hard to watch them suffer in old age and hard to say good bye for euthanization.
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 19, 2023 9:51:15 GMT -5
The dogfood company The Farmer’s Dog has been doing a good bit of advertising lately. The pitch is wholesome, fresh, down-home goodness. Farmers, you know, and all that supposedly implies. I got the impression that the food was pretty expensive. I recently got an email pitch from them and decided to check them out. I filled out a very detailed questionnaire about Jack and Eli. They asked all the pertinent questions so they could “formulate an individualized nutrition profile.” Which they did. Today I got an email with the verdict, from their headquarters on Varick Street in New York City— farmerville donchaknow. Jack and Eli “should be” eating their stuff to the tune of $140 a week, “sent and billed weekly.” I was right: it IS expensive food. I should eat so well. That comes to $7,280 a year. A rather sizeable leap beyond my own nutritional outlay.
I love my dogs and feed them accordingly. I even thought their current food was expensive at almost $60 per 24-pound bag. I don’t mind that and feel lucky to be able to afford it. Food is important and I figure it’s kind of a pay now or pay later deal where their health is concerned. But $140 a week seems to be pushing the envelope a wee bit. I’m gonna pass.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 19, 2023 11:11:59 GMT -5
The dogfood company The Farmer’s Dog has been doing a good bit of advertising lately. The pitch is wholesome, fresh, down-home goodness. Farmers, you know, and all that supposedly implies. I got the impression that the food was pretty expensive. I recently got an email pitch from them and decided to check them out. I filled out a very detailed questionnaire about Jack and Eli. They asked all the pertinent questions so they could “formulate an individualized nutrition profile.” Which they did. Today I got an email with the verdict, from their headquarters on Varick Street in New York City— farmerville donchaknow. Jack and Eli “should be” eating their stuff to the tune of $140 a week, “sent and billed weekly.” I was right: it IS expensive food. I should eat so well. That comes to $7,280 a year. A rather sizeable leap beyond my own nutritional outlay. I love my dogs and feed them accordingly. I even thought their current food was expensive at almost $60 per 24-pound bag. I don’t mind that and feel lucky to be able to afford it. Food is important and I figure it’s kind of a pay now or pay later deal where their health is concerned. But $140 a week seems to be pushing the envelope a wee bit. I’m gonna pass. I make not comment about the greedy hucksters. They and their ilk are a blight covering the nation. As for good quality dog food Tractor Supply seems to carry a variety of good stuff. My dog gets cooked chicken gizzards and hearts or chicken legs and thighs mixed with quality kibble. I read the ingredients list and if the contents appear to be something I would eat, possibly in another format, then it ought to be good enough for "Izzy". |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 19, 2023 11:13:36 GMT -5
The dogfood company The Farmer’s Dog has been doing a good bit of advertising lately. The pitch is wholesome, fresh, down-home goodness. Farmers, you know, and all that supposedly implies. I got the impression that the food was pretty expensive. I recently got an email pitch from them and decided to check them out. I filled out a very detailed questionnaire about Jack and Eli. They asked all the pertinent questions so they could “formulate an individualized nutrition profile.” Which they did. Today I got an email with the verdict, from their headquarters on Varick Street in New York City— farmerville donchaknow. Jack and Eli “should be” eating their stuff to the tune of $140 a week, “sent and billed weekly.” I was right: it IS expensive food. I should eat so well. That comes to $7,280 a year. A rather sizeable leap beyond my own nutritional outlay. I love my dogs and feed them accordingly. I even thought their current food was expensive at almost $60 per 24-pound bag. I don’t mind that and feel lucky to be able to afford it. Food is important and I figure it’s kind of a pay now or pay later deal where their health is concerned. But $140 a week seems to be pushing the envelope a wee bit. I’m gonna pass. Ouch! We feed our dog expensive prescription canned food but one can lasts 4 days. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 19, 2023 13:13:08 GMT -5
 We feed our dogs good quality dog food, wife buys chicken thighs boils them then debones them and makes a chicken mush that they love, little hit in the mornings and then big bowl in the afternoon.
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 19, 2023 15:00:43 GMT -5
Dr Tim’s is good stuff, made in a variety of special formulations. I had Jack on their Metabolite weight-control formula for quite a while. Grainfree works best for my guys. They are now both on American Journey grainfree Salmon & Sweet Potato which they love. I add venison and other meat trimmings from time to time, making a kind of stew out of them. Add actual cooked yams occasionally, too. For treats they get Milkbone small grainfree biscuits. I get their food from Chewy which has excellent delivery arrangements. Free shipping within 2-3 days, usually 2.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 19, 2023 16:20:39 GMT -5
We feed our dogs good quality dog food, wife buys chicken thighs boils them then debones them and makes a chicken mush that they love, little hit in the mornings and then big bowl in the afternoon. I keep the chicken bones for stock after pulling the meat. Works out well for both of us. |
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 19, 2023 17:26:04 GMT -5
Haven’t had a pic of Izzy for a while.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 19, 2023 17:34:12 GMT -5
We feed our dogs good quality dog food, wife buys chicken thighs boils them then debones them and makes a chicken mush that they love, little hit in the mornings and then big bowl in the afternoon. I keep the chicken bones for stock after pulling the meat. Works out well for both of us. Hard to beat homemade stock. I used to pick the brain of one of the chefs at Trader Vic’s in SF. The phrase “often imitated, never equaled l” comes to mind, but I am a tryin. But each attempt gets better, and my test subjects seem to never complain. |
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 19, 2023 17:56:50 GMT -5
Like all dogs, food is one of my guy’s greatest pleasures. I get joy out of giving them the best I can.
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Post by haebar on Feb 19, 2023 17:57:43 GMT -5
I've got two dogs and both are border collie/boxer mixes. They were raised on a farm nearby here in East Tennessee and were given for free. The female is four years old and brindle in color and the 6 year old male is black with a white star on his chest. Would post a picture of them but can't find one right now.
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Post by haebar on Feb 19, 2023 18:23:42 GMT -5
Finally found a picture of my two border collie/boxer mix dogs.  |
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 19, 2023 18:34:15 GMT -5
Obviously great buddies. 👍
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Post by adui on Feb 20, 2023 13:08:47 GMT -5
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Post by Goldbrick on Feb 22, 2023 21:49:14 GMT -5
Ten years ago, we adopted our son, Buster Brown, from the local animal shelter. When we first got him home, he took a big drink of water, walked off a few feet and began the cough...he's always done that, and no matter how many times I asked the Vet to check his throat, they always sed nothing was wrong. Three years ago, he began to cough over and over, and I took him to the Vet and told them to test and x-ray him till they could find the problem...at long last they sed he had bronchitis, and gave us pills, that did help, but still he hacked and gaged after drinking his water , even with the meds.
Yesterday we had our carpet removed, and with it, Buster's cough...The little guy has not coughed one time since the old carpet went out the door!!!
He's always been a wonderful dog, even when he lost his sight, but these last 24 hours he's been so peaceful and relaxed , he is like a different dog. It's a blessing to see him enjoy his food and water without the pain of that rasping cough, and spare him all those pills.
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Post by trailboss on Feb 22, 2023 22:24:27 GMT -5
I could have brought home 24 dogs today, it sucks to see these dogs in the life they live.
Henry a good looking bulldog in the Towaoc nation that I give dog biscuits to in the past was looking sad.. Looking to me to give him treats, but I ran out of them.
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Post by Goldbrick on Feb 22, 2023 22:45:19 GMT -5
Some people need to be condemned to lead the kind of like they deal out to their dogs. I just spent the better part of two days, sitting in a folding chair with a pipe, and just my dogs for company...there are no better friends.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 22, 2023 23:04:25 GMT -5
Ten years ago, we adopted our son, Buster Brown, from the local animal shelter. When we first got him home, he took a big drink of water, walked off a few feet and began the cough...he's always done that, and no matter how many times I asked the Vet to check his throat, they always sed nothing was wrong. Three years ago, he began to cough over and over, and I took him to the Vet and told them to test and x-ray him till they could find the problem...at long last they sed he had bronchitis, and gave us pills, that did help, but still he hacked and gaged after drinking his water , even with the meds. Yesterday we had our carpet removed, and with it, Buster's cough...The little guy has not coughed one time since the old carpet went out the door!!! He's always been a wonderful dog, even when he lost his sight, but these last 24 hours he's been so peaceful and relaxed , he is like a different dog. It's a blessing to see him enjoy his food and water without the pain of that rasping cough, and spare him all those pills. Wow! The things that we don't think about, the things we can't know. |
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Post by urbino on Feb 22, 2023 23:52:06 GMT -5
Ten years ago, we adopted our son, Buster Brown, from the local animal shelter. When we first got him home, he took a big drink of water, walked off a few feet and began the cough...he's always done that, and no matter how many times I asked the Vet to check his throat, they always sed nothing was wrong. Three years ago, he began to cough over and over, and I took him to the Vet and told them to test and x-ray him till they could find the problem...at long last they sed he had bronchitis, and gave us pills, that did help, but still he hacked and gaged after drinking his water , even with the meds. Yesterday we had our carpet removed, and with it, Buster's cough...The little guy has not coughed one time since the old carpet went out the door!!! He's always been a wonderful dog, even when he lost his sight, but these last 24 hours he's been so peaceful and relaxed , he is like a different dog. It's a blessing to see him enjoy his food and water without the pain of that rasping cough, and spare him all those pills. You think it was the carpet itself, or something like dust mites in the carpet? |
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Post by Goldbrick on Feb 23, 2023 8:51:46 GMT -5
Ten years ago, we adopted our son, Buster Brown, from the local animal shelter. When we first got him home, he took a big drink of water, walked off a few feet and began the cough...he's always done that, and no matter how many times I asked the Vet to check his throat, they always sed nothing was wrong. Three years ago, he began to cough over and over, and I took him to the Vet and told them to test and x-ray him till they could find the problem...at long last they sed he had bronchitis, and gave us pills, that did help, but still he hacked and gaged after drinking his water , even with the meds. Yesterday we had our carpet removed, and with it, Buster's cough...The little guy has not coughed one time since the old carpet went out the door!!! He's always been a wonderful dog, even when he lost his sight, but these last 24 hours he's been so peaceful and relaxed , he is like a different dog. It's a blessing to see him enjoy his food and water without the pain of that rasping cough, and spare him all those pills. You think it was the carpet itself, or something like dust mites in the carpet? I'll never know for sure, but I'd say the carpet, cause it was almost new when he came here, We also gave him a new dog-bed early on, and he tore out every bit of the crazy fiber stuffing and destroyed the thing in one day...I think he knew the filling wasn't good for him. day three begins, and still no coughing  |
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 23, 2023 8:57:10 GMT -5
That nose. In aircraft terms they’re F35s and we’re Wright Flyers.
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Post by Spartacus on Feb 23, 2023 9:51:47 GMT -5
Dr Tim’s is good stuff, made in a variety of special formulations. I had Jack on their Metabolite weight-control formula for quite a while. Grainfree works best for my guys. They are now both on American Journey grainfree Salmon & Sweet Potato which they love. I add venison and other meat trimmings from time to time, making a kind of stew out of them. Add actual cooked yams occasionally, too. For treats they get Milkbone small grainfree biscuits. I get their food from Chewy which has excellent delivery arrangements. Free shipping within 2-3 days, usually 2. I have hunting dogs and they get Dr. Tim's as well. I learned about Dr. Tim's on a trip to Alaska after stopping at a couple of sled dog places. They both feed their dogs Dr. Tim's. If you are buying from Chewy's let me know. I have a cheaper place for Dr Tim's. |
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We feed our dogs good quality dog food, wife buys chicken thighs boils them then debones them and makes a chicken mush that they love, little hit in the mornings and then big bowl in the afternoon. 
