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August 30, 2010
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Mod_Mary:
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How does an illness/disease affect the other dogs in a family (if you have them) #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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who is sick people or dogs?
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Mod_Mary:
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I'll say that my dog Oliver's ACL injury wreaked havoc on our other dog, Jazz. She expected to b able to play w him. But couldn't #barkoutloud |
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jawaj52:
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@SuSiempre Glad to see I am not the only one. #barkoutloud n but no walking. |
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Mod_Mary:
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@gooddogz Let's say... dogs.. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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I think we can talk about both scenarios :-) RT @gooddogz: who is sick people or dogs? #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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If one sick dog, probably need gentler play, perhaps special diet for one which is a feeding challenge. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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RT @Mod_Lorie: I think we can talk about both scenarios :-) RT @gooddogz: who is sick people or dogs? Excellent #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Okay, dogs first :-) RT @Mod_Mary: @gooddogz Lets say... dogs.. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@gooddogz how has the adjustment been in your family w Charlee's illness? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@Keeping_Awake How do you go about separate diets for different dogs? #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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WE are not so sure Charlee is sick anymore. May just be a tumor on her toe. Her fur is growing back!!! #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@Mod_Lorie May have to feed them separately, or train to ignore other bowls than own. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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I was a much bigger bitch to the other dogs. #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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My dogs were fed in separate rooms RT @Mod_Lorie: @Keeping_Awake How do you go about separate diets for different dogs? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Can I jump w/joy? RT @Gooddogz: WE r not so sure Charlee is sick nymore. May just be a tumor on her toe. Fur is growing back!!! #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@gooddogz Great news!! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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When my Jazz came here, (hurricane Kat. rescue) our dog was active and healthy and she was young. Then he got sick. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@danielbeattydvm That's what I usually recommend too. But some of my pet parents still find it difficult #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Mine too. RT @danielbeattydvm: My dogs were fed in separate rooms #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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I always feed seperate. AT one pint this summer we had 6 dogs on different foods #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@gooddogz Good news :-) #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@gooddogz @DaisyWunderDog Jump! Jump! Jump for joy! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Mod_Lorie Daisy is fed in her kennel. Jasper used to be too, but he's grown up a bit since then. :) #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@Keeping_Awake - I tried feeding them all separately - hopeless! took an hour for the senior dog - whew! #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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Charlee's thyroid was out of whack. She lost weight and was being poisoned from too much soloxin.
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danielbeattydvm:
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OUCH! feeding time nightmare RT @gooddogz: I always feed seperate. AT one pint this summer we had 6 dogs on different foods #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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My mom feeds 3 of hers together, but they are trained which bowl is theirs #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@gooddogz Soloxin? #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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Now, she could of course have cancer. But she is great right now and i will take it. She looked like a chemo victim #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@gooddogz That must be a quite an exercise, feeding six dogs six different diets...good for you for being able to pull it off :-) #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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I thought that my new dog (at that time) would go out of her mind...she had no idea why "play couldn't happen" #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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RT @DaisyWunderDog: @gooddogz Soloxin? < for thyroid
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tacrabtree:
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@gooddogz - hats off to you, I gave up - young one eats in 5 min, middle 10 min, senior 1 hour! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Mod_Mary Yeah. That IS hard. For Daisy, Aspen being sick was confusing.
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kimhalligan1:
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All 6 of my dogs eat together in the same room. bowls go down ,bowls get picked up #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@Mod_Mary yeah, Spenser had to learn to play gently when we just had Flame's toe operated on. Took several days to learn #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Oh! RT @Gooddogz: RT @DaisyWunderDog: @gooddogz Soloxin? < for thyroid #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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Thyroid supplementation RT @DaisyWunderDog: @gooddogz Soloxin? #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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Does anyone have really good, easy and foolproof way of calming your dog in a thunderstorm? Happens alot here in Fla. #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@Mod_Mary - my young ones avoid the senior until they nap, then they stay near her, very nice manners! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Gooddogz I am so glad she is doing better. What a fighter! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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Mine too. All eat at the same time, same meal, mostly, incl. foster. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@Keeping_Awake How did you teach/encourage Spencer to play gently? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@tacrabtree Awesome! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@FlexPet4Shelter lots of folks rec. thundershirts #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@FlexPet4Shelter Thundershirt works like magic for Daisy.
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danielbeattydvm:
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easy and foolproof? no RT @FlexPet4Shelter: anyone have really good, easy and foolproof way of calming your dog in a thunderstorm? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@FlexPet4Shelter Thundershirt, DAP collar or diffuser for t-storms #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@Mod_Lorie Flame helped Spenser learn to be gentle, but Mom called him away when he was going too hard-redirection #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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@Mod_Mary Thundershirts? Hmmm anyone have a reco on a good thundershirt? #barkoutloud |
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fearfuldogs:
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@tacrabtree i need 2 put my old dog in the bathroom so other dogs don't get his food. i also need 2 remember 2 let him out #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@FlexPet4Shelter Thundershirt.com, I think? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@FlexPet4Shelter I think it's thundershirt.com or something like that. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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I thought thundershirts sucked
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DawgBlogger:
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@FlexPet4Shelter I doubt there IS easy and foolproof way
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danielbeattydvm:
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@FlexPet4Shelter there are Thundershirts, Aroma Therapy, behavior modifications, herbs, and drugs #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@fearfuldogs haha! Poor pup! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@fearfuldogs LOL! You are so funny! #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@danielbeattydvm @FlexPet4Shelter: I promise a T-shirt on them (size appropriate) & sinched at the back w/ponytail older works! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@Dawgblogger Good tips on helping one dog adjust to another dog's illness? Think you might have some experience in that arena :-) #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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I have one client that swears it worked for her dog RT @gooddogz: I thought thundershirts sucked #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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all kinds of things for thunderstorms. ... we like melatonin here... #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@FlexPet4Shelter Some people have luck going over dog with Dryer sheet too-stops static in their fur from Tstorm #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@gooddogz Depends on dog. Daisy goes from being freaked out to calm when I put it on her. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@gooddogz I heard people being happy with the thundershirts
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fearfuldogs:
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@Gooddogz why'd you think they sucked? tshirts #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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@tacrabtree Your dogs look cute in the tshirts you put on them. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie actually J.D. understood that Jasmine was not well and was very sensitive and understanding #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@FlexPet4Shelter -do't have my phone to
send the pic, but my fearful dog loves to be swaddled in his shirt during Tboomers! #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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@danielbeattydvm They are made in China and i had the same success with a tight shirt. The dogs here messed with the velcro #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Many of the calming remedies (for t-storms or in general) depend on the individual dog #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Agreed! :) RT @kimhalligan1: @tacrabtree Your dogs look cute in the tshirts you put on them. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie J.D. looked sincerely worried about her #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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Any1 else tried melatonin for t storms/fireworks? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie the only adjustment we had to do was making sure he didn't get wild trying to play #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@kimhalligan1 - thanks, but the best thing is that it works! It really is the same as swaddling a baby!! #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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Olive, my chihuahua, just goes into my daughters bed when it thunders, calms her. No problem. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie Might be just me but I think if dogs have good relationship, they work it out quite well on their own
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Mod_Lorie:
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@DawgBlogger JD sounds very empathetic :-) #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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Just looked up thundershirts.com and it looks pretty easy. Only $36 too not bad on the wallet. Thanks!! #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@Mod_Mary - I have - it puts me to sleep ;) #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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what ever works I say. Tufts studied Storm defenders (cape) and have proven data of effectiveness. So weird! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@kimhalligan1 If that works, let her go there. (Good to see you made it here :-)) #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Me too. RT @tacrabtree: @Mod_Mary - I have - it puts me to sleep ;) #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@DawgBlogger Really? Even Pat McConnell has a thunder phobic dog... #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie yes, when we brought Jasmine from the ICU he was just sniffing her gently and looked really worried #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie J.D. and Jasmine have a real bond. I think that might make difference #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@gooddogz - I can't explain it - but the pacing stopped & he went to sleep! Amazing!! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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I think I had an unusual situation. Daisy was still new and frightened when Aspen got sick. No adjustment in my case. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@DaisyWunderDog yeah...that's what I was thinking... puts me to sleep so i don't hear the dog #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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Right, Anything that works! And it is good to comfort your dog when he's anxious! #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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@Mod_Lorie Thanks, trying to concentrate with the music blasting from the Fair rides 50 ft from my house. #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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For #thunderstorm phobias, I see good responses to elective #behavior modification and #medications and #supplements #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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Oh and I know all about baby swaddling. Got a 6-mo. old at home and that was the only thing that saved us first few months. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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Border Collies are known for extreme storm issues #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@kimhalligan1 It's still going on? OMG! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@FlexPet4Shelter : ) #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary sorry, really what? Didn't need to try thundershirt if that what you mean. Was talking about one dog being sick #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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And gunfire as I found out. RT @gooddogz: Border Collies are known for extreme storm issues #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@PatrickMahaney - I still swear by their tight T-shirts!! =D #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@gooddogz Wonder if Patricia McConnell uses a thundershirt #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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I have used it for overall calming and flank alopecia! RT @jawaj52: RT @Mod_Mary: Any1 else tried melatonin for t storms/fireworks? #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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I'm lucky I have one of the few that does not care RT @gooddogz: Border Collies are known for extreme storm issues #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Our guys seem 100% phobia free #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@gooddogz Dog park is near police firing range. BCs panic whenever they are practicing. Poor things. #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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@DaisyWunderDog 8 nights, whoppee. Til 10pm tonight. Doesnt seem to bother the dogs, thank goodness. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@DawgBlogger Oh... I thought you were talking about right relationships and phobias. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@DawgBlogger very awesome. Lucky you. #barkoutloud |
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cicimelendez:
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Picked up my dog from my mom's house last night and today she won't eat :( could
She be depressed? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary Nope, dealing with having one dog sick. #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@kimhalligan1 I don't know how you or the dogs manage. Ick! #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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Stanley, my lab/collie mix startled when I burped today. It wasn't that loud. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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RT @kimhalligan1: @DaisyWunderDog 8 nights, whoppee. Til 10pm tonight. Doesnt seem to bother the dogs... << LIKE CHANUKA!! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@patrickmahaney Agree with you, especially on behavior modification. #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@FlexPet4Shelter - yes it does work very well on the babies! me - grandson, he konks out! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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how about another situation...how about adjusting to a divorce in the family. Anyone handled that? #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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Feeling out of the loop on this #barkoutloud... Our Newf hears thunder and wants to play in the rain! |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@cicimelendez Changing locations/homes can be stressful, especially for a senior dog #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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@DaisyWunderDog @gooddogz I'm so bummed there are just never enough good dog parks around in a neighborhood, right?? #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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LOL RT @KimClune: Feeling out of the loop on this #barkoutloud... Our Newf hears thunder and wants to play in the rain! #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@DawgBlogger - I'm glad for you! I've had several,but the hound takes the cake! Yikes! #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary good question, but not our case either :-) #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@KimClune LOL...no t-storm phobias there, huh? :-) #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary I imagine would be hard, our dogs not happy when pack not together #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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RT @Mod_Mary: how about another situation...how about adjusting to a divorce in the family. Anyone handled that? << me! easy peasy #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Tired dog= good and less stressed #dog RT @Mod_Lorie: @patrickmahaney Agree with you, especially on behavior modification #barkoutloud #vet |
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kimhalligan1:
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@Gooddogz LOL! Yes but with teeny bopper music blasting in my ears. The dogs are amazed by the lights from the Fair rides. #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Keeping_Awake Oh! Sorry. You're right! #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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@Mod_Lorie The only fear of T-storms is from me - worried that the Newf won't come IN. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@tacrabtree yeah, some dogs really suffer from phobias. Our late Roxy also did #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@gooddogz Need to do anything special to help your dog adapt to the divorce? #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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No problems with lack of dog parks, or places to run dogs here. I am in Maine, the place dogs should be #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Only ones in shelter RT @Mod_Mary: how about another situation...how abt adjusting to a divorce in the family. Anyone handled that? #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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@gooddogz @mod_mary thankfully I havent had to deal with that. @sternalpr is the ultimate husband. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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I definitely agree RT @PatrickMahaney: Tired dog= good and less stressed #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Or MN! RT @gooddogz: No problems with lack of dog parks, or places to run dogs here. I am in Maine, the place dogs should be #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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@Mod_Lorie nope, there is reason people divorce and a reason, I got the dog #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@Mod_Mary - my dogs hated my ex - so it was all good. Dogs do have a good sense of character I think! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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If it came up in my family... I'd end up with the dogs, and the cats and the turtles. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Think so too RT @tacrabtree: @Mod_Mary - my dogs hated my ex - so it was all good. Dogs do have a good sene of character I think! #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Worked out nicely then RT @tacrabtree: my dogs hated my ex - so it was all good. Dogs do have a good sene of character I think! #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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My 6 dogs adjust to the Fair right next to me every year. I dont. Its a lot of noise & sights to see. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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I get pissed when she is happy to see him #dumbass Dogs are like that. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@tacrabtree Dogs definitely know who likes them and who doesn't. Can't fool 'em #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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@tacrabtree Your dogs were keying in on your body language and pheromones #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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I myself have a dog seal of approval LOLRT @tacrabtree: my dogs hated my ex - so it was all good. #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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But we did take @sternaldog to the park this weekend right before the rains came. Dealing with weather hasnt been fun. #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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@Gooddogz You crack me up. #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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And that too RT @Mod_Lorie: @tacrabtree Dogs definitely know who likes them and who doesn't. Can't fool
'em #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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adding a man would be much harder than ousting one #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@FlexPet4Shelter in what way? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Me too! RT @kimhalligan1: @Gooddogz You crack me up. #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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Jess was an outside dog b4 I got her. Lots of adjustment there! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Have to agree. RT @gooddogz: adding a man would be much harder than ousting one #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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My husband and I trade pet-sitting duty with my husband's ex-girlfirend. It works out great! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Biggest adjustment for my dogs was taking in clients. Daisy is an old pro now. So is Jasper. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@psa2 We're just talking about new situations and adjusting to them #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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@Keeping_Awake so happy to share in your good news #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@DaisyWunderDog are your dogs nervous around men? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@KimClune Perfect! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Really? How funny! RT @KimClune: My husband and I trade pet-sitting duty with my husbands ex-girlfirend. It works out great! #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@danielbeattydvm - abusive person, so dogs very protective of me! Sad but they would have done whatever they needed to in the end. #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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@DaisyWunderDog We see each other's animals and never each other - just arrange through email. lol. #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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I see personal #relationship issues (divorce, fighting, etc) neg affect #pet behavior due to increased #stress on the #family unit! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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No. Daisy loves men more than women. Go figure! RT @Keeping_Awake: @DaisyWunderDog are your dogs nervous around men? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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J.D. is a bit
RT @Keeping_Awake: @DaisyWunderDog are your dogs nervous around men? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Jasmine is happy with any pair of petting hands RT @Keeping_Awake: @DaisyWunderDog are your dogs nervous around men? #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Nice you all get along! RT @KimClune: My husband and I trade pet-sitting duty with my husband's ex-girlfirend. It works out great! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Love it! RT @KimClune: @DaisyWunderDog We see each others animals and never each other - just arrange through email. lol. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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Big adjustment... foster dog. Evry one learns. Evry one gives. Evry one benefits #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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@Mod_Mary Well here in Florida it rains hard like every day for 90 days. Makes letting the dog out for exercise very difficult. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Only handful of people Jasmine REALLY didn't like RT @Keeping_Awake: @DaisyWunderDog are your dogs nervous around men? #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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That's Great! RT @Mod_Mary: Big adjustment... foster dog. Evry one learns. Evry one gives. Evry one benefits #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@DawgBlogger Jess too--if you can pet me, walk me or feed me, you're a hero. Although she was nervous w/men as a pup. #barkoutloud |
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pooohbusters:
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Mojo is obsessed with licking the mosquito bites on my legs! Especially the ones I scratch till they're red. He takes care of me! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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From the very beginning, Daisy was always able to approach men. Think puppy mill owner was a woman. :( #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@PatrickMahaney Jasmine simply hates not coming home back to me when it gets dark #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Perfect situation RT @KimClune: @DaisyWunderDog We see each other's animals and never each other - just arrange through email. lol. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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@PatrickMahaney agree!!! there was a lot of stress here and Charlee nipped my divorce lawyers puppy . Drew blood. #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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So agree! RT @Mod_Mary: Big adjustment... foster dog. Evry one learns. Evry one gives. Evry one benefits #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@Mod_Mary Do you think the foster experience has been good for your resident dogs too, Mary? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Keeping_Awake Is your dog nervous around men? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@FlexPet4Shelter Good point! How do you deal with a change in the dog's routine? #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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Thank goodness my boys loved the dogs so much, they don't hate men, just one #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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@FlexPet4Shelter Train them to run/walk on a treadmill. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary Jasmine was looking kinda funny at our rescue, but took it as a lady #barkoutloud |
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acavaliersvoice:
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I dumped mine! RT @DawgBlogger I my self have a dog seal of approval LOLRT @tacrabtree: my dogs hated my ex - so it was all good. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary stood on the bed a 'pointing out' hey, this thing is still here! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@gooddogz I think your dogs reflect your humor. That is so funny! Divorce lawyer's pup? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Keeping_Awake Jasmine was the most outgoing pup I've seen #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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Foster dogs are stressful for resident dogs. I don't think it is all that good for them #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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Love this idea, wish I had one too RT @danielbeattydvm: @FlexPet4Shelter Train them to run/walk on a treadmill. #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@DaisyWunderDog Not now, although she was a big submissive pee-er w/new men as a pup. #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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My dog Stanley likes people who ignore him at first. No staring, reaching for ,or petting please. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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@DaisyWunderDog I bartered my divorce #gome #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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@Mod_Mary We have to make an extra effort for outside playtime. But we also run @sternaldog up and down stairs more often, too. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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good tip also RT @danielbeattydvm: @FlexPet4Shelter Train them to run/walk on a treadmill. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@gooddogz I don't agree. It's been great so far, for mine... #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Is she with former signif other? RT @DawgBlogger: @PatrickMahaney Jasmine simply hates not coming home back to me when it gets dark #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Sad. Glad she's not now. RT @Keeping_Awake: @DaisyWunderDog Not now, although she was a big submissive pee-er w/new men as a pup. #barkoutloud |
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FlexPet4Shelter:
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@Mod_Mary But b careful not to run dog up and down stairs too much. Knowing about joint pain too much can b a bad thing. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@kimhalligan1 Important things for a lot of dogs. Sometimes better to let them come to you first and make first move. #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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Proper greet RT @kimhalligan1: My Stanley likes people who ignore him 1st. No staring, reaching for ,or petting please. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@gooddogz I think it largely depends on how their personalities match #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@DaisyWunderDog She got over it by about a yr. So not too bad.:) #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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With Daisy too. She was more outgoing with fosters around. RT @Mod_Mary: @gooddogz I dont agree. Its been great so far, for mine... #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@gooddogz Jasmine generally very cool with new dogs in the house, as long as polite and respectful #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Truth! RT @DawgBlogger: good tip also RT @danielbeattydvm: @FlexPet4Shelter Train them to run/walk on a treadmill. #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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@Mod_Lorie Yes, Stanley adjusts better when he is able to walk up to person. Not other way around. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@PatrickMahaney Jasmine is my dog :-) When hubby took her to the ranch w/o me, when it got dark she was not happy #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Agree. Personality makes a big difference, IMO RT @DawgBlogger: @gooddogz think it largely depends on how their personalities match #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Keeping_Awake Glad to hear that. Daisy learned to be more comfortable around women. Now she walks up to the 4 a pet! #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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I've had clients do it RT @DawgBlogger: good tip also RT @danielbeattydvm: @FlexPet4Shelter Train them to run/walk on treadmill. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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If you foster or board for any length of time, you will take away from your dogs. Not what people want to hear. It's stressful #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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I understand that there's genetics that you can't change. But duz it hurt a dog to learn patience? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Daisy too. RT @kimhalligan1: @Mod_Lorie Yes, Stanley adjusts better when he is able to walk up to person. Not other way around. #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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Yes, me too LOL RT @acavaliersvoice: RT @DawgBlogger I my self have a dog seal of approval LOLRT #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@gooddogz I really think that it depends though #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@Mod_Mary I think it only HELPS a dog to learn patience and impulse control! #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@tacrabtree LOL I meant my hubby had his dog approve of me before seriously dating :-) #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@gooddogz At this point my dogs are getting more attention b/c I'm engaging all three often at the same time #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@gooddogz Don't disagree with you. I think it can be stressful over time. I always sched time btwn clients 4 that reasn. #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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@DaisyWunderDog @Mod_Lorie Also Stanley is much better with people I like & feel comfortable with. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Agree RT @Keeping_Awake: @Mod_Mary I think it only HELPS a dog to learn patience and impulse control! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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i don't think it's black or white. It's situational. #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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@DawgBlogger She missed her mum! Sweet! :) #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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http://www.facebook.com/nancy.freedmansmith#!/video/video.php?v=1510972888884&ref=mf this am #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@gooddogz at times we had 4 dogs here and they all looked happy #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@WillMyDogHateMe WelcomE! What's the biggest adjustment Frankie's had to make? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@Keeping_Awake @Mod_Mary But can also see where fostering could be stressful for resident dog. Probly depends on the individual dog #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@DawgBlogger - Love me, love my dog for sure!! I will listen to them in future!! LOL #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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Someone want to come over and teach my BC patience I don't think she got that gene... lol #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Yes, exactly. RT @Mod_Mary: i dont think its black or white. Its situational. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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More of an adjustment on hub and cats. #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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LOL! RT @danielbeattydvm: Someone want to come over and teach my BC patience I dont think she got that gene... lol #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@Mod_Lorie I absolutely see that. #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@Mod_Lorie - patience, learning speed seems to be more breed specific in my case. #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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#Acupuncture and #herbs can be used to promote calming in stressed/excited patients! I do this very frequently! #barkoutloud #vet |
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DawgBlogger:
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@danielbeattydvm LOL can take time #barkoutloud |
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WillMyDogHateMe:
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Thx! So many it's hard to pick just one (besides me) RT @Mod_Mary WelcomE! What's the biggest adjustment Frankie's had to make? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Yes, same here. Take me and my pets or leave us all alone :-) RT @tacrabtree: @DawgBlogger - Love me, love my dog for sure!! #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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My kittens taught my dogs patience... or at least sharing. Emmet guarded his dog bed until cats' persistent curling-up won out. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Agree RT @Mod_Lorie: Yes, exactly. RT @Mod_Mary: i dont think its black or white. Its situational. #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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To see my nice dog and what he put up with this summer cut and paste my link #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@PatrickMahaney Would you just use those though situationally? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@danielbeattydvm I think 100% consistency is the key to success too #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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@PatrickMahaney I use BAch Flowers (Rescue Remedy) and Aroma therapy and herbs - then of course there is alprazolam #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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My Lab/collies aren't patient & I don't think they will ever be. Herding breeds/ dogs on speed. #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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Always wanted to try those! RT @danielbeattydvm: @PatrickMahaney I use BAch Flowers (Rescue Remedy) and Aroma therapy and herbs #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Regular treatment has cumulative effect! RT @Keeping_Awake: @PatrickMahaney Would you just use those though situationally? #barkoutloud #vet |
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kimhalligan1:
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Stanley was prescibed Valarian root for anxiety by Vet. Helps. #barkoutloud |
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dancingdogblog:
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RT @Mod_Mary: @gooddogz I don't agree. It's been great so far, for mine... // yes I think it depends on how you introduce and blend #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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@DawgBlogger I have her under control she will completely listen and hold, but you can see her just quivering while she "waits" #barkoutloud |
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Keeping_Awake:
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@PatrickMahaney I guess my concern is the difference btw training and medicating. Place for both I think. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@danielbeattydvm high excitement level - needs more walks :-) try a weighted backpack #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@dancingdogblog We all need this experience. it's hard but worthwhile. Jane is learning impulse control... #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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When we have the first major fight I'll be calling on ya'll to help ; ) #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Me too! Cocktail time! RT @danielbeattydvm I use BAch Flowers (Rescue Remedy), Aroma therapy, herbs - then there is alprazolam #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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@DawgBlogger LOL - If I gave that dog more exercise she would be as muscle bound as a PitBull #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Time & place for both, combo ideal RT @Keeping_Awake: @PatrickMahaney my concern is the difference btw training and medicating. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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How about helping your dog adjust to the death of a family member? or the death of another pet? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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impulse control I think comes when dog KNOWS nothing else works #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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Exercise is key to most behavior problems and to actually helping dogs cope and adjust to new things. Surprising how well it works #barkoutloud |
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gooddogz:
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RT @DawgBlogger: impulse control I think comes when dog KNOWS nothing else works < it is learned and can be taught #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@Mod_Mary - OMD -pets mourn just like we do, looking for the lost one, checking the rooms etc #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie I think that would be a lot similar to divorce (to a dog) = somebody missing #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie I think it is best to change routines to clear associations #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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Lost my old guy last month - BC could care less :-/ RT @Mod_Mary: Okay... how about a death of a dog? Or family member? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@DawgBlogger Or knows that controlling impulse DOES work..I'm probably wrong but when foster dog approaches evry1 wins #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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@DawgBlogger Definitely go for behavior modification over medication and try to reduce reliance on meds if possible! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Yes, my experience too RT @tacrabtree: @Mod_Mary - OMD -pets mourn just like we do, looking for the lost one, checking the rooms etc #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Agreed! RT @danielbeattydvm: Exercise key to most beh probs and to actually helping dogs cope and adjust to new things. It works #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@WillMyDogHateMe - tweetchat locked up on me last week too #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Agreed, sometimes meds needed though RT @PatrickMahaney: @DawgBlogger Definitely go for behavior modification over medication #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@PatrickMahaney @Dawgblogger I think meds are great for limited time use, to help dog learn/adjust but don't try 2 use exclusively! #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@Mod_Lorie Often their mourning #pets mirrors that of children #MoreBasic #MoreAtPeaceAtEndOfProcess #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary First thing J.D. had to learn. Only way to get anything through patience #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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When we let our Oliver go, we had Jazz right with us. I wish we'd let her spend time with him after he died. Cuz she wondered
#barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@Mod_Lorie If families want to bring other pets to euthanasia, I encourage it - may mean less confusion for them later #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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My BC showed that RT @Finch93: @Mod_Lorie Often their mourning #pets mirrors that of children #MoreBasic #MoreAtPeaceAtEndOfProcess #barkoutloud |
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dancingdogblog:
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RT @Mod_Mary: @dancingdogblog We all need this experience-hard bt worthwhl.. // agree, if resdnt dogs & ppl can handle, V. rewrding #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Dogs live in the moment with associative memory = changing routine helps
overcome a loss #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@dancingdogblog best foster parent on the planet: @gooddogz #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@Finch93 Yes, I agree it makes sense. How often do you have people request bringing other pets to euthanasia? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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I did. RT @Finch93: @Mod_Lorie If families want 2 bring other pets to euthanasia, I encourage it. #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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My younger children did not mourn either just asked questions. #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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Agreed! Patience rewarded reenforces patience RT @Mod_Mary 1st thing J.D. had to learn. Only way to get anything through patience #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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I brought Daisy with me to say goodbye to Aspen and so she wldn't wonder where her mentor went. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@DawgBlogger It took us many months #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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For home #euthanasia, I have owner permit other pets to be involved in the process and walk away when they are done saying goodbye #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@DawgBlogger - that helps ppl too - pets do mirror us & our feelings #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary teaching patience? also depends on personality I guess #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@Mod_Lorie not very often, but I try to bring it up in case they would like to - many would not think of it #KidsToo #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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It's hard to know what goes on in their minds.... impossible really #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@DaisyWunderDog Did it help? #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@DaisyWunderDog - we planted a tree in memory & all the dogs laid right there as if they knew. Then we played! #barkoutloud |
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kimhalligan1:
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Oscar didnt seem to be upset when we lost our Lab Molly. I dont even think Spencer noticed. #barkoutloud |
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WillMyDogHateMe:
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A friend had vet come 2 her house 4 euthansia, other dog knew (she shuddered; I watched) but adjusted better #barkoutloud |
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dancingdogblog:
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@danielbeattydvm sorry for your loss :( #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@PatrickMahaney me too - I think that is healing for everyone #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Mary also can be inadvertent inconsistent feedback though #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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Are you saying I'm not patient :-)RT @DawgBlogger: @Mod_Mary teaching patience? also depends on personality I guess #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@Finch93 Interesting thought, perhaps we (or at least I) should be encouraging it more. #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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I wish we had brought Bullet when we had to let Beau go. He grieved badly for month. #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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@dancingdogblog Thank you! He was almost 17 #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@danielbeattydvm LMAO personality of the DOG of course! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@tacrabtree OMG. That makes me want to cry. How sweet. #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@PatrickMahaney - that is really cool, I like that idea! #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@DaisyWunderDog - Yea we have some great pics of the whole ceremony! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Daisy sniffed Aspen and then walked away. No grief that I could see, but she had to deal with mine so hard to know. #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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@KimClune @danielbeattydvm I take #RescueRemedy Sleep in the evenings to calm my typically overdriven mind. #barkoutloud #vet |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Thank you! RT @tacrabtree: @PatrickMahaney - that is really cool, I like that idea! #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@Mod_Lorie only if you are comfortable with it! #dogs #kids Can be unnerving for some-I am an odd one #ButYouKnewThat #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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How do we help our dogs adjust to a new more busy work schedule? #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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We have Beau's ashes and collar. When Bullet hears the tags clink he still perks up & looks around even after over 2 years. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Finch93 I would need a LOT OF VALIUM #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Anybody have any tips for helping to adapt to new baby in house? #barkoutloud |
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dancingdogblog:
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@Mod_Mary @gooddogz ...and we love love love foster parents--such lifesavers:) #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Human that is? RT @Mod_Mary: How do we help our dogs adjust to a new more busy work schedule? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Interactive toys. RT @Mod_Mary: How do we help our dogs adjust to a new more busy work schedule? #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@vikkilong Most do not think to bring others. May not have been right for Bullet, and more importantly he had you that month #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@vikkilong Wow! Bullet has a great memory! Must have loved Beau alot! #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Making sure their needs met no matter what RT @Mod_Mary: How do we help our dogs adjust to a new more busy work schedule? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Jen Shryrock has stuff. RT @Mod_Lorie: Anybody have any tips for helping to adapt to new baby in house? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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Gotta meet the need for exercise, attention ... RT @Mod_Mary: How do we help our dogs adjust to a new more busy work schedule? #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@vikkilong - OMD - our whole fireplace mantle is a shrine to all pets gone ORB #barkoutloud |
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dancingdogblog:
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RT @danielbeattydvm: @dancingdogblog Thank you! He was almost 17 // wow! I can seem to get past 15:/ #barkoutloud |
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acavaliersvoice:
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@DawgBlogger ella knew my ex was no good. She could tell Bye bye ex. Ella comes 1st & right man will understand & love her also #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie no babies here other than Jasmine ;-) #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@Mod_Mary Oops..sorry Mary. Let's talk about new work schedule first! #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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He wouldn't eat for a whole month. Very sad. RT @Mod_Mary: @vikkilong Wow! Bullet has a great memory! Must have loved Beau alot! #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@dancingdogblog - wrap baby at hospital in blanket - bring it home so dog gets used to the new smell #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@acavaliersvoice if you dog doesn't like some1, neither should you #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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@dancingdogblog I have a 15 1/2 yr old cat. Had her since she was 3 weeks. Still looking for a good home. Want her? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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:) Yes! RT @dancingdogblog: @Mod_Mary @gooddogz ...and we love love love foster parents--such lifesavers:) #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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@DawgBlogger Had a Cockatoo that didn't like my boyfriend. Dumped him. lol #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Mod_Mary Only if you take my 15 1/2 year old cat. He has become King Nick lately. #barkoutloud |
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WillMyDogHateMe:
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i'd have NO social life, Frankie hates everyone! RT @DawgBlogger: @acavaliersvoice if dog doesn't like some1, neither should you #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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I used to have friends bring baby clothes/blankets over so dog could get used to smell of babies. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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Work schedules? New baby? #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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LOL! RT @Mod_Mary: @dancingdogblog I have a 15 1/2 yr old cat ... since she was 3 weeks. Still looking for a good home. Want her? #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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I would too! RT @KimClune: @DawgBlogger Had a Cockatoo that didn't like my boyfriend. Dumped him. lol #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Gooddogz knows abt this RT @tacrabtree: @dancingdogblog - new baby in home #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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@tacrabtree problem is babies stay so little time in the hospital, 24 hours, and their smell changes often during the first week. #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@vikkilong Probably for you too :( #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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How about the screaming part? Baby screaming...anyone had a problem with that? #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@Mod_Mary Had friend carry doll around & get dogs used to not being on her lap. Also baby blanket from hospital #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@KimClune that was the right thing to do (dump bf dog didn't like) #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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Yes and no - old guy would come get us RT @Mod_Mary: How about the screaming part? Baby screaming...anyone had a problem with that? #barkoutloud |
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KimClune:
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@Mod_Mary Shamus, the Newf, gets concerned about baby screams. He's the sensitive type. #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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New babies and dogs http://www.dogsandstorks.com/ #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@danielbeattydvm - yes they do, but it helps some, then I placed them on floor w/supevision. Maybe I just had great dogs! #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Mary:
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Do you play recordings of crying babies beforehand? #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Anybody have dogs that get annoyed or frightened when baby screams or cries? #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie screaming baby - I'd say get a recording and get the dog used to it prior baby arrives #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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@Mod_Lorie screaming baby - play recording at meal time for example, that sort of thing #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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I actually asked two dog trainers at our shlter to offer dogs and storks program for new parents w/dogs. #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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The baby would start crying and he would get up run to the room and then run back to us, back and forth until we got there #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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I already had 1 kid before dog so when new baby came dog was used to screaming. LOL #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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yep all my others had no probs RT @vikkilong: I already had 1 kid before dog so when new baby came dog was used to screaming. LOL #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@Mod_Mary - my dogs would come to me, then go to kid, tcome to me - like they were saying - hey he needs you! Vey protective of kid #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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@danielbeattydvm A friends dog does that now. When baby cries, dog won't settle until someone checks. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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aww RT @danielbeattydvm: Baby would start crying and he would get up run to the room and then run back to us ... until we got there #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@danielbeattydvm - same here! Ha! Go get the kid - they need you =D #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Maybe we should invite Jen Shryrock from Dogs&Storks to do a #barkoutloud sometime? #barkoutloud |
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dancingdogblog:
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@Mod_Mary Oh ha ha Mary Doane! How many years you been looking for a home for kitty? :D #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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I like to get the whole family involved! RT @Finch93: @PatrickMahaney me too - I think that is healing for everyone #barkoutloud #vet |
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Mod_Mary:
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@dancingdogblog Since I figured out how much I don't like her... Age 6 mo. #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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When I was little our family dog would guard babies in playpen in yard while Mom hung laundry. Heaven help strangers! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@vikkilong Wow! Mom didn't have to worry huh?
#barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@vikkilong The dog my family had when I was growing up guarded my brother and I too. My mom left us in backyard with him #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@vikkilong He'd always bark when someone strange came around and mom would know :-) #barkoutloud |
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danielbeattydvm:
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@PatrickMahaney @Finch93 Last week we had a neighbor of the dog come with his dog to be with since the two were great pals #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Daisy and Jasper love our next door neighbor Caitlyn. She's 3. Daisy goes over and leans agst fence for a pet. So funny! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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Oh wow. RT @danielbeattydvm: Last week we had a neighbor of the dog come with his dog to be with since the two were great pals #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Couldn't agree more! RT @dancingdogblog: RT @DawgBlogger: @KimClune that was the right thing to do (dump bf dog didnt like) #barkoutloud |
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jawaj52:
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No help in this area, our baby is a Sr. In high school. #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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@Mod_Lorie Amazing how a totally friendly family dog can get ferocious in a hurry when he is in guard mode! #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@dancingdogblog It worked. Dogs have been great ever since Nathan came home. He's now 2 1/2. #barkoutloud |
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DawgBlogger:
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True, anybody wanted to mess with me - he's lunch! LOL #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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LOL..but still your baby anyway :-) RT @jawaj52: No help in this area, our baby is a Sr. In high school. #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@danielbeattydvm @PatrickMahaney That is great! #NeighborFriend Bet you vets are tough - I'd be a crying mess! #barkoutloud |
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dancingdogblog:
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Gr8 idea! RT @DaisyWunderDog: I actually asked two dog trainers at our shlter 2 offer dogs and storks program 4 new parents w/dogs. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@vikkilong Yes, Pepper was pretty much friendly toward everybody but he'd aways find his voice if he was watching us kids :-) #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@vikkilong Sounded more ferocious than he actually was...LOL #barkoutloud |
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jawaj52:
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@Mod_Lorie That is true. 5 kids and no grand kids. #barkoutloud |
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DaisyWunderDog:
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@dancingdogblog Yeah. I liked that they could offer impt info and bring attn to shelter. :) #barkoutloud |
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tacrabtree:
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@Mod_Lorie - ppl back away from the door when Sammy barks! But he wll turn & hide if a man comes in! #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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It's tough, but worth it RT @Finch93: @danielbeattydvm That is great! #NeighborFriend Bet you vets are tough -I'd be a crying mess! #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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@Mod_Lorie Yeah Skippy was like that. He got stolen once becuz was such great dog. Took Dad a month to find driving all over town. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@PatrickMahaney @danielbeattydvm @finch93 Euthanasias are always the toughest part of our day, regardless of who's present :-( #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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@PatrickMahaney My vet cried when he gave Beau the shot... #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Thanks everyone for coming and contributing. This was a great chat. Very fun :-) #barkoutloud |
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Finch93:
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@Mod_Lorie I agree - yet one of the most important things we do @PatrickMahaney @danielbeattydvm #euthanasia #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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Yes. RT @Finch93: @Mod_Lorie I agree - yet one of the most important things we do @PatrickMahaney @danielbeattydvm #euthanasia #barkoutloud |
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PatrickMahaney:
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Everyone has their own unique emotional reaction RT @vikkilong: @PatrickMahaney My vet cried when he gave Beau the shot... #barkoutloud #vet |
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DawgBlogger:
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ok, euthanasia talk, I'm leaving, don't like to cry on mondays #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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Have to give you credit. I don't think I could. RT @Finch93: @Mod_Lorie I agree - yet one of the most important things we do #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@vikkilong @finch93 Sometimes it's the most humane thing to do, but never gets any easier just the same. #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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@vikkilong @finch93 If I ever do get used to it or find it easy, that's when I retire!!! #barkoutloud |
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vikkilong:
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My new great grandbaby born yesterday am! :) RT @Finch93: @DawgBlogger shoulda ended on a baby note, huh? :/ #barkoutloud |
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Mod_Lorie:
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'Night all. Thanks again for coming. #barkoutloud |