“Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured…but not everyone must prove they are a citizen. And now, any of those who refuse, or are unable, to prove they are citizens will receive free insurance paid for by those who are forced to buy insurance because they are citizens.”
Jim Hays
Kacper (12-29-2017)
Dogs do get stuck in routines. One such anecdote stands out in my mind with my late parent's dog. My parents were very routine like in their latter years and so the dog became accustomed to things occurring at specific times. On this one occasion, while I was visiting, my father failed to turn on the 6 o'clock news. At six o'clock precisely, the dog was in front of the TV and when it was not turned on he began barking, demanding that it be turned on.
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Bob the Slob (12-29-2017),Kacper (12-29-2017),KathyS (12-29-2017)
Dogs get into house hold routines and they do not like change. Our dog max knows my wife goes to bed first, he waits out side the bathroom door for her, and leads her to the bedroom when she gets in bed, he goes to the side of the bed for his goodnight pet. Then he comes out and stares at me until I walk into my office and get on the computer then he jumps on the futon behind me and stays there until I go out and get in my recliner to finish the night reading my kindle. He comes out and jumps on the couch.
One point about food, his first vet visit, our vet told us do your dog a favor and buy premium dog food only made in america. He said I dont sell dog food like some vets because If I did and made the strong suggestion you buy premium food you would think im promoting my own sales.
He recommended Nutra and thats what weve given our max since that day. Is it better I assum so I went by what the vet said I know it costs 3 times as much, but the little guy is going on 13 soon and has always been healthy.
Remember the chinese food and treat fiasco that had killed dogs ? the food was tainted and bad. We thanked the vet for his advice then.
I bought an 8lb bag of Nutro Ultra small breed senior yesterday it cost me 27.99 plus tax. 8 lb bags are not big.
LETS GO BRANDON
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Bob the Slob (12-29-2017),Kacper (12-29-2017),KathyS (12-29-2017),Trish (12-29-2017)
Yes, I agree. Animals are a big commitment. I had a emotionally dramatic experience with my family dog when I was in my mid teens and I've never gotten another dog because of it. To be brief, he was hit when he was crossing the road from a field to our house (I lived in the country). He was still alive but bleeding out and in great pain. My parents weren't home so I had to shoot him myself. I never got over the sight of him looking at me as I held the gun out. It still has an emotional effect on me.
Ugh I truly feel for you having to do that, years ago police used to shoot dogs in the street that were struck by cars and suffering and very badly injured, what a horrible disgusting job it was. Today they do not do that they call animal control who reponds quickly and sometimes euthanized the dog as soon as hes inside a vehicle to stop its suffering.
My wife had a collie she told me when she was a young girl, the dog would follow her to school stealthily so she didnt know it and then when she got to school she would have to wallk her all the way back. It was a female and she used to polish its nails and curl her hair and put ribbons in her hair. One day the dog was no where to be found and never seen again, they believe someone stole her, she told me the dog was a sweetheart and loved everyone.
I had to convince her to get another do when we first got married and had our first daughter.
LETS GO BRANDON
F Joe Biden
Pretty horrible to experience even if the right thing to do. We had many dogs die growing up so I am still a little fixated on that as well. Give me a new puppy, and my first thought is, "Damn your cute butt. I am going to have to bury you one day and it is going to break my heart."
I will never let a dog out off a leash out of a fenced area because of that. My neighbor kept saying passive aggressive stuff to me about that because he let his run around with a shock collar and felt I was stiffling mine by not letting her run free. He learned the hard way 6 months ago unfortunately that a shock collar won't keep a dog from getting run over. Sad. She was such a sweet dog too. I know the man who hit her. He said he was barely going down the road and didn't even see her, but felt the bump as he rolled over her. He is an old guy whom I have never seen even close to the speed limit. The dog just got fixated on something I guess and wasn't paying attention.
Lucy the Wonder Dog gets fed at 5PM. If by chance i am sidetracked and miss that special moment in the universe, she is there barking to remind me. She is seldom more that 5 minutes of so off.
She also has super powers. Here she is flying around the back yard a few inches above the ground.
Bob the Slob (12-29-2017),KathyS (12-29-2017)
In quoting my post, you affirm and agree that you have not been goaded, provoked, emotionally manipulated or otherwise coerced into responding.
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
Mahatma Gandhi
Bob the Slob (12-29-2017)
Your dog sounds perfectly....individual. I love the reasons given and believe them. Dogs are our best buddies but sometimes I assign human characteristics to them instead of trying to understand what they are doing. This has been helpful. Thanks.
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KathyS (12-29-2017)
Border collie/Bulldog mix. Can't really tell from the picture but she has a distinct under bite. Rather endearing actually.
Rescue i picked up several years ago when she was about 5 yrs old. Was in a no kill shelter and had been there for over a year. She is much better now but it is/was pretty clear she had been mistreated before she got to the shelter.
Wonderful personality. Very fast learner. Has been quite the positive addition to the household.
Bob the Slob (12-29-2017),KathyS (12-29-2017)