The DOG thread

[Old Sailor]

Lucy, the 11 year old English Springer Spaniel watching for stray Porsches on the road


After a couple of hours cruising around town, it's nap time with her personalized pillow on the sofa - where else?

[Bill Douglas]

Big and his nephew are now 15 and 11 respectively.

Both need a pee in the middle of the night. I sleep OK but my brain is tuned to the click click click of their toe nails in the hallway hard floor. I immediately get out of bed , let them out and wait for them to come back in. Then I get back to sleep because I'm used to it.

Big is on medications for his Cushings disease and is doing really well on it. Plus a number of other med's'. But he's so happy he's doing sprints across the field just for the joy of feeling well. His nephew has had his gallbladder out, is on insulin twice a day and had cataracts fixed in both eyes. But he's so happy he's become a born again naughty dog. Good for an 11 year old puppy LOL

[yellowperil]

[Bill Douglas]

Ah, a champion at doing puppy dog eyes already.

[Baz]

Get another Cattle Dog they said.

It will be fun they said.

https://www.facebook.com/1258795104/videos/404946359123390?idorvanity=4434701954

LOL........

[Steve Carlton]

[gregpark]

Sophie's growing up fast. Turned 5 months a few days ago. 17" 22lb.s now. So much energy! hard to keep up with her

[TimT]

What sort of mischief are they looking to get into.....
lucky little boy

[Baz]

Originally Posted by gregpark

Sophie's growing up fast. Turned 5 months a few days ago. 17" 22lb.s now. So much energy! hard to keep up with her

What a cutie! They do grow fast!

How's the chewing-related carnage been, Greg?

[gregpark]

She's really settled down on the chewing thing. I can leave shoes on the floor and she no longer chews on humans. I even got her to stop nipping heels. I believe it's in their DNA to do that. A very eager to please dog and learns quickly. Good God, she has boundless energy. After a 2 mile walk she'll want to fetch the ball for an hour. We have the high pitched heeler bark under control too now. Ear piercing!

[Baz]

Originally Posted by gregpark

She's really settled down on the chewing thing. I can leave shoes on the floor and she no longer chews on humans. I even got her to stop nipping heels. I believe it's in their DNA to do that. A very eager to please dog and learns quickly. Good God, she has boundless energy. After a 2 mile walk she'll want to fetch the ball for an hour. We have the high pitched heeler bark under control too now. Ear piercing!

That bark is 'affectionately' referred to as a shriek!

Sounds like you two are doing just fine.

Carry on.......

[gregpark]

I've had 12 dogs of all different breeds in my life and I believe this one is smarter than them all. She has totally latched onto me like my shadow. She's going to be a great companion

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by gregpark

I've had 12 dogs of all different breeds in my life and I believe this one is smarter than them all. She has totally latched onto me like my shadow. She's going to be a great companion

Buckle up. They are, we have had Heelers for 15 years, Dog Savants and do not miss a thing. Wonderful.

Dottie is about 20% Heeler, but I have never had the occasion to be around a more aware animal.

From today...Grazin' in the Grass:

[Tobra]

Dog like that will keep the kids from leaving the yard Greg, automatically, somehow they know.

[gregpark]

Same! Sophie doesn't miss a thing. I can't hide a ball or a treat no matter how stealthy I am. She sees all.

[billybek]

Originally Posted by yellowperil

Beautiful! Congrats!
The new boss have a name?

[gregpark]

Originally Posted by Tobra

Dog like that will keep the kids from leaving the yard Greg, automatically, somehow they know.

Yep, here she is herding my chickens back over the gate where they belong. She has free range in their yard but doesn't bother them a bit over there. She's always on patrol and when they cross the line they get harassed back over. She has a job, loves it and is good at it

[TimT]

This is a meeting I would like to attend..



https://www.instagram.com/p/C69JoHoJKnZ/

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by TimT

Looks like a Poker game but someone forgot the cards.

Reminds me of this one.

[Steve Carlton]

Dogs playing poker. All-time classic kitsch. My grandparents had one hanging in the bar area of the recreation room where the pool table was.