Dory the Doted One

I'd grab pets and bug out early. I rent and I own nothing of any real value (aside from my pets). Not a hard decision there.

Abusive partner/ex partner teaching a 'lesson'? Lots of reasons puppies could be dumped, especially puppies that appear to be in good condition.

Best pet name EVER..... When my niece was still a wee thing, not quite kinder age, my sister bought a Hermit Crab. Well niece could not say HerMIT crab, she could only say Herman Crab. She called her crab Townie. Sounds pretty boring, right? Till you understand that this was his nickname, his real name was Herman Crab From Out of Town. Because he was bought from a shop in the next down over from where they lived. And she thought of it all herself. :) To more boring stuff... We have Dory...pictured. (Actually...Dory has a middle name...it's Abigail...I have no idea why) Oscar the Shark Slay (aka Oscar, Fatboy, Poo Head and Painful) and new addition Bungee Bin Cat Panther Pants. (aka Bungee, Kitten and Feral)

Wow. Some of those players were a bit serious. Good to see at least one of them couldn't help but give the furry champions a pat. They looked so happy when they dashed out there. How could you not even crack a smile?

I'm beginning to suspect that girls who will demurely squat are a rarity! I've never had a girl dog that didn't cock her leg. Dory is by far the worst for piddling on walks and at dog parks she largely ignores the other dogs and spends her time watering the trees. If the tree is suitable, she will even back up the tree so she can pee as high as she can! Her latest trick is to drop on her belly and dig the feet in if it is an especially interesting smell that she might want to wee on. Amazes me how she comes up with new tactics.

My Greyhounds would be devastated...they don't sit I have been known to make exceptions...like standing nicely. :D Greyhounds are particularly nice to pat, they are just the right height. :laugh: (and soooo soft...and they lean...and and and....well they're Greyhounds. )

Depends. But Yes. And I usually ask the dogs to sit first. No sit. No Pat. Some dogs just have a happy, infectious nature, I can't help but want to pat them.

Yep...Dory. :laugh:

I couldn't answer any of these questions really. I don't belong to a club, but wish I did. I look for a club that is sociable, so not one where every one disappears as soon as training is over. I know that people have busy lives, but it's a bit disheartening. Over all the years of dogs, all the clubs I've been a member of had a big social element. I like clubs that have both facilities for those who want to seriously go on to compete, and those who just do it because they like to do it. (You know...FUN! :laugh: ) I'd also love a club that trains on a day that I'm free. No luck so far.

:laugh: :laugh: Same with my Lucy. If anyone is sitting down on the floor she thinks it an invitation to come & sit in the said lap! Ditto for Dory. You only have to look at her and it's, "YES, YES, YES!!!" (Not so much with complete strangers, but once she gets to know you enough to manipulate you, she is postively pestful for pats). Great Vid btw! I had to watch it with the sound off, and it's pretty clear.

Well this explains a mystery. We've had a couple of clients with dogs purchased interstate claim the we're chipped by the breeder. Only to find no chip.

From casual observation of a very small number of people who I believe have treated pets in a very spoilt fashion, child substitute fashion. I've found them to be high maintenance 'princess' personalities that expect to get unconditional love and attention on demand. They resent having to reciprocate. Kids and babies have a tendency to want the same. Pets tend to be givers and don't get too offended or scarred if their emotional needs get neglected. Plus the Princesses tend to see the pets demands for attention as overtures of love and affection. Just my take.

People seem hung up on the word shallow. I'm in the phone so can't quote, so I'll do my best. I figured from some of the posts that 'shallow' was meant to convey lack of depth of experience or understanding. NOT Shallow as in selfish, un informed, bigoted, self centred. But I could be wrong.

Me 3. My daughter is just as clingy to me now as when born. Watching my friends baby from birth to now...just as demanding, bossy and particular, two years on.

So far Dory does crates and car doors ( which is handy when she locks you out, not so handy every other time). She is working on the window winders at the moment.

Ooohhh. :) I think one head rush at a time for me is plenty anyway. :lol:

There's a burning building thread????

Think of the poor hosties. They are on the front line and still have to maintain a pleasant manner.

I didn't think I was a kid hater, well hater is a bit strong. Until I found myself getting pretty annoyed with kids zipping all over shops bumping into me, screaming etc. and me muttering under my breath about leashing them. I've found I notice it more now, than ever before. Why? Is it my age? Or are parents not giving a crap about controlling their kids? I also have friends I don't visit with as much as I used to, because I got sick of their teenagers eavesdropping and interrupting. Nothing sends the blood pressure rising quite like, "Muuuuuuu-uuuuuuuuum". I have a daughter. Would've liked more, but that horse has bolted. And no, I'm not bitter.

Total Princess here. Doesn't even go out in the rain and has to be physically put out to toliet on wet days.

Dory acknowledges resident cats wherever we visit and doesn't chase them. She does try to sniff and play and doesn't chase when they biff her or run off. Other cats are fair game. I don't know how she knows the difference. Possibly body language.

Bees and flies. They must be caught and disposed of. First you stun them till they drop to the ground. Then you shake them in typical terrier fashion. Then leave their dead bodies to rot. She is pretty amazing at catching them in flight. Scares the Hell out of my when she randomly does it on walks. You're standing there talking to someone and she launches at what to mere mortal eyes appears to be nothing at chest height. Teeth bared and clacking. She rarely misses.

In a lot of cases I would say sure. But Chance??? How is it chance when different dogs, from different households show obvious behavioural changes on totally different occasions, months apart? It wasn't my pheromones either. I responded to their changes. I've noticed this same scenario at the clinic, but less frequently. Quiet dogs that have not made a single noise. Start making an awful fuss that toilet time doesn't fix. Then an hour or so later the owner rings or turns up. I find it curious and interesting. Just another inexplicable thing to ponder.

I remember a doco on this. Didn't get to see all of it. During my time in boarding kennels I was surprised to find some pets behave noticeably different on the day of pick up. What bent my head was the fact that the owners rocked up the day before their schedule. So I didn't know they were coming. Why were their pets behaving weirdly?

Crate, when she's not with me (which is rare). Crated because of separation issues. Although little bugger has worked out how to open the top latch and squeeze through the door!!! Thank god for old lead clips.