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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 3:44 pm
Its not just learning key words to act on..... I was watching a show on Animal Planet a few years ago, where people would write in about problems they were having about a pet, and getting training advice from "experts." A woman was having a problem with her cat. It would stand at the door to be let in/out, and when the woman opened the door, the cat would sit there and contemplate for a while whether it really wanted to go in/out or not. The expert said to give the cat to the count of three to decide, and shut the door. She told the woman to just keep telling the cat, "in or out....1...2....3." Well, I was having a time getting my Boys to come in when I called, so I thought I'd give the 1-2-3 thing a try with them. The very next day, I started to count.....ONE....Tw-.....I never even got "two" out. They came running in lickety split! It never occurred to me they were watching the show while I was watching it. They knew I would shut the door at 3, and it was never "trained" into them!
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:44 pm
Let's see if I can post a picture of my very unspoiled TVCH namesake:

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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:54 pm
Let me try again!

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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:55 pm
Shit! (I learned you could say that today!) One more try.....

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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 4:58 pm
Yea Me! I am now a proud graduate of "Photo Resizing 101" offered at WAI University (What an idiot!)
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:20 pm
YAY FOR MAGGIE!!!! Thanks for posting that!
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 7:13 pm
Shoot! Luv is really stinkin' up the place today, lol! Sweet pool puppy!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 9:55 pm
quote:It never occurred to me they were watching the show while I was watching it. They knew I would shut the door at 3, and it was never "trained" into them!
LOL, Whoami! That is hilarious. They learned it from watching television! Hahahahaha!!
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Wargod
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 2:09 am
Can ya'll send out some good puppy thoughts my sis' way? Her 13 year old dog, Athena, who is referred to as their first child is acting very unlike herself. Friday evening she snapped at their puppy for the first time since they've had Ozzy (almost a year now.) By Saturday morning, Athena was confused (she peed in the house, something she never does,) wandered aimlessly around the house, and laid around completely unresponsive to them and their calls. By Saturday evening she'd stopped eating and drinking. They're hoping to get her into the vet later today, but they are worried sick about her. They're also concerned about the not eating and drinking because she has a thyroid problem, takes a pill once a day, and is on a very strict diet. Athena is their child. They've had her since she was six weeks old, saved her from parvo, spoil her rotten, and never leave her at home for more than an hour or two. If she can't go with them, they get a sitter (usually me, lol, I not only watch the neices and nephews I watch their pets as well!) Sis and bil are just worried to pieces that this time there may be nothing they can do to save her. She's getting older and has a serious medical condition to begin with and now is exhibiting behaviour she never has in the past (snapping at the puppy and being confused.) It's very weird. Dakota and I were out there Friday morning and Athena was her normal self. She met us at the gate, went out to play with the girls, and then came in and laid down at my feet while I was holding the baby. By that evening she was very unlike herself.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 2:23 am
Sending good puppy thoughts to Athena. I wonder if she got hold of something and ate it, and it isn't agreeing with her?
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 2:30 am
I'm so sorry to hear that Athena isn't well. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the family. I think of our 10 year old black lab, Chloe, as my child. Is there any other way to treat a dog? I certainly hope they get Athena to their vet or an emergency facility ASAP and that they can diagnose and treat the problem.
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Mygetaway
Member
08-23-2000
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 2:34 am
I'm sorry War.. I hope they get some good news.
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 5:39 am
Paw-sing to send puppy prayers Athena's way.....let us know how she is!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 8:45 am
Sending dawggy love to Athena. Hang in there, girl.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 8:57 am
War, sending Athena good puppy vibes!!! I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Update on our latest 7 foster pups(shepherd/lab mix)..........they came to us kinda sick, we lost one, took one to the vet due to huge growth, told us it would cost 300 to fix, charged us 50 and gave us some meds and a prayer, and that one is doing great!! Now have another very sick pup, he wont eat, we gave him some of the antibiotic we had for other one and are praying he makes it. Shelter finally got a new person in charge and she gave us the shot meds so hopefully this batch will be ok....in past they wouldnt give them any meds unless adopted, we had to pay vet bills if we wanted to help them. DH needs to get on Survior and win so he can start the rescue of his dreams!
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Wargod
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 2:35 pm
Thanks guys, I'll post an update as soon as I have one. Pamy I don't think I've told you this, but I think what you guys do sheltering these pups is one of the most awesome things. It is such a great service and takes people with big, caring hearts to do it.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 6:25 pm
Sending good puppy prayers your way MsPamy! Your DH and I will have our rescue ranch soon I promise!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 6:47 pm
Thanks War!! Thanks Moonie, yes you will and it will be awesome!!!!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 7:47 pm
Pamy, I also agree that what you do is amazing. I wish I could do the same but I fall in love with every animal I see and couldn't let them go. When hubby and I go to Pet Smart he stears me away from the pets that need adopting cause he's such a softie he would give in to me. LOL Now, I have to go to the rant thread about this city's mayor and his new proceedures for animal shelters. I wish someone would put him in a cage.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 8:25 pm
Thanks Twinkie! LOL about the mayor!!! The sickest one ate tonight!!! 4 seem fine and 2 look like skeltons.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 8:34 pm
YAAAAA! Eating is good! Good luck with all of them!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 8:53 pm
Hey Pamy, have you guys tried a/d. It's in the same line as C/D K/D...perscription diet. It is only at the vet. A/D is an appetite stimulator and works great when the little ones are stubborn to eat. It is a little expensive but you only usually have to use 1 can and they are eating.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 9:27 pm
Thanks I will tell Bill about it.
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 9:48 pm
Sending good vibes to you and your foster pups, Pamy.
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 6:32 pm
War, just checking for an update on Athena. Still holding good thoughts and sending prayers for a positive outcome. Also sending good thoughts for Pamy's pups.
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