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Bonniebank

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  1. You've just reminded me of the opposite reason some dogs won't SFE! :D I trialed the 2 opposites (different breeding). One nervous Sheltie (Pepper) and one VERY outgoing (Tuckey). I reckon Tuckey and Diesel had the same judges and they were liars! (the judges, not the dogs). :p They told Diesel that their absolute favourite breed is GSD and they want smooches from them more than anything else in the whole wide world, and they told Tuckey that their absolute favourite breed is SS and they want smooches from them more than anything else in the whole wide world! :D One time I was trialing under a very experienced and respected judge at the Sheltie National. He actually DID love Shelties! (Oh and did I mention he had impeccable taste?? ). When he examined, he knelt down and fondled the dogs. I though we were a gonna at that stage but either we had a miracle or he had whispered into her ear "if you move I'll have to kill you". Normally, if someone fondled her like that, she would have leapt all over them! :D
  2. Whenever you are around people who the dog doesn't know (or not very well anyway), ask them to help you do a quick practice. Years ago my blue merle Sheltie was quite nervous with SFE and people were trying not to upset her but they were sort of "creeping" in to her. I realised she was picking up on their caution and was like "oh no, why is this person creeping up to me with a worried look??" I found it a lot better when I didn't tell the "examiner" she was nervous and they walked up to her confidently. She was picking up on their "cautious" approach. Also I found the "build up" method good. Start by getting the person just to walk up and talk to you and ignore the dog then walk away. I wouldn't even worry too much about a perfect "stay" at that early stage. Try not to trial him before he's ready. It's disappointing and he'll pick up on your mood. Better to do plenty of mocks until you feel confident. Good luck and HAVE FUN!
  3. Warley, Know how you feel about the ashes. I have the ashes of 4 dogs and 2 cats in their little urns in the house. I want them all to be combined with mine. Hope you feel better.
  4. p.s. Look up on the net. There are some websites that disagree with BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diet. All makes interesting reading. :rolleyes:
  5. Might be worth getting checked out (blood test) make sure nothing else going on there? :rolleyes:
  6. I had heard about him on the Sheltie grapevine. I'm so sorry he didn't make it. Thank you to all those who helped him. You are good souls. Rest in Peace Sheltie fella and make sure you look up my old Sheltie mates Bonnie, Tuckey, Maple, and Drum. Bonnie will show you around cos she's not blind any more! :rolleyes:
  7. Briohney, They are special. Each and every one. People and animals. No two are the same. None can ever replace your Muffin but another one can "mind" you until you are all reunited. I am going to be trampled on by a stampede when I go to the bridge! I am so very sorry that you lost your best mate and your dad too. Take care. :rolleyes:
  8. Hi Cactus, I had a Sheltie years ago that needed to lose weight. I got really good results with Hills Science Diet (dry and canned). They have one formula for weight reduction (think it's called r/d) and one for weight maintenance once they get to optimum weight (think it's called w/d). I think you can only get from vets. Another 2 methods I've heard of but haven't tried are: 1. Substitute some of their normal meal with either grated raw carrot or pumpkin. 2. Simply cut back normal meal by 10% every few weeks or so. I'm sure there'll be other suggestions on here. Good luck. "Have you called Jenny yet?" :rolleyes:
  9. Pets at Peace in Sydney have cremated some of my furkids and some were cremated at the pet cemetary at Erskine Park. I think someone told me that the RSPCA did private cremations???? Is there much of a choice around Sydney?
  10. Rest easy Casper. Maybe someone is guarding YOU now. So sorry. Samantha Bonniebank Shetland Sheepdogs & German Coolies
  11. Hey Axxl, Most of us blame ourselves for either doing something or not doing something when we lose someone we love. A natural part of grief is for us to need a reason and to need to blame something or someone. When no one is to blame, that's not good enough for us so we blame ourselves even though we didn't purposely cause the loss. There have been times in the past when my animals have been hurt in some way and of course I've felt dreadful because I should or shouldn't have done something. As for thinking we can replace them, I lost a dog about 6 years ago. She was my special mate and it was hard to cope without her. I asked my friend who bred her to let me know as soon as she was breeding a litter who were related to the dog I'd lost. She did that and I now have my dog's great niece. Not only that, I even called her the same name because I couldn't bear never calling out her name again!!!! That's pretty crook on my part but you know what? Apart from being the same breed, related and having the same name, she is NOTHING like her great aunt!!! Give Holly a chance. It's early days yet. Take care. Sam, Shelties, Coolies and cats.
  12. I'm thinking of you and Casper Axxl. I missed your post before as I've been ill. He looks so handsome. Nothing I say will help you but just know that "I understand". He'll be waiting for you at the bridge. There are nice people on this forum so if you need to talk... R.I.P. Dear Casper Sam, Shelties, Coolies and cats. Casper did not leave to die, He only gained his wings to fly.
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