Loving my Oldies

OMG!! That video was horrifying. Such a relief to know that Chipper is home safely. Were the people recognised?

Galatea These are some of the best yet, I think. The one of Enzi on the ladder with Lani just crouched beside it is just fabulous.

How lovely to have such a beautiful update, @dididog. Thank you so much. And George Your “top of a valley” sounds perfect for you and the dogs: gorgeous views and great places for walking. Well done.

B.A.R.F.

Beautiful

I think that is the best idea. Even the best trained and happiest of dogs can get over excited and go off cliffs, balconies and the like.

Beautiful. She is turning Zeph into a puppy.

I’ll never forget the one and only time I tried the “ignore” on one of my dogs from years ago. Once and once only. My dog was devastated and crying. From what you have told us about Hugo, it would be absolutely the wrong method. From what I have gathered over the years from reading, experiencing, hearing reports from others, so many trainers are implacably welded to their own ideas and have become rigid to the extent that some of their methods represent cruelty, to my way of thinking. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL ....... dogs and children.

That’s lovely ricey. Photos when you have a moment

LOL - you may never have a true idea. So many dog breeds, so many mixed breeds. Whatever he is, he is very beautiful and I think you are in for a lot of love and fun with him.

She needs assessment from a vet NOW. Not wanting to move shows that she is in a lot of pain.

As the owner has already noticed this and thinks the dog might be cross eyed, it would appear to be something not quite right with the dog’s eyes. Whether it is something that could or should be fixed, I haven’t a clue. Perhaps you could talk to a local vet?? A fair while ago, I knew a lady who had one eye that “wandered” and I would find myself turning my head to see what she was looking at

If you and your parents see this situation as a battle, then there is going to be one loser and one who doesn’t even know there is a battle ........ the dog. 12.5 years isn’t all that old for a Toy Poodle, many live into their late teens and often longer. I adopted one when he was nearly 17 and he lived very happily and well for another three years. As you say the snapping and growling is something new, I’d be taking the veterinary investigations further.

Horrible predicament to be in. You seem to have all the medical issues addressed so keeping everyone safe when you visit would now be the consideration. With one little dog, this is pretty easy. For his safety and that of the children, make sure he is in a separate room or confined somewhere. But it would need to be somewhere where he can see what is going on. There isn’t anything much more stressful for a dog who is used to being involved in everything to be suddenly shut away on his own. As for your parents’ ages ...... I am early 70s and have four elderly dogs myself, really elderly with the youngest being nearly 15 and oldest nearly 18, so don’t let your parents use age as an excuse to do nothing . It can be hard, I acknowledge, but eternal vigilance and all that. One of my dogs has a tendency to snap when I try to wipe his eyes so whereas before I would happily let the neighbour children surround us, sit on the ground and pat the dogs, I either avoid a gathering of them or if I can’t, I watch very very carefully and tell them not to touch his face. They are all old enough to understand.

Ooooh. Sounding good. Looking forward to hearing about next drive

The latter and maybe just take a few blankets and things from Anne’s home. However, if you already have all their bedding and toys, I wouldn’t even do that. They are with someone they know and trust so I would not be upsetting that. Deepest sympathies for Anne’s passing . It must have been a great comfort to her knowing her dogs would be safe.

Oh good luck with Riley. Keep us posted.

Poor doggy and you, @westielover. Danny ()went through this and now Jeune is too. Danny had a few sessions of ablations (is that the right word??) and had a contact lens in his eye for protection. Jeune is now going through the same thing, but has been treated with Viscotears and Opticin three times a day. She was doing so well that the last time we went for a check up (these were weekly for quite a few weeks) the vet was so excited at the improvement that she dropped the meds to just Viscotears twice a day. Yesterday she was back to squinting and eye was watering copiously so I think we need up the meds a little bit.

So when it happens again with much greater consequences, you can’t argue that you didn’t know.

Love this, @B.J. Beautiful.

I agree with Juice. Also I would like to pay tribute to you and your efforts to help and love these dogs. Very heartwarming. Don’t be worried about taking them to classes because of their behaviour ... that is what classes are for . However, there are many so-called trainers out there who, in my opinion, shouldn’t be in that business. Training dogs is NOT a “one size fits all” process, dogs are as individual as people and what works for some does not work for all and can, in fact, make matters worse. If you can tell DOL what town or city you are in, there are probably people who know of good trainers in your area. Good luck and well done for wanting to help.

This is what I have been thinking. Shutting a dog in a pen or a small room for up to 10 hours is verging on cruelty, in my opinion.

Perhaps put “Staffy” in title. Maybe people think you are asking for a JRT.

It may be too uncertain an environment for Jester, of course, and others, but fostering for a while might give you and idea of how Jester would cope or otherwise, and what sort of dog may suit??

Yep, yep and more yep. So good to see, @juice