The DOG thread

[Rickysa]

on rabbit patrol:

[billybek]

Got bit on the toe of my mountain bike shoe last night? Care to guess the breed?

Blue heeler.
He was the cutest little guy you could imagine and only about 8 weeks old.
I went full stop on the trail as he stormed up to me like a boss for a little nip.
I did say “hey don’t bite me” and the owner was very apologetic. It was quite funny but also important for the owner to know that he did bite.
I told him that I had a border collie and we chatted about dogs for a few minutes.
No harm no foul but a fun story and a cute little puppy.

[rwest]

At 8 weeks old, humans are their favorite chew toy! Furniture is a close second. That’s why god made babies and puppies cute so we wouldn’t get rid of them right away!

[onZedge]

My little Ricky is 13 weeks old, and I am still his favorite chew toy...

He was given a sacrificial pair of old leather shoes in hopes that he wouldn't eat furniture, and it seems to have worked for the most part - we just can't let him get near any non-sacrificial shoes or they become part of his toy collection.

[RSBob]

Originally Posted by Rickysa

on rabbit patrol:

Actually saw an Australian Shepherd today eating a large rabbit it caught earlier. Crunchy

[Rickysa]

Actually saw an Australian Shepherd today eating a large rabbit it caught earlier. Crunchy

My two have an agreement with the local warren...when one chases a rabbit into the bushes, they all stop and high-five each other. It's just for show to impress us.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

When you know you are not allowed in the kitchen!

Ha ha....that's awesome....thanks, Peter!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Rickysa

on rabbit patrol:

LOVE this pic, Rick!

Thanks!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by billybek

Got bit on the toe of my mountain bike shoe last night? Care to guess the breed?

Blue heeler.
He was the cutest little guy you could imagine and only about 8 weeks old.
I went full stop on the trail as he stormed up to me like a boss for a little nip.
I did say “hey don’t bite me” and the owner was very apologetic. It was quite funny but also important for the owner to know that he did bite.
I told him that I had a border collie and we chatted about dogs for a few minutes.
No harm no foul but a fun story and a cute little puppy.

Those puppies.......

[bugstrider]

That’s why my parents Qweensland Heeler who’s name was Mike was actually called Megabite Mike. He had to have his mouth on everything and everybody. He was always very gentle. It was a security thing I think. We rescued him and he was an absolute doll of a dog.


A pic of many years past.
Murphy, my chum is on the left. Mikey on the right and Hedi-Rose in the middle


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[Baz]

Originally Posted by bugstrider

That’s why my parents Qweensland Heeler who’s name was Mike was actually called Megabite Mike. He had to have his mouth on everything and everybody. He was always very gentle. It was a security thing I think. We rescued him and he was an absolute doll of a dog.

Lovely, Bugs.

The breed has an interesting personality - very protective and not afraid to be physical with their head and snout if need be.

The use of the mouth I'm sure dates back to their breeding to nip at the hooves of their flock or herd.

They are so smart though.....nothing gets by them.....

[CurtEgerer]

Finally took the plunge and groomed my own dog yesterday Tired of 1-2 months backlog at the groomers and the $50-60 it costs, so I bought equipment including clippers, scissors, and a device that holds the noose to keep the dog steady during cutting.

Having a Schnauzer, I was also frustrated that almost every time we get him groomed he'd have mats and the groomer would say he'd have to be completely shaved down. I decided I was going to somehow salvage his long leg hair and beard and leave his body hair a bit longer too. It wasn't easy and now I know why groomers take the easy way out and just shave them down. It took a solid 3+ hours and I'm still working on some areas, but generally happy with the result. There's definitely an art to it.

Before:


After:

[KFC911]

This one will get zero baths and zero hair cuts. So far....she has not shed nary a hair either, (I must have a miracle Lab )..and she's turning lighter on each end too! 4 months old now:

[onZedge]

Ricky (on left) and Lucie with me on Father's Day. 2.4 LBS on Feb 11th, and now 8.8LBS - he's getting big!

[billybek]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

Before:


After:

Hey, have you lost weight?

[CurtEgerer]

I think there was 5 lbs of hair on the floor when I was done

[Gogar]

BENTLEY

[KFC911]

Pay me now....or pay me later

So....I'll just call my Lab....Puralator...one hair at a time...eventually


edited....what breed ^^^^? Cool dawgy....

[Steve Carlton]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

Finally took the plunge and groomed my own dog yesterday Tired of 1-2 months backlog at the groomers and the $50-60 it costs, so I bought equipment including clippers, scissors, and a device that holds the noose to keep the dog steady during cutting.

Having a Schnauzer, I was also frustrated that almost every time we get him groomed he'd have mats and the groomer would say he'd have to be completely shaved down. I decided I was going to somehow salvage his long leg hair and beard and leave his body hair a bit longer too. It wasn't easy and now I know why groomers take the easy way out and just shave them down. It took a solid 3+ hours and I'm still working on some areas, but generally happy with the result. There's definitely an art to it.

You did a good job, there. I had a groomer that used to do show dogs and she turned me on to some products from https://www.naturesspecialties.com/ . The Quicker Slicker helps a lot brushing out the mats and also when you're blow drying the dog afterwards. I use the Plum shampoo on the darker colors and the Blueing on the white parts of the coat.

[CurtEgerer]

Thanks Steve. I heard good things about that in a YouTube vid as well. Definitely going to try it. The stuff I got (Perfect Coat) has so-so results.