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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions: 2004 Aug - Oct: Dogs (ARCHIVES): Archive through August 18, 2004 users admin

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Bearware
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07-12-2002

Friday, August 06, 2004 - 7:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Suitsmefine - small dogs who display dominance need to learn their 'place' in the family. Your son will need to do small things like stand over her, and roll her gently on her back and hold her there to show he's the dominant one. I'm not too good at explaining this, but there are several books about dog training out there that will explain it. She just needs to know her place, and all will be fine. They're very smart dogs, and I am SURE you'll all have a great life!

I have Chows, and have spent a lot of time training them that ANYONE who wants their food, toys, etc, can have them. With the aggressive nature of the dog, I have to be really sure they'll never snap with company. Once they know their place, they are really good about it all, and comfortable with the interactions.

Suitsmefine
Member

07-29-2002

Friday, August 06, 2004 - 8:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Bearware... She has only been here for (not even) a week...and she is FREAKING EVERYONE (except me out )!!!!!! I LOVE IT....I know we have to get a handle on it... but I am ENJOYING holding the power over the ENEMY!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! She has been much better since I told her that was a NO NO....but I must admit it was nice having a FAMILY member say " DO NOT MESS WITH MOM!!!" Haha

Bearware
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07-12-2002

Friday, August 06, 2004 - 8:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ha Ha, that's so great! Aren't Puppies just the BEST! I want another, and the two I have would simply eat it for a snack! (not really) - Enjoy your new bundle of fun and joy!

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, August 06, 2004 - 8:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, Suitsmefine, you definitely need to establish your dog's place in the family NOW. At 7 weeks old, especially -- unless you want to have a problem for the rest of the dog's life.

Don't think of it as being mean to the dog -- like any child, they need guidance to know what is acceptable and what is not. It's up to you and your family to set those boundaries for your puppy. Dogs are pack animals and they do look for social clues from you to know how they fit in to the "pack." You'll be doing it, and your family, a favor.

I have a Jack Russell terrier and I know that terriers can be very snappy if you don't get a handle on it. Follow Bearwear's advice. Start now, and you'll only need to discipline/teach your dog for a short time. Then you'll have a good family situation forever. Ignore it, and you'll have a problem for the rest of the dog's life.

I found that books can be very helpful. Positive reinforcement worked wonders with my dog. You will also need to actively involve your son in your dog's training.

Best of luck and enjoy your new puppy!

Suitsmefine
Member

07-29-2002

Friday, August 06, 2004 - 8:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Bearware.... I love her soo much......My DH says it is because I was forced to have a hysterectomy at tooo early an age,, ZBut I do not concur, I just love this little girl...she is a trip and I enjoy every moment... They are HILARIOUS!!! She is sooooo smart, it isn't even funny!!!!!
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Earthmother
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07-14-2002

Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 2:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
We have Peaches a 21 month old Pug and the princess in our house. We also just got a little Min Pin who was cast out because he has a deformed back foot and couldn't be sold. He's 5 months and his name is Buddy. Needless to say our sweet tempered pug has taken over the role of Alpha Female with little boy Buddy and let's him know who was here first. They are so much fun though and have become the best of friends as long as he gets his sister's permission to play with the toys and waits his turn to get loves from Mom.

Kstme
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08-14-2000

Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Suits, that is terrific news! I'm so happy for all your family. Bear is right about the dominance thing. It can create all sorts of problems, down the road, if not dealt with now.

Jagger...THANK YOU for the input. Right now, I'm so exhausted from sleeping on a single bed mattress (daybed mattress) next to Ollie's kennel, in our family room! I can only imagine how much fun it would be for 6 weeks or more. ack! We will have a long discussion with the vet before we make any decisions, trust me. He, actually, seems to like being in a kennel! Doesn't want Mags to go into it, at all. LOL...what a surprise!



Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, I just read through the entries above to check on Suitsmefine's new puppy's name. I don't see a single thing about the puppy being named Tess. I think Jmm just made that up to get my goat (wonder where Jujugoat is nowadays and how he's doing?).

Suits, the new puppy is named Juju, right?



Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 9:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1

more pics in my folder!!! Mom and 10 6 day old pups

Emmy
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05-05-2004

Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 9:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy I love your pics. Won't you come out to meet Tiny? He just loves company. I had six ladies over here tonight and he came in the living room to sit next to all of us. He just sits there and looks at us like we should be doing something for him.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 11:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL..bring him over!

Cassie
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07-15-2000

Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 6:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awww Pamy, great picture. The poor mama looks young herself though.

Bandit
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07-29-2001

Monday, August 09, 2004 - 8:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awwww.....

Gidget
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07-28-2002

Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 7:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sorry Grandmato2. I was mia and didnt see your post. Bandit is right that is not my puppy. But I thought it was so cute others might enjoy.

BTW regarding that other thing... women are allowed to change their minds. <smile>


Jagger
Member

08-07-2002

Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Suits I agree with what everyone said about making sure your dog knows who's the boss and where she falls in the pecking order. I made the mistake with my dog ( which has part wire terrior in him and part C)cker Spaniel) I let him be the boss of his food, toys and treats. Well after he bite a few kids while they tried to take his toys we had to have some very serious discussions on what he was allowed to do and not do. I have always been able to take stuff from him, although he did bite me a few times when I would take treats from him. He still has issues if anyone else tries to take things from him, but at least if I am there he will give them up.


I only wish I would have been more strict when he was a puppy, I wouldn't have to keep such a close eye on him now when others are around.

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy, what a beautiful mama dog!



Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 6:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks..I will have more pics in the wks to come

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Monday, August 16, 2004 - 3:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm sure all of us doggie companions will agree dogs can have a variety of expressions on thier face. I know I can't be the only one who has seen smiles, laughter, and pouting on their dog at one point.

But can any of you say you've ever seen your dog look absolutely horrified?

Poor Bomba the other day. As part of our daily breakfast ritual, Bomba will finish eating, get a drink, then come over to me to give kisses. At that point, I also get a Kleenex and clean off his "ookie eye" (that's what we call what I believe others call eye boogers).

Then, with ickie kleenex in hand, I get up to let them out so Bomba can "hide his eyes" while I hide Yellow Bear. Then Bomba comes in and does the Search for Yellow Bear game. Usually, on the way to letting them outside, I'll stop by the trash to throw away the ickie kleenex.

So, the other day, I saw Yellow Bear on the floor on the way to the trash. So, I just picked up Yellow Bear, and headed to the trash with the ickie kleenex in one hand, and Yellow Bear in the other.

I threw away the kleenex, and turned around just in time to catch this horrified look on Bomba's face! The poor boy must have thought I was heading to throw Yellow Bear in the trash. After I closed the door to the trash bin, and Bomba saw I still had Yellow Bear in hand, he relaxed. He seemed extra excited to find Yellow Bear in the game that day!

I had to keep telling him I would NEVER throw Yellow Bear away. Good grief, how many times have I gone into serious stress moments trying to make sure nothing happens to that silly toy. If not for me chipping YB out of the ice/snow at night and bringing it in to thaw out (and all the other rescue missions I've done over the years), I think poor Yellow Bear would be nothing but plastic yellow shards by now.



Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Monday, August 16, 2004 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
We call Ophelia's 'eye oogers'.

Lostintheglades
Member

07-10-2000

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 5:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Some of you know that during our evacutation from the hurricane our 15 year old best friend past away in while in the kennel. I took this picture the day before we left so that Sarah would have some pictures of her animals while away at school. Rest in peace Ethel. You will be missed.


Ddr
Member

08-19-2001

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 5:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
(Lost) Ethel is beautiful. Sorry for your loss. Have you told your daughter yet?

Cassie
Member

07-15-2000

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 5:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She looks like a sweetheart, Lost.

Bandit
Member

07-29-2001

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 6:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Awwww, so sorry to hear that Lost. She was a beautiful dog. Rest In Peace, Ethel.

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh {{{{Lost}}}}

So sorry to hear of your loss. What a beautiful girl.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 5:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lost..my heart breaks for you ((((LOST)))