JohnJ Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Nice Shepard, I like those! Before I was online I sent $19.95 to David Dykman for some flashcards on a ring and a twenty foot canvas leash and did that for four or five months with my Rott`n' Pit and he was set for the rest of his life. The leash training method takes some time. But with the right dog temperament and if you had him as a pup eating on one side of the kitchen and doing his business on the side away from that and where he slept.. it's all good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 One of the issues with owning dogs is they attain the status of your children. Did you ever take your dog to a vet to be euthanized? And seeing the look on the dog's face as he is being led away from you? JJK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 21 hours ago, JJkizak said: One of the issues with owning dogs is they attain the status of your children. Did you ever take your dog to a vet to be euthanized? And seeing the look on the dog's face as he is being led away from you? JJK When that time comes, you should always be there with your dog, they're scared and want you there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 My lab ran off to die. Guess he was trying to save us the grief. Adopted another lab recently, who’d been abused (over fed) by his owners. 64 lbs overweight. Vet he sez there’s a nice dawg in there, waiting to get out, sezee. 😉 🤣 Needless to say, he’s on a special diet. First check up, weigh in, next week. He’s already able to move easier. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 2 hours ago, Ceptorman said: When that time comes, you should always be there with your dog, they're scared and want you there. My vet said no. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 5 minutes ago, JJkizak said: My vet said no. JJK My niece is a vet, they do it quite a bit. Some do, some don't I guess. Isn't it amazing how attached we can get to a pet 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyH Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 2 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: My niece is a vet, they do it quite a bit. Some do, some don't I guess. Isn't it amazing how attached we can get to a pet 😄 I never met a good vet in my whole life , when dogs get really sick , there is not much they can do , Vet medecine is in need of a serious revamp to catch up with the advances of medecine in general - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 5 minutes ago, RandyH000 said: I never met a good vet in my whole life , when dogs get really sick , there is not much they can do , Vet medecine is in need of a serious revamp to catch up with the advances of medecine in general - Keep looking, there are good one's out there, just like in our medical field, some good, some bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 On 2/26/2021 at 12:20 PM, JJkizak said: One of the issues with owning dogs is they attain the status of your children. Did you ever take your dog to a vet to be euthanized? And seeing the look on the dog's face as he is being led away from you? JJK I would never let any of my dogs be led away to die. They deserve to be with the ones they love at the end. Not alone and scared with a stranger. I just did it two weeks ago and it's incredibly hard but they deserve the company. And I'm still an emotional basket case. I miss my buddy immensely. So lonely and quiet around here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 ^^^ only cure is a new dog... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Sancho Panza said: ^^^ only cure is a new dog... See my earlier post. On the way soon. Takes time to forge that kinda friendship though. Like 12 years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 He was a very special boy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 11 hours ago, geezin' said: He was a very special boy. Beautiful guy. I'm sure he was well cared for. His tail sure was busy 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Had to put down our pitbull last year, even though they are trainable, they are stubborn. Just picked up an Australian Shepherd yesterday. 10 weeks old, very smart dog. One day in and he's learning his name Tito, recalling and sitting very well.Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Cute. He will be your new best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Getting a dog born on a farm where he could run free is a challenge to teach to walk with leash. But he's learning stay, lay, and shake relatively quick.Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidd Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Last tuesday at 11:45 am , pts my 20 year old cockapoo , I cried in the tech vet room , held her in my hands as she slipped away from me . God made one perfect animal , the dog , nothing else comes close , except my wife , she comes pretty close . Martina gave me 20 amazing dedicated years . We got a new pup one year ago , she is a cavapoochon named Marcela 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Well he's home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellypea Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 (edited) On 3/14/2021 at 3:55 AM, The Dude said: Getting a dog born on a farm where he could run free is a challenge to teach to walk with leash. But he's learning stay, lay, and shake relatively quick. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk That's great. What treats do you use while training him? I would like to get any tips on those, I have no idea. We have started training our puppy, so I am looking for options. There are some interesting things on Pet Pharmacy, for example, which I would like to try out soon. What do you recommend? Edited May 24 by kellypea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Been a dog person forever. Worked for a Vet for a couple of years and with rescue groups recently. My buddy Jake (see avatar) died 3/2/21 of cancer. I really fell in love with the Norwich Terrier breed (smallest of the sporting class). So a little over a month ago I got another one after a 1000 mile round trip. Swanky (5 years old) is the first dog I have had that is not motivated by food or treats so training is tough! Like me he can be a couch potato😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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