The DOG thread

[gregpark]

Cute Ewok!

[Steve Carlton]

If I was getting a dog, I would seriously consider one of these...

[Baz]

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by Baz

Nice. But I'd never want to own a dog that's smarter than I am.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Nice. But I'd never want to own a dog that's smarter than I am.

Funny you should say that Bill because now I would never be owned by one that isn't!

Heck, I think my cat is even smarter than me though, so not really such a high bar....lol....

[gregpark]

Sophie today on the job. 9 months now. A picture of at 2 months with my buddy John. At 2 months I was house training her with a treat when she peed on the lawn. I noticed that when she didn't have to go she would squat and fake it to get her treat. I always gave her the treat for being smarter than me

[Steve Carlton]

Originally Posted by gregpark

I noticed that when she didn't have to go she would squat and fake it to get her treat.

That is awesome.

[Brian 162]

I’m getting the stink eye. I want dinner NOW

[Baz]

https://www.facebook.com/reel/8237243493000264

[Steve Carlton]

I'm becoming a Springer fan.

[Bill Douglas]

A very sweet looking dog there Steve.

There is a Springer on the morning walk called Wagg. She is always very lovely. Even if there is a rip roaring came of chase going on she always comes over to me to say hello and lean against me.

[Bill Douglas]

[Baz]

LOL....love it, Bill!

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How long do you need to place 8 Cattle Dogs ( from 1-15 years )for a picture ?
We made it under 45 seconds

https://www.facebook.com/ridick.vomteufelsjoch.7/videos/1248597335780340?idorvanity=4434701954

[gregpark]

Christmas came early for the dogs this morning. 5 mice in the trap! a new record. I open the trap on the lawn and the pups take care of them fast. They never eat them, I rake the corpses into a zip lock after the onslaught

[Seahawk]

Perry is an almost 14 year-old Jack.

Gus is a 9/10 week old rescue kitten from a neighbor.

If this were a video, Perry would be blinking, "help me".

[Bill Douglas]

Perry is saying "There goes the neighbourhood."

[Synchro Joe]

Steve,
You can't go wrong with a Springer! Great field dogs, smart, friendly and loving. Mr. Ben is my second one and he also loves riding in cars.

[Steve Carlton]

I'd love a Springer, but I've got two dogs too many right now and I don't think I have the energy for one. This is my co-worker's girl, Montana. She's a natural hunter.





I saw an old truck by the roadside on a motorcycle ride and pulled over for a photo. This Springer came out and posed for me.

[Bill Douglas]

For your info guys. I've just heard of the second dog to have died from eating corn cob.

[Seahawk]

Well, I just experienced a first after almost 30 years on the farm.

I get up fairly early and let Dottie out at sunrise. She has a morning routine that includes a tour of the Potomac and our marsh.



The entrance to the marsh is too the left of this tree with the Loon.



My home office looks out on the rear of the farm...Frank the cat approves:



So, first cup of coffee, checking admin creep when I see Dottie run across the lawn...being chased by an Otter! I wish I had gotten some pics but it stunned me a bit.

I got up and went to the garage to see what was going on. The Otter and Dottie were in the garage running around. I get Dottie in the house and through the glass door to the garage, can see the Otter as it sniffs the door jam.

No sign of distress, rabies, etc...first time I have seen an Otter up close on the farm, the size of a large cat. I close the wooden door and check D for cuts, bites, etc. Nothing.

Whew.

Back to my desk and the Otter is no where to be found. I just got back from feeding the horses and we walked up. No Otter.

Just so odd. Also, two days ago I am on my drive about with Dottie...I drive the Ranger and stop frequently so the tour generally lasts over an hour. I am playing a game on my iPhone when the biggest, whitest Skunk walks right by me, stops, looks, and continues on his merry way.