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Kstme
Member
08-14-2000
| Friday, September 01, 2006 - 6:15 pm
Thank you, EVERYONE! We had a wonderful card from our vet and that helped us to know that we made the correct decision. I miss that little jerk so much. Lancecrossfire, once asked me if Ollie had any nicknames and I told him, 'Yes, Ollie the a***ole!' LOL There is such a huge hole in this home, right now. WOW! BUT...we're not bringing Norman back YET! His personality is almost double Ollie's! I don't think I could deal with him, at this time. Thank you, again! {{{HUGS}}}
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 7:29 pm
HEEELLLLPPPPP!!!!! We are trying to crate train our mini-aussie. He was doing great when we were going to bed late (summer schedule). He'd whine about 2 seconds then just go to sleep. Last night we tried to start "school schedule." He cried/barked/howled for 30 minutes!! (He'd been outside just before going in and had done all his business so it wasn't that). Tonight, I purposely kept him up after he woke up at 9:30. At 10:15 he was acting like he wanted to go to sleep, but since we don't take him out until 6 AM, I wasn't sure he'd make it. We played a bit, then took him out around 10:40. He did his business; we put him to bed. He barked/howled for 15 minutes straight. I took him out again -- he piddled again. Got him a couple of doggie bone treats and put him to bed WITH the treats. He's now been barking/howling for 25 minutes! WHAT on earth do we do? Just keep letting "bark" himself to sleep? Yell down and tell him to be quiet in a firm voice? Ban him to the outside doghouse?? (nah -- not really) BTW -- we have two other border collies that sleep in the same room w/him and he's actually done much better at sleeping through the night since he's been w/them than being in our room in a crate. Right now, I'm totally jealous of the one BC because she's DEAF! Quite frankly, I'm a more than a little PO'ed at him b/c DS starts middle school tomorrow and was already having trouble sleeping b/c of nerves. THIS is certainly keeping him awake.
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Christiii
Member
07-07-2005
| Monday, September 04, 2006 - 8:11 pm
okay...since we are posting pics..here is ma familia...I posted this in the kitty thread, but since, pound for pound there is more dog in the pic, I thought i would post it here too!!
Beaumont, Soleil and Bailey the weasel
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 4:36 am
How old is he Teach? I think you should try to not be POed at the pup. It's a learning experience for him too. Keep in mind that you have to expect some sleeplessness through this process. Does he have to be crated?
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Slinkydog
Member
11-30-2005
| Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 11:21 am
I've been neglecting this thread for all things Big Brother, but decided to take a few minutes to see what is going on here. Kstme, I'm sorry about Sir Oliver. What a handsome guy he was! Teach, I have no clue! Never crated a dog. I would probably just give in and let him come sleep in the bed with me. Christii, your babies are beautiful (even the cat)! All is well with my crew at the moment. Bobby has healed up nicely from his surgery, and all appear healthy. They enjoyed the holiday weekend, as I was able to spend some time outside with them.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 11:26 am
Teach, what we did (what we read and were told to do) is let him cry, if you know his "business" has been taken care of. Eventually he will get it. If you give in and take him out when he cries, he will learn -- "Oh, I cry and I get out. Lemme keep on crying!". Even talking to him by shushing him, etc., tells him that he's getting your attention. You WILL have a few sleepless nights. It WILL seem like abject misery. But it WILL stop if you stay tough! And Christii, your pups and kitty are so gorgeous!!! Thanks for posting that!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 4:51 pm
First -- he's 10 weeks and has been crated for the past 2. The last 2 nights are the first he's thrown fits about it. No way in heck the dog is sleeping with us (sorry -- but no). Also -- please be assured we have not "acted" POed around little puppy. The most we did last night was to walk down to the door of the room, say a firm "QUIET" and leave. Tonight -- he'll have to cry himself to sleep. Thanks for the advice! I just hope it doesn't last long - -the first week of school is KILLER and we're switching schedules this year which means I teach MORE classes with MORE kids and have LESS planning time -- I'm already stretched to my limit, so this is just the worst timing!
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 3:36 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss Kstme
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 3:40 pm
My neighbour and I have discovered that her dog has been squeezing under the chain link fence to come over for visits. The dip they have dug out is so shallow I'm surprised he can wiggle under, I have a vision of Oscar pulling the fence up to help out. 
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 4:47 pm
Jasper, someday take a pix of Oscar in some way so we can actually tell his size...maybe next to a car so we can get the proper perspective of what a big boy he really is.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 8:00 pm
Whenever we use the flash on our dog, he gets "green eye," so we've come up with a solution. He will wear shades from now on.

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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 6:05 am
ROFL!!!! That is WAY too cute!! LOL And boy is Oscar a handsome boy!!
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Gilda
Member
08-21-2006
| Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 8:18 am
What a cute pic!!! LOL
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 8:24 am
I love seeing pictures of Oscar and Finnegan!!! They are both so adorable!! 
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 8:37 am
So Yankee now that Finn is a star is he making you pick the odd shaped kibble out of his food?! Ya just want to squeeze him he's so cute. OG - You gave me a good laugh. I'll pick a suitable contrast for his next full shot, next to a mini van maybe lol.
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Christiii
Member
07-07-2005
| Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 1:40 pm
oh Yankee...LOVE it!!!
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Thursday, September 07, 2006 - 11:40 pm
Hello to my fellow fur-baby lovers. I think I need to do an update. Sorry I haven't checked back more often, but it is BB season, after all, and it is a great escape for me. So, what is going on with me is that the owners of the pit bulls have filed an appeal and I have to go back to court on the 18th, and this time, I think it will be really ugly. Now I would like to share some good news. I absolutely adore my little Cavalier. I swear, this little dog was destined for me. He is like my Cedar and Otter, rolled up in one little bundle of love. And when he hears something he doesn't like, he barks and lunges forward like he thinks he is a German Shephard (BJ) Ok, this is going to be long...again. Sry. I've been overwhelmed with defending myself in the lawsuit that my neighbor brought against me. He is trying to claim that my driveway is an easement to his tenant's unit. This battle has been on for more than a year. We were going to trial, finally, yesterday. He is trying to get the court to affirm that he has an easement AND he is trying to get more than 25K in damages from me. Since I cannot afford an attorney, I am representing myself. As some of you might recall, the reason I was gone the day my dogs were slaughtered, was because of this lawsuit. After literally puking my guts out, and using every brain cell that I have, I, along with my witnesses go to court yesterday morning, and, it turns out that the court has an unbelievable 6 MURDER CASES, it has to deal with, so my lawsuit was postponed till Nov. 3. After the substitute judge informed us of the delay, I went to work, only to learn that George, of Animal Control, had been at my work to serve me with a subpoena, because of the appeal about the pit bulls. I just lost it. I thought that, at least, was done. Now I have to go back to court, and testify, this time. Animal Control will show the pictures of my dead dogs. I will have to tell the whole story again. In a serious attempt to get my mind off the overwhelming events in my life, I went searching for info about Cavaliers. I found something that made me laugh my butt off. So, here it is: How to Brush a Cavalier’s teeth get toothpaste, and toothbrush out and hide them around the bathtub -call Finn into hall in the best "here comes some lovin'" voice I can muster -as he passes the door to the washroom, tackle him from the closet into the washroom -attach crossties I have rigged up between the bathtub and the handle on the cubpoard door to his collar. -wedge the cupboard door closed with my foot when he makes a break for it and pulls it open -casually contort myself into retrieval position for the toothpaste etc. -while keeping my foot on the cupboard door, twist the other 3/4 of my body into puppy headlock position behind the crossties -while carpeting the floor with puppy toothpaste, cover the brush with as much as you can -point the toothbrush in the direction of the clamped shut cavy muzzle and insert under conveniently pouchy lips -while moving the brush in a circular motion, brush any and all teeth it comes into contact with, cheeks, ears and anything else in the way (Sara - this takes of ear cleaning -in the time it takes you to string yourself up, odds are you should have hit most of his teeth -before surveying the washroom, admire your success and ingenuity and know that you have won...kind of...well, maybe you will next time. -release the dog, scrub toothpaste from carpet, bathtub, wall, cupboard doors and ceiling and carry on with your day. -works everytime With Love to all you furbabie lovers. Sunni
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Bibitri
Member
05-31-2006
| Friday, September 08, 2006 - 2:03 am
Teach--how are things going with the puppy? A little trick to try is covering the crate with a sheet or light blanket. I had to do that with one of my shelties when he was being crate trained at about the same age. It helps make the crate seem more "den like"; gives them a signal that it is now bedtime. Heck, I've even used the same method to train a kitten!
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Coco
Member
07-13-2000
| Friday, September 08, 2006 - 6:08 am
Sunvrose, just yesterday I was wondering how you were doing and recalling how you lost your beloved furbabies. It's so great seeing that you posted this morning! I'm sorry to hear that you are going through so much with the legal system right now. You appear to be a confident, strong woman and I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts your way as you continue both legal sagas...geez, you poor thing! On a happier note, I'm so glad that your Cavalier brings so much joy to you. What's his name BTW?? If you told us, I've since forgotten, sorry. On a personal note, I got a mini dachshund, black and tan female. Her name is Dixie and she's now 11 weeks old and so full of mischief!! We've now attended two full classes of "Puppy College" and have survived so far. She is the shortest puppy there, just being 3-4 inches off the ground and this has been a workout for me as I do knee lunges to get treat/reward to her mouth...lol! The instructor took pitty on me and suggested I get some paint sticks, buy Dixie her own small bottle of peanut butter and use the long paint stick with a touch of PB on the end so I can reach her mouth without the deep knee bends...lol! I'm glad to see you post today....take care!
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Saxywildcat
Member
05-30-2005
| Friday, September 08, 2006 - 6:36 am
Sun, it is good to hear from you and I am glad that your new little bundle of joy is just that, a bundle of joy!! I am sorry to hear about your legal issues. I know you said that the pit bull people had disappeared quickly after the first court appearance. When/if they ever showed back up, did the pit bulls show up too? I remember you saying they weren't allowed any animals. Did that happen or did their appeal get in the way of that? What boggles my mind is what has to be going through THEIR heads. I know that if one of my dogs killed another person's dog, it would devastate me. I wouldn't be laughing about it, or teaching my kids that that is right. And I would do the right thing. Do these people have hearts?? Anywho, enough ranting!! I will be praying that things go well for you on the 18th.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Friday, September 08, 2006 - 7:23 am
Sun, sorry about the legal issues. Hang tough & keep us posted. What did you name your Cav?
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Saturday, September 09, 2006 - 10:39 am
Sunny, I know neighbors like that can be miserable!! Good luck with your fight! Christii, what a beautiful room! Your babies are cute, too! Ok, do any of you have a suggestion? I have a bit of a problem with my chihuahua, Timmy. He is always hungry!! We used to leave dry food down for him and that seemed to somewhat satisfy him. Now, he stopped eating that food. So, I bought Iams wet food in pouches. We give him two a day, PLUS his dry food. He's still begging for more!! He's under 12lbs and I'm worried he'll get too heavy for a small dog. He tries to get in the garbage and begs for food when he sees us eat. We got him from the neighbor down the street about a year ago when he was 10 mos. They didn't teach him anything, except to eat from the table. (Which we don't do!!) He also wasn't trained to go outside for bathroom calls. Yes, that was a lot of work to teach him outside was for more than playing. Any suggestions on the food issue? He is due to go back to the vet in a few months. Thanks guys!
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Saturday, September 09, 2006 - 5:58 pm
Update.. My sil says the dog is spoiled. I can't imagine where she is coming up with that one. I found different ideas I'll try.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, September 09, 2006 - 6:08 pm
Good luck, Twiggy, in reprogramming Timmy. It can be done. Hang tough!
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 8:47 am
Yay, my dog is back home! I just got a super-sprint of excitement around the house when he greeted me. I hadn't seen him since Thursday morning.
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