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    I Love My Vet!

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Amber that's great news. However in my mind it isn't above and beyond, just , unfortunately not common. That is what any medical practitioner should do. That's what separates an okay doctor and an exceptional one, the interest and intellectual curiosity to find out more about whatever the problem. That and compassion of course. I'm so glad Soul and you found one of the latter.

    How Often Do You Walk Your Grey?

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    What does migrating have to do with walking your dog?

     

    Migrating IS walking your dog. A structured walk.

     

    Dogs are genetically programmed to migrate in search of food, shelter and territory. It is the term that most behaviorists use to describe "roaming in search of". It's just a word to describe the style of walking that a dog does when he or she is on a mission.

     

    Numerous times, i've made people change their walking styles because their dogs can not handle having a territory. The dogs have severe anxiety.

     

    Edited to add:

    We, humans, tend to be guilty of applying human psychology to our canine companions. We assume our dogs enjoy leisurely walks where they get to stop every 3 feet and urinate. We often think "wow, how can one dog pee so much?". That is because your dogs stops and lifts it's leg or squats and lets a little urine out at a time but always seems to have some in reserve. The truth is, they are marking "their territory" and this gives them anxiety! Think about it, everyday you do this leisurely walk where your dog marks every spot that he or she can. The next day, you go on another leisurely walk and your dog starts sniffing the same spots and realizes that some other dog has come along and marked over the area that they claimed the day before. This happens every day, 7 days a week for a month to a year. Wouldn't you feel anxious over "who's been invading my territory?" That would be like someone entering your house every day and you couldn't stop them from sitting on your couch and watching. You have NO control over the situation. All you can do is repeatedly ask for that person to leave your house but, yet, they never do. Dogs do not see the world as us, they see it in terms of what is theirs and what is not.

     

    Of course this is is also assuming we know what they are feeling when they mark, don't ya think?

    How Often Do You Walk Your Grey?

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    I guess I need to go tell my dogs they lead a boring, neglected life because they live on 2 acres, and don't get walks. The racing around the property, the frisbee throwing, the dogball games, the swimming pools, and all the deer, bunnies and squirrels to chase just aren't enough stimulation. I think my dogs would disagree and feel sorry for all the leash walked dogs. Most of mine get a leash put on them once a year to go to the vet, and every day is like going to the dog park only better...no little fluffy dogs to worry about.

     

     

    Shhhh Don't let mine know about the deprived life yours lead. They'd pack their bowls and move :lol

    Caesar "cv's Dr. Mitty"

    in Remembrance

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    Sweet gentle Ceasar. It was way too soon baby. I'm so sorry Deb. I know how much this hurts. How shocking and painful. How even with all the rest of them there is such a big hole right now in your home. My heart hurts for you. Caesar was such a well loved hound Deb. I know in my heart he didn't regret a single day of his life with you. :grouphug

     

    You go find Jack Caesar and the two of you go ahead and kick up your heels at the bridge. We'll see you when we get there. :gh_bow

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