The Dog Lovers Thread

[KLS52]

This is so funny...I can't stop laughing! Lol

 

[Amy SF]

I like how the dogs, being dogs, are going, "oh well, better luck next time."

 

[Spang]

 

[Moll Flanders]

 

[KLS52]

Apparently, the big guy has anxiety issues when the family goes out and crates him. Any suggestions? Is it a matter of getting a better quality crate?

 

[Tom L.]

^^^Yikes! My sister's dog tended to go more than a bit nuts when she left- she wound up putting him in doggie day care. But there must be a better way.

I like how the dogs, being dogs, are going, "oh well, better luck next time."

I guess dogs are only human, too!

 

[Moll Flanders]

 

[Moll Flanders]

30 Perfectly Timed Photos of Dogs

 

[KLS52]

These are hilarious!

 

[Amy SF]

This was incredibly sad to read.

Hoping To Keep Other Dogs Safe, This Action Star Shares His Terrible Loss.

This was apparently the same dog that Johnson previously rescued from near-drowning in his swimming pool. How tragic, for the dog to be saved from death one way and then end up losing his life so soon in another way.

And yes, folks, if you have dogs (or cats) running around outside, please make sure they don't eat anything questionable, like mushrooms.

 

[Moll Flanders]

I have read in the UK that some people have put down poisoned meat in parks to try and deliberately hurt dogs.

 

[shyvas]

I have read in the UK that some people have put down poisoned meat in parks to try and deliberately hurt dogs.

 

[Amy SF]

 

[Wolfie]

Apparently, the big guy has anxiety issues when the family goes out and crates him. Any suggestions? Is it a matter of getting a better quality crate?
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Are they sure it's anxiety or is he just bored? If it's SA he likely will tear at doors and windows when people leave, trying to go after them. If he just chews up pillows or shoes he's probably bored.

Make sure he's good and tired before leaving. Keep comings and goings low key. Don't give attention at all for anxious behavior. Can he be left uncrated? Many dogs with separation anxiety issues also have issues being "closed in". Desensitize him to leaving. Pick up keys, put on coat. Put keys back down, take coat off, don't leave. Pick up keys, walk out the door, walk back in. Don't give any attention while doing this. Do this for a couple days or so. Work up to going out the door, coming in another door, going out the door, staying out 2 minutes, 3 minutes, etc. Slowly increase the time away. Once he's okay for 45 minutes alone or so, he should be okay for a few hours.

If it's really bad, there are meds that can help including one just for SA in dogs called Clomicalm. It has to be given by a vet though and is kind of pricey for a large dog. The idea is to start the dog on the recommended dose then slowly wean according to the vet while working on the behavior. Hopefully eventually the dog can come of the med entirely.

At one time I had a detailed separation anxiety to-do list, but I think it's on an old, no longer usable computer. :/

This might explain some things better than I can.
Separation Anxiety

 

[KLS52]

Thanks, Wolfie...those are some great tips. I am going to pass them, and the link, onto my cousin via private message. I haven't seen her complain on FB, lately, so he may be doing better. The nice thing is she posts pics, almost everyday, of how good he is in every other way, especially with the children. He appears to be a great dog.

 

[Moll Flanders]

Cute animals, cat pictures, dog pictures | The Fluffington Post

 

[Spang]

 

[Moll Flanders]

 

[Amy SF]

That is hilarious.

 

[Moll Flanders]

I tried to be sneaky and take a pic of her as she was sleeping in a totally bizarre position but then she heard me pick up my phone and turned her head around.

She immediately got up and brought me her frisbee, the joys of a Jack Russell.