Loving my Oldies

Agree with all that, Staffyluv - including comment re media

Yummy Yummy Harry

Obviously, there are certain issues to be thought about and arrangements made to cover such things as medical, but all in all, I think we over analyse. None of us knows what is down the track. Of course, we can plan, but plans can only be guidelines. I still say, go with your heart Kiwioz :)

Well, I'm far from an expert LOL, but I would have thought if the dog was snarling, the top lip would be much higher up and showing his gums. His ears are relaxed, but thinking that made me realise I don't have much of an idea what ears are doing if a dog if a dog is in full snarling mode. The photo also reminded me of "the Dally Smile". There doesn't seem to be any tension in the dog, not that we have the full dog in the photo. Very interesting. Another vote for Turid Rugaas' On Talking Terms with Dogs.

Chicken stock with whatever he likes. That was my first thought. I boil up a whole chicken and when finished, take out the chicken, stand the pot in the frig until fat solid on the top, skim off and strain the stock through fabric to get all the fat out of it. I cook vegetables and rice in the stock. (This is just for the dogs as I am a vegetarian.) I have one dog who would eat until he burst so he gets mostly vegies.

Oh, that adult cream is totally desirable - what a dog

That is a helluva lot of dog - and so handsome, even when tentative I hope you find a perfect home for,the young girl.

Whoever she was just wanted a fight so let's hope she is gone for good LOL.

Brilliant pickies He looks like a trotter in some of those photos; should be on a catwalk.

Are they being bred or imported into Australia?

I don't pat them but have been known to say 'hello gorgeous'. It's been very embarrassing when the owner thought you meant them though. :laugh: Ha ha ha that's what you tell us. Hmmm, nice pick up line. I might try it. :laugh: :laugh: I have been know to say the same and then add that the two legged one isn't too bad either. :D :D But it's usually the dog that is the better looking! :laugh: :laugh: Oh, without a doubt.

Oh thank you. Gorgeous. I didn't equate whippersnipper and mower. Eeek, I'd run from a circular saw. Sorry you aren't feeling well.

I don't pat them but have been known to say 'hello gorgeous'. It's been very embarrassing when the owner thought you meant them though. :laugh: Ha ha ha that's what you tell us. Hmmm, nice pick up line. I might try it. :laugh: :laugh: I have been know to say the same and then add that the two legged one isn't too bad either. :D :D

LOL, but the discussion is about Vets and their waiting rooms.

Oh, really, I don't follow it? Maybe, I should take a look, give an update to make a few more people jealous :laugh: I'm here to tell you, StaffyLuv, he is one gorgeous gorgeous dog and I sure hope I see more of him (but I'll have a hand towel at the ready)...... I see you are in Canberra so if ever you come to Sydney, let me know and I'll take you to meet him = LOL. ETA: I found the FB entry. Lovely to see him leaping around his new back yard. His new owner told me he was just great with her existing dog.

Harry is just so sweet and lovely.

My Greyhounds would be devastated...they don't sit Yes, but the flowers in their hair would be a pretty good indication that they were up for a smooch or three. :laugh: Big dog lovers, eat your hearts out. I've just had a very special doggy treat on my footpath. I was in the driveway pruning some bushes and this woman walked past with a BBBBBIIIIIIIGGGGGGGG glossy black dog. OMG!! So beautiful. I had my suspicions, but asked her what he was. Cane Corso! Stunning. Needless to say, I had to get the whole story because I've never seen her and the dog before and because of the layout of the streets every dog getting walked in this neighbourhood goes past my place eventually. Turns out he is 15 months old,called Sarge (was Kaiser), this family is his seventh home!!!! He comes from Big Dog Rescue and the lady volunteered there. The last time I'd bought my raw dog food, the owner gave me the biggest bag of liver treats that I would never get through so, I rushed inside, grabbed a big handful to give her and put Sarge "through his paces" LOL. Gosh what a beautiful dog. Although I have to be honest, I could not cope with a drooling dog ! But I know where she lives, so I can get a big black glossy beautiful dog fix in the future. I told her to whistle when she goes past again LOL.

:laugh: So you're the little devil on my shoulder right?? :laugh: Yes ma'am

Go with your heart and sort out the detail later - LOL.

The mind boggles, PS, but also laughs out aloud!!! Surely your wrist is still strapped, so people would know you are injured ?? How awful for the little mini poodle to have to lie in the waiting room. I know whenever I've had to make an appointment for a euthanasia, I've been taken immediately into a waiting room.

I agree. I say firmly, but still try to be pleasant, that my dog isn't social so please respect our space. 99% of people then glare at us as though I have a child eating dragon at the end of the leash, but I'm not there to make friends so just flip through mags as if Im oblivious. Depending on which dog I have, the receptionist often says I can wait in a spare consult room too. Glad you see my point :) . Yes, I've had the glares as though I am a nasty witch stopping children from enjoying themselves. LOL. Having such littlies, I have to have eyes on my ankles when I am paying the bill. If reception is busy, I just wave and say, I'll come back later.

I feel a little like this, Pollywaffle. Depends on the person and the dog. There are some people I avoid like the plague, just know to when you see them :D There is a couple I see from time to time walking a little dog who is having to go like the clappers on a lead stretched to the limit as he drags behind. and they plough ahead not even checking on him. I am waiting for the chance to tell them their little dog is struggling and they need to slow down for him.

heavens above, you can't curtail their spontaneity now. Might damage them forever :laugh:. Shame about their faces when they get bitten by a dog who doesn't appreciate being cornered by screeching children.

Most definitely --- ask first as you do. :laugh:

I think we are too reticent about telling people they are over stepping the mark. It can be done nicely,but firmly and if people take offence, well that is their problem.