[Wilbur Back To The Vet]

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[Winslow's Diary]

[Good Thoughts For Wilbur Please]

What a difference! Paws crossed for continued good progress.

 

I wonder if the water therapy is helping to keep Wilbur calmed, too. The way you described it, it seemed like it must be a very soothing procedure.

[Star's Progress!]

Nice to hear good news about your shining Star.

[Dog Doors And Cats]

My cat never used the dog door in over 10 years.

[New Foster]

Now she has decided that my bathroom is her safe place.

Well, at least it's another female you're sharing it with.

[Amputation For Smiley Tomorrow, Prayers Please!]

Hugs to Smiley and to Peanut.

[Pearl Update]

Keeping all paws crossed here.

[Good Thoughts For Wilbur Please]

The best part, really, is he seems to feel better and is a lot calmer.

 

How are you doing the water therapy? It sounds great.

[Amputation For Smiley Tomorrow, Prayers Please!]

Sending all sorts of good wishes to Smiley and his family.

[It's Cancer]

to you and all the girls

[Another Osteo Diagnosis....]

Just sending

[Omg Do Miracle Really Happen?]

All paws crossed here, and two sets of dewclaws, as well.

[Jumping Up And Playing Tug]

Welcome to you, Bea, and Little Buck! Have we seen pictures of your beauties?

 

Some people think Little Buck's jump-and-tug would be endearing, but I'm with you -- not good!

 

Other ideas to try come from Kathleen Gilley, a wonderful greyhound trainer. (Link below.) Gilley says discipline methods should be easy, not hurt the dog, inexpensive, and work within 6 tries. If 6 attempts don't do it, it's not working for that dog and you should try another.

 

squirt bottle -- small plastic squeeze bottle (like sample-size containers) or plant mister set to "stream." Carry with you and squirt water on body part that dog finds most offensive when dog tries offensive behavior

 

shake can -- for dogs sensitive to sound, carry a small can filled with noisy objects such as pennies or screws and bolts. Shake when dog tries offensive behavior.

 

neck scruff -- this suggestion will horrify some people, but it does not hurt the dog (it's what mother dogs use to discipline puppies). You gently grab the loose skin on top of the dog's neck (NOT the neck or head itself) and pull it gently back and forth a few times. Extra points for saying "no" in a loud voice or growling while you do this. My first grey, Eve, hated having her feet touched. She'd scream, buck, and run. You can imagine what trying to trim her nails was like. After six months of bribes, begging, and tears (all mine), I neck scruffed her. Only had to do it twice. And for the rest of our years together, nail trimming was a calm, routine chore. I've never had to do it with another dog. Disclaimer -- I am NOT an expert dog trainer.

 

Kathleen Gilley's No Fear, No Pain Methods of Discipline

 

Let us know what you try and what works best for you and your pups.

[Pearl Has Hemangio]

[We Had To Put Ace Down Today]

I'm so sorry.

[Question About Ground Beef And Rice Diet For Diarrhea]

We need a bouncing poop emoticon.

 

He decided tonight that he likes Gatorade mixed in his water very much and where has this delicacy been all of his life?

What flavor?

[Wilbur Moved His Leg]

Dr. Sigman pinched one of Wilbur's toes, and we got the GSOD

Bet you never thought you'd be relieved to hear the Scream of Death.

 

$4.11? (thud)

[Sick Foster]

Good boy, Ace!

[It's Cancer]

[Sick Foster]

Thinking healing thoughts for sweet Ace.

[Limping, Possible Pinched Nerve?]

Lots and lots of good thoughts to your Smiley boy.

[Protein Losing Enteropathy]

Sending good thoughts! Hang in there.

[I'm Glad One Of Us Knows The Drill]

Very good and very smart! Sometimes they save us from ourselves.

[Drake's Healing Progress - After Mass Removal From Both Left Legs]

Sending best wishes for the New Year to Drake and you.