Time for another ‘my dog is awesome’ thread

[Deej 77003]

Good girl, Bridget. 

[wild_turkey 3187]

Sorry for your loss Hopkins. She sounds like a great dog.

[Bama Chick 28596]

Sorry for your loss.

 

RIP Bridgette - say hi to my Murphy boy and tell him I miss him.

 

 

And on a less heavy note, do any of y’all follow Blair Braverman on Twitter? She’s a dogsled racer/musher who competed in the Iditarod a couple of years ago.

 

Anyway she runs - and lives in - adog kennel for sled dogs. She posts amazingly cute, funny, and pretty interesting and educational stuff about her brood of pups and the sport.

 

Seriously worth a follow.

 

She’s very cute too.

 

And they just got a new puppy! Her name is Leap, short for Lambeau Leap. (They’re in Wisconsin.)

 

[BBQ2Bayou 807]

16 hours ago, hopkinsnhorns said:

 and we were only to keep her until we found her a good home.  

 

Yeah right. 

Sorry for your loss. 14 years is a great run. 

[Deej 77003]

Some guy running from the cops hopped my back fence 45 minutes ago while we were out enjoying beer and rain. As soon as he hit the ground, Penny and Emma were on top of him. Climbed back up the fence and stood up there for a few minutes while dogs jumped after him and I held a light on him. He finally made it over to the neighbor's yard, made it to the front, and cops found him hiding behind my garbage cans. He had some extra holes in his legs. 

Good fucking dogs. Emma, the 16 year old, was showing no mercy. 

Edited October 16, 2019 by Deej

[Biff Tannen 45753]

11 hours ago, Deej said:

Some guy running from the cops hopped my back fence 45 minutes ago while we were out enjoying beer and rain. As soon as he hit the ground, Penny and Emma were in top of him. Climbed back up the fence and stood up there for a few minutes while dogs jumped after him and I held a light on him. He finally made it over to the neighbor's yard, made it to the front, and cops found him hiding behind my garbage cans. He had some extra holes in his legs. 

Good fucking dogs. Emma, the 16 year old, was showing no mercy. 

Whoa

[Deej 77003]

5 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

Whoa

Yeah. Apparently, he shot at his girlfriend during a domestic argument. Cops came back through several times looking for his gun and backpack, which they were unable to locate. The last time they cam back through, one of the cops was laughing, "He said he stayed hidden behind your garbage cans because some big, bald, white guy kept walking by. I guess that was you."

lulz. 

[HOOKEM4 5049]

My wife has a 16 year old (2 months from 17 yrs old) teddy terrier that is basically a shell of a dog that has little to no control over bowels and very little senses left to guide himself through the world. He is losing his hips and frequently gets stuck spread eagle on the tile floor or any slippery surface. Couple all that with a raging case of sundowner it has progressed to the point where I cant stand to watch him suffer. She will not let this dog go. I offered to take him myself to the vet to send him to doggie heaven, but she will not agree. I am very worried he will die in our home and my young kids will find him. I dont think they should have to try and process that at their age.

This is one of the best dogs I have ever had the blessing of being around. But he is a shell of himself and short of just taking him in one day and forcing this to happen, I cant think of any good ways to make her agree to let him go. It is just a terrible deal but I know he is suffering and it is well past time.

Any suggestions on ways to approach this are appreciated. 

[MissingInAction 25239]

12 hours ago, Deej said:

Some guy running from the cops hopped my back fence 45 minutes ago while we were out enjoying beer and rain. As soon as he hit the ground, Penny and Emma were on top of him. Climbed back up the fence and stood up there for a few minutes while dogs jumped after him and I held a light on him. He finally made it over to the neighbor's yard, made it to the front, and cops found him hiding behind my garbage cans. He had some extra holes in his legs. 

Good fucking dogs. Emma, the 16 year old, was showing no mercy. 

Gonna need pics of Emma and Penny. Good girls that they are. 

[Deej 77003]

[High Plains Drifter 11054]

1 hour ago, HOOKEM4 said:

My wife has a 16 year old (2 months from 17 yrs old) teddy terrier that is basically a shell of a dog that has little to no control over bowels and very little senses left to guide himself through the world. He is losing his hips and frequently gets stuck spread eagle on the tile floor or any slippery surface. Couple all that with a raging case of sundowner it has progressed to the point where I cant stand to watch him suffer. She will not let this dog go. I offered to take him myself to the vet to send him to doggie heaven, but she will not agree. I am very worried he will die in our home and my young kids will find him. I dont think they should have to try and process that at their age.

This is one of the best dogs I have ever had the blessing of being around. But he is a shell of himself and short of just taking him in one day and forcing this to happen, I cant think of any good ways to make her agree to let him go. It is just a terrible deal but I know he is suffering and it is well past time.

Any suggestions on ways to approach this are appreciated. 

 

Give the vet a heads up. Get GF to take dog to vet for some reason or other. Maybe she would listen to the vet's rec to put the dog down.

This is exactly what I did for a dog my wife had for many years.

[hopkinsnhorns 533]

1 hour ago, HOOKEM4 said:

My wife has a 16 year old (2 months from 17 yrs old) teddy terrier that is basically a shell of a dog that has little to no control over bowels and very little senses left to guide himself through the world. He is losing his hips and frequently gets stuck spread eagle on the tile floor or any slippery surface. Couple all that with a raging case of sundowner it has progressed to the point where I cant stand to watch him suffer. She will not let this dog go. I offered to take him myself to the vet to send him to doggie heaven, but she will not agree. I am very worried he will die in our home and my young kids will find him. I dont think they should have to try and process that at their age.

This is one of the best dogs I have ever had the blessing of being around. But he is a shell of himself and short of just taking him in one day and forcing this to happen, I cant think of any good ways to make her agree to let him go. It is just a terrible deal but I know he is suffering and it is well past time.

Any suggestions on ways to approach this are appreciated. 

Wow, that's ruff. (badum tshhh)  If it wasn't a horrible breach of confidence/trust, I'd just sneak him away to Dr. Vet Kvorkian.

If I've learned anything from being married it's that you can't use logic and reasoning to win a woman over to your side.  Appeal to her emotions.  Show her how sad the dog is in its current state of diminished health.  Comment on how it's an act of compassion to humanely let him end his suffering.  Mention how devastating it would be to have the kids come upon a dead dog.

[MissingInAction 25239]

1 hour ago, Deej said:

Outstanding. Good girls.

I sometimes wonder what Luna would do if someone were to break in or otherwise threaten my safety in her presence. 

Hope to never have to find out.

[HOOKEM4 5049]

Stupid assholes with aggressive dogs that dont keep them on a leash should be summarily executed in the streets.

Loki got attacked at our private park by someone's dog that wasnt from our neighborhood. Somehow they got through the locked gate and let their dog run free. Out of nowhere it ran up and attacked Loki as I was throwing the float into the lake for him. 

At vet now for stitches and whatever else. It took everything I had not to beaat the shit out of the old drunk fuck owner that allowed it to happen. Thankfully my wife was there to be the reasonable one.

So pissed.

[Deej 77003]

8 hours ago, MissingInAction said:

Outstanding. Good girls.

I sometimes wonder what Luna would do if someone were to break in or otherwise threaten my safety in her presence. 

Hope to never have to find out.

They aren't going to stand for someone endangering their perfect life.

[wild_turkey 3187]

Stupid assholes with aggressive dogs that dont keep them on a leash should be summarily executed in the streets.
Loki got attacked at our private park by someone's dog that wasnt from our neighborhood. Somehow they got through the locked gate and let their dog run free. Out of nowhere it ran up and attacked Loki as I was throwing the float into the lake for him. 
At vet now for stitches and whatever else. It took everything I had not to beaat the shit out of the old drunk fuck owner that allowed it to happen. Thankfully my wife was there to be the reasonable one.
So pissed.

Wait, is Loki the 16 year old dog you are ready to put down?

[HOOKEM4 5049]

Loki is my young lab.

[Tailgate 3025]

I’ve got to put my youngest dog, Toby (10 yrs old), down tomorrow. He was the runt of the litter and had issues for his last several years. Went fully blind a couple years ago and it’s been brutal. Every time I see this thread it’s been hard to click knowing this was coming for a while...I’ve been through this before and it never gets any easier...it actually seems harder. I feel for everyone on this thread who has been through this.

I can’t even work today...this guy is beyond awesome.

[AUS-97HORN 11825]

Hook em Toby

[Tailgate 3025]

2 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said:

Hook em Toby

Thanks...and of course I’m out of rep already...going to be a long day.

[Player 4576]

I hate this thread sometimes. My condolences to you Tailgate... hang in there. Toby looks like a good boy. 

[Tailgate 3025]

21 minutes ago, Player said:

I hate this thread sometimes. My condolences to you Tailgate... hang in there. Toby looks like a good boy. 

Thanks Player...it helps knowing he is going to be in a much better place.

And for a previous poster who asked about advice for dogs who become a shell of themselves...seriously think if you are keeping it around for you...or would it be best to let it Rest In Peace. And that’s tough to know but hopefully you’ll find the answer.

[sdm 892]

Condolences Tailgate. Hook em Toby.

[BearSchlong 8134]

RIP my Hagrid, who was born in May 2000. Kissed him on his little forehead at about 11 am today and said goodbye. He was born 3 months after my almost now 20 yr old daughter.

That little booger got me through the divorce back in 2010. . .for a short while she got the kids, I got the dog, and the lawyers got the money. I kept the dog.

Up until last night he was chasing squirrels and raccoons, or at least giving it his all. This morning he couldn't get out of bed and he had a look in his eyes that said daddy its time.

I'd wager he was one of the oldest Westies around these parts.

Good boy Homer Hotdog (his nickname).

From 2007

[Deej 77003]

He had a long, good life. My condolences. 

[VABuckeye 2472]

Goddamn. Rough week. RIP to all those pups. The best years and the single worst day. I feel for all of you alI having gone through it twice last year.  Ruffas will be gone a year on November 1.  Eli is fantastic.  I love him to death and wouldn’t change a thing about him but damn do I still miss Ruffas. 

Edited October 18, 2019 by VABuckeye

[kmac30 416]

She’s an aggressive chewer. Thankfully (ignore what’s in her mouth in the picture) she only chews what she’s supposed to. I can’t find anything that will last. Yesterday will go down as the day of destruction. Cotton was all over our house as she destroyed her 3 favorite soft toys. She goes through large raw hides in an hour. What can I get that will last? I’ve never had a dog that chews like this.

I have a nylabone (rubber bone) that she liked for about 10 minutes when she was younger. Doesn’t touch it now.

She will mess with a rope for a while, but not would rather have someone else on the other end.

She loves the soft squeaky toys to play fetch with, but those get sacrificed when the other chew stickers and bones are gone.

[Biff Tannen 45753]

10 minutes ago, kmac30 said:

She’s an aggressive chewer. Thankfully (ignore what’s in her mouth in the picture) she only chews what she’s supposed to. I can’t find anything that will last. Yesterday will go down as the day of destruction. Cotton was all over our house as she destroyed her 3 favorite soft toys. She goes through large raw hides in an hour. What can I get that will last? I’ve never had a dog that chews like this.

I have a nylabone (rubber bone) that she liked for about 10 minutes when she was younger. Doesn’t touch it now.

She will mess with a rope for a while, but not would rather have someone else on the other end.

She loves the soft squeaky toys to play fetch with, but those get sacrificed when the other chew stickers and bones are gone.

This is the best I've found.  Finn still eventually rips them into at least two pieces, but it takes a few months and they actually have a one time replacement guarantee, but I've never gone through that process.

https://www.westpaw.com/dog-toys

 

[MissingInAction 25239]

[wild_turkey 3187]

Tailgate and BearSchlong, sorry for your losses. Both sounded like great dogs.

[BearSchlong 8134]

My stepmom's nickname is Ellie Mae Clampett.  She collects animals, and for the last 5 years or so she and my Dad had Hagrid 90% of the time.  Last night when I called she reported that not only is Hagrid being cremated, but she ordered a granite headstone with his picture on it.  She's got a regular pet cemetery out at her/dad's place.  I didn't even know pet cremation was a thing until Hagrid passed.

Edited October 18, 2019 by BearSchlong

[blacklab 11957]

4 hours ago, kmac30 said:

 

You stole my dog!

and there's another one at the dog park that is the same coloring too.

[Player 4576]

5 hours ago, kmac30 said:

She’s an aggressive chewer. Thankfully (ignore what’s in her mouth in the picture) she only chews what she’s supposed to. I can’t find anything that will last. Yesterday will go down as the day of destruction. Cotton was all over our house as she destroyed her 3 favorite soft toys. She goes through large raw hides in an hour. What can I get that will last? I’ve never had a dog that chews like this.

I have a nylabone (rubber bone) that she liked for about 10 minutes when she was younger. Doesn’t touch it now.

She will mess with a rope for a while, but not would rather have someone else on the other end.

She loves the soft squeaky toys to play fetch with, but those get sacrificed when the other chew stickers and bones are gone.

Once she goes black...

[austingirl 2192]

So regal.




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[kmac30 416]

Thanks for the input. Black lab, how big are those dogs?

[Biff Tannen 45753]

Biff in his favorite spot during winter and Finn being sleepy.

[BearSchlong 8134]

51 minutes ago, Player said:

Once she goes black...

Insert Treats to Extend Play Time. . .new Shag motto?

[BearSchlong 8134]

going through my cloud storage.  No wonder he lived to 19 1/2, it was the yearly birthday steaks!

 

[blacklab 11957]

The one on the right is my dog Luna. She's about 65 pounds. The one on the left was a few inches taller than her.

I had the dna test done on her and it came back mutt with nothing more than 10%. They didn't have black mouth curr in their database, which is what I'm pretty sure she is.

[MissingInAction 25239]

Tard Book just reminded me that it has been two years since I adopted Luna. These reminders are the only reason I haven't deleted my account yet.

Here she is the day I picked her up

 

And here she is 2 years and 15-20 pounds later:

 

 

[AUS-97HORN 11825]

derp ear level: Consistent Master

[High Plains Drifter 11054]

11 hours ago, kmac30 said:

She’s an aggressive chewer. Thankfully (ignore what’s in her mouth in the picture) she only chews what she’s supposed to. I can’t find anything that will last. Yesterday will go down as the day of destruction. Cotton was all over our house as she destroyed her 3 favorite soft toys. She goes through large raw hides in an hour. What can I get that will last? I’ve never had a dog that chews like this.

I have a nylabone (rubber bone) that she liked for about 10 minutes when she was younger. Doesn’t touch it now.

She will mess with a rope for a while, but not would rather have someone else on the other end.

She loves the soft squeaky toys to play fetch with, but those get sacrificed when the other chew stickers and bones are gone.

 

Have you tried a deer antler? Bon Bon will chew a deer antler for hours.

[mchookem 16435]

anybody dealt with vestibular disease?

Cass was diagnosed about 6 months ago (we thought she'd had a stroke). it's progressive but generally she's done okay. she spins a lot, and is prone to falling if she tries to move too fast.

hard determining when is the right time to end it she still eats heartily, isn't incontinent, and enjoys being loved on...but some days she's so off kilter we just carry her outside/inside. we've put throw rugs throughout the house so she doesn't slip around so much.

my other 2 dogs were very sudden, traumatic illnesses. Cass has had several near misses, including aforementioned spleen removal. every time we've thought 'it's time' she's bounced back. 

anybody ever dealt with this?

[kmac30 416]

The one on the right is my dog Luna. She's about 65 pounds. The one on the left was a few inches taller than her.
I had the dna test done on her and it came back mutt with nothing more than 10%. They didn't have black mouth curr in their database, which is what I'm pretty sure she is.

Penny is about 7 months old and currently weighs around 33 lbs. Did the DNA thing and it came back with Rottweiler (25%), Chow, Boxer, other.

[NorthLoop 14254]

10 hours ago, BearSchlong said:

My stepmom's nickname is Ellie Mae Clampett.  She collects animals, and for the last 5 years or so she and my Dad had Hagrid 90% of the time.  Last night when I called she reported that not only is Hagrid being cremated, but she ordered a granite headstone with his picture on it.  She's got a regular pet cemetery out at her/dad's place.  I didn't even know pet cremation was a thing until Hagrid passed.

My dad moved in with his current wife in east Texas about 15 years ago. House near Kilgore on the top of a ridge overlooking a creek. On that ridge along their fence line is a row of graves. Dog graves. Memorials, makeshift headstones, etc. She's a dog lover, and takes in every stray that comes her way. And buries them all with full honors. I mean I don't hate it, but what happens when they decide to move or something? Fuckin Pet Sematary out there. 

[Deej 77003]

1 hour ago, kmac30 said:

Penny is about 7 months old and currently weighs around 33 lbs. Did the DNA thing and it came back with Rottweiler (25%), Chow, Boxer, other.

My Penny came back 50% basset hound, 50% Australian Cattle Dog. She herds very short livestock.

[Coyote 269]

 
Have you tried a deer antler? Bon Bon will chew a deer antler for hours.

This is what has worked for my lab. He’s been working on 3 different antlers for about 6 months.

[Coyote 269]

[MissingInAction 25239]

Luna has been tearing at an amazon prime padded envelope for nearly a year.

Billions of those fucking things will be here for the aliens to discover after the human race kills itself.

Edited October 19, 2019 by MissingInAction

[dcbc 14559]

Hook em!

 

Maeby/7mos.