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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 7:42 am
Superg, that pic of Charlie is adorable. I'm glad you're so happy with your new addition.
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Slinkydog
Member
11-30-2005
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 1:58 pm
Happy Birthday, Sandy and Mocha! (Was the kitty their present?)
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 2:40 pm
Think how huge that blanket would have to be now to hold the five of them 
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 4:04 pm
Sea: A couple queen sized would probably work.. LOL
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 4:11 pm
I can't see the text in the picture. Are Sandy and Mocha the two on the top right? I like that little wet spot in the center/right side of the pic too! 
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 5:29 pm
Saxy the baby pictures are so cute...they grow up too fast! Charlie thanks everyone for the compliments! He is something else and I love him dearly. I am still having problems about missing Sophie so..I find myself crying at such inappropriate moments. I hope I can get over this and just remember the good times without the tears.
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Monday, May 29, 2006 - 5:38 pm
yes top right.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 12:41 pm
I was a good dogmama this weekend. I bathed my mutleys, mowed their pen, sprayed it for fleas, and let them in the house for a while to nap. They smelled so good. Poor Dusty is shedding so badly, that she sang while I scrubbed her down. BTW: Bronco Equine Fly spray will keep fleas off of your dogs as well as flies this winter.
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Riviere
Member
09-09-2000
| Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 2:29 am
Good News ~ my grandsons ages 5 and 3 could visit for a cookout this weekend but had never met Mickey the Greyhound I adopted last September. He'd been lure coursed and was deemed unadoptable since he cannot be trusted with small dogs, cats, bunnies, etc, but he's been here 8 months and just turned 7... Mickey smiles, and that's real scary to most folks. Looks like he's ready to rip your throat out but he's just happy. He was all gentle and turned paws up for my grandsons to pet his tummy so I deem him 'kid safe' despite his prior killing of 7 cats in 3 yrs at his old home. Have a pic of Ty smiling with his arm draped over Mickey also smiling. Priceless!!!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 7:09 am
I would love to see the picture..somehow there is nothing as endearing as to see a boy and a dog. In our travels we have met many people who have adopted greyhounds and I've never heard anything but praise. I guess because they are used to being confined they make wonderful companions in the RVs.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 5:04 pm
Here's a pic of my grandpuppy, Max! He's a sweetie!

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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Friday, June 02, 2006 - 5:40 am
Isn't he cute!! Is he a smooth coated jack or a small fox terrier? He doesn't look very old..is he just a pup?
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Slinkydog
Member
11-30-2005
| Friday, June 02, 2006 - 9:36 am
Do we have any groomers here? I just bought some clippers and am going to attempt to clip Rock this weekend. He has long, thick hair, and I really don't know what I'm doing. Any tips?
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, June 02, 2006 - 12:08 pm
Supergranny, Max is half rat terrier and half catahoula cur. That pic was taken almost two months ago. He was born on Oct 31. He's a little bigger now, but still has the same cute face.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, June 02, 2006 - 4:25 pm
Max is a cutie!
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 5:08 pm
Azriel..my son wants a catahoula. Does Max have any of the leopard-like spots? Well, Charlie is all boy. He hunts for sticks the minute he goes outside but the funniest thing is he is a tease. We noticed that he would get something and then run it by Lucee to see if she would chase him. Now it is us! Yesterday he got into the puzzles and brought the piece to DH and mouthed it so Jim could see what he had then took off...had DH and Lucee chasing him thru the house. I just stood there and laughed. Just a minute ago he came and barked at me, I looked at him and he had my yarn!! I hollered and he got a look of glee and took off. Then he had all 3 of us chasing him...he was in heaven.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 9:18 am
I adopted a dog yesterday. Her name is Whitney and she is 7 years old, she's a dachsund/Cavalier King Charles mix. Her former mommy (because I hate saying "owner" was an elderly lady who died a little while ago. Since then, Whitney had been staying with a woman who boards dogs. She was always around other dogs and people and kind of got used to the hustle & bustle. I went up to NC to meet her (and the people in charge of finding her a home) and was able to spend a few hours with her Saturday and Sunday, before bringing her home yesterday. She has already gotten very comfortable with me, which is great. But, this is where I need some advice. I have to leave her for work every day and am gone about 9 hours. I am not allowed to leave work during my shift, and can't afford to hire a dog walking service to visit her, so she really is going to be alone while I'm at work. Does anyone have any advice on how to make the transition easiest for her? Our attempt today was unsuccessful, she was crying for me as soon as I closed the door, and I was nearly in tears having to leave her. I made it through about 2 hours of my shift, then took the rest of the day off as "personal time". I don't know if she cried the whole time I was gone, but as soon as I walked in the door I could hear her in the back room crying for me (she may have just heard me come in the door). I think that when I leave she is not sure that I am coming back. Today, we have reached the point that she will let me out of her sight, but that may just be because she has figured out that the front door is the only way out, so as long as she can see the front door, she knows I haven't gone anywhere! Ummm, so anyway, if any of you have advice for me...or even just some comforting words, I'd appreciate it. This is the first dog I've had since I was a child, so this is all quite new to me. My last pet was a cat, and they never really seem to care if you leave as long as you leave them food and water!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 9:24 am
Seems like she is lonely. I know this is not the best solution, but what about getting her a companion? Or since it is summertime, is there a neighborhood kid (even a ten year old could do) that could come let her out and play with her a while each day?
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 10:36 am
The only problem with having a child come play with your pup while your not there is "just in case somthing happened". My older dog was like that in the beginning. I just had to make sure she had plenty of chew toys and when I left the house I would be firm and give one little treat and pet her on the head and tell her to take care of the house--then walk out and not look back. Be firm and dont keep going back cause then she will expect you to come back or that if she crys, she will get her way. She will get use to your routine in time.. she is confuzed and sounds like has gone thru lots of changes in a short amount of time. I also worked about 11 hr days and would feel so bad leaving but it finally became a routine. When I would grab my purse to leave she would go to the kitchen cause she knew she was going to get her one treat and then protect my house till mom got home..I would say.."good girl,you take care of mommys house,good girl" and then just leave.. I eventuly got a doggie door so she could go in and out...That was the best.
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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 10:37 am
They call that "separation anxiety". That was why we got Lucee to keep Sophie company so we could at least go to a movie!! I confine the dogs to the bedroom (Charlie is still in a crate when we take our eyes off him.) I turn on Animal Planet on the TV. And we have special treats when they have to stay home by themselves. When we open that box Lucee dashes for the bedroom and is sitting on the bed waiting. Whitney sounds adorable and I'm anxious to see her picture. I hope you can use some of the tips that you will get. Seamonkey usually has some really good ideas. Good luck!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 10:51 am
Congratulations Cdbga!!!! Can't wait to see a picture. I work from home, so our dog is definitely used to being around us all the time, and sometimes shakes a bit and puts his ears back when we leave. The things that have worked best for us include: * He almost always gets a walk before we go out (he DEFINITELY gets one if we'll be gone for more than an hour or two). This way he's happy and a little tired/worn out and he'll sleep when we're gone. * Not making a big deal about leaving (or arriving). We definitely don't coddle him, pet him, kiss him, verbally reassure him, etc. when he gets sad or shaky. This is HARD at first it's our nature to want to reassure our "children" -- but I don't think it reassures them in the way we think -- it just makes them want to be with you more, and increases the anxiety. * We always say the same thing to him every time we leave. We say "we'll be right back." That way, there's a routine that he has learned -- "oh when they say that I know they're leaving, but I do remember that they always come back" sort of thing. Establishes routine. You can also opt to give your dog a small treat every time you leave (dog associates you leaving with something nice). * We make sure he is left with SAFE toys to occupy him and make him feel secure, etc. I think the idea of leaving something that smells like you initially is a good one. (Eventually everything will smell like you to the dog, because you're sharing the same space!) Dogs respond to routine, and if you are consistent with your routine, she should adapt. Congratulations!!!! Basically, I've just agreed with Chewpito's post LOL!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 11:16 am
Angel has been alot happier about being left home during the day since we've gotten Pedro and he got used to him. He still pops his head up at the door when I'm leaving though so I can wave to him.
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 11:46 am
But you wrote it so much better..LOL. Its so funny because after 4yrs of being a only dog, I got my 2nd dog. That was really nice to have a buddie system.. after many yrs of telling my older dog(chewy)to "take care of the house" it turned out to "be a good girl and take care of the baby" my little dog (pito). chewy is 10yrs now and a great watch dog for me. Your right Yankee, routine is the key.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 12:02 pm
Thanks to you all for the advice. I picked up a few toys for her today, which I'll be sure to leave with her tomorrow. 2 are toys that are supposed to be good for older dogs being left alone and then there are a couple of just plain old chew toys. Right now I am working on a doggie bed for her. I looked at dog beds at Petco, and realized that I could just make one and save myself a lot of money. I make quilts, etc, so I've got tons of fabric and foam to work with(and, as she is an older dog, she really doesn't chew on things like a puppy might). She really just seems to like lying on a pillow or blanket, anyway, but I wanted her to have something that was just hers. I'm actually planning on making her a quilt later, but those take more time to put together than the bed will! We will work on our routine this week, and I'll take all your tips into consideration when I'm leaving. Right now, I'm feeding her when I get up, then taking her out for a walk before I leave. Tomorrow, I'm definitely trying the treat thing. I discovered yesterday that she LOVES popcorn, so I may try a little of that. Since we got home this afternoon (we had quite a day together...took a ride into town - she loves riding - went to Petco, went to the park for a while.), we've been hanging out in my computer/sewing room and she seems more comfortable in here than she has anywhere else. She's actually been fine with me just doing my own thing, rather than needing me to pet or hold her every minute. So, I think I may leave her in this room tomorrow. And I will try to be firm...I will...really. I just have to remember that this is going to have to happen, and the longer I put it off, the longer it will take her to get used to my being gone. So, tomorrow, I'm putting in the full work day. I also like the idea of a companion, but that would be down the road a bit. I worry a little about compatibility. Robin (the lady she boarded with) told me that Whitney didn't really like to play with the other dogs so much as she just liked being around them while they played. So, I'm not sure how that would work with getting a companion. I would hate to get another dog and then have them not get along, because then what do you do? I'm also not sure I could handle 2 dogs by myself. Believe me, even as small as she is, Whitney is a handful to walk! (I don't have a yard to let them out in, so they'd both have to be walked on a leash.) I will post a picture of her as soon as I can figure out how to get them from my camera to my computer. I used to have this flash disk thing that allowed me to put my memory card in through my floppy drive, then it quit...then I got a new computer that had a SmartDisk drive...but the monitor died on it...so now I'm using my laptop, which doesn't have a slot for SmartDisks and I have no clue where I put the cables that I can use to connect the camera to the computer (basically, I haven't had them since I moved, so they could be ANYWHERE). She really is a cutie, though. She is black & white, has the face and body of a dachsund, but everything else is cavalier king charles, including her cute little ears! She got quite a few compliments while we were out today!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 12:10 pm
What about a kitty companion? Good luck with everything, also you can leave a tv or radio on for her....
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