Petmania!

[TimothyBFan]

Our goldfish know 'food'

:rofl:This just cracked me up!!!

Kiwi---showoff!!!! :hilarious: Can you come spend some time and teach my dogs? I can't imagine my dogs being that disciplined. We're hopeless!!!

[EaglesKiwi]

:rofl:This just cracked me up!!!

Kiwi---showoff!!!! :hilarious: Can you come spend some time and teach my dogs? I can't imagine my dogs being that disciplined. We're hopeless!!!
I loved the goldfish one too.

Okay, I was showing off. I'm very proud of my boy (can you tell?). But he's not perfect by any stretch of the imagination - he's only just turned 2 and is still an exuberant puppy at times. When he knows he's "working" (i.e. he's off the leash to do an agility run) he's really disciplined, but when he's hanging around waiting... not so much!

[Henley Honey]

Oh I love this topic - it's already making me laugh. Smuggler has this adorable way of tilting his head whenever I'm talking to him too. This is an old picture that I posted earlier, but you get the picture (pun intended). :wink:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler9weeks_2.jpg




He is such a smoochable pup! What a cute little face. What kind of dog is he, Dreamer and how big will he get? Much like kids, they're way cuter when they're young!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

HH - I was told he was a Chorkie - part Yorkie and part Chihuahua. He definitely has both of those in him, but I'm thinking there is something else going on there too. I'm posting a couple other pictures that were taken back in August (there are more on p. 167 of this thread if you want to see them all). I'd say he was about 11 pounds in these. He hasn't changed much since these were taken except his coat has gotten a little longer and thicker for the winter. He weighs almost 13 pounds now. I don't think he'll get much bigger - the vet says no more than 15 pounds. I was originally told his adult weight would be 8 - 10 pounds, which is why I think he's got another breed mixed in. But know matter what, he is still a smoochable little pup to me. :wink:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_7.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_9.jpg

[WalshFan88]

Nice pic, Dreamer!

[Koala]

Smuggler is so cute!

[jdubfan]

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1186/5144021458_52f4209fae.jpg

Tess and I have been together 3 yrs now, and she's been my most difficult rescue to bond with yet. They called her a young dog, but I bet she was 5-6-7 when I got her. No clue about her history, but she sports some internal BBs in her backside, but she's not telling tales. She won't play with anything, not interested in pleasing me really, but does like people food which I usually don't do for a dog. She is Stubborn but very smart and charming. She knows: out, walk, poop, pee, her and she always gets her attention, granny's house, go for a ride(and you better mean it!), good, stop, no, wait, come, down, release and the variety of names I call her, Tester mostly.
She has a knack for language tho. When I dine alone, it's usually on the floor between my couch and coffee table watching tv. I was eating one time and she was positioned hopefully at my elbow and was being unusually pesty. I had told her no twice and was sharp about it the last time and she growled at me. I looked down and said "Did you just growl at me?!" She jumped up, went to the window and growled again, then looked back at me like, "Why NO! Clearly, I'm growling at something I saw outside!" Then sheepishly went to her bed and pouted. Sometimes her response to a conversation is uncanny.

I always liked that Frasier episode where the dog is listening and it's like blahblahblah Eddie blahblah food blah blahblahblabh Eddie....cracked me up.

[sodascouts]

I was eating one time and she was positioned hopefully at my elbow and was being unusually pesty. I had told her no twice and was sharp about it the last time and she growled at me. I looked down and said "Did you just growl at me?!" She jumped up, went to the window and growled again, then looked back at me like, "Why NO! Clearly, I'm growling at something I saw outside!" Then sheepishly went to her bed and pouted.

lol! Smart indeed!

[EaglesKiwi]

Tess is gorgeous, Deb! I cracked up at the "go for a ride - and you'd better mean it!" comment.

And Smuggler is a wee cutie (:xoxo:for Smuggler!).

[Brooke]

Smuggler and Tess are cuties! Cute pics!

Dreamer, how is the training going?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Cute story about Tess, Deb. I think Smuggler may have been getting some tips from her.

Smuggler and Tess are cuties! Cute pics!

Dreamer, how is the training going?

Brooke, Smuggler's training is coming along pretty well. He is pretty much house-trained although occasionally he still may have a poopy accident. He is still hyper and a little hard-headed, but he listens fairly well. We're still struggling with a few things such as getting him not to pull when we walk, jumping on people, and begging for food. He never gets people food, so after nine months you'd think he'd give up. Anybody got any tips on how to break him of any of these - I'm all ears. :thumbsup:

[Henley Honey]

My old boss got a rescue named Bailey who was a German Shepard Mix with "intestinal issues". Think what you will. This dog had me at hello!!
He was not two weeks out of the pound when I dog-sat him. It must have been about two in the morning and this poor little mush faced-dog pushed the edge of my mattress with his little nose to tell me " yikes, I gotta go . . . . .and he did. How cool is that dog????
Anyway, the other lesson that I learned from this dog-loving man was that Humans eat first. If you'd like to get your doggie off the human food train -- whether he's been feeding on it or not -- here's the plan . . . YOU EAT FIRST!!! Whatever meal it is -- you eat first. The dog should go to its crate or bed or whatever -- just not where you're having your meal. When you're done, the dog is introduced back into the family mix. There really is a lot to be said for the pack mentality.

[EaglesKiwi]

My old boss got a rescue named Bailey who was a German Shepard Mix with "intestinal issues". Think what you will. This dog had me at hello!!
He was not two weeks out of the pound when I dog-sat him. It must have been about two in the morning and this poor little mush faced-dog pushed the edge of my mattress with his little nose to tell me " yikes, I gotta go . . . . .and he did. How cool is that dog????
Anyway, the other lesson that I learned from this dog-loving man was that Humans eat first. If you'd like to get your doggie off the human food train -- whether he's been feeding on it or not -- here's the plan . . . YOU EAT FIRST!!! Whatever meal it is -- you eat first. The dog should go to its crate or bed or whatever -- just not where you're having your meal. When you're done, the dog is introduced back into the family mix. There really is a lot to be said for the pack mentality.
Cute story, HH!

A couple of suggestions for lead pulling (sorry no miracle cures, just perseverance!): first, always make sure you leave the house first (i.e. tell him you're in charge of the walk), and second: if he pulls, change direction (or just walk a few steps backwards). Every time. It will drive you totally nuts the first few times you do it, but eventually he will get the idea. With a small dog you could probably just stop, say "heel" or whatever you use and wait for him to come to your side.

You can practice with him on the lead inside just by walking in random directions - the objective is to get him to focus on you with at least part of his brain :huh:. They do pick it up eventually.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yeah HH - funny how the little critters can grow on you, huh! :grin:

And thank you and EK for the tips. I'm definitely gonna give 'em a try.

[Glennsallnighter]

I thought I'd finished attending 'Mother and Baby groups'. But I think not!

[Koala]

New photos from Lucky

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Mischmasch015.jpg?t=1325580041

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Mischmasch017.jpg?t=1325580018

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Mischmasch020.jpg?t=1325580195

[Glennsallnighter]

Very cute Koala! I love her eyes in the second picture.

[Prettymaid]

Hey Koala, is Lucky trying to look like Don Henley with his lei? (Couldn't find the picture.) ;-)

[Troubadour]

Lucky is adorable!

Maisie is very sleepy and cuddly this afternoon. She is glued to my lap. Must be all that hard work she did this morning... ;)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/MaisieSleeping-2.jpg

[sodascouts]

Precious!

[Koala]

Maisie is cute!

[EaglesKiwi]

A big awww for Maisie, smoochy can be so good! (When it doesn't involve CLAWS digging into your hand because it's not patting the cat... ).

[Troubadour]

I just took these with my camera while I was playing with Maisie on the carpet. She is obsessed with her paper ball! I was really pleased with how some of these came out. I wanted a couple of frame-worthy pics. :)

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/Maisie2-1.png

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/MaisieSunshine.png

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/MaisiePaperBall.png

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/Maisie.png

By the way, the sore on her neck (which was about two/three inches long and an inch wide at the top) has almost completely healed! I am so happy that this hypoallergenic food seems to have done the trick.

[Glennsallnighter]

Aaaaah, lovely pics of Maisie Lou! I'm sure you could easily frame them. I'm delighted she is doing so well. She looks lovely and healthy and happy. Obviously down to the great care you give her.

[Brooke]

Troub, Maisie is lovely! Great pics there! Sounds like she is doing well under your care!

My last cat also loved playing with paper balls! Cats can be so entertaining, can't they?! I was over at my son's house the other day and he was demonstrating how their cat loved a toy on a string. She (Spook E) would jump 2-3 feet in the air and somersault trying to get it. We had a good laugh at her. :hilarious:

[sodascouts]

Beautiful!

[Midnight_Flyer]

this is my cat Zorro trying to touch the finger on the clock
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w56/Midnight_Flyer_2007/zorro-clock.jpg

[sodascouts]

Zorro reminds me a bit of my black and white cat Milton! He's very cute.

[Koala]

Maisie and Zorro are very beautiful cats!

[zeldabjr]

It's storming here... my dog is tearing the house apart.... thanks for nothing Thundershirt.:thumbsdown:

[Brooke]

Zorro is adorable!

Stay safe zelda! :shock:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Those pictures of Maisie and Zorro are so adorable!

And I wanted to post to wish my pup a happy birthday. He is 1 year old today - I guess he has the luck of the Irish with him. I need to get busy and upload some more recent pictures. I posted this one a few months ago, but he really hasn't changed much ...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_5.jpg

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY SMUGGLER!!!

I love my little pup pup!

[Troubadour]

Aw, Happy Birthday, Smuggler! You are adorable!

[Henley Honey]

Happy Birthday Smuggler! Welcome Back, Dreamer!!! See ya soon!

[Koala]

Happy Birthday, Smuggler!

[Brooke]

Awww, he's such a cutie!

[Troubadour]

A few more of Maisie:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/Maisie3-1.png

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/MaisieWideEyed.png

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/Maisie5-1.png

She's my sweetie!

[sodascouts]

Love her!

[EaglesKiwi]

Happy birthday, Smuggler sweetie!

Lou, you have some lovely shots of Maisie there.

Sparky and I entered another agility event on the weekend. One good run (we didn't get disqualified, which is a big step up for us), and the other 2 runs - well, the least said the better!

My trainer let me run his retired dog (Indy) in the last run of the day (an impromptu open event). He thinks Sparky has a lot of the same traits as Indy, which will help us understand the best ways of training him. It was quite a buzz running her - she is FAST - and we got 5th place!

[Midnight_Flyer]

Those pictures of Maisie and Zorro are so adorable!

And I wanted to post to wish my pup a happy birthday. He is 1 year old today - I guess he has the luck of the Irish with him. I need to get busy and upload some more recent pictures. I posted this one a few months ago, but he really hasn't changed much ...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/kay8342/Smuggler5months_5.jpg

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY SMUGGLER!!!

I love my little pup pup!


he is beautiful :)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Smuggler says 'ruff ruff' to all you Borderers for the birthday wishes! :wink:

[sodascouts]

Sparky and I entered another agility event on the weekend. One good run (we didn't get disqualified, which is a big step up for us), and the other 2 runs - well, the least said the better!

My trainer let me run his retired dog (Indy) in the last run of the day (an impromptu open event). He thinks Sparky has a lot of the same traits as Indy, which will help us understand the best ways of training him. It was quite a buzz running her - she is FAST - and we got 5th place!

Sounds like fun! Congrats to you and Indy. I'm sure Sparky will get there eventually.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

EK - I am thinking of enrolling Smuggler in some agility training as well. He has really long legs for his size and is very quick. I've got to check with the organization to get their training schedule and fees, and see what times will work best in the summer and fall.

[EaglesKiwi]

EK - I am thinking of enrolling Smuggler in some agility training as well. He has really long legs for his size and is very quick. I've got to check with the organization to get their training schedule and fees, and see what times will work best in the summer and fall.
How awesome! We have loads of fun, so hopefully you will too. :)

[EaglesKiwi]

Sounds like fun! Congrats to you and Indy. I'm sure Sparky will get there eventually.
Thanks, Soda! I'm sure he'll get there too, I just need to keep on keeping on. :)
I had to laugh at training last night. There is one piece of equipment my trainer has been telling us to reward our dogs on (loads of little titbits each time they go on it) - so instead of doing what he was supposed to do, Sparky kept going over to it, in hopes of getting more treats. Who is training who here?

[zeldabjr]

my greyhound Cooper is not eating well lately, the vet said to feed him rice and boiled hamburger over the weekend. Have any of you ever boiled hamburger? not very appetizing... the things we do for our children.

[EaglesKiwi]

my greyhound Cooper is not eating well lately, the vet said to feed him rice and boiled hamburger over the weekend. Have any of you ever boiled hamburger? not very appetizing... the things we do for our children.
Yep. Can't imagine the smell would be great either...

Something I do if my dog or cats aren't eating or have been to the vet and need a bit of a boost: homemade "chicken broth" (the commercial stuff is usually LOADED with salt so don't use that). Just get some bones (the carcass of a cooked chicken you've eaten is fine!), put them in a saucepan with water, bring up to the boil then turn down to lowest heat to simmer for a while. Strain and let them drink the liquid once it has cooled down - can be poured over kibble too. (You could add veges too, but for the pets I don't usually bother).

[zeldabjr]

Yep. Can't imagine the smell would be great either...

Something I do if my dog or cats aren't eating or have been to the vet and need a bit of a boost: homemade "chicken broth" (the commercial stuff is usually LOADED with salt so don't use that). Just get some bones (the carcass of a cooked chicken you've eaten is fine!), put them in a saucepan with water, bring up to the boil then turn down to lowest heat to simmer for a while. Strain and let them drink the liquid once it has cooled down - can be poured over kibble too. (You could add veges too, but for the pets I don't usually bother).

Thanks for the advice I think I'll try it. He is eating a little better but still not great.

[Koala]

The latest photo of Lucky.

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/Dnemark7-14412013.jpg?t=1334500126

[sodascouts]

Such a sweet dog!

[Prettymaid]

Been reading back a few pages to get caught up on everyone's pet photos and news. I love this thread!

[Koala]

Lucky with his easter dinner! :laugh:

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/lucky111.jpg?t=1334590828

[zeldabjr]

Lucky with his easter dinner! :laugh:

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/dogs/lucky111.jpg?t=1334590828

Lucky is adorable!

zelda

[Prettymaid]

Lol Koala! Lucky doesn't know where to start!

[zeldabjr]

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/th_dfd973ff-ebc0-4ec6-b537-ce4e955cc341.jpg

Eagles fan...

zelda

[Koala]

Lucky doesn't know where to start!
After a long thinking, he has decided for the fries!lol

[Prettymaid]

After a long thinking, he has decided for the fries!lol

Haha! Good choice!

[TimothyBFan]

Just getting caught up here. Love the pics of all the "kids"!!!

[zeldabjr]

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/th_101_0037.jpg

This is my baby "Cooper" ...

zelda

[sodascouts]

Cooper is cute!

[zeldabjr]

Cooper is cute!

Yeah he's cute...and a devil...my first two greyhounds were very calm and well mannered...Cooper has been a challenge.

zelda

[Prettymaid]

Devilishly cute, Zelda!

[zeldabjr]

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/th_101_0031.jpg

this is Kelly...a sweetie pie!

zelda

[Koala]

Cooper and Kelly are cute!

[EaglesKiwi]

Cooper looks so innocent... which usually means trouble!

Kelly is adorable.

[EaglesKiwi]

My husband had the day off today. He took some ground beef out of the freezer to defrost for dinner, and put it outside to thaw.

We have a dog and two cats!!!

Then he put the container on the trampoline, zipped up the netting enclosure and went out.!?

When he got home he was surprised to find the empty container in the middle of the back yard... "someone" - we presume Sparky - pushed the zipper up, climbed on the trampoline, pulled the container down, opened it, and scoffed. Maybe several "someones".

[Prettymaid]

Well EK, we can't really blame the animals when they outsmart the human, can we? Lol!

Zelda, your Kelly looks just like my Buddy, and TBF's Ringo and a lot of other cats I can't remember the name's of.

Bringing this one forward of Buddy

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/DSC00623-1.jpg

[TimothyBFan]

Yup, my fat boy, Ringo.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/pets/46120_1441459189026_1009445053_30981476_4817336_n. jpg

[zeldabjr]

My husband had the day off today. He took some ground beef out of the freezer to defrost for dinner, and put it outside to thaw.

We have a dog and two cats!!!

Then he put the container on the trampoline, zipped up the netting enclosure and went out.!?

When he got home he was surprised to find the empty container in the middle of the back yard... "someone" - we presume Sparky - pushed the zipper up, climbed on the trampoline, pulled the container down, opened it, and scoffed. Maybe several "someones".

The dog was thinking..." hey thanks Dad for leaving a snack for me"


Zelda

[zeldabjr]

Well EK, we can't really blame the animals when they outsmart the human, can we? Lol!

Zelda, your Kelly looks just like my Buddy, and TBF's Ringo and a lot of other cats I can't remember the name's of.

Bringing this one forward of Buddy

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/chilca0001/My%20Cats/DSC00623-1.jpg

Yeah they do look similar...very cute!

Zelda

[zeldabjr]

Yup, my fat boy, Ringo.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/pets/46120_1441459189026_1009445053_30981476_4817336_n. jpg

He doesn't look fat!...I'll have to put on a pic of my Jack, now that's a fat boy...Don't you love it when cats lay like that? so cute...

zelda

[TimothyBFan]

He weighs in at 19 lbs, my Elton weighs in at 17 and our Otis who was my Mom's cat who also looks exactly like Ringo weighs in at 22 lbs. Fat boys!!!

This is Otis and Ringo shortly after Otis moved in with us after my Mom passed away. Ringo had an issue. :laugh:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/OtisRingo.jpg

[zeldabjr]

He weighs in at 19 lbs, my Elton weighs in at 17 and our Otis who was my Mom's cat who also looks exactly like Ringo weighs in at 22 lbs. Fat boys!!!

This is Otis and Ringo shortly after Otis moved in with us after my Mom passed away. Ringo had an issue. :laugh:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/OtisRingo.jpg

WOW he doesn't look that big!...he carries it well!

Zelda

[sodascouts]

I love looking at these photos of kitties!

Here's a few of my cat Milton:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/3f6466d6.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/f79cc6e9.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/glennfreyonline/misc/e8cb4198.jpg

In that last one, he's relaxing while I'm clicking the mouse. Unfortunately for him, I had to move my arm to type!

[Brooke]

Wow, Willie! You have some very fat cats there! I thought my Beyonce was fat at 15 pounds! My sister has a cat that weighs 25, so yours are getting close! You must buy lots of cat food! :lol:

ETA: Milton is beautiful, Soda!

[TimothyBFan]

Wow, Willie! You have some very fat cats there! I thought my Beyonce was fat at 15 pounds! My sister has a cat that weighs 25, so yours are getting close! You must buy lots of cat food! :lol:

ETA: Milton is beautiful, Soda!

Lots of cat & dog food. But then my 4th and oldest kitty, Daphe who is 14, only weighs about 10 lbs. She eats well too and I find her eating the dog food at times. Weird.

[Prettymaid]

Fat boy needs a belly rub!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/williehoo/pets/46120_1441459189026_1009445053_30981476_4817336_n. jpg

Soda, Milton looks so pet-able in those pictures, but I don't think he ever let me get close to him when I came over. : (

[zeldabjr]

http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/th_101_0070.jpg
Cooper with my fatboy Jack


and Rudy watching Buffalo Sabres hockey game
http://i1252.photobucket.com/albums/hh572/zeldabjr/th_101_0089.jpg

[Troubadour]

I love all of these pictures - so cute!

[Koala]

Love all the last cat photos!

[sodascouts]

Soda, Milton looks so pet-able in those pictures, but I don't think he ever let me get close to him when I came over. : (

He's getting better about that! He treats my friends a little more decently now.

[Troubadour]

Maisie just woke up from a nap. I might be biased, but I think she's so pretty!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/MaisieBlanket2.png

[Brooke]

Yes she is, Troub! Very pretty!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

How adorable! I had a kitty that color (much fatter, though). Miss him.

[zeldabjr]

Maisie just woke up from a nap. I might be biased, but I think she's so pretty!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c374/Lulabelle_/Continued/MaisieBlanket2.png

Aww she's so cute!

zelda

[sodascouts]

She's lovely!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Maisie is a very pretty kitty, Troub. I've finally been taking a few pictures of Smuggler lately, but haven't had time to get them loaded to my pc and Photobucket. I'll, hopefully, get it done soon.

[EaglesKiwi]

Looking forward to more pictures of Smuggler!

I love Maisie's colour - and she's looking healthy!

[Koala]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/LuckyGardasee2012006.jpg?t=1335937192

[Glennsallnighter]

Ooooh Maisie and Milton are really gorgeous, as are all the other Kitties and pets that have been posted here. Its obvious all our Borderers really cherish their furry friends. Looking forward to some more of Smuggler, Dreamer.

[zeldabjr]

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/wall_e_2009/LuckyGardasee2012006.jpg?t=1335937192

Oh, looks like a little angel sleeping!
zelda