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Post by Plainsman on Apr 15, 2023 9:52:41 GMT -5
The sheer deviousness of dogs is often overlooked as a species characteristic. It is, and they are.
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Post by urbino on Apr 15, 2023 14:22:56 GMT -5
My son adopted a pup about 6 weeks ago and found out that his job is sending him to Germany for three months in about a week. He and his wife visited for Easter and dropped off Ace for us to dog sit while they are gone. We think he is a Lab/Shepard mix, is cute and smart as hell and a pain in the azz. I forgot what it was like to have a high energy puppy in the house... This is my life now. Ha! Haha. I like how, at about 20 seconds, Ace goes for the old "Hey, what's that over there?" trick. At 15 seconds, to be more precise. |
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Post by adui on Apr 15, 2023 17:47:54 GMT -5
It has been animal awareness month at work. We have had 5 employees bitten in the last 6 months, 4 of the 5 either happened after the driver had already visited the house before with no signs of aggression, or the patient said "The dog has never attacked anyone". Weird how some people think that restraining animals is some sort of cruelty...not most, but some. This is exactly why I have always monitored and managed even my most trusted dogs around anyone they don't normally interact with. You just never know, and I don't want someone injured, nor do I want the headache that comes with it. (Been there sadly, but that is another story) Generally, I will put the dogs away without being asked unless the person coming in specifically asks me not to. Even then, certain furry family members get hands-on supervision just to be safe. Rescues are awesome dogs, but they do often come with baggage! Anyone who won't follow that rule of your company is just foolish. |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 16, 2023 17:05:35 GMT -5
Portrait the ex just finished for a client…  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 16, 2023 22:01:34 GMT -5
Portrait the ex just finished for a client… My wife would like to contact her, if possible. |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 16, 2023 23:35:41 GMT -5
I’ll ask and get back to you re PM. I know she stays pretty booked.
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 17, 2023 8:19:35 GMT -5
PM sent, Ron.
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Post by toshtego on Apr 17, 2023 9:56:33 GMT -5
No, Dogs of every breed and residence. Going forward, if people cannot put the dogs in the back yard, put them in a room or crate, no supplies get delivered. It really is their choice. Not just dogs though, any animals. But one employee was on the res, not the patients dog but the neighbors, he went through the rabies treatment. Being a sovereign nation, nothing happens to the dogs. Sounds like an argument for "Hazardous Duty Pay"? |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 17, 2023 10:09:36 GMT -5
Putting the dogs away is just common decency and good manners. I have visitors that my dogs know and enjoy. If the visitor is OK with it I let them stay out and take pleasure in the visit. My trust in my dogs runs very deep and they have proved to be worthy of it. But still, dogs are dogs, and I don’t take chances with someone they don’t know, especially if I sense fear in the visitor. Even the best and friendliest of dogs might have an adverse reaction to sensing fear in a stranger and having the stranger close to you. Not so much with GSPs but a bad combo with a dog like a Rottie. Best to be safe. Adui, above, sets out a very responsible and intelligent way to handle it. Admirable.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 17, 2023 11:14:51 GMT -5
 Right, I always , always put my dogs up. Common sense, one time I didn’t, I walked in on a man talking to my wife from his truck, his thing is he was inquiring on the little Jo boat in the field, not for sale Dad had it built, anyway Buddy started growling at him while he was in the truck, told him hit the road, my dog is good judge of character, told wife you’re too friendly .
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Post by Darin on Apr 19, 2023 11:59:42 GMT -5
Henry is now 11 mo's old and 120 lbs ... he's turned out to be such a great dog! 😊
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 19, 2023 12:21:36 GMT -5
Henry is now 11 mo's old and 120 lbs ... he's turned out to be such a great dog! 😊 We needs us some piccies! |
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Post by Darin on Apr 19, 2023 13:25:27 GMT -5
Henry is now 11 mo's old and 120 lbs ... he's turned out to be such a great dog! 😊 We needs us some piccies! Let's see if Imgur will cooperate ...   |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 19, 2023 13:48:06 GMT -5
Nice pics. NICE DOG! He looks to be in FINE shape. Thanks!
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Post by Darin on Apr 19, 2023 13:52:05 GMT -5
Thanks! 😊
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Post by adui on Apr 19, 2023 14:07:49 GMT -5
He's Purty!!
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Post by urbino on Apr 19, 2023 14:23:49 GMT -5
Henry's a shiny boy. Part Weimaraner, part . . . boxer?
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Post by Darin on Apr 19, 2023 14:34:42 GMT -5
Henry's a shiny boy. Part Weimaraner, part . . . boxer? All Great Dane ... maybe part goat. 😅 |
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Post by urbino on Apr 19, 2023 14:38:39 GMT -5
Oh, duh.   |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 19, 2023 21:50:13 GMT -5
Oh, duh. I thought part Weimaraner too. It's the color. But the head's too square. |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 20, 2023 8:25:17 GMT -5
I believe the color is called ‘merle.’ When I had Danes in the 60s merles were not recognized and could not be registered with the AKC. The merle gene predisposes the dog to deafness, blindness, and sterility. Most breeders euthanised merle pups. I have seen enough merle Danes in the last few years to think they’re not doing that anymore.
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Post by Darin on Apr 20, 2023 9:50:48 GMT -5
I believe the color is called ‘merle.’ When I had Danes in the 60s merles were not recognized and could not be registered with the AKC. The merle gene predisposes the dog to deafness, blindness, and sterility. Most breeders euthanised merle pups. I have seen enough merle Danes in the last few years to think they’re not doing that anymore. Merle's are spotted / blotchy patterns. Henry is called a "Blue". |
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Post by Plainsman on Apr 20, 2023 9:55:37 GMT -5
Ah! Thanks for that. Glad to hear it. I never saw many— any– blues. Mine were black. It’s been a long time. Henry’s a beautiful dog.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 20, 2023 10:14:11 GMT -5
Henry is a beautiful dog, my Sons Great Dane is near the end, Cherish Henry !
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Post by toshtego on Apr 20, 2023 10:25:13 GMT -5
I believe the color is called ‘merle.’ When I had Danes in the 60s merles were not recognized and could not be registered with the AKC. The merle gene predisposes the dog to deafness, blindness, and sterility. Most breeders euthanised merle pups. I have seen enough merle Danes in the last few years to think they’re not doing that anymore. Merle's are spotted / blotchy patterns. Henry is called a "Blue". That is how I think of that color. That is one fine looking dog. |
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Post by Darin on Apr 20, 2023 10:36:53 GMT -5
Thank you, gents ... Henry passed on a tail wag as well! 😊
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 20, 2023 15:12:27 GMT -5
I believe the color is called ‘merle.’ When I had Danes in the 60s merles were not recognized and could not be registered with the AKC. The merle gene predisposes the dog to deafness, blindness, and sterility. Most breeders euthanised merle pups. I have seen enough merle Danes in the last few years to think they’re not doing that anymore. Merle's are spotted / blotchy patterns. Henry is called a "Blue". Yep. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 20, 2023 15:13:25 GMT -5
Merle's are spotted / blotchy patterns. Henry is called a "Blue". That is how I think of that color. That is one fine looking dog. My Weimaraner, Sandy was a Gray Ghost! 😁 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 20, 2023 15:17:03 GMT -5
I believe the color is called ‘merle.’ When I had Danes in the 60s merles were not recognized and could not be registered with the AKC. The merle gene predisposes the dog to deafness, blindness, and sterility. Most breeders euthanised merle pups. I have seen enough merle Danes in the last few years to think they’re not doing that anymore. They also used to kill any poodles that weren't solid colors. They called them "Parti-Poodles" and if you owned one people gave you grief. Then they found out that most people didn't care and would pay money for a great pet. We have made some progress. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Apr 20, 2023 15:21:06 GMT -5
Yep they used to kill White Catahoulas, Ki my first one was my wife’s pick, best dog we ever had, cancer got him. Breeder didn’t want to sell him to me, told him that’s my wife’s pick, I’ll deal with his shortfalls, there were none.
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Right, I always , always put my dogs up. Common sense, one time I didn’t, I walked in on a man talking to my wife from his truck, his thing is he was inquiring on the little Jo boat in the field, not for sale Dad had it built, anyway Buddy started growling at him while he was in the truck, told him hit the road, my dog is good judge of character, told wife you’re too friendly .
