Comments on: The State of the Dog https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/ My little corner of the web Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:19:22 +0000 hourly 1 By: nrasser https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8061 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:19:22 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8061 Dogs definitely make bigger messes that are a lot harder to clean up. On the other hand, cats are constantly yakking up hairballs and the bits of plastic they never should have eaten.

]]> By: fuzzytoedcollie https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8060 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:37:35 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8060 Bandit (14) and Rosebud (11) bark !hi! to your young whippensnapper 🙂

Glad to hear y’all are sorting things out and he’s settling in OK.

Enjoy the dog walkin’!!!

]]> By: geniealisa https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8059 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:49:15 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8059 When we were looking for Mollie, we came across a 7 year old black lab. We were looking in the pen and this guy came up and said “don’t even think about it – that dog is mine!” with a huge grin. He specifically told his wife he wanted a dog to sit on the couch and watch football with him. 🙂

As for creaky hips, Sarah has done really well with Tramadol for pain. It’s cheap(er) and doesn’t have any liver side effects like Rimadyl can.

]]> By: genet https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8058 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:45:48 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8058 In reply to lisagems.

which if you knew Bree, would be absolutely hiiilarious. She’s the most submissive dog we’ve ever seen. ;D

At least… she is when no one’s trying to mount. >.>

]]> By: pinkleader https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8057 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:06:26 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8057 Glad to hear of your collective happiness. I still only talk about embroidery, being sick or the dog, so feel free to attempt to bore me to tears with Buddy-tales.

There is certainly a balance of who is training who, but really it is getting to know the other creature in your world. In our mornings, Ladybug doesn’t go out until after breakfast. But for dinner she’ll go out as soon as we’re home and then eat dinner at the right time. We do have the benefit of having a fenced in backyard for her to roam in for business, though in general she prefers walks.

So, I was talking to Vic yesterday and mentioned Buddy and some of the things you are working out. She suggested canned pumpkin or something else fiber but soft as a food additive if necessary. Bug likes banana and apple (really anything) so fruits/veggies like green beans aren’t a bad place to turn for that; canned, cheap and whatever he might like. I also remembered that Thjora’s Markie won’t ‘go’ when she’s up for a weekend visit because of the unfamiliarity. So some could be a lack of fiber, or it could be a simple adjustment to the new world.

Shopping for new pet stuff is so awesome. I get so distracted by the pink rhinestone collars and leashes and then have to remember that a) Alan walks the dog too, and b) it’s just not her personality. But bedding, toys and new treats are as much fun for me as they are for her I think. I know you didn’t ask, but here are some of my favorites:
Waggle: http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Pet-Waggle-Medium-Large/dp/B0002I0RTY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1268690143&sr=8-1
Ladybug loves her Waggle but not to chew on, to toss around and knock the treats out.
Pet Botanics Omega Treats: http://www.amazon.com/Cardinal-Laboratories-Botanics-Healthy-Treats/dp/B001E2M8TO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1268690257&sr=1-3
She loves these which come in Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Duck, etc. They are soft and not crunchy.
Zuke’s Powerbones or Hipbones: http://www.amazon.com/Zukes-Action-Natural-Chicken-1-Pound/dp/B001D9RVMM/ref=pd_sim_k_7
She also likes the Powerbones, which are also soft, and come in many different formulas.
Ark’s Naturals Breathless: http://www.amazon.com/Breath-Less-Brushless-Toothpaste-Medium-Large/dp/B002X9A3QW/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1268690597&sr=1-26
These are softer than the other greenies out there, so might be good for his teeth. Bug gets one when I eat my dinner.

As to the Cat poobox owners, I say the poo stays outside. That and I always carry it in my hand, not in a pocket, almost as a sign to my neighbors that I collect my dog’s crap.

And also hooray for adopting adult dogs! We specifically went looking for not-a-puppy when we were browsing, preferring a young/adult dog that needs a home and fits with us. She’s 4.5 years old, and works for us. Yay! Happy Buddy!

]]> By: graywolf769 https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8056 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:17:43 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8056 Glad to hear Buddy is doing so well. Jack would like to meet him someday 🙂

]]> By: lisagems https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8055 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:55:39 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8055 In reply to thebroomecloset.

Yep, was gonna mention the dominance thing. Looks like Buddy is going to fall below Brianna in the pack structure.

]]> By: thebroomecloset https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8054 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:49:45 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8054 Glad things are going so well with Buddy! I’m enjoying hearing about the process as all of you get acclimated to each other.

About the humping thing … it’s most likely about dominance rather than sex or attraction. Heidi was an alpha female, and she was prone to trying to hump dogs that came over and spent time in her space. My sister had a (female) beagle that would do that, too. The snarl and nip of the dog being humped seems like normal “get that attitude away from me” behavior in the dogs figuring out where they stand in the pack hierarchy. As long as it doesn’t turn into a fight, shouldn’t be any problem, and you (or Dan or Roho or Genet) can always step in as the actual alpha of the pack and let them know how to behave.

]]> By: iceleopard https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8053 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:31:21 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8053 You know, I have heard it said dogs could be litter box trained as pups- smaller dogs I guess certainly take to the box a little easier 🙂

]]> By: woofwoofarf https://wolfhusky.net/duncan/wp/2010/03/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8052 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:29:12 +0000 http://woofwoofarf.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/the-state-of-the-dog/#comment-8052 I almost feel guilty – we got a well-trained, well-behaved, and utterly loving dog by deciding not to adopt a puppy (and got a discount on the adoption fee, too!). Granted, after seeing the vet bills I see it’s a trade-off, but Buddy is such a sweetheart I think we’re coming out far ahead in the deal.

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