Ace of Spades Pet Thread [Mis. Hum.]

It's time to enjoy all things animals. Enjoy the animal news and the "kids" of the Moron Horde. Down. Stay. Good Moron.

Late last week a commenter had the following question.It was late in the thread. Can you Morons help him out?

71 Hey, I need some help. Scrappy, my not quite 2 year old pointer, is terrorizing Moose, my wife's 10 year old 12 pounder. It started out as rough housing, now she will kind of bark threateningly if Moose gets too close to Scrappy's bed or rawhide or whatever.. Moose is trying to avoid her, but that is not the answer. Scrappy was not socialized very well before I got her and she is kind of dominant and possessive.
Any ideas on having them get along better?
Posted by: F.N.G. at November 12, 2016 10:29 PM (kiSdp)

It is a dominance issue on Scrappy's part. Behavior that should not be allowed. There are several ways to address it. With a similar problem here in our ~~zoo~~ house we give the culprit a time out when he acts up. The ONT doesn't know where you are from or what your pocket book looks like. But, you may consider going to a dog training class with your pets. For example an 8 week class here runs right around $125. Worth every penny of it.

C'mon Horde, let's help Scrappy to be a good doggeh.

Animal News. A Little of This. A Little of That.

Animal funnies. h/t Miley,

Meet The PetMorons

Our first pet this week is a sharp looking cat. Let's here it's story from T-Bird.
"A younger brother of the late Rye (who was featured in a previous edition). Does not actually hunt, but he LOVES his spoonful of salmon in the morning.

t-bird"
Thanks for sharing.

We sure do have our share of Lurkers. C'mon in the water is fine!!!

"Hiya,

Long-time lurker, and so is my mom. Would be great if her pup, Minnie the Doberman, could make it to AoS pet thread. She's a sweet girl whose greatest passion in life is barking at the UPS man. She's great at opening any sort of door and terrible at catching squirrels. Terrified of babies. Total cuddly, loving sweetheart and great guard dog.

It would be a really awesome surprise for my mom if Minnie showed up on the thread.

If you do choose to post her, I'd like to stay anonymous and lurky, please.

Cheers!
A Lurking Lurker (almost) Librarian (whose name appears in the email address but is still attempting anonymity)"

This is Gryn. And her story. "Hello

This is our dog Gryn.
She is a mixed breed rescue. Her hobby is chasing squirrels.
Hope you can use her.

Lurker
Victoria"
Thank you for sharing with us Victoria. Gryn certainly does look happy.

Last but not least this week are these adorable creatures. This photo was sent in by Miley, the Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks. She has shared this story with us.

"Marie is (was) the black one, the momma, who passed away on June 29, 2013. She got her name from the sound she made. Her formal name was Mary, Queen of Cats. Harli is the calico, born 4/8/08 at 7:32 pm (in case anyone wants to run her natal chart). When she was born as Tim (aka Mr. Deplorable) and I looked on, I said, "OH! A harlequin kitteh!" and it just stuck. She was kitteh #2 in that litter."

Thank you for stopping by. We appreciate your visit. We are soliciting photos of your pets. When you send in your pet's photo please include your pet's name, your nic and a little story about him/her/it. You may send your photo(s) to petmorons at gmail dot com. We can't spell s_ccess without U.

If you have a funny video, interesting story or some other animal related information, you can submit to the same address.

Have a great weekend.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 03:45 PM

Comments

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1 Yay, the food thread!

Posted by: Barack O at November 19, 2016 03:47 PM (kTF2Z)

2 That top cat is Top Cat, baby! Magnificent.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at November 19, 2016 03:48 PM (EnKk6)

3 Look at this adorable fellow.

http://tinyurl.com/hxtzx5m

Posted by: steevy at November 19, 2016 03:49 PM (r/0kC)

4 Beautiful dogs and cats.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at November 19, 2016 03:49 PM (hVdx9)

5 Its Caturday! Puppys too

Posted by: Skip-hoping Trump at least does random conservative acts at November 19, 2016 03:49 PM (GH68B)

6 Greetings, all. My cat Leela had the honor of being the very fist pet featured on the AoS Pet Thread.

As most of you know, she crossed the Rainbow Bridge early Sunday morning, the 13th...just one day shy of the 16th anniversary of the day I adopted her.

Up until three or four days before she passed, she was doing well for her age. On balance, she was a good cat, and I think I took care of her well.

I miss her, and probably will for a long time.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 19, 2016 03:51 PM (MZcWR)

7 Doberman's always look like they want to eat your leg or something.

Posted by: Skip-hoping Trump at least does random conservative acts at November 19, 2016 03:52 PM (GH68B)

8 Finally! The Halloelwed Pet Thread!
That was like election night waiting for it to post - "call it already!"

Love the story about the beautiful Minnie.
Tucker the min-pin is pretty much a professional at barking at the UPS trucks, btw. He thinks they afraid to stop here often because he's so good at it.

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 03:53 PM (jhBMc)

9 Got four text messages today from the vet's office about taking cats in for their shots. One for each cat.

Posted by: Anna Puma at November 19, 2016 03:56 PM (Wcdka)

10 Very sad, Beckoning.
PaleRider lost a pup yesterday, too.
*moment of silence...

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 03:56 PM (jhBMc)

11 I just overdosed on virtual Cuteness Proximity.

Posted by: lowtech redneck at November 19, 2016 03:56 PM (egK2C)

12 My aunt put up on facebook that a local county Humane Society is doing a shelter pet Christmas Vacation. They have a goal of having every pet out of the shelter from Christmas Eve through the 28th. I'm tempted to look into it.

Posted by: buzzion at November 19, 2016 03:59 PM (z/Ubi)

13 Cute!! Check out this tiny seal pup.

++++

Damn! The things you see when you forget your club. brb.

Posted by: Canuck at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (R+30W)

14 My parents are 84, and Mom lost her little buddy, a sweet miniature schnauzer, last New Years.

At her age, no one's been pushing her to get another dog, but all of a sudden, while discussing things with other people, she decided to get a new dog two days ago. The other folks tracked down a 2 year old Maltese-poodle who needs a new home and she receives him Monday.

It's all so sudden, but I'm happy for her. She was told that Malti-poos, if that's what you call them, are the ideal small dog. So now I'll probably have a new "little brother" on Monday.

Anyone here know anything about this crossbreed?

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (ozZau)

15 Oh man I coulda like so been first. I mean I EXAMINED the photos, links etc. Story of my life...missed opportunities. Next time I gotta get Patch and Fluff in cause this is their favorite post.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob 'permantly outraged' at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (APrym)

16 Love the Dobbie. I have a soft spot for them right around the back of my right calf muscle.

Really, awesome looking dog. We've had German Shepherds for awhile now and tried a rescue Doberman a little while ago. While he was the most lovable thing, he just didn't want to mind me at all. And trying to stop 100 pounds of pure muscle from eating a jogger is just too much for me anymore. MAybe if I tried a puppy it would be different.

Posted by: Last at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (8HiDF)

17 12 My aunt put up on facebook that a local county Humane Society is doing a shelter pet Christmas Vacation. They have a goal of having every pet out of the shelter from Christmas Eve through the 28th. I'm tempted to look into it.
Posted by: buzzion at November 19, 2016 03:59 PM (z/Ubi)

Be advised, that is a sneaky way to get you to fall in love with your "temporary" pet, so that it doesn't go back on the 28th. Which is just fine, by the way.

And for those who have the time, volunteer a few hours at your local animal shelter-it really is incredibly fulfilling.

Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (VnCI9)

18 13 Cute!! Check out this tiny seal pup.

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Damn! The things you see when you forget your club. brb.

Posted by: Canuck at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (R+30W)

Post 13? You guys are slipping.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob 'permantly outraged' at November 19, 2016 04:08 PM (APrym)

19 I'm thinking the dog won't be surviving the winter. She's old, even though sometimes she doesn't act it. Sometimes, however, she does.

I lost cats two years in a row, around this time. The ones we have now, they eyeball me like "hey, be CAREFUL!" I swear it's not me though. And if they just pay attention to the dog, which they often don't, they'll feel a bit less on edge, I think.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 19, 2016 04:10 PM (Pz4pT)

20 Be advised, that is a sneaky way to get you to fall in love with your "temporary" pet, so that it doesn't go back on the 28th. Which is just fine, by the way.

And for those who have the time, volunteer a few hours at your local animal shelter-it really is incredibly fulfilling.
Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (VnCI9)

Yes I'm aware that could be the case.

Posted by: buzzion at November 19, 2016 04:10 PM (z/Ubi)

21 Beautiful pets, Horde! Just want to hug them all.

Posted by: washrivergal at November 19, 2016 04:10 PM (CFc5L)

22 Im having trouble being outraged in this thread.

*frowns*

Posted by: Cannibal Bob 'permantly outraged' at November 19, 2016 04:10 PM (APrym)

23 Doberman's always look like they want to eat your leg or something.

Posted by: Skip-hoping Trump at least does random conservative acts at November 19, 2016 03:52 PM (GH68B)

The ones I've met always seem to be looking at my throat!

Posted by: Hrothgar (gab.ai) at November 19, 2016 04:12 PM (wCEn4)

24 Florida defeats LSU in the cripple bowl to win the East.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 19, 2016 04:14 PM (0F67M)

25 Which reminds me that Hillary Clinton will never be President of the United States.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 19, 2016 04:15 PM (0F67M)

26 National Dog Show is this weekend

Posted by: Votermom the Deplorable @vm on Gab.ai at November 19, 2016 04:15 PM (Om16U)

27 Jeez, did I write Marie? MAIRE is the black one.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 04:15 PM (tHwdc)

28 This was so well phrased, I'm going to repeat a post from earlier today:

"Sorry for your loss PaleRider.

Their candles burn too fast.

Posted by: garrett at November 19, 2016 01:54 PM (pyZce) "

It says so much in only four words!

Posted by: Hrothgar (gab.ai) at November 19, 2016 04:15 PM (wCEn4)

29 It's not dog training. It is people training.

Posted by: Jukin,The Deplorable & Profoundly Unserious at November 19, 2016 04:16 PM (cOHS7)

30 And they burn very brightly, Hrothie.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at November 19, 2016 04:17 PM (EnKk6)

31 Damn! The things you see when you forget your club. brb.

Posted by: Canuck at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (R+30W)

Sounds like a job for Lucille

Posted by: Negan at November 19, 2016 04:18 PM (Om16U)

32 Cute cute pet pix!!!

Posted by: Votermom the Deplorable @vm on Gab.ai at November 19, 2016 04:19 PM (Om16U)

33 You know that nextdoor.com site for neighborhoods? I got an invite to join and did yesterday.

My goodness, reading just a few days' worth of posts there were several pets reunited with their owners, and very quickly. Plus, bonus, I found out the names of the two deer that live in our neighborhood (Bucky and Bucket), and that one neighbor is an FFL who says he'll beat anyone in town on gun prices.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 04:19 PM (ozZau)

34 Oh my God, I'm blubbering over BenBen

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 04:20 PM (tHwdc)

35 29 It's not dog training. It is people training.
Posted by: Jukin,The Deplorable & Profoundly Unserious at November 19, 2016 04:16 PM (cOHS7)

Warranted repeating. Boldly.

Posted by: jwb7605 at November 19, 2016 04:22 PM (DofIg)

36 That top cat is Top Cat, baby! Magnificent.

Thanks, his name was Jäger. Unfortunately, he passed just a few weeks after that picture. What the hell, world?! He's next to his year-older brother, who'd gone a month earlier.

Posted by: t-bird at November 19, 2016 04:23 PM (eeTCA)

37 Beckoning Chasm - I'm so sorry for the loss of your companion. 16 years of love is a good thing. She had a good life with lots of love and spoiling.

Posted by: grammie winger - Red, White and Cubbie Blue at November 19, 2016 04:23 PM (dFi94)

38 Corgies summoned.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 19, 2016 04:24 PM (u82oZ)

39 Doberman's always look like they want to eat your leg or something.

Posted by: Skip-hoping Trump at least does random conservative acts at November 19, 2016 03:52 PM (GH68B)

The ones I've met always seem to be looking at my throat!

Posted by: Hrothgar (gab.ai) at November 19, 2016 04:12 PM (wCEn4)
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I've never met a Doberman that wasn't a complete baby.

Posted by: grammie winger - Red, White and Cubbie Blue at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (dFi94)

40 So, Weaselzippers is doing an ONT now. Last night, this was the story:

http://tinyurl.com/jtkqjcu

Sad story that I hope has a cheery outcome, but look at that adorable, derpy chihuahua! Who wouldn't want to steal him?

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (jhBMc)

41 Hi lurkers! I know you're reading. I see you.

What's it going to take to get our lurkers to delurk?

Posted by: L, Elle at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (qpKia)

42 I want t-bird's cat's beautiful blue eyes. And I want them right now.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2016 04:26 PM (uHcnA)

43 "COME ON DOWN!"

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 04:26 PM (tHwdc)

44 #1: Is the email address still "petmorons at gmail dot com" if I want to submit a photo?

#2: What is the preferred size for photos? (pixels)

Posted by: jwb7605 at November 19, 2016 04:27 PM (DofIg)

45 When a dog with dominance issues acts up, you need to subordinate it.

Flip it on its back and make it stay there until it clams down. All the while, allow the less dominate dog to smell, lick and annoy the dominating dog.

You are the pack leader. You need to establish the order.

Posted by: garrett at November 19, 2016 04:28 PM (pyZce)

46 Scrappy's behavior toward Moose is a direct threat to the *owner's* dominance. That cannot be tolerated. Scrappy's owner needs to dominate S the very moment S looks cross-eyed at M.

Posted by: sinmi at November 19, 2016 04:28 PM (SfJSp)

47 What's it going to take to get our lurkers to delurk?
Posted by: L, Elle at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (qpKia)
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Chocolate ice cream would do it for me.

But I'm already here, so I guess I'm not going to get any, am I.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2016 04:30 PM (uHcnA)

48 Thanks for the condolences horde. I love that quote from Garrett. Ole was 11 which is a decent age for a big dog (probably pitbull labrador cross). He was in a shelter and stole my dad's heart by not barking but just wagging his tail and looking friendly when they were looking for a dog 10 years ago. He never met a stranger although one time my came home and the neighbors reported someone had tried to coax him to a car and he was having nothing to do with them so he apparently was able to pick up evil vibes. I'll have to find a picture of him and send in.

Posted by: PaleRider with link to the funeral expense fund for SMFH's Carl at November 19, 2016 04:31 PM (Jen0I)

49 >> What's it going to take to get our lurkers to delurk?
Posted by: L, Elle at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (qpKia)

WebCam Light Meter Reset Thread

Posted by: garrett at November 19, 2016 04:32 PM (pyZce)

50 Did I tell y'all about my Dandie Dinmont Terrier having kidney stones? I thought she had an infection or something and the vet did a sonogram. Then she started to crash a few days later and we had to move up her surgery. She's doing fine now. Here's a picture of the bigger stones removed, think of corn nuts.....http://tinypic.com/r/35a0u9s/9

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai) trying not to die at November 19, 2016 04:32 PM (JNDQi)

51 We don't have pets anymore, but sometimes we need one and have to borrow it. This week, middle grandbaby was injured at school and had to have some outpatient surgery. He was terrified - absolutely screaming terrified of the medical setting and the doctor and everything.

So I called everyone I know who had a pet, and asked them to take a picture of their cat or dog and send it to my daughter's phone, so she could show the pics to the 5 year old. Some smiles seemed to break thru here and there. It was a good way to send him some happy while they were getting him ready for the procedure.

Posted by: grammie winger - Red, White and Cubbie Blue at November 19, 2016 04:32 PM (dFi94)

52 Hi lurkers! I know you're reading. I see you.

What's it going to take to get our lurkers to delurk?

Posted by: L, Elle at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (qpKia)

Tell them this is (mostly) a safe space, and that political intruders get slapped down pretty quickly!!

Posted by: Hrothgar (gab.ai) at November 19, 2016 04:33 PM (wCEn4)

53 47 What's it going to take to get our lurkers to delurk?
Posted by: L, Elle at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (qpKia)
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Chocolate ice cream would do it for me.
But I'm already here, so I guess I'm not going to get any, am I.
Posted by: bluebell
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I did pick up some raisins today so I could make a bat h of oatmeal cookies.
I guess I could whip up a batch?

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 04:33 PM (jhBMc)

54 Love the Moron Pets. First two look ready for a challenge, but dignified. Last two photos: pets ready for love.

Our dogs got a visit from their old cousin Roger the Doxie this week (Mr. Bar-the-Door's sister has moved back to town for a while.)

They need to be introduced away from home. We had a little territorial growling.

Meanwhile, Kung Fu Kitty is trying to trip me even more than usual when I walk. He's a little bit feisty.

Posted by: KT at November 19, 2016 04:34 PM (qahv/)

55 Yay! The peanut butter-cunnilingus thread.

Posted by: Dana Perino at November 19, 2016 04:34 PM (H4GNL)

56 Oh my God, I'm blubbering over BenBen
Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 04:20 PM (tHwdc)

He's a beautiful cat, outside and in.

Our newest kitty, we took her because she's lived her whole life, several years, in a shelter. Never knew life outside of one.

She's been with us since June, and still runs the other way when I approach sometimes. And sometimes she doesn't. Best thing is, she's my son's cat! She loves him, hangs out with him all the time. Two gentle souls, well-suited for each other.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 19, 2016 04:35 PM (Pz4pT)

57 She was told that Malti-poos, if that's what you call them, are the ideal small dog.
...
Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (ozZau)

They lied to her. French Bulldogs are the ideal small dog!

Posted by: Conor T Hrothgar at November 19, 2016 04:35 PM (wCEn4)

58 grammie, I hope your grandson is doing okay now. Wow. Sounds like a pretty scary experience for him and the rest of you. Glad the pet pics helped. What a smart grammie you are.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2016 04:35 PM (uHcnA)

59
But I'm already here, so I guess I'm not going to get any, am I.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2016 04:30 PM (uHcnA)

bluebell, I will buy you chocolate ice cream any time you want.

Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at November 19, 2016 04:37 PM (VnCI9)

60 grammie, I hope your grandson is doing okay now.

Posted by: bluebell at November 19, 2016 04:35 PM (uHcnA)
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He was the hit of his kindergarten class on Friday, as he gave the kids a full visual exposition of his injuries. It seems as if boys revel in that sort of thing. He came home all smiles.

Posted by: grammie winger - Red, White and Cubbie Blue at November 19, 2016 04:39 PM (dFi94)

61 #1: Is the email address still "petmorons at gmail dot com" if I want to submit a photo?
#2: What is the preferred size for photos? (pixels)
Posted by: jwb7605 at November 19, 2016 04:27 PM (DofIg)
******
Yes, that's the right email.
MisHum does all the formatting and is pretty good at it now. Pics don't have to be high res. if you're using a smart phone camera, he won't have any problem with the pic most likely. If he does, he will email you and let you know.

Posted by: L, Elle at November 19, 2016 04:39 PM (qpKia)

62 Doberman's always look like they want to eat your leg or something.

Posted by: Skip-hoping Trump at least does random conservative acts at November 19, 2016 03:52 PM (GH68B)

The ones I've met always seem to be looking at my throat!

Posted by: Hrothgar (gab.ai) at November 19, 2016 04:12 PM (wCEn4)
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I've never met a Doberman that wasn't a complete baby.
Posted by: grammie winger - Red, White and Cubbie Blue at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (dFi94)

Maybe. But they don't LOOK harmless.

I've met some, they're like indoor horses. Banging into things because houses aren't really designed to have critters that big in them.

Posted by: BurtTC at November 19, 2016 04:39 PM (Pz4pT)

63 Our male weimaraner attacked our female when the mailman would come. After she had twenty stitches in her leg our vet suggested a safe space for her. So, she has an area of the family room that is hers and goes to that area when she hears the mailman. He can't get to her and it seems to have broken him of attacking her. I had never seen that behavior in a dog before, but he is a rescue and has some peculiarities.

Posted by: Abby at November 19, 2016 04:39 PM (HBU7W)

64 Hi lurkers! I know you're reading. I see you.

What's it going to take to get our lurkers to delurk?
Posted by: L, Elle at November 19, 2016 04:25 PM (qpKia)

Slow down-You go too fast for me.

Posted by: Sue Mundy at November 19, 2016 04:39 PM (n0ksS)

65 jwb7605 at November 19, 2016 04:27 PM

Don't know what width Mis. Hum. uses for photos, but I usually max out at 450 pixels. Less if the photo is tall, to keep the thread from slowing up. Pixels are adjustable on our end.

Posted by: KT at November 19, 2016 04:40 PM (qahv/)

66 Pet Thread!!!!!

Great looking group this week - as usual!

Hi lurkers!

Posted by: Weasel at November 19, 2016 04:42 PM (Sfs6o)

67 My daughter has a Dobie that is vicious looking but is the biggest baby. He loves my 91 y/o father and lays by his feet when they visit.

Posted by: Abby at November 19, 2016 04:42 PM (HBU7W)

68 I hate peanut butter now.

Posted by: Jasper at November 19, 2016 04:43 PM (kTF2Z)

69 Wow - beautiful pets, as usual. Gryn is so very pretty, love the red in her coat and sweet face.

Always loved Dobies - and have to agree with Grammie, every one I've met has been a big baby.

Cried a little reading BebBen's story, gladdened by the happy ending.

Posted by: PonyTail at November 19, 2016 04:44 PM (ERQXV)

70 You're going to drive me to drinking (otta the toilet bow)
If you don't stop piddling in that Hot Rod Lincoln.

Posted by: DaveA at November 19, 2016 04:48 PM (8J/Te)

71 I had never seen that behavior in a dog before, but he is a rescue and has some peculiarities.
Posted by: Abby at November 19, 2016 04:39 PM (HBU7W)

Maybe a severe displacement thing--since he can't get to the mailman, he bites the closest thing instead. Our dogs have done that when on the leash, and they were frantic to get at another dog that challenged them--they've given each other a nip when they were frantic to mix it up with the alien dog but couldn't get to him.

A lot of dogs go apeshit over the daily mail delivery anyway.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 04:49 PM (ozZau)

72 For all of you who are delurking, here's a tip. There's a poster here named AlextheChick who, for some odd reason, has a fetish for spiders so when you see her, send those spider pics. Especially the big ones.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 19, 2016 04:49 PM (kTF2Z)

73 Posted by: L, Elle at November 19, 2016 04:39 PM (qpKia)
Posted by: KT at November 19, 2016 04:40 PM (qahv/

Thanks!
I'll be submitting a couple for next week.
I usually use my Nikon D50, which is 3008 x 2000, so I'll reductify down to maybe 800 x 600, probably around 85% jpeg quality.

Posted by: jwb7605 at November 19, 2016 04:50 PM (DofIg)

74 Our 11 pound WeaselDog turns into 11 pounds of snarling and yipping fury when the mailman comes - who just laughs at her and leaves the mail on the porch.

Posted by: Weasel at November 19, 2016 04:52 PM (Sfs6o)

75 I made peanut brittle.
Come out, come out wherever you are, lurky-lurk lurkers

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at November 19, 2016 04:52 PM (pY5xK)

76 Duke you are such dead meat.

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at November 19, 2016 04:54 PM (pY5xK)

77 Hey, I'm just trying to help! That's me, Mister helper.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 19, 2016 04:55 PM (kTF2Z)

78 14---She was told that Malti-poos, if that's what you call them, are the ideal small dog. So now I'll probably have a new "little brother" on Monday.

Anyone here know anything about this crossbreed?

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 04:06 PM (ozZau)
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My daughter has dog-sat her neighbor's Maltipoo a few times. Sweet and goofy little thing.

They are not shed-free like poodles but do shed far less than a purebred Maltese. They're kind of dumb but not bag-of-rocks stupid. And they are more laid back and far less stubborn than terriers.

From what I've seen, I would think the breed would be excellent for an older person.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at November 19, 2016 04:55 PM (Nox3c)

79 They lied to her. French Bulldogs are the ideal small dog!
Posted by: Conor T Hrothgar at November 19, 2016 04:35 PM (wCEn4)

Those are dangerously cute. I've thought about getting one someday.

Is that what you have and did you post a pic? Maybe that's where I the notion.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 04:56 PM (ozZau)

80 Hi lurkers! I know you're reading. I see you.

!

And I'm wearing camo !

Hi Elle !

Posted by: JT at November 19, 2016 04:56 PM (Cwx+w)

81 I heard or read long ago a theory that dogs going nuts over the mailman, despite it being a daily occurrence, is because they are convinced that since he leaves soon after they start barking, that they have indeed chased him off and they are quite proud of themselves. Makes sense to me.

Thanks to the cobs for this thread and thank you to everyone who sends in their pics. I so look forward to Saturdays.

Posted by: cfomahm at November 19, 2016 04:57 PM (RfzVr)

82 51----So I called everyone I know who had a pet, and asked them to take a picture of their cat or dog and send it to my daughter's phone, so she could show the pics to the 5 year old. Some smiles seemed to break thru here and there. It was a good way to send him some happy while they were getting him ready for the procedure.

Posted by: grammie winger - Red, White and Cubbie Blue at November 19, 2016 04:32 PM (dFi94)
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What a fantastic idea!
Love it.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at November 19, 2016 04:59 PM (Nox3c)

83 WeaselDog's deep hatred for representatives of the United States Postal Service apparently also extends to the Cub Scouts. A neighborhood boy recently came to the door collecting canned goods for the poor, and WeaselDog acted like such a fool she made the little guy cry. Guess they don't make scouts like they used to.

Posted by: Weasel at November 19, 2016 04:59 PM (Sfs6o)

84 The problem with Scrappy is not that she is dominating Moose, dogs are pack animals and they will establish a pecking order whether we like it or not. The problem with Scrappy sounds like she thinks she is the pack leader. F.N.G. needs to dog up and let Scrappy know F.N.G. and his wife are the pack leaders.

garrett and sinmi had it nailed above, such good advice I'm going to quote them to reinforce their advice:
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45 When a dog with dominance issues acts up, you need to subordinate it.

Flip it on its back and make it stay there until it clams down. All the while, allow the less dominate dog to smell, lick and annoy the dominating dog.

You are the pack leader. You need to establish the order.
Posted by: garrett at November 19, 2016 04:28 PM (pyZce)
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46 Scrappy's behavior toward Moose is a direct threat to the *owner's* dominance. That cannot be tolerated. Scrappy's owner needs to dominate S the very moment S looks cross-eyed at M.
Posted by: sinmi at November 19, 2016 04:28 PM (SfJSp)
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My technique for enforcing dominance is to flip them on their side or back, but then grab their muzzle in my hand and put my face near their face, thus simulating biting their muzzle like what a dog will do to knock them down a notch. If they don't get it I'll growl at the same time.

Posted by: tonyc at November 19, 2016 05:01 PM (G89X4)

85 The key is to have a corgi backup and post it before the UPS man gets to Ohio.

Posted by: DaveA at November 19, 2016 05:02 PM (8J/Te)

86 Minnie has beautiful markings! I have only known a few dobermans and they've all been very nice dogs, but I wouldn't want to try to break in or hurt their family. They are fiercely defensive!.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at November 19, 2016 05:02 PM (39g3+)

87 she made the little guy cry. Guess they don't make scouts like they used to.

Posted by: Weasel at November 19, 2016 04:59

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Sure it was a "guy"?

Posted by: olddog in mo at November 19, 2016 05:03 PM (Dhht7)

88 This much concentrated cuteness is contraindicated for the collective.

Anyway, my family always made a point of feeding the senior animal first, letting it out first, etc. and making the others wait until the senior decided she was done. It really works well and is just so natural that the animals have never disagreed. If you are just starting, crate the younger until the elder is done. Same with letting out (you might have to do two walks).

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 19, 2016 05:05 PM (MIKMs)

89 They're kind of dumb but not bag-of-rocks stupid. And they are more laid back and far less stubborn than terriers.

From what I've seen, I would think the breed would be excellent for an older person.
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at November 19, 2016 04:55 PM (Nox3c)

Thanks, that sounds perfect. Some personality, but only medium smarts is good. Super-smart dogs are great but in some ways can be more trouble.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 05:06 PM (ozZau)

90 Hey, I need some help. Scrappy, my not quite 2 year old pointer, is terrorizing Moose, my wife's 10 year old 12 pounder.

So, Scraps is a boy dog...

Posted by: Captain Ober at November 19, 2016 05:06 PM (39g3+)

91
Sure it was a "guy"?
Posted by: olddog in mo at November 19, 2016 05:03 PM (Dhht7)
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I think so, but I didn't actually check. His parents are British so that may have something to do with it. They talk funny.

Posted by: Weasel at November 19, 2016 05:07 PM (Sfs6o)

92 nood chess/open

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at November 19, 2016 05:07 PM (HkUcg)

93 The last week of Maire's life, my Mom was in the ICU a few hours away. Tim and I had been driving up every weekend to visit her. But that week I cried and fretted about Maire, because she was going down. We discussed what to do. She hated the vet, had always fought the administration of meds. We didn't want to stress her out in her final days. She wouldn't climb up the stairs to the deck anymore, wouldn't eat, barely drank water.

She'd appeared out of the woods next door to adopt us, and had clearly chosen to return to her origins. We weighed taking her to the vet for Rainbow Bridge time, because she was clearly in pain. We discussed having the vet come to our place (he was only 2 blocks away and probably would have done it).

It just seemed that Maire wanted to do this her own way. So we decided we'd leave it up to Maire and God and nature. It seemed fitting.

But oh, oh, what a long week that was. I agonized for Maire, and so did Tim. Every day we'd awaken and look outside, thinking, surely she's gone. He would go into the woods next door to look for her without success. Then she'd appear at sunset, slowly coming out of the woods. We saw her lying on the ground, about 5 feet from the edge of the property. Then the next time we looked, she'd be 5 or 10 feet closer.

She came to visit us at sunset every night. Tim began to dig a grave for her in the back corner of the yard on Wednesday, near underbrush in a woodsy area. He said it reminded him of his ancestors in Bethlehem PA, and how in the old days people cared for their own dead. He prayed while he dug, for the pet friends of the past, for his relatives who had passed. He cried a little and contemplated his own mortality. He found a huge chunk of squared granite for her headstone, and rolled it to the grave.

I wanted us to have one more night in the bed as a family, so we carefully carried her downstairs and lay her next to Tim's thigh, between us. Harli perched in her own corner. Maire adored Tim - her eyes positively
glowed with adoration for Tim. So we had our last night.

The next morning he carefully carried her down to the yard again, where we'd placed a shelter and a towel and a bowl of water. Eventually she disappeared into the woods where she spent her days.

Finally Saturday arrived, and it was time to drive up to PA to see Mom. Maire was in the back yard in the still-dewy grass, just abiding in the morning sunlight as it glistened on her black fur. I cried and didn't want to leave. Tim gently suggested that maybe it would be easier for her to let go if we weren't around. So we left.

We returned at 11 pm, and began to look for her. I found her under the deck, her head resting on her front paws. She was gone.

Tim gathered her gently and placed her in an open box, and carried it up to the deck. We lit some white candles, and had a little wake for her. Also, so Harli could see that she was no longer with us. Tim opened a special bottle of wine he'd stashed away for a special occasion, and we toasted our Maire.

The next morning we buried her with one of her favorite fishie toys, wrapped in a towel the color of her eyes. I separated the small stones from the clay by the hole, and after he'd filled the grave, arranged them in a horseshoe around her grave. We shed a few tears for her and committed her soul to the place our beloved friends go.

I can't tell you how many times I blubbered over that cat. My mother eventually moved to a rehab as her health improved. I never cried or worried about my mom. I cried over the cat.

Until the day I came home from work less than 6 months later, and found Tim by the sliding glass door of the deck. He had died not 10 feet from the spot where I'd found Maire.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:08 PM (tHwdc)

94 83 WeaselDog's deep hatred for representatives of the United States Postal Service apparently also extends to the Cub Scouts. A neighborhood boy recently came to the door collecting canned goods for the poor, and WeaselDog acted like such a fool she made the little guy cry. Guess they don't make scouts like they used to.
Posted by: Weasel
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Ha!
You could substitute "Tucker" for "Weaseldog" and add "anyone or thing that walks up the driveway."
The story would describe my world.

My mailbox is at least 100 ft from the house, so he doesn't care about the mail truck. But don't you dare start walking in this direction. I'll know about it before you clear 10 feet.
Hell, he doesn't even like most people to walk down the city sidewalk.

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 05:10 PM (jhBMc)

95 One of our Goldens used to go berserk whenever the UPS man came around. Not the mailman, not Fed-Ex, not missionaries from the Church of Whoknowswhat. Just the UPS man.

We figured the guy was probably a serial killer. In fact, we were sure of it. Would have called 911 or the FBI and turned him in if we thought they'd listen to us.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at November 19, 2016 05:10 PM (Nox3c)

96 Chess thread up.

Posted by: HH at November 19, 2016 05:11 PM (DrCtv)

97 I wonder if anyone can help me with a friend. He needs an intervention. He got a dog. Then he got another dog. Then he took in a foster and kept it. Then another. Then another. He's up to 8 now.

Its not like the guy is a hoarder or something, he's a cool guy in a really nice house with a great job and lots of money. He never had more than 1 dog before, but lately he's gone nuts. They're all the little yap dogs too.

Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at November 19, 2016 05:11 PM (39g3+)

98 Is that what you have and did you post a pic? Maybe that's where I the notion.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 04:56 PM (ozZau)

I am unbelievably cute and smart and my picture was posted in one of the very early pet threads, so I'm sure that's where you got that idea.

Posted by: Conor T Hrothgar at November 19, 2016 05:11 PM (wCEn4)

99 As I was writing this, a beautiful and vivid rainbow appeared outside, and I went out onto the deck and blubbered some more.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:13 PM (tHwdc)

100 We had a great mix breed mostly border collie who died of old age a year and a half ago. We've got a six year old son and two cats. We're thinking of getting a huskie puppy pretty soon.

Posted by: Beth M at November 19, 2016 05:14 PM (kiy9d)

101 Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:08 PM (tHwdc)

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My allergies are really acting up now. So sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at November 19, 2016 05:14 PM (kTF2Z)

102 Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:08 PM (tHwdc)

Words fail me. Thank you for sharing that!

Posted by: Hrothgar (gab.ai) at November 19, 2016 05:16 PM (wCEn4)

103 I'm having a cathartic cry.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:16 PM (tHwdc)

104 Margarita @ 95

That is Tucker's nemesis. The UPS truck. I think it's the mufflers? Very distinctive, deep, loud note. But he also doesn't care for them when they bring a box to the porch, so...

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 05:17 PM (jhBMc)

105 Thanks you guys, I needed to get that out.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:17 PM (tHwdc)

106 I am unbelievably cute and smart and my picture was posted in one of the very early pet threads, so I'm sure that's where you got that idea.
Posted by: Conor T Hrothgar at November 19, 2016 05:11 PM (wCEn4)

Of course, Conor! Yes, you're the cute one I remember now. Thank your buddy Hrothgar for posting that photo.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 05:18 PM (ozZau)

107 Oh Miley. My heart has swelled so reading that.

Posted by: PonyTail at November 19, 2016 05:18 PM (ERQXV)

108 My dog does the same hysterical barking and jumping at the front window whenever someone comes to the door. Have not been able to get him to stop. He'll go to his box when I answer the door, but the hysteria is really irritating and I can't take him in the car and leave him because he pulls the same stunt in the car. Otherwise a great dog, but this territorial barking really bothers me.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 19, 2016 05:20 PM (MIKMs)

109 Damn, Miley. Human and pet lives can be so deeply intertwined. I'm so sorry about Tim.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 05:21 PM (ozZau)

110 Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:16 PM (tHwdc)

28 if you haven't read it yet!

Posted by: Hrothgar (gab.ai) at November 19, 2016 05:24 PM (wCEn4)

111 You know, stace, they say that if you want to find the true purpose or lesson in this lifetime, you should look for patterns. Love and loss, but always open for more love (and presumably, loss). That's the one I see. Maybe it's the forest, or maybe it's a bunch of trees. I don't know.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:25 PM (tHwdc)

112 Oh, Miley.
Words fail me.

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 05:27 PM (jhBMc)

113 Beautiful story, Miley. Thank you.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at November 19, 2016 05:28 PM (MZcWR)

114 28 if you haven't read it yet!

Posted by: Hrothgar (gab.ai) at November 19, 2016 05:24 PM (wCEn4)

Thank you, Hrothgar. I did see it on KT's "Thoughts" thread, to PaleRider. Beautiful. It's like a very abbreviated haiku poem: "Their candles burn too fast." A dignified Renaissance structure which encapsulates life and death and our relationship to both.
How is it that the tendrils of our hearts become so intertwined with our
pets? It's truly a miracle, when you think about it. And all love
comes from God, so He must have intended us to share these deep bonds. Surely He wouldn't isolate our spirits in the hereafter.

Well, I'm not a theologist - certainly not a pet theologist. I just know what makes sense to me.

I haven't had a chance to appreciate much on this thread yet, except BenBen. He got me started.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:34 PM (tHwdc)

115 Well hell Miley. I've been lurking all day as usual but dang.

I'm sorry for your losses. Damn.

Posted by: weirdflunky at November 19, 2016 05:37 PM (cgncz)

116 Wow Miley.
Thank you for sharing. What a touching story.

I have one cat that is older(1

and I am not sure if he will make it through the winter. He seems OK, just a bit arthritic, but he isn't much interested in grooming anymore and he is getting a bit thinner altho he eats plenty. I need to do what you and Tim did - get the spot ready. The ground will be freezing here soon and I need to have a plan in place. He needs to be buried in the spot he loved, next to his 2 brothers.

Posted by: cfomahm at November 19, 2016 05:38 PM (RfzVr)

117
Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:25 PM (tHwdc)

You're a strong, wise lady, even if you are deplorable.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 05:39 PM (ozZau)

118 You're a strong, wise lady, even if you are deplorable.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 05:39 PM (ozZau)

Thank you, stace. I prefer to think, especially [i/] because I'm a deplorable. We all are. And so many of our fellow 'rons and 'ettes have suffered loss of loved ones lately. My heart feels very tender.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:45 PM (tHwdc)

119 uh oh. Barrel

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:45 PM (tHwdc)

120 I'm so sorry for your losses, Miley.

Posted by: Gem at November 19, 2016 05:45 PM (uaHyk)

121 {{{Miley}}}}

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai) trying not to die at November 19, 2016 05:45 PM (JNDQi)

122 We figured the guy was probably a serial killer. In fact, we were sure of it. Would have called 911 or the FBI and turned him in if we thought they'd listen to us.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at November 19, 2016 05:10 PM (Nox3c)

Was he of a different race than all the others? Yes, I'm saying your dogs were RAAACIST.

But seriously, just a thought, some animals are more suspicious of people of races they're not used to being around.

Posted by: stace at November 19, 2016 05:46 PM (ozZau)

123 Christopher,
Is your "friend" single or gay or both?

Posted by: @lindafelldespair(gab.ai) trying not to die at November 19, 2016 05:46 PM (JNDQi)

124 Gryn looks like a happy beastie. When you scratch his cheek, does his whole nose move over? Two of my dogs had noses that would move all the way to the side in bliss.

Recalling cherished memories of all my pets is something to look forward to every week.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 19, 2016 05:47 PM (MIKMs)

125 He needs to be buried in the spot he loved, next to his 2 brothers.

Posted by: cfomahm at November 19, 2016 05:38 PM (RfzVr)

=================Now I'm gonna start crying again. I'm sure you'll be doing some serious reflection as you go about your preparations. I'll pray that your cat's passing may be an easy release. I suspect that they have a more elemental sense of what is happening. Instinct and all. (((cfomahm)) I think about the Shakers, and how they dedicated every task to God, no matter how simple.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:50 PM (tHwdc)

126 Thanks Gem and Linda. I don't know what it is with me today, I'm just letting it all hang out like an emotional stripper.

<runs and hides>

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 05:52 PM (tHwdc)

127 Miley, yes, being deplorable is quite a bond now!

Posted by: stace, deplorable at last at November 19, 2016 05:53 PM (ozZau)

128 Thanks Miley. Yes, all dedicated to God. Doing the best I can for my lovely furry friend that I was lucky to have for so long.

Posted by: cfomahm at November 19, 2016 05:57 PM (RfzVr)

129 126 Thanks Gem and Linda. I don't know what it is with me today, I'm just letting it all hang out like an emotional stripper.

Posted by: Miley
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Don't hide. Do you like the Rolling Stones?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9iw_BE_X9sA

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 05:57 PM (jhBMc)

130 Replaced the water heater last week and the door to the utility room doesn't quite close. Furnace is very loud and every time it turns on, the dog gets up. Don't think he has had a good night's sleep the past few cold days. Both of them spent the day sleeping because they didn't have kids to watch over.

Posted by: mustbequantum at November 19, 2016 06:05 PM (MIKMs)

131 I'm really late to the party but I hope this might help with Moose and Squirrel (why isn't Scrappy named "Squirrel"?).

My dog is an unholy terror around other dogs although she has come a long way, but she is completely terrified of other dogs and so wants them dead so she can feel safe. I don't think Scrappy and Moose are having dominance problems because dogs don't think that way. It sounds a whole lot more like resource-guarding: Scrappy is stealing Moose's stuff and then guarding it. This undoubtedly makes perfect sense to Scrappy but I have no idea why Scrappy thinks this way about Moose's stuff unless Scrappy feels some kind of food insecurity or something. We all get cranky if we're hungry or think we're going to starve.

To start to fix this, all dog-dog interactions must be supervised to keep Scrappy from thinking he can get away with stealing Moose's stuff, which is what Scrappy is doing. I would put up some baby gates and keep the dogs separate but visible and sniffable. While you are trying to find an expert to help you, the first thing I would do is teach Scrappy "Leave it" so that he will drop anything and everything when you give him that command. I taught this to my dog well enough that she will even walk away from meat baby food which is just about the highest value food I know of. For dogs, at any rate; not so much for me.

If you want professional help, I would NOT start with a class where there will be other dogs that could conceivably provoke a similar reaction in Scrappy as he is already having with Moose. See if you can find a professional with this organization, https://iaabc.org, and if they don't have anyone close enough to you, call the nearest one and ask for a referral to a local trainer. If you're in the Seattle area, I know people, and I know someone in Houston, but outside of that, I have no clue.

Anyway, you need someone who will come to your house and see your two dogs interact and figure out what's going on. I am afraid that if you take Scrappy to a class, things will just get worse. Most classes focus on obedience, which is really good stuff to have, but you have a big-time behavior problem and you don't want to make that worse.

Posted by: Tonestaple at November 19, 2016 06:53 PM (uAU0q)

132 mustbequantum - whats wrong with the door? Catch me on a thread.

Posted by: Skip-hoping Trump at least does random conservative acts at November 19, 2016 07:04 PM (GH68B)

133 Canuck: Cute!! Check out this tiny seal pup.

++++

Damn! The things you see when you forget your club. brb.

Only took 'til comment #13 for the inevitable mention.

I took a nap right through the pet thread today. Might still be asleep except Mighty Dog was stuck in the room with me and whined to have the door opened for him. I finally had to get up.

Great bunch of links, and great pet pix as always.

For some reason, our quartet of cats have taken to being inside much more. Couldn't be the (cold) change in the weather!?! Nawww.

Welp, back to reading the comments.

Posted by: mindful webworker - doorman to the pets at November 19, 2016 07:15 PM (5a8XA)

134 Scrappy's issue isn't "dominance" (which isn't really a thing). She's "resource guarding", which is normal dog behavior, especially if she was deprived earlier in life. She's warning Moose not to mess with her stuff, and Moose is doing exactly the right thing by steering clear of her. She will (if all goes well) eventually get used to Moose leaving her stuff alone. Once she feels like that's "normal", she won't feel the need to warn or threaten him anymore.

What you don't want to do is suppress the warning behavior, because then Moose won't know what Scrappy will or won't tolerate. So let her growl or snarl or whatever -- so long as she's not hurting Moose, and Moose is smart enough to read those signals, it's a good thing.

Meanwhile, you might try giving each dog her own space in the house, like a room where the other dog isn't allowed to go. Put each dog's food and other high-value items in their respective spaces. This way each dog has her own turf where her stuff is safe and she can retreat there if the other dog is stressing her out.

Posted by: CPK at November 19, 2016 07:19 PM (eiRRJ)

135 Anyone who may still be here reading:

NaCly Dog: Corgies summoned.

Seems t'me like the "corgies summoned" meme began with a video clip or animated GIF of a mob of corgies that came a'runnin' 'round a corner to the porch door, or something like that.

I don't seem to have a copy in my extensive collection of net downloads. And I expect it would be kind-of hard to search for. Anyone remember this and have a clue where that classic clip might be?

Posted by: mindful webworker - lone woof at November 19, 2016 07:21 PM (5a8XA)

136 Mindful,
I think it was a pack of corgi puppies running into the kitchen.
To get dinner, maybe?

I'll look for a minute...

Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 07:26 PM (jhBMc)

137 Anyone remember this and have a clue where that classic clip might be?
Posted by: mindful webworker - lone woof at November 19, 2016 07:21

Yes, I remember that. No idea where it might be.

Was that helpful? Well, at least you know you aren't delusional.

Posted by: Farmer at November 19, 2016 07:33 PM (o/90i)

138 Chi: I think it was a pack of corgi puppies running into the kitchen. To get dinner, maybe?

I remember it as being an outdoor porch, but you may be right. Or, there are probably several similar scenes of corgi mobs!

Farmer: I remember that. No idea where it might be. Was that helpful? Well, at least you know you aren't delusional.

Thanks Farmer. But, just because I might not be misremembering about that one doesn't mean I'm not delusional.... in general.

Posted by: mindful webworker - doggone it at November 19, 2016 07:43 PM (5a8XA)

139 Want to really get lost on the web for a while? I just searched (DuckDuckGo) on "corgi stampede." So many results...!

Posted by: mindful webworker - overdosed on cute at November 19, 2016 07:51 PM (5a8XA)

140 #129 Posted by: Chi - #FreeCthulhu at November 19, 2016 05:57 PM (jhBMc)

Oh Chi! I'm sorry I missed this before I fled to collect myself! "Emotional Rescue" LOLOL. Look how young they are, OMG. I was living in LA when this was released, worlds and lifetimes ago.

Thank you, have not thought of this in ages!

I have a post-lachrimal hangover, I think, and need a drink.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at November 19, 2016 10:01 PM (tHwdc)

141 Grab scrappy by the throat and roll to the floor back down and bell up. Have Moose come over while you are holding scrappy down. Let Moose sniff around while you hold scrappy down by the throat. Look scrappy in the eye while this is going down. Scrappy will understand you are the alpha. Repeat as necessary.

Posted by: Fletch at November 19, 2016 10:33 PM (orDky)

142 #141 -- FOR GOD'S SAKE DO NOT DO THIS. Scrappy will not see you as the "alpha" because that's not actually a thing. Scrappy will see you as a crazy violent monkey who is shoving her around for no apparent reason. She'll also associate this behavior with Moose, so you'll be making her MORE hostile towards him.

Scrappy's barking at Moose in order to establish boundaries. You can suppress this behavior, but that doesn't make the boundaries go away. It just means Moose won't know what they are until it's too late. And that's how we end up with "dangerous" dogs who have to be euthanized because they attack other dogs (or people) without warning.

Posted by: CPK at November 20, 2016 12:59 AM (eiRRJ)

143 I missed Miley here and didn't get to comment back to her bc the pet thread got posted late. I had to go to a wedding.

Miley?

Posted by: L, Elle at November 20, 2016 02:22 AM (6IPEM)

144 For FNG: When feeding the dogs, first nibble something yourself, like a grape or whatever, with the dogs watching. Then give Moose a little kibble. Do not feed Scrappy until after you've fed Moose.

Food is a big indicator of pecking order, so you as Alpha making it clear that Moose, and not Scrappy, is next in line should help. If you are giving both dogs treats at the same time, always feed Moose first.

Posted by: Persnickety at November 20, 2016 12:20 PM (j/YTu)

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