Dust Angel

hmm sounds a little similar except she isnt actually trying to stretch it seems to be invlountary and its always when she is lying down trying to sleep. She is a little overdue to be coming into season, this is is the first season since our other gsp girl got desexed so pherhaps that could have something to do with it? Do they have an impact on each others cycles - or pherhaps something is wrong? BTW people please dont flame me Sienna is undesexed ATM as one of her littermates died during desexing and the another two were touch and go so we are acting on vet advice and she is due to be desexed after this season. She has survived two season and will without a doubt survive this one all the precautions are taken and there is no way this girl is getting pregnant!

Ok so about three weeks ago Sienna had a really wierd episode, it was fairly late 1am, and wed had a busy day so were only just climbing into bed. As soon as she started to relax and fall asleep she started having what i can only descibe as as spasms. It started off with just her legs strectching out and i thought she was just stretching, however it got to the point where her back was arching and her whole body was stretching out down through the legs. I of course pulled the vet out of bed, however he sugested that seen as there were no other symptoms that she would be fine. The strange thing was appart from the wierd cramps there really was nothing else wrong she lept of the bed and into action when i let her outside with no sign of stiffness etc, she was completely normal untill she tried to fall asleep, it starts of small then gets worse- she doesnt seem to stressed by it but when it gets fairly strong shell shift position or look at her tummy (hence the thought of cramps). Eventually shell fall asleep (usally takes an hour or so) and once she is asleep she seems to be ok, except last night it continued faintly every time she woke up and went back to sleep again. It has happened twice again since then and although my vet isnt concerned, i of course am should i take her to another vet (nearly two hours away) has any one heard of this or seen something similar. I am worried sick here.

This is devestating news id hoped not to see, i cant imagine how the little angels family are feeling when i feel this bad, Ambervale im so sorry. I like the rest of DOL was praying for a miracle. The world has suffered a terrible loss, and Page was called away far too soon. Safe journey Page till you meet with your family and beloved Jet again.

So sorry shoey i know they arent big but by geese they leave a big hole when they go to the bridge.

So sorry for your loss - such big dogs much have left a huge pawprint on your heart. Hold thier memories in your heart till you meet again at the bridge. :D

My thoughts exactly, and now when its time he will have someone to cross the bridge with. RIP Doc at least you had one final shot at love.

Thankyou everyone for your kind words i will pass your sentiments on to my grandmother. Conchita was 29 and James was 26 both had lost thier teeth and had constant feet problems as well as athritis - James also had a cist forming over one eye, Conchita had started to have problems drinking - most of the water simply dribbled back out again. We thought it neither fair nor necessary for them to gradually decline in health untill they were both suffering incredibly. Seeing as how they had spent their entire life together we also felt it unfair to let one live on without the other only to have the same conclusion a month or so down the track. It wasnt a desicion that was made easily or lightly.

With a heavy heart we drive to the farm to say goodbye, my grandmother, heartbroken meets us at the gate. So independent it was only when she asked for us to be there that we new just how hard she was taking this. Round to the stables and there you were, mother and son enjoying your last meal together, so quite and subdued do you know what is going on? We take photos, we have many but somehow its never enough. We stroke your long fluffy donkey ears, take a little mane to remember you by. The vet is late, it starts to rain, the first in months is the sky weeping for you too? He pulls up in front of the stables tries to be cheerful but cant muster it gives both a pat and a sedative, the skies open up and it begins to pour. You follow us out to the paddock and Peter parks the car between you so neither has to watch the passing of the other. Mother first, as you close your eyes to sleep your final sleep an impossibly loud crack of thunder shakes the earth - despite the tears i smile, seeing you in all your donkey wrath kicking down the gates to the bridge and demanding entrance and turning to wait for your son as he joins you - always quieter - he peacefully follows you through the gate taking in the bridge and its occupants in his gentle way. Grandad is there waiting with Sandyman and Nubuck the two big buckskin hunters, Tina and Shilo who crossed over not too long ago and a miasma of loved and missed faces. You both enter and canter around before settling to eat the lush green grass and wait, wait for the lady who loved you with a fierce dedication all your life, the lady that stands in front of me weeping gently at the loss of her dear friends, shoulders slumped, seemingly aged more so in the last half and hour, body soaked by the rain, face soaked by the tears. We walk away and leave you knowing soon will come the machinery to lay you to rest together in death as you were in life. We will miss the two of you i know grandma does more so then she will ever say.

So sorry SP ive been following you rother thread and my thoughts were with you all day Wednesday i feel your pain as though i only lost my boy Duke yesterday. I too took some mane and when i can save up i will be getting something from Damien Maloney as that way i can truly have Duke with me always. You have created a wonderful tribute for Blondie Bear here and his memory will live on with you until the day you can run together at the bridge again - until then think of him in is heavenly heard with all the other beloved horses that have gone before - they truly know how to put a big hoofprint in with the little pawprints on our hearts. If you have some photos online of Blondie id be happy to create a tribute for him on youtube if you would like.

Hope he is ok Maybe you better bubble wrap him, my postie can be a little rough on my packages and i wouldnt want him squished. Shall i pm you my address

On no whats wrong with him is he ok? Id still take him in a heart beat, how well do you think hed go by postpak?

I love it thanks for the laugh TB! I love how you mum just picks up the pup and gives him to your dad like 'thanks for all the help' and after trying for ages to get the otherone of the lounge she leaves and he literally flys of the couch! My dog does this to my mum all the time.

Poor TB Koas certainly has good aim shes like a ninja dog ! I want Atlas he is just gorgeous, im sure there is a thread around somewhere where you said you were posting him to me.

I don't have any advice for you but just wanted to let you know fingers and paws crossed here for a quick improvement and simple solution. We all know what its like to be in the position your in, so sending strength and healing your way from me and Sienna.

What a devestating couple of weeks it has been for DOLers i am so sorry to hear of your devastating loss Pandii, and no words can heal the scar that they leave when they go to the bridge. Run free Ishka safe in the knowledge that you were loved dearly and you will be reunited one day.

Rozzie i dont know how it is you and Mr R do what you do, you must have some incredible strength and heart to keep going, the K9 world is a much brighter place for having you two in it. I am so sorry for your loss of John may he be racing round the bride with all our beloved fur kids gone before

Thanks erny, but the collar that we take her out with at the moement you can barley fit a finger underneath and she can still slip it! Unbelieveable escape girl i tells ya :rolleyes: i am looking at professinal help with the dog aggression though, and i have no doubt well get there in the end shes is a far cry from the dog we found now! We do use a collar on her when using the head collar we always try and have a back up on her at all times. I am looking into a few of the options suggested i like the look of the collars on the black dog website in particular.

I was talking about just a regular flat collar she is slipping, i also have tried a full body harness and a gentle leader (head collar) the dog we are talking about is an escape artist. She lived a very abused, starved, caged, shelterless dismal life. Apart from the dog aggression and escape/bolting issues we have solved all her other problems. Sienna my GSP Ive had since a puppy has been a god send in setting a good example of behaviour for her to follow basically, Sienna has taught Lunar how to be a dog. In the house she is relaxed comfortable and well behaved its the outside world we are slowly tackling at the moment. Id love to be able to consult a trainer however there are none in this area that i would feel comfortable paying good money to help me (not that im aware of), this is still very much a beat your dog into submission area with the majority of k9's in the area being farm bred working dogs. Thankyou everyone for your suggestions, i appreciate all the info.

We never walk her in areas were we are going to come across her known fear triggers (theese include lawn mowers, machinerey of any kind and any loud banging noises) she gets walked on a deserted bush track where about once a month we come across other dogs. Thats when the problems kick in, shell scream her head of at the other dog, we have tried distractions, we have tried simply walking in the other direction and a multitude of other things. The problem is she seems to be in another world, its almost as if she cant hear us or see us anymore. We also walk her on the horse lunge at the farm and take her swimming on the lunge at the river, she always seems happy until she sees another dog. Although i know the usal way is to introduce new dogs in nuetral territory we have discovered that if a new dog is brought into the house and Lunar introduced to it in her own home there is no aggrssion shown at all. But when out and about she goes of into this other world whislt literally screaming at it. We are trying to socilise her as much as possible, but she has now met all our friends dogs so does not display this behaviour anymore. We also dont have obedience classess here for her to attend. She was badly mistreated previous to us getting her so we have a lot of understanding of her issues and no doubt in the end we will get there with her was she has come so far already. I will look into both suggestions for collars thankyou.

Lunar our rescue GSP has an amazing knack of collar slipping, she does this for a variety of reasons and it is a big problem as she has dog aggression and bolting issues and is never aloud of leash usually. She gets plenty of exercise on a horse lunge lead when out on the farm and a short lead and long walk when in town but if she gets excited or frightened when in town she can usually manage to get out of her collar. We are working on the problem and gradually making headway, however do not feel its is responsible to take her out when we know she can get away. I have heard that greyhound collars are specifically designed for the wider neck than head type dog does anyone know if this is true? We have tried harnesses and gentle leaders and a combination of all three (resulting in a dog resembling hannibal lector) which we found to not only be unfair but also ineffective. Does anyone have any suggestions as to type of collar to use whilst we continue to try and stop it happening?

I am so sorry to hear of the tragic week you have had, someone must have decided you have broad shoulders and a great heart to take on this burden of grief you have been given. RIP for your furkids waiting for you at the bridge

I am so sorry to hear of your loss and the unbearable pain you must be in now. Wishing you all the strength we can spare to get through such a devestating loss. RIP Pyro

Heres the Christmas Link :rolleyes:

Strength and hugs to you and your family at this time Ashli, Keisha was one of the ones lucky enough to experience the bliss of pure love. Shes waiting happily for you at the bridge. RIP beautiful angel. ;)

Does anyone have any videos of their dogs uncoordinated moments? My dogs have a few of them but usually i dont catch them on video!