Flashsmum

No, it's what I called it when she told me it was a schmoodle.

I'll probably bring Harry (greyhound) in tomorrow if it's a rainy day. He'll not like being left alone with the rain since Flash (our dane) died in January. I've spoken to the boss, and all's okay by them! It will be good to have him here to keep me company.

My bosses have gotten themselves a dog a couple of months ago. It's a "schmoodle oooodle" (mum was a Shitz-zu x maltese x poodle and dad was a poodle). When they got her, I was very vocal about backyard breeders, indiscriminate breeding and encouraging it, etc., but that's what the wife wanted, so that's what she got. The dog isn't left on it's own, so it comes to work everyday. She is very spoilt, but very cute. She's sitting on my lap as I try and do my work, and is keeping me very warm. I take her out for toilet breaks, and have a play with her throughout the day. She is approx 6 months old, and being a puppy, gets bored just lying around the office, so I feel that I need to amuse her at tleast some of the time. Ali in all, it's not a bad thing that I get to play with a puppy whilst at work, and it certainly breaks up my day. She's very entertaining and lot's of fun. When I first started working here 6 years ago, they had a dog, but she died about two years ago, so it's nice to have a furry around at work again.

They had a andventure!!

Thanks Sas. How do you mean? ie physically put him where you want him?

Thanks corvus. All good food for thought.

Thanks Kirty, I thought that may be the case as well, but wasn't sure!

I hope someone may be able to give me a few hints! My parents adopted a malamute in October last year. He is three and half years old, and a real sweetie. At the time, I had my great dane and greyhound, and all the dogs got on well when visiting or having sleepovers at each others places. In January, our great dane was put to sleep, and since then we've only got our greyhound, who is a male. Since Flash left us, Mali (malamute) has been very jealous of Harry (our greyhound). When I visit my parents place, Mali herds Harry away from everyone, and always gets between Harry and whoever may be paying him attention. He is always trying to get on my lap, and pushes Harry away from me. When I'm not there, (when Harry has a sleepover) apparently he is not so bad, but if my parents pay any attention to Harry, Mali interferes again. He hasn't gotten aggrressive, but is very forceful. Harry is very timid natured, and just turns his head away, and yawns, and then goes and lies down by himself. This didn't appear to be problem when Flash was around, but she was the "boss" with all the family dogs, and quite strong natured. Is there anything my parents can try to do to lessen Mali's jealousy? When he gets in my face and pushes Harry away from me, they call him to them, and then put him is sit or down stay, and hold onto him if need be. My Mum is very good with him, and he listens to her. Our Harry stays at Mum's and Dad's if we ever go away overnight or a few days, so it would be good if this could be nipped in the bud. Apparently he also doesn't like my parents greeting other dogs when they are out walking him, and always gets between them, and pushes the other dogs away. The worry is that another dog may react badly to this. Sorry for the longwinded tale, but I would appreciate any tips. Ta! Jaana I posted this in the training section, had no luck, so trying here!

I hope someone may be able to give me a few hints! My parents adopted a malamute in October last year. He is three and half years old, and a real sweetie. At the time, I had my great dane and greyhound, and all the dogs got on well when visiting or having sleepovers at each others places. In January, our great dane was put to sleep, and since then we've only got our greyhound, who is a male. Since Flash left us, Mali (malamute) has been very jealous of Harry (our greyhound). When I visit my parents place, Mali herds Harry away from everyone, and always gets between Harry and whoever may be paying him attention. He is always trying to get on my lap, and pushes Harry away from me. When I'm not there, (when Harry has a sleepover) apparently he is not so bad, but if my parents pay any attention to Harry, Mali interferes again. He hasn't gotten aggrressive, but is very forceful. Harry is very timid natured, and just turns his head away, and yawns, and then goes and lies down by himself. This didn't appear to be problem when Flash was around, but she was the "boss" with all the family dogs, and quite strong natured. Is there anything my parents can try to do to lessen Mali's jealousy? When he gets in my face and pushes Harry away from me, they call him to them, and then put him is sit or down stay, and hold onto him if need be. My Mum is very good with him, and he listens to her. Our Harry stays at Mum's and Dad's if we ever go away overnight or a few days, so it would be good if this could be nipped in the bud. Apparently he also doesn't like my parents greeting other dogs when they are out walking him, and always gets between them, and pushes the other dogs away. The worry is that another dog may react badly to this. Sorry for the longwinded tale, but I would appreciate any tips. Ta! Jaana

Our vet came and put Flash to sleep under the big tree in the backyard. I cuddled her and she started snoring before she went. It was very peaceful. If you can do that, I think it would be better. Harry came and had a sniff, and then went into our bedroom, where he stayed for ages. He missed her heaps, and is only recently becoming his funny self again, albeit very slowly. I feel he needed to know what was happening. You gave him an excellent life.

My parents have a mal called Mali. He is the cuddliest boy, and quite large. He always tries to get on my lap when I visit, and constantly wants cuddles. This is a problem when I have my dog with me, because he pushes Harry away from me and wants all my attention himself. Their previous mal, Max, was a bit taller, but both boys are/were very solid. Having had a great dane myself, I didn't see them both as huge, but now having a greyhound, he looks tiny next to Mali. Harry the greyhound is taller, but Mali is very big chested and solid. He's 3 now, and no idea if he will fill out more as he's a rescue. Don't know anything about his breeding, but he is good natured and very smoochy, although a bit possessive of his toys and food. Certainly a very strong willed and determined boy, but my parents are teaching him well. I love him to bits, but, realistically, not a breed for me.

Sorry for your loss.

Hugs to you. It's never easy.

So sorry, condolences to your family. Jaana

valkama - means haven in Finnish

Sorry for your loss.

Good luck, hopefully the vet will sort it out soon, and you'll have an answer.

Such a sad thing. Hugs to all.

RIP little one. Be free. Hugs to you redz.

That would work!

I think you've got a great idea. We don't have kids, and like to go away with our dog(s). A relatively kid free place would attract us. I would like to see no restrictions on dog size. We've had issues with having a great dane and greyhound, and if we go away with my parents, an Alaskan Malamute. A lot of places place restrictions on dog size, which locks us out. I like having the dogs inside with us, especially to sleep. We take own bedding, and ours don't get on furniture. Fenced well is a priority, as having a greyhound, he has to be contained. Normal fence height's good, as he doesn't jump, but gaps in fences are a problem. Other than that, most of the other points are good. Poo bags and a disposal place for them is a must. Good luck!

I've never seen them before, but cute! Seem a bit pricey, though.

R.I.P. Abbey. Hugs to you. You've collected millions of happy memories.

Thank you everyone. I come in here and read all your replies, and it gives me comfort. I miss her terribly, but can remember the good times, and sometimes smile, rather than cry. I appreciate your thoughts. Jaana