[Misc] Official NSC Dog Bore Thread

[Guinness Boy]

It's very hard, we lost our 14 year old companion on 29 April. She hadn't been right for a few weeks and but that Friday night everything was normal she seemed to be back to normal and at 7.15 in the evening she came over to my wife's leg, laid down and had a fit. My wife comforted her while I rang the emergency vet. Once the fit stopped we took her to the vet, which was fortunately only a few minutes drive away.

We had to make that awful awful decision that every pet owner dreads but it was the right decision.

Can't type anything more atm I'll post a photo of her in a few days. Sorry to mess with a happy thread.

Having started it, my intention was that posts like this were very much part of it. Hopefully everyone reading that post understands. I certainly send out my condolences to you.

I kind of wanted a "you are among friends" thread, rather than have people who don't know better crashing a pet RIP thread that's stand alone.

 

[Icy Gull]

It's very hard, we lost our 14 year old companion on 29 April. She hadn't been right for a few weeks and but that Friday night everything was normal she seemed to be back to normal and at 7.15 in the evening she came over to my wife's leg, laid down and had a fit. My wife comforted her while I rang the emergency vet. Once the fit stopped we took her to the vet, which was fortunately only a few minutes drive away.

We had to make that awful awful decision that every pet owner dreads but it was the right decision.

Can't type anything more atm I'll post a photo of her in a few days. Sorry to mess with a happy thread.

Most of us on this thread will have been there, some quite a few times it’s genuinely heart breaking. Feel for you

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Having started it, my intention was that posts like this were very much part of it. Hopefully everyone reading that post understands. I certainly send out my condolences to you.

I kind of wanted a "you are among friends" thread, rather than have people who don't know better crashing a pet RIP thread that's stand alone.

Thanks for setting this up. Generally most dog owners know both sides of ownership. It's great to see the pictures of all the dogs on here but also sharing some of the pain that inevitably comes to all at some point without some of the usual idiots derailing the thread (hopefully),.

 

[Petunia]

Lulu the cavoodle (much prefer that to the UK version of cavapoo)

 

[Ludensian Gull]

This dude could be Rocco's dad . . . Was he a ball-aholic? Protective of, but happy to share . . .AS LONG AS YOU THROW IT!View attachment 148316

He certainly was , never more than a few feet from a ball. Rocco certainly looks like Wilson

 

[el punal]

It's very hard, we lost our 14 year old companion on 29 April. She hadn't been right for a few weeks and but that Friday night everything was normal she seemed to be back to normal and at 7.15 in the evening she came over to my wife's leg, laid down and had a fit. My wife comforted her while I rang the emergency vet. Once the fit stopped we took her to the vet, which was fortunately only a few minutes drive away.

We had to make that awful awful decision that every pet owner dreads but it was the right decision.

Can't type anything more atm I'll post a photo of her in a few days. Sorry to mess with a happy thread.

This is so sad and, as many on here will allude to, we have been through the same heartbreak. When I was in my teens our family had three boxers - a mum and two sons. One was Hennessy who was completely loopy, he had huge feet, a big, soppy black face and was adorable. He used to wait for me every day and sat on our driveway at four o’clock for me to return home from school.

Two days before Christmas he wandered into the road and was run over and killed. I was devastated. I swore then that I would never have a pet again. That promise was kept for decades until six years ago. My wife and our two daughters insisted that we ‘adopt’ a boxer from my sister in law’s son who was unable, due to work commitments, to look after her. Reluctantly I agreed but only after a week’s trial which proved successful. So we have Maisie, as mentioned in an earlier post on this thread. I adore her.

Reading your sad post has made me think of Hennessy again, and how I would cope with losing Maisie. To be honest it just doesn’t bear thinking about. I hope that the small comfort you can hold onto is that your wonderful dog had a wonderful and happy life - just treasure those memories.

 

[BN9 BHA]

It's very hard, we lost our 14 year old companion on 29 April. She hadn't been right for a few weeks and but that Friday night everything was normal she seemed to be back to normal and at 7.15 in the evening she came over to my wife's leg, laid down and had a fit. My wife comforted her while I rang the emergency vet. Once the fit stopped we took her to the vet, which was fortunately only a few minutes drive away.

We had to make that awful awful decision that every pet owner dreads but it was the right decision.

Can't type anything more atm I'll post a photo of her in a few days. Sorry to mess with a happy thread.

Sorry to read this sad news.
You haven't messed with a happy thread, no need to apologise.

 

[zefarelly]

Those balls are brilliant. There we go, product review number one. Chuckit Ultra balls are fantastic if you have a chewer. Frankie has managed to damage "hardcore chewer proof" toys that we've bought online but, despite being thrown a Chuckit Ultra several times a day, not a dent has appeared in it. It's also survived a Staffy ball theft

Around £10 for two (two, because novice idiots like me might luzz it in the sea / Hove Lagoon / very deep bushes).

I'm sure you all know that, but for any new owners with a chewer and chaser they are MAGIC.

Rocco will scin and split a tennis ball inside 5 minutes, shred any toys, destroy rope knots . . . thankfully only whats given and not door frames and furniture. Chickit balls are indestructible.

Rocco is also very good and breaking down cardboard boxes to fit in the recycling bin

 

[Swansman]

I've promised a friend to take care of his two huskies for two days starting tomorrow, but I forgot to tell him that I'm not Mr Fit due to a foot injury a couple of weeks ago and I'm sort of wondering if huskies demand a lot from you physically speaking? I know that they are hunters and will try to chase all kinds of animals if they see them, but are they strong or can you control them and keep them back without being 100% in terms of balance and strength?

 

[Cheshire Cat]

I've promised a friend to take care of his two huskies for two days starting tomorrow, but I forgot to tell him that I'm not Mr Fit due to a foot injury a couple of weeks ago and I'm sort of wondering if huskies demand a lot from you physically speaking? I know that they are hunters and will try to chase all kinds of animals if they see them, but are they strong or can you control them and keep them back without being 100% in terms of balance and strength?

They pull big sleds to the North Pole.

What do you think?

 

[Swansman]

They pull big sleds to the North Pole.

What do you think?

Hmm. Good point.

Might need to bring in another friend as assistant dog manager.

 

[Goldstone1976]

Hmm. Good point.

Might need to bring in another friend as assistant dog manager.

No need. Borrow a sled and set off for the North Pole. 5 minute job.

 

[PTC Gull]

Sad to report my beloved Aston passed away on Friday. He succumbed to the dreaded C. Had not been his usual self for a few months and when we discovered a couple of lumps under his throat it was confirmed as Lymphatic Cancer. Fought bravely and even waited until I returned from a biz trip last Tuesday. We rescued him when he was 3 months old and he got to 12.5 years. He had a good innings and was brave to the end. He is now with our other dog Charley who passed a couple of years ago.
RIP Aston, the home is not the same without you.

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

Really sorry to hear that and I hope you remember the good times when the sadness has subsided.

 

[Motogull]

Happy first birthday Rodney Plonker.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Sad to report my beloved Aston passed away on Friday. He succumbed to the dreaded C. Had not been his usual self for a few months and when we discovered a couple of lumps under his throat it was confirmed as Lymphatic Cancer. Fought bravely and even waited until I returned from a biz trip last Tuesday. We rescued him when he was 3 months old and he got to 12.5 years. He had a good innings and was brave to the end. He is now with our other dog Charley who passed a couple of years ago.
RIP Aston, the home is not the same without you.
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So sorry to read that

 

[Coxovi]

Meet Aglaée (we cannot pronounce it either), adopted at 7 after her owner fell very ill. Dedicated hiking companion, a little traumatized at some point means we have to watch her closely. Fully part of the family now.

 

[Springal]

Does anyone have any good / specific tips around guarding ? Our Cockapoo is nearly 2, and guarding was a problem when a puppy but recently got worse. It’s only really around his chews. We’ve gone through quite a lot of training around it when he was a puppy and tried again recently - such as dropping high value treats near him when he has a chew, but it’s not really worked so far.

It’s got quite bad that he can be sat there and just low level growling, or if you get up to leave the room you have to really obviously be looking the other way and move away from him. He’s never ‘gone’ for anyone but when people have looked after him and he’s been a bit guardy of bits they’re obviously a bit put off.

It sounds odd but I’m convinced sometimes it is deliberately confrontational - as he may bring a chew right next to you and be chewing on it and then suddenly start giving you some warning growls

 

[dazzer6666]

Immensely torn at the moment. Mum and dad always had dogs and I loved them all……I would love to have a dog but Mrs D isn’t keen, and we travel a lot so unlikely we’ll get one. Mum and dad got a rescue dog from Greece………irony now is our neighbours have done the same from a holiday last year and have a pair of big (but lovely) buggers in addition to their yappy terrier. The barking from the pair of new ones is extremely intrusive - whenever they are outside they are triggered by almost anything - movement outside by us or the neighbours the other side, people walking in the woods (usually with their dogs - it’s a public nature reserve and very busy) behind our gardens, pigeons etc. If I open my garage door, it sounds like they are about to tear down the fence, and if we dare step in the back garden (let alone speak or make any noise) they go mental. They were leaving them outdoors for long periods when they were both at work……so had a chat a few days ago to explain the problem and that’s lessened and to be fair they’re extremely conscious (when they’re at home they tend to take them in when they kick off) of the noise, but don’t seem to have done anything to train them.

How tolerant should we be ? Genuinely don’t know…..have had other neighbours mention the racket several times

 

[knocky1]

Immensely torn at the moment. Mum and dad always had dogs and I loved them all……I would love to have a dog but Mrs D isn’t keen, and we travel a lot so unlikely we’ll get one. Mum and dad got a rescue dog from Greece………irony now is our neighbours have done the same from a holiday last year and have a pair of big (but lovely) buggers in addition to their yappy terrier. The barking from the pair of new ones is extremely intrusive - whenever they are outside they are triggered by almost anything - movement outside by us or the neighbours the other side, people walking in the woods (usually with their dogs - it’s a public nature reserve and very busy) behind our gardens, pigeons etc. If I open my garage door, it sounds like they are about to tear down the fence, and if we dare step in the back garden (let alone speak or make any noise) they go mental. They were leaving them outdoors for long periods when they were both at work……so had a chat a few days ago to explain the problem and that’s lessened and to be fair they’re extremely conscious (when they’re at home they tend to take them in when they kick off) of the noise, but don’t seem to have done anything to train them.

How tolerant should we be ? Genuinely don’t know…..have had other neighbours mention the racket several times

At this stage you shouldn't have to be tolerant at all. The owners and their dogs need training.
Might be worth giving them a run around your garden once? I know nothing but it will help on the friendly chat with the neighbours.