Comfort dogs
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GmaFoley, Have you tried a "Gentle Leader" training collar? (available at most pet stores or online - you have to measure)
'Works by putting light pressure on your dog's muzzle and at the back of the neck; replicating the way a "pack leader" gently yet firmly grasps a subordinate's muzzle in his mouth. This sends a clear signal to the dog that YOU are the leader. Along with using positive reinforcement and small food rewards, many dog lovers find they're able to significantly alter their dog's undesirable behavior in a very short time. The Gentle Leader can help you teach your dog to sit, as well as prevent jumping and lunging or tugging during walks.'
We have used it with both big and small dogs - they respond quickly. They really won't pull when wearing it. After training, we have switched back to a simple collar.
Best of luck.
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Dozer now sleeps under my desk after DH goes to work. I am actually able to control his leash now with a short tug and a "Dozer stop" command. He is definitely very willing to please and is very smart.
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I'm so glad that he's settling in. He must be feeling much more secure in your home to learn to respond so quickly to you. He's apparently realizing that you can be trusted to keep him safe - pretty smart dog to start to figure that out so quickly!
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Glad your new furbaby is settling in as part of the family.
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Its amazing how having a furbaby that wants to be with you every second can help with healing and pain. My acupuncturist and I have discovered my pain is down so much she is having trouble finding places to treat
. Dozer is keeping me so busy with those doggy eyes. We actually played fetch on our property with no cable yesterday. He is so excited to play he brings his rope right back to me. Speaking of doggy eyes:
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awwwwwwwwww!
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And they say Lauren Bacall had "The Look" - hers was nothing compared to Dozer!
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Sounds like Dozer is fitting into his new home really well!!0 -
Princess has recently started to sleep in sunny spots. Doesn't matter if its on the living room rug or the floor. If its sunny, she'll plunk herself down in it!
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Dozer is one fine looking boy.
Cats love sunny spots. Mine could sit in one all day.
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Charcoal was the same way. He could sleep for hours in a sunny spot!
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I had to take my old boy into the vet today. He has many tumors throughout his body. He will be 16 this year. The vet thinks surgery would be too much for him. They put him on pain/arthritis meds for his comfort. That seemed to add a spring to his step this evening. I sure do love my old boy. It's difficult to pin him down for a picture. He doesn't like to sit still for very long. His name is Baylee.
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What a sweety.. I understand completely what that is like. Love him up while you can...
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Thanks GMA. We are spoiling him as much as we can.
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Exactly one year ago we had to put our beloved Angus to sleep. He was with me throughout my 3 diagnoses. I tried to return the favor by being with him. Ironically my own diagnosis allowed me to watch him and care for him. Here's a tribute I wrote about Angus:
A Tribute to Angus
You came to us packaged in a soft towel on Christmas morning of 2003. You were a "gift from Santa".
You tried to behave in the kennel while we trained you, and you woke us up in the morning with your "song".
Too cute to be contained in one place, we let you out, a little bit at a time, into different parts of the house.
Until it was no longer our house, it was your house, and we just lived in it.
You patiently waited for us to arrive home from school and work. You could not contain your happiness as you wagged your stiff little tail briskly. Our daily homecomings created such excitement you would run around the house in a frenzy, often running in place as the wooden floors were slippery.
One day, during one of our walks, you stopped and looked at me as if to say, "Don't you notice these photographs on the street? Why don't you turn one over so you can see?" So I turned one over and I was thunderstruck. It was a portrait of me. How did 20 or so photos of me end up on the street and how did you know these were of me, little Angus? (I later found out how this happened but I was still in awe at the way he knew those photos were from our house!)
Long before my first diagnosis, you knew I had the beast in my body. You tried to tell me by smelling under my left arm and perking your ears in the middle of the night.
Thank you for understanding that I needed more cuddling than usual. Thank you for draping your longish body over mine as I got chills from the chemo.
What did we ever do before you came into our lives? I got better, then I got sick again, and there were other huge problems along the way. But you were always there to let us know that nothing is so bad that lying outside in the sunshine won't fix.
You reminded us every day that things will get better. Until 2013.
2013 was not a good year. First Mama passed away early in the year. Then, several days into September, you and I were diagnosed with a terminal illness almost on the same day!
I was an old hand at this cancer business. I looked at you, still vibrant and symptom-free, dreading how you'd feel several months down the road. My heart broke only for you.
Thank you for licking my tears.
You taught me how to be courageous in the face of illness. You struggled quietly, and asked to be left alone. We were armed with pills and tablets to relieve you of your pain, but you wanted to be brave and let on as little as possible.
We know how much you loved us. We were the most-loved humans in the world. Did you know how much we loved you? You were the most-loved dog in the world.
Today, as you leave to go to Dr. Alexander, Dad says it might be the day. I can't go with you. I don't want you to go, not yet. Did you not eat the steak dish last night? The egg whites this morning? Did you not acknowledge me when I stepped down to give you a hug?
I know I am being selfish, but I am hoping for another reprieve.
Dad has to keep his promise to you, though. He tells you every morning that he won't allow you to suffer needlessly. Though he hurts so much, Juan will do right by you.
Through tears I give you a kiss on your long face, and you look like you are at peace.0 -
Such a touching tribute Adnerb. Thank you.
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**In tears** that was beautiful..0 -
That just brought back all the tears for my Tigger... it was Beautiful.. They give us so much comfort when they are here. Wish they could live as long as us sometimes.
Missing my Dozer right now. I have been gone up north to see grandsons and see my PS this past week. DH and Dozer have really bonded while I was gone. I guess walking has graduated to a "loose Leash" as DH puts it. He also is spoiling him rotten and taking him to work with him. He is definitely a Social dog from what I hear. DH says that Dozer will need an hour from me when I get home. He always goes around the car to see if I'm there. He is missing me, DH says.
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It's so nice to hear about you bonding with Dozer. They bring so much joy and love into our lives.
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Beautiful Adnerb. Tears here too.0
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My young goofy dog, Jax.
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Jax and Dozer need to get together!
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Jax loves to play with friends.
I bet they would have a ball.0 -
SDB - my nephew just adopted a dog by the name of Jax!
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Ava with her rug.
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How cool!
We picked his name. He just looked like a Jax to me.
He has that floppy ear and wrinkly forehead that makes him look so funny.
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Glennie, we posted at the same time.
Ava is adorable!!
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My neighbors blue tick hound is Jack.
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thanks, Slow,,, she keeps scratching the rug to make a nest,,, and it's a cheap rug,, so all the threads are coming out!0 -
It's so funny the things they get attached to.
My old dog likes a blankie in his bed.
My young dog still tears everything apart.
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