Time for another ‘my dog is awesome’ thread

[JoseMedinaDeJesus 207]

14 minutes ago, rage-a-holic said:

Thanks, but that $15 will probably go to waste, since there's a good chance my girlfriend won't even look at the links. I probably should have said free links and resources.

Like I said, “Robert Cabral on YouTube. Lots of great FREE information about whatever you can imagine”

 

For example: Why you should crate train your dog.

 

Edited July 31, 2021 by JoseMedinaDeJesus

[rage-a-holic 4405]

21 minutes ago, JoseMedinaDeJesus said:

…and holy shit I cannot imagine an Airedale raised like that. He will run your house in no time. Terrible animal to let do whatever it wants. I put a martingale collar on Schwartz and he was either in the crate, or tied to my belt with a 10 ft leash. Instant behavior corrections and he learned very quickly who he is supposed to be with as well as the family hierarchy.

it's one of the reasons Mexico has such a massive unwanted/street dog problem. Families get a cute puppy, don't bother to learn how to raise it (or spay/neuter), then either ignore it or abuse it and suddenly their cute puppy is an out of control monster. Then it gets dropped off somewhere and has a short life as a street dog. The attitude about dogs here really pisses me off.

[Deej 76831]

"Fuck going outside in this shit!"

 

[JoseMedinaDeJesus 207]

1 minute ago, rage-a-holic said:

it's one of the reasons Mexico has such a massive unwanted/street dog problem. Families get a cute puppy, don't bother to learn how to raise it (or spay/neuter), then either ignore it or abuse it and suddenly their cute puppy is an out of control monster. Then it gets dropped off somewhere and has a short life as a street dog. The attitude about dogs here really pisses me off.

My kid semi-jokingly says that I helicopter dad my puppy.  I do.  Training, daycare, etc. I am always on top of him.  But I researched this breed and other for literal years before I made the choice to get something that I was unfamiliar with.  I know that’s not how everyone works.  I think Americans are terrible pet owners and have no idea what their pets need to be happy and healthy. Nor what they need to just be a good dog. It’s why we have the shelter problems here. I cannot imagine worse pet owners.  I know they are out there and it’s been so long since I’ve been to Mexico that I forgot all about their feral dog problems. 

[Deej 76831]

First thing they need is for you to be in charge. Biggest mistake most people make is not understanding that 

[deadshank 24653]

[deadshank 24653]

[maninblack 7974]

 

 

Edited August 1, 2021 by maninblack

[futureman 22485]

4 hours ago, rage-a-holic said:

it's one of the reasons Mexico has such a massive unwanted/street dog problem. Families get a cute puppy, don't bother to learn how to raise it (or spay/neuter), then either ignore it or abuse it and suddenly their cute puppy is an out of control monster. Then it gets dropped off somewhere and has a short life as a street dog. The attitude about dogs here really pisses me off.

where do you live in mexico?

[pch 1259]

On 7/30/2021 at 7:50 AM, Nicole44 said:

So the little gal is going to end up going with a family with more than one dog. She’s been fostered around two older dogs and that’s what she is used to. Back to the adoption drawing board…lol. At least I’ve got paperwork filled out at the local shelter and other places. I’m ready…just have to find the right one…or the right one finds me. However it works. Man I miss Little Bitty. 

Hang in there Nicole44.  It was on our sixth attempt that we were able to find our next canine kids after Zeke crossed over.

[Beau Vine 54254]

This pup is completely insane, but damn, she's cute...

On the subject of shitty pet owners, we got her from a rescue.  She was in rescue because a couple bought her from some people who were selling puppies outside a coffee shop in Austin -- they made an impulse purchase, and then got her home and realized there was no way they could have a puppy... they both work, they don't have a fenced yard, etc.  

Good news is that the neighbors' dog seems to be a good friend.

Edited August 1, 2021 by Beau Vine

[Deej 76831]

On 7/30/2021 at 7:50 AM, Nicole44 said:

So the little gal is going to end up going with a family with more than one dog. She’s been fostered around two older dogs and that’s what she is used to. Back to the adoption drawing board…lol. At least I’ve got paperwork filled out at the local shelter and other places. I’m ready…just have to find the right one…or the right one finds me. However it works. Man I miss Little Bitty. 

Make me an offer.

 

[InkaUtexas 25989]

22 hours ago, rage-a-holic said:

it's one of the reasons Mexico has such a massive unwanted/street dog problem. Families get a cute puppy, don't bother to learn how to raise it (or spay/neuter), then either ignore it or abuse it and suddenly their cute puppy is an out of control monster. Then it gets dropped off somewhere and has a short life as a street dog. The attitude about dogs here really pisses me off.

That is a Latin America problem. But the worse I saw was in Dubai. The way dogs were treated there was just pitiful. And these were imported. Imagine a St. Bernard chained to a wall in 110+ degree heat. 

[Deej 76831]

16 minutes ago, InkaUtexas said:

 Imagine a St. Bernard chained to a wall in 110+ degree heat. 

I've been a Texas football fan for the last ten years. 

[futureman 22485]

1 hour ago, InkaUtexas said:

That is a Latin America problem. But the worse I saw was in Dubai. The way dogs were treated there was just pitiful. And these were imported. Imagine a St. Bernard chained to a wall in 110+ degree heat. 

at least they’re not eating them. though that may actually be more humane. 

[dcbc 14487]

2 hours ago, InkaUtexas said:

That is a Latin America problem. But the worse I saw was in Dubai. The way dogs were treated there was just pitiful. And these were imported. Imagine a St. Bernard chained to a wall in 110+ degree heat. 

My mom lived part time in the Yucatan for 10 years.  While she was there, she adopted 6 dogs.  People basically started dumping dogs outside the front gate because word got out that these people kept the local vet in business.  Anyway, they were sweet, well-fed Yucatan dogs.

[fattyflattie 4639]

Never saw so many skinny dogs than when I lived in Mexico. Crazy. 

[InkaUtexas 25989]

34 minutes ago, dcbc said:

My mom lived part time in the Yucatan for 10 years.  While she was there, she adopted 6 dogs.  People basically started dumping dogs outside the front gate because word got out that these people kept the local vet in business.  Anyway, they were sweet, well-fed Yucatan dogs.

My ex Mother in Law (Dominican) hated my dogs. She would smack at them every time she came over. 

 

We did not get along. 

 

C

[dcbc 14487]

12 minutes ago, InkaUtexas said:

My ex Mother in Law (Dominican) hated my dogs. She would smack at them every time she came over. 

 

We did not get along. 

 

C

My mom is an animal lover and an ASPCA donor.  We get along mostly.

[InkaUtexas 25989]

Just now, dcbc said:

My mom is an animal lover and an ASPCA donor.  We get along mostly.

Real mom (Boston) grew up on farms and let me adopt any Latin American street animal. I had foxes, monkeys, a bad ass goat who would eat my joints, etc. 

She loved all the critters. 

[Biff Tannen 45691]

7 minutes ago, InkaUtexas said:

a bad ass goat who would eat my joints

Was he chained up in the back of a pick up and would the local kids come and talk to him and throw him footballs that he couldn’t catch?  

[fattyflattie 4639]

18 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

Was he chained up in the back of a pick up and would the local kids come and talk to him and throw him footballs that he couldn’t catch?  

Looks like you got a knot there?

[Biff Tannen 45691]

1 minute ago, fattyflattie said:

Looks like you got a knot there?

You better knot mention that again. 

[InkaUtexas 25989]

2 hours ago, Biff Tannen said:

Was he chained up in the back of a pick up and would the local kids come and talk to him and throw him footballs that he couldn’t catch?  

nope, he was just a bad ass billy goat I rescued. 

[Ogie Ogilthorpe 639]

On 7/31/2021 at 6:36 PM, JoseMedinaDeJesus said:

Robert Cabral on YouTube lots of great free information about whatever you can imagine.  I subscribe to his website.  It’s 15 a month.   Really good information. It was recommended by my schnauzers trainer as a second source of information and good answers to issues when I don’t want to wait until our next session.  
 

 

…and holy shit I cannot imagine an Airedale raised like that. He will run your house in no time. Terrible animal to let do whatever it wants. I put a martingale collar on Schwartz and he was either in the crate, or tied to my belt with a 10 ft leash. Instant behavior corrections and he learned very quickly who he is supposed to be with as well as the family hierarchy.

This times eleventy billion. We have been much better training Monroe and it has paid off. she is much better behaved than Gretzky and Maggie were. Gretzky could be a handful at times. We still do basic obedience training with Monroe to keep her in line. 

She is also crate trained and loves her crate, she will go in there on her own to just relax.

[JoseMedinaDeJesus 207]

5 hours ago, Ogie Ogilthorpe said:

This times eleventy billion. We have been much better training Monroe and it has paid off. she is much better behaved than Gretzky and Maggie were. Gretzky could be a handful at times. We still do basic obedience training with Monroe to keep her in line. 

She is also crate trained and loves her crate, she will go in there on her own to just relax.

Cool dog!  Love Airedale’s. We already have a Vizsla so I had to get something slightly more low key, hence the giant schnauzer.  But the giant is one stubborn, dominant male monkey mother fucker.  Constantly attempting to lead the way.  Not In my house little dog. 

[hobbes2702 13045]

The dogs are all pretty interested in the new kitten

[rage-a-holic 4405]

My GSP gives zero shits about anything else in the world besides stalking this cat. She just cannot understand why I am allowing a giant rat/squirrel to live in her house, and even worse,  I am petting it.

 

 

[hookemATL 11759]

6 hours ago, rage-a-holic said:

My GSP gives zero shits about anything else in the world besides stalking this cat. She just cannot understand why I am allowing a giant rat/squirrel to live in her house, and even worse,  I am petting it.

 

 

[mchookem 16336]

On 7/30/2021 at 6:42 AM, 52-80 said:

So supposedly the aggro dog did not start getting aggro against the timid dog until a few years ago when the timid dog starting getting (occasional, mild) seizures.  Is it annoyance? confusion?  Maybe that little fucker needs a dog therapist instead of a vet.

 

i didn't see anybody answer this for you...but it's probably 'predatory drift'.

when the other dog starts seizing the aggressive dog may instinctually see it as prey based on a noise it makes, fear scent, if it pees on itself, etc...it can trigger their dormant predatory instinct and they suddenly see the other as prey, even if they've lived together their whole lives. 

happened to some friends with an elderly sick dog and a younger one, they had to keep them separated for months until the senior dog was ready to go.

deep down inside they're all still wolves... even this one! 😊

 

[mchookem 16336]

and speaking of renegades...this bozo is my sister's fella BoJack and he is a funny, funny dude. he makes himself at home 😁

he's kind of an asshole in that he nips...but so far only men, and only jerks 😄 

[Buzzrock 14922]

[hobbes2702 13045]

13 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

yours seems smarter than mine lol

[Biff Tannen 45691]

[pch 1259]

Gimme a dog's life if it's anything like the last three posted!!😁

[Buzzrock 14922]

yours seems smarter than mine lol

That is extremely unlikely. One of his many nicknames is “dum dum”.

[futureman 22485]

[LebongJames 1812]

This guy chills like this all the time.

Edited August 4, 2021 by LebongJames

[Tailgate 3022]

It’s been a few weeks/months/ but fuck man.

Dude was my bro.

House is too quiet now.

Dogs are awesome….like maybe too much.

\m/

[Gatorubet 30246]

It’s been a few weeks/months/ but fuck man.

Dude was my bro.

House is too quiet now.

Dogs are awesome….like maybe too much.

\m/

My guy is at the hospital. Second day. I fear the worst. Would not eat for days and leaking blood out his ass.

Sucks. The house feels all alone and empty with no Bruno in it.

[Gatorubet 30246]

where do you live in mexico?

Perromuerte?

[burntorangebongos 10747]

I forgot to share her 11th bday back in April. I took her a bath and brushed her and she rolled when I sent her out to pee. Haha I thought I got it all but no. My Bonnie girl is still bonnie af.

[AUS-97HORN 11809]

Aug 5, 2011, a seemingly scared, timid, just spayed, 2 year old black labrador who was still loopy from the spay meds was dropped off at my house around 530pm to have a 2 week trial run as my companion.

Turned out, she wasnt scared or timid, she was just loopy as fuck from the meds. 

 

 

 

10 years later and she's still going strong. Its my 10 year Sadie-versary.

And it also happens to be Chloe's 3rd birthday as well.

 

 

 

Chunks of meat were the dinner...

 

they are getting slower, this year it took about a minute to clear and lick completely clean those bowls.. last year they did in 30 seconds. 

[dcbc 14487]

It's a dog dangling afternoon.

Edited August 5, 2021 by dcbc

[Gatorubet 30246]

My boy Bruno the day I got him at the shelter in 2012. He never rallied the last two days. Vet called me an hour ago and said he had a stroke and stopped breathing. Then he started breathing again to their surprise, so they vented him. I drove there and got to see him. He opened his eyes when he heard my voice, and I helped my boy find peace. Good boy Bruno, good boy!

[burntorangebongos 10747]

Good looking boy. So sorry for your loss. RIP, Bruno.

[NorthLoop 14215]

Good boy Bruno

[Biff Tannen 45691]

Hook em Bruno.  Say hi to all the Surly pups on the other side of the bridge.  They are waiting for you.

[pch 1259]

Good doggo Bruno.  Glad your face was the one he will remember Gatorubet because you made it over to the vet in time.  Damn it's getting dusty in here.😓

[Sbbruin 21861]

Being with your dog when he breathes him last is brutal but so rewarding as well. Sorry Gator. He will have a lot of company up there.