Comfort dogs
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Was doing a water change on my 20 gal. Fish tank today and Princess as always had to see what I was up to and so she followed me around the whole time from beginning to end. She never goes after my fish, she just likes to watch them swim around from a distance
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My 9 month old puppy as been away for about a month for training and I get to work with him today and hopefully re-bond as a working team. He is not a service dog, but I want him to be a therapy dog when old enough as well as easy for me to handle when we are out and about in public. I used to be able to do my own training but unfortunately I suffer from post mastectomy pain that limits my endurance and must admit my patience. I have seen videos of him working with his trainer and fingers crossed that I can step right in there. He will spend about another 10 days before he comes home with me. Of course I must continue with training sessions on my own as well as weekly group classes. He is truly my comfort dog and I miss his presence in my life. Now I am confident that if anything happens to me he will be a delightful, obedient, fun companion to my brother and his family. As we all know, s&*% happens, so I'm trying to be prepared while hoping for my own long life with him.
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Oh Magiclight - I feel better now. My puppy Kirby went to stay with his trainer too. She came for one session and I knew I would be unable to do what is necessary to train him properly. Between my hips, back pain and fatigue I can't get down to his level like his trainer does. And for all the same reasons you listed about him being able to be re-homed if something happens to me as well. He'll be with her for about a month too. Miss him a lot.
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JunieB....I worked with trainer and my dog at their training center on Sunday and of course the trainer and my Punkin were great - I have a long way to go as I confused him with some random hand motions. My agility is limited so I do not walk fast and with as much forward intention as I used to. I'm sure I'll get there, but am amazed that the trainers don't pull their hair out watching all of us amateurs undo their hard won accomplishments. I have another 10 days before I pick him up and now I'm missing him more than ever. Do include a photo of Kirby when you are able and later can share our own training stories about our comfort dogs. Luckily they can't text or who knows what they might be telling their friends.
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this is my new addition. Bailey. A havanese. He is 12 weeks old and 4 pounds. Doing well with training. It is exhausting..lol. We start the second week in march at classes. Couldn't get in before that. We are working on walking and sit. If I am I front of him, he will sit when I ask. But not yet alongside me. We just got him a week ago. My 12 year old dog looks at me like.....what did you do...ha ha I have been going to bed at 8 every night.😲 0 -
I have to say, "aaaaaw!!" Bailey's no bigger than his name
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susan...So cute. The national dog of Cuba is precious. I have never seen one except on TV and if Wikipedia is to be believed then you have a puppy who is ' Affectionate, Companionable, Gentle, Intelligent, Playful, Responsive.
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magic, yep, that's what they say. I know 2 people who have one. They are great. I love big dogs, but can't handle them anymore. To much excercise:). I need a Velcro dog now. My shitzu is 16, I had her and a Belgian sheepdog at the same time. My Belgian is gone, and my old girl is limping and blind in one eye, and the other eye is going:(. She is on meds for her joints. Not sure what we are going to do when she is completely blind. She flinches so much now, and we are always surprising her, not in a good way. Oh yeah,she's deaf too. I am nervous that she will be to frightened when she is completely blind:(
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Figured out how to get Jackson up in the mornings now. I just ask him if he wants to go to the groomer. He gets up in a flash.
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I've had a couple of blind dogs. They got around well. Don't rearrange your furniture and they are fine. They use their noses. And to get their attention let them smell your hand before touching. There is a blind dog at my park and he does well.
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I had a boston terrier that was blind in both eyes..very serious and it turned into glaucoma.....he got around quite well.......they wanted me to remove his eyes, and that would take away the glaucoma which eventually would become painful, but I could not do that....he was around 8/9 and I thought I can't.....yet someone said to me..what does it matter, he can't see anyway, and that did make sense, but I couldn't do it.......he eventually developed dementia, and lost his hearing.....I finally put him down at 10...the Vet said to me.......you should ;have done this long ago.........like I didn't know that............
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Drove to Phoenix where my dog is being trained, on the way had a tire that was loosing air - found out it had a nail in it on the outside wall of the tire so had to find a place to get a new tire. That is no easy task on a Sunday and I do not know the area well, but in the end it worked out. Though I was 1.5 hours late, I worked with my dog under the trainers tutelage for about 3 hours and now he is home sleeping on the floor next to me - or is that my dust mop?
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Hahahaha....looks like he has grown. The troubles we go through for our fur babies.
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Yeah for you Magiclight. You got your baby back. My Kirby is at his trainer and will be for several more weeks.
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Junieb...I admit that I enjoyed my quiet time while he was in training, so now am energized to work with him and really set the behaviors he has learned. I am so amazed that his little bobble head now focuses on me. I'm looking forward to celebrating Kirby's return. My niece has a dog she named Kirby - after the vacuum cleaner. How did you come by the name Kirby?
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Kb870, it has been a few days since you posted and I'm wondering how you are feeling on chemo?
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Yesterday while hubby and I were watching the March Madness on tv, Jackson was sleeping on his bed near me and he started snoring up a storm. Before my hubby could say anything I looked at him and said, "That's Jackson's snoring."
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my old gal and the new puppy :0 -
Aww Susan they are both beautiful!
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Susan; So cute. How is you and your little Havanese doing in class? Looks like your Shitzu is looking over the youngster.
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bailey is doing great. Just puppy class right now. Got one more then obedience. Right now he sits, down, fetch, drop it, come, watch, find it, walk and of course go potty. He is a pretty smart dog. Going to start on heel soon. We had to work on walk first cause the leash was a new thing. He cured my insomnia. I am in bed Sleeping by 9. Can't wait till agility class. That's after we go through obedience 1.
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Susan, wow can I relate to the fact that puppies are a cure for insomnia. Luckily my puppy days are over as he is 10 months old now and more of a joy than a chore. The puppy work is definitely worth it.
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Susan, I used to teach agility. It is not recommended for dogs under a year to do the jumps. Including the table. Their growth plates aren't fully formed, and can can cause problems.
Weave poles, chutes, tunnels, no problem.
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yep...they don't have them jump till a year. Just get used to signals body positioning ( mine), and the tunnels. This is a pretty good place I think, we will see. One of my clients is a groomer and she is very knowledgeable and lets me know what is appropriate. It's great to know people got your back. Thanks spooks:
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Whew! Glad to hear it.
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I know this is a cat, but dog lovers will laugh too.0 -
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