BettyPup

Figure I should post here. :) Got a facebook page for Mikey set up, so I can keep his photos in one place: https://www.facebook.com/MikeySpottageddon and a DeviantArt page for my own art, and some more Mikey photos to showcase. http://feralpup.deviantart.com/

Dalmy: Intelligent but Stubborn, loving, tail-whipping dog of destruction and love. Definitely have a mind and personality of their own. Though people can't really mistake a dally...I did have one person think my old dalmatian was a small harlequin great dane many years ago...made me so sad lol

I used one that was local to me, Here Took within a week to get a call from the vets saying he was back, readey to be picked up. The urn was wonderful, and it cost...no more than $200 from memory (aunt got it done for me) I plan to cremate any other dogs, since it keeps them close, plus they are quite lovely during the whole process.

In my suburb, it's not just dog poop that I've come across on pathways, it's cat as well, which irks me just as much. It's really not that hard to pick up after a dog, people need to swallow their pride and just deal with it. I carry bags with me all the time when I walk Mikey, he hasn't pooped thus far, but at least I have them ready. :3

Man, this is gonna be challenging XD Toy - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Internet says they are toy D:) Small - totally a Corgi medium- border collie large - Dalmatians of course <3 Giant - Great Pyrenees :3 was hard getting a toy breed, since I don't really go for small dogs xP Corgi's are just adorable though.

Two of my old dogs have visited. First one was Star, Australian terrier, who I had when I was a wee thing up until I was around 12. I would hear her bark, run around inside and whatnot, plus I had weird dreams with her in them. She would guide me a fair bit in said dreams and help me out, was weird, but awesome lol She stopped visiting my dreams when I became a bit stable and got a good group of friends. Reckon she was being a guardian angel. Beautiful girl she was. With my old dalmatian, Patch, I have his remains with me always, since I got him cremated, and I've felt him around as well. I think he's also been communicating with Mikey, since Mikey seems a lot more...knowledgeable than other dogs I've had at his age. Plus he knows me and what I'm saying way to well. ...then again, it could be that I'm just crazy. :D

Urgh, that's utterly despicable! Just because they can't handle their own dogs. Hasn't happened to me yet, but it's why I'm yet to visit a off-leash park. Don't want to be charged by any dog, Mikey wouldn't be the problem, I'd be the one to kick 'em off. :C

+1 Addition - Dont get a Dalmatian if you are not prepared to spend every single day drilling it into their smart little spotted brain that your boss :) Hahaha, ain't that the truth. Those bloody cheeky spots. Can't help but love 'em. I just discovered another addition to this. Don't own a dalmatian if you love black coloured items of bedding or clothing Just fitted new black sheets on my bed...2 nights later, they are covered in white. Those hairs are so hard to get out!

Awwwww how gorgeous! congrats to you and to mum! :D They are positively precious!

It wasn't a normal dog though. The dog was probably under immense stress from it's ordeal, only then to put up with that woman and the camera lights and the studio audience. Putting her face so close to a unknown dog is a stupid thing to do to begin with, but after knowing what that dog went through and acting the way she did, it was idiotic. I agree with what your saying 100% but I think the dogs owner should have assesed the situation and warned her accordingly aswell... unless he did and the makers of this news segment didnt take his advice and wanted to push some kind of image through Yea, I'm hoping it was just the presenter being ignorant to the situation. Given how quickly the owner was able to pull him back though is a good sign. The woman still should've shown some respect to the dog, regardless of being told or not. :C Just common sense ya know.

This was the first trick I taught Mikey. Never had a dog that knew shake, so it was exciting lol I did what the others are suggesting, in that I picked his paw up. Picked his paw up. Said shake. Held it for a minute. Reward. He quickly got the idea of paw + hand = treat. A few months down the track and shake has been able to move onto a high five. :D

People I talk to are always so suprised when I mention that Mikey has free reign of the house and where he sleeps. They think it's gross, and disgusting, even though he's very clean and it's all mainly shedding. D: He's the first indoor dog I've had, and it's better for me personally, I bond with him a lot more this way. It's awesome. :3

It wasn't a normal dog though. The dog was probably under immense stress from it's ordeal, only then to put up with that woman and the camera lights and the studio audience. Putting her face so close to a unknown dog is a stupid thing to do to begin with, but after knowing what that dog went through and acting the way she did, it was idiotic.

Good. Maybe it'll give her time to stop flapping her mouth and think about how much of a idiot she was.

Let's see... Don't own a dalmatian if... You aren't willing to put up with the pig-headedness :3 They are stubborn as anything. You don't enjoy snow.. They don't shed, they SNOW hair, all year. You think spots aren't fashionable. Cause baby, they are alll about the spots *Z-click* You enjoy having your own bed...and lap. They LOVE being with you and all over you. You hate exercise. They LOVE to run. You have small, chase-able objects. See above. You don't want to get argued with. They will let you know what they think. You enjoy fresh air Dear LAWD they can drop some nasty stinks. You like having a white dog So far, my two have LOVED to dig and get nice and muddy. Well, that's my two cents. Reguardless, I still love my baby more than anything :3 Edit: More You aren't willing to be careful with food Since dals are prone to uric problems You aren't willing to get specific shampoo's and skin products Sensitive skin! You don't have much money They will chew through your wallet...literally and figuratively.

I see this video everywhere now. I stand by my opinion that the woman is a bloody idiot. I would've bitten her face as well!

...Oh wow. This is just...wow. Just when I thought PETA couldn't get anymore pathetic.

I second this. It's what I've done with pretty much all the dogs I've had (not including one's I had under 13 years old) The latest dalmatian I've had I've used that method, and it works a charm. He gets to excited, bites, I growl a loud "HEY" grab his scruff and just wait, he eventually calms down, I let him go. It's getting to the point where he doesn't bite at all anymore. :3 Seems to promote your role as top dog as well. :D

The thing that got my dalmatian to stop with the excessive biting was to do a deep growl at him. Whenever he bit while playing, I yelled "HEY!" and just stopped playing. He was shocked as to what happened, but calmed down and licked. The high pitched noises didn't work, it's why I use the growl. It made me more..."top of the pack" as it were, and he seems to understand that biting is not on at all. That's just my personal experience anyway, has worked on my other dogs as well, so thought I'd pass on what's worked well with me. Who knows! It could help someone else. :D

That's absolutely disgusting to hear! People going around poisoning people's pets. Luckily you live in a community who's aware and knows what's going on! There's no good reason ANYONE could give to bait and poison people's pets. Just disgraceful.

Longest I've been away from any of my pets was 1 week for a convention that's held in Melbourne city annually. During last year, about 4 months after I got Mikey, my aunt (who lives with me) was telling me that Mikey was missing me, wanting to go in my room at night to sleep on my bed while I was gone. She even put him on the phone to me! :D

Figured I should make a post here for my old buddy, Patch. He died a few years ago, but I still miss him each day. Him and Mikey would've been awesome friends if they met. Got him when I was about 5 years old, was a wonderful dog :3 I pretty much grew up with him as my best friend, being a withdrawn kid in a overprotective household, he was pretty much the only friend i had until high school. He protected me, and the house, from numerous burglary attempts and was always the first to let you know if something was wrong. I regret not having many photos of him around, but I have that one to show how happy he was in his life. He was loved so much! I know he's in a better place now, still doesn't stop me from missing him heaps. He got PTS in December of 2008, after his health deteriorated from kidney failure. It was best to not keep him suffering, even though he didn't show it. Up until the end he was a happy boy. I got him cremated, and now he stays in my room, with me. :3 Now you all know the story of my first dalmatian, who was the best friend anyone could ever ask for. n.n Can't wait to meet him again when my time comes, and we get re-united at the rainbow bridge :3

Not really. My aunt on the other hand, has gotten to calling my mother "grandma" so Mikey recognizes her as that. It's hilarious watching him go to my mum when my aunt tells him to "go to grandma" and he does lmao. I do have to admit to calling my boyfriend daddy, whenever he comes over to visit. Mikey gets uber excited whenever I tell him "Daddy's coming over!". It's awesome :D

Well... first there's the couch or... my double bed ...or the giant stuffed dogs we have Mind you, he DOES have his own little mat, a heated one, but...he prefers these spots mostly :p ...no pun intended XD

That's the best kind of story to hear. Really warms the heart! :D