Time for another ‘my dog is awesome’ thread

[futureman 22562]

I am going to be leaving the country for several months, maybe up to a year, and I I’m in a bind with my dog. Had originally planned on just finding him a new home but after letting that roll around in my head for a few weeks decided it wasn’t an option.  I can’t take him with me, though.  Does anyone know any good options for what to do here?  Will people foster your dog for that long and just give him back to you?  I have friends who have said they’d keep him “for a few weeks” but nobody seems too keen on keeping him for close to a year.  My sister would take him but she has two dogs already and a newborn.  She has said she would but I can tell she doesn’t want to and I understand.  Any ideas, surly?

Edited June 25, 2022 by futureman

[ChickenSandwich 9856]

Family or you aren’t getting your dog back. 

[Biff Tannen 45760]

4 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said:

Family or you aren’t getting your dog back. 

Pretty much. I would entertain the idea, but I’m most likely going to be leaving for 6 months in the next year also. Good luck man. 

[hobbes2702 13086]

13 minutes ago, futureman said:

I am going to be leaving the country for several months, maybe up to a year, and I I’m in a bind with my dog. Had originally planned on just finding him a new home but after letting that roll around in my head for a few weeks decided it wasn’t an option.  I can’t take him with me, though.  Does anyone know any good options for what to do here?  Will people foster your dog for that long and just give him back to you?  I have friends who have said they’d keep him “for a few weeks” but nobody seems too keen on keeping him for close to a year.  My sister would take him but she has two dogs already and a newborn.  She has said she would but I can tell she doesn’t want to and I understand.  Any ideas, surly?

I think best thing would be a friend or family that is thinking about adopting a dog and try to sell them on it. They could learn more about dog ownership with an already trained and house broken pup.

Another idea is someone with a young puppy. Can help their pup learn good behavior.

Thats all I got but I hope you are able to find a solution. Good luck.

[jw4381 3131]

Our Mango and Maui chillin in the sun. 
 

[TOR 5820]

4 hours ago, futureman said:

I am going to be leaving the country for several months, maybe up to a year, and I I’m in a bind with my dog. Had originally planned on just finding him a new home but after letting that roll around in my head for a few weeks decided it wasn’t an option.  I can’t take him with me, though.  Does anyone know any good options for what to do here?  Will people foster your dog for that long and just give him back to you?  I have friends who have said they’d keep him “for a few weeks” but nobody seems too keen on keeping him for close to a year.  My sister would take him but she has two dogs already and a newborn.  She has said she would but I can tell she doesn’t want to and I understand.  Any ideas, surly?

If Bailey wasn't sick I would give him a good home.  No way you would get that handsome fella back though.

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

It’s been years since our dogs have gone swimming.  Took them and the girls over to my folks’ place to cool off.  
 

Fusca is wiped out (careful Fu, don’t shit us into 4WD). 
 

[Deej 77012]

On 6/25/2022 at 1:26 PM, futureman said:

I am going to be leaving the country for several months, maybe up to a year, and I I’m in a bind with my dog. Had originally planned on just finding him a new home but after letting that roll around in my head for a few weeks decided it wasn’t an option.  I can’t take him with me, though.  Does anyone know any good options for what to do here?  Will people foster your dog for that long and just give him back to you?  I have friends who have said they’d keep him “for a few weeks” but nobody seems too keen on keeping him for close to a year.  My sister would take him but she has two dogs already and a newborn.  She has said she would but I can tell she doesn’t want to and I understand.  Any ideas, surly?

Are you in Austin? I might be willing to handle him. Is he good with other dogs? I have a revolving door here. At least one dog here all the time aside from my two. Pay for food and leave your credit card on file with your vet, and a minimal something for my troubles. I can give you a list of recommendations a mile long. PM me. 

Edited June 27, 2022 by Deej
Him, not her

[Deej 77012]

"Fuck going outside in this shit. We got A/C and ceiling fans inside."

 

[Deej 77012]

She's got a natural Nigel Tufnel shirt.

 

[Biff Tannen 45760]

1 hour ago, Deej said:

She's got a natural Nigel Tufnel shirt.

 

It IS green.

[Deej 77012]

I dye it for St. Patrick's Day. 

[ChickenSandwich 9856]

Fuck this heat, why did you do that human?

 

[Sbbruin 21905]

Has anybody ever put booties on their dog?  It’s so fucking hot here the asphalt and sidewalks are almost too hot to walk her on.  The asphalt is for sure.  I don’t want to be “that guy” who does that, but I did see them on a neighbor’s dog and it made sense.  Maya needs to be walked every day or she bounces of the wall.

[Biff Tannen 45760]

1 hour ago, Sbbruin said:

Has anybody ever put booties on their dog?  It’s so fucking hot here the asphalt and sidewalks are almost too hot to walk her on.  The asphalt is for sure.  I don’t want to be “that guy” who does that, but I did see them on a neighbor’s dog and it made sense.  Maya needs to be walked every day or she bounces of the wall.

Get up early.

[Deej 77012]

12 minutes ago, Sbbruin said:

Has anybody ever put booties on their dog?

My dogs would kill me in my sleep if I tried to put anything other than a collar and leash on them. Thankfully, the yard is big enough for them to wear themselves out. 

[Sbbruin 21905]

21 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

Get up early.

[Biff Tannen 45760]

1 hour ago, Sbbruin said:

Aren't you in Cali anyway?  It's a billion degrees here.  Sunrise hiking/dog walking season, I call it.

[TOR 5820]

45 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

Get up early.

Yep.  Down here at 2995 I've been getting up at 0545 just to beat the sun and heat.  Too damn hot at or after about 0715 when the sun starts blazing.  Then we play 'p1ss in the shade' until about 1930. 

Don't know about the booties, though.

Edited June 27, 2022 by TOR

[deadshank 24653]

Daytime bed bunnies. 

[ChickenSandwich 9856]

19 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

Has anybody ever put booties on their dog?  It’s so fucking hot here the asphalt and sidewalks are almost too hot to walk her on.  The asphalt is for sure.  I don’t want to be “that guy” who does that, but I did see them on a neighbor’s dog and it made sense.  Maya needs to be walked every day or she bounces of the wall.

[ChickenSandwich 9856]

21 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

Has anybody ever put booties on their dog?  It’s so fucking hot here the asphalt and sidewalks are almost too hot to walk her on.  The asphalt is for sure.  I don’t want to be “that guy” who does that, but I did see them on a neighbor’s dog and it made sense.  Maya needs to be walked every day or she bounces of the wall.

this company makes good stuff

https://ruffwear.com/collections/dog-boots

Edited June 27, 2022 by ChickenSandwich

[Brew 3049]

Slowly the two mutts are starting to play together a little bit. The older one just hasn’t taken that kindly to having a puppy nipping at his heels.

[Buzzrock 15014]

I seriously want to come back as this dog in my next life

[Armybrat 40945]

[Fico 1791]

On 6/26/2022 at 7:16 PM, Sbbruin said:

Has anybody ever put booties on their dog?  It’s so fucking hot here the asphalt and sidewalks are almost too hot to walk her on.  The asphalt is for sure.  I don’t want to be “that guy” who does that, but I did see them on a neighbor’s dog and it made sense.  Maya needs to be walked every day or she bounces of the wall.

My sister's lab's feet kept getting bruises from running on their gravel roads, cracks me the fuck up to see her try to run. But I am the only one shaming her - they live 10+ miles from the nearest neighbor. 

My dog on the other hand isn't a pussy. 

 

Edited June 29, 2022 by Fico
Video

[Deej 77012]

On 6/27/2022 at 6:03 PM, Brew said:

Slowly the two mutts are starting to play together a little bit. The older one just hasn’t taken that kindly to having a puppy nipping at his heels.

"Damn it! Stop trying to NowThis me with that fucking toy!"

[Deej 77012]

7 hours ago, Fico said:

My sister's lab's feet kept getting bruises from running on their gravel roads, cracks me the fuck up to see her try to run. But I am the only one shaming her - they live 10+ miles from the nearest neighbor. 

My dog on the other hand isn't a pussy. 

 

If they would breed a basset hound that didn't bark just for the hell of it, I'd have several. As it is my half-basset damn near drives me insane with that shit. 

[Deej 77012]

Water bowl empty?

Thinks it's time to eat?

Thinks it time for me to get up?

Just sitting in the middle of the yard with nothing better to do?

 

Penny is half heeler, so I have the misfortune of her bark being higher pitched that that guy's bark. 

Edited June 29, 2022 by Deej

[Fudbelty 2791]

Made myself laugh with this one.

[NorthLoop 14254]

43 minutes ago, Fudbelty said:

Made myself laugh with this one.

Showed this to my wife and we both cracked up. Partially because our dog kinda looks like that. And he fucking invades our leg space under the covers every night. 

[40acredropout 2908]

Anybody had any luck managing thunder/firework anxiety?  It's gotten worse every year for my 9 year old golden.  Have tried the thunder jacket, CBD treats, Benadryl, etc. to no avail.  

[Deej 77012]

2 hours ago, 40acredropout said:

Anybody had any luck managing thunder/firework anxiety?  It's gotten worse every year for my 9 year old golden.  Have tried the thunder jacket, CBD treats, Benadryl, etc. to no avail.  

Take the dog out camping in the middle of nowhere.

[dcbc 14566]

2 hours ago, 40acredropout said:

Anybody had any luck managing thunder/firework anxiety?  It's gotten worse every year for my 9 year old golden.  Have tried the thunder jacket, CBD treats, Benadryl, etc. to no avail.  

Doggy xanax. 

[fattyflattie 4639]

On 6/26/2022 at 7:16 PM, Sbbruin said:

Has anybody ever put booties on their dog?  It’s so fucking hot here the asphalt and sidewalks are almost too hot to walk her on.  The asphalt is for sure.  I don’t want to be “that guy” who does that, but I did see them on a neighbor’s dog and it made sense.  Maya needs to be walked every day or she bounces of the wall.

Yeah but only when hunting the bay.  Oysters are hell on them.  And it takes some getting used to.  Anywhere convenient that’s more grass than cement for the next few months?

[ChickenSandwich 9856]

17 minutes ago, dcbc said:

Doggy xanax. 

Benadryl when I don’t have any

[dcbc 14566]

1 hour ago, ChickenSandwich said:

Benadryl when I don’t have any

We used to have an older rescue, whose heartrate would skyrocket when we got him groomed.  We used to give him the veterinary xanax for those occasions.  Last year, we were at some friends' property for fireworks and my Golden Labradoodle started freaking out when we got a little close to the action.  So we took her and her reunited litter mates inside and the host gave them all doggy xans.  This is them about 30 minutes later.

 

Edited June 30, 2022 by dcbc

[futureman 22562]

life is fucking tough.

[hobbes2702 13086]

On 6/26/2022 at 6:16 PM, Sbbruin said:

Has anybody ever put booties on their dog?  It’s so fucking hot here the asphalt and sidewalks are almost too hot to walk her on.  The asphalt is for sure.  I don’t want to be “that guy” who does that, but I did see them on a neighbor’s dog and it made sense.  Maya needs to be walked every day or she bounces of the wall.

We do mushers paw. It seems to help

[futureman 22562]

 

[hookemATL 11946]

Hot today. 

[Deej 77012]

23 hours ago, futureman said:

 

I imagine that dog is thinking, "Fuck this pavement!" as he's charging towards the water. 

[Deej 77012]

[GenXer 3073]

[ChickenSandwich 9856]

 

[Dewey 3299]

People who leave their dogs out in this heat are assholes. Had to wrangle up some losses dogs in the neighborhood because their owners left them outside with no water. Another neighbor and I kept refilling bowls of water, bowls Wich my neighbor brought from her house. These idiots also left their garage door open all day, after a couple hours I went back and checked on the dogs, still there, doing alright. I went to the open garage and there was a five gallon bucket filled with screws, I dump the screws on their garage floor and filled it with water. About that time one of the roommates comes home, I had some words for him, he blamed his roommates.

Remember this, no matter how bad you treat your dog, they will always love you. Think about that. These dogs are outside in this shit all day with little to no water, highly doubt any food and they were happy to see this jackass. 

[Bama Chick 28596]

Slowly the two mutts are starting to play together a little bit. The older one just hasn’t taken that kindly to having a puppy nipping at his heels.

Not directly doggie related but I LOVE that room! Is it your porch? The brick is absolutely gorgeous!

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19182]

Unfortunately, the pills have stopped being effective.  They were great for about two months, but they stopped working while I was gone.  She is still in high spirits, but is having stomach and pooping issues that aren’t fair to her or me.  It’s tough because she is back to jumping on the bed, wags her tail, loves to go on walks (and hunt for rats), and still eats like a horse.   🥺

Edited July 6, 2022 by PenelopeWitherspoon

[MissingInAction 25251]

Luna has shed her under coat across most of north central austin

The birds will have some cozy nests around here.

[AUS-97HORN 11825]

1 hour ago, MissingInAction said:

Luna has shed her under coat across most of north central austin

The birds will have some cozy nests around here.

Thats Chloe right now... white floofs alll over the backyard.