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Does anyone fancy a "puppy survival" thread part 2

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Soubriquet · 16/05/2017 11:16

Here we are again

Just jump in and join us

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bluetongue · 24/06/2017 07:57

Adorable wolfie Smile

We didn't get that close to the horses today.

BiteyShark · 24/06/2017 10:31

Well the weather is decidedly cool today but did that stop me from filling up his new paddling pool? No it didn't Grin

Lovely pics of the growing pups Smile

bluetongue · 24/06/2017 12:59

Love that I can just put Bluepuppy's tablets in his food and he'll just eat it without question. That was never an option for giving tablets to my cats Grin

Soubriquet · 24/06/2017 15:09

I always love reading this regarding animals and tablets

How to give a cat a pill ... and a dog, too

How to give a cat a pill:
Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm
and repeat process.

Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth
shut for a count of ten.

Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil, and blow down drinking straw.

Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.

Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.

Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of Scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw T-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.

Call fire department to retrieve the damn cat from tree across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil-wrap.
Tie the little @!!@#@#$%'s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of steak filet. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.

Consume remainder of Scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and remove pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.

Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.

How to give a dog a pill:
Wrap it in cheese.

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bluetongue · 24/06/2017 15:22

Grin Soubriquet

Is Lexa okay with her eye/skin issue?

bluetongue · 24/06/2017 15:24

Giving worming paste to a horse is also um, challenging ...

Soubriquet · 24/06/2017 15:48

Yeah it seems to be clearing up lovely Confused

She did have two scratches just under her eye so I'm wondering if the fur loss was just while the skin was healing

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Iamblossom · 24/06/2017 17:51

GrinGrin

Does anyone fancy a "puppy survival" thread part 2
SkeletonSkins · 25/06/2017 08:36

Very very cute pic blossom!

Well I've hit another problem, really hoping it's just another 'stage'. Pup has become intolerant of people in the house, barks like mad. We've got my bro staying last night and he's just so unsettled and visibly fearful, constantly barking at him. We've tried feeding treats, playing with Bally, playing with toys, ignoring him, and he will make some progress and take treats, approach him etc but the next minute it's like he forgets and he starts barking at him again! I'm feeling a bit stuck and unsure what to do.

Wondering whether it's a second 'fear' period, as he was really quite impacted in a very similar way by the first one when he was a lot younger and it's the way he can't seem to overcome his fear when normally a few sausages helps him overcome anything.

Going to wait it out and hope it settles down but as always really worried about how to fix it! We are meant to be going to a wedding in two weeks and worried about how this is going to work now as a friend was meant to come and stay with the dogs. She's a 'dog' person so would win him round but just feel awful leaving him unsettled.

BiteyShark · 25/06/2017 08:50

Skeleton fortunately mine got scared of inanimate objects rather than people but yes around the time his recall started going he got more vocal (squaring up to flapping curtains in the wind, fans and barking at any noise he didn't understand). He is better now but still growls and barks at noises.

I suspect you have tried this but I found when he was squaring up to things I would go up and touch and shake them myself and then he would approach them afterwards although looking very unsure and puzzled.

SkeletonSkins · 25/06/2017 09:28

I'm hoping it's just a phase that at least eases off and can be overcome with sausages etc! It's worrying me at the moment mostly because I can't find a way to win him round.

On the plus side we've hopefully booked two little breaks in dog friendly cottages which I'm looking forward to. Just waiting to see if OH scan get the time off.

Haint · 25/06/2017 09:43

Hello. Can I join in? We're three weeks in with our rescue pup. Things are going well hur do far we've not left him. Am going to start building up the time from this weekend so will no doubt be on here needing support

iamblossom we've had lots of dachshunds, funnily enough including one called Blossom

I would say that they are, typically, very very very difficult to housetrain, so I would advise really applying a consistent routine from the off (we've also never known one happy to sleep alone but that's a decision for you to make and work with)

SkeletonSkins · 25/06/2017 10:56

Of course Haint welcome! What type of dog have you got?

SkeletonSkins · 25/06/2017 10:57

Brother update - moderately more successful this morning. Almost friendly, still some barking, did drop the ball in his hand though so I'm seeing that as progress

BiteyShark · 25/06/2017 12:14

Skeleton sounds like good progress. I am sure it's just a blip but I can understand you worrying as I seem to spend my time wondering if I am doing the right thing.

Recall has been better for me lately but once again I need to be firmer in my directions as highlighted in training this week. He is so bloody clever and sees a chink in my behaviour and just exploits it to his advantage so more practice needed for clear firm commands that he has to adhere to.

I also need to make a decision soon for neutering later in the year. Have spoken to lots of people about pros and cons so now it is down to me about timing as to whether to go ahead with the booked op or not. I have all the info I need but just need to decide this year or not.

Welcome Haint, how are things going in general?

Haint · 25/06/2017 12:24

He's a hound mutt from Cyprus. He's an absolute love. He's around 6 months so we have the teenage months to look forward to. Actually he did his first bit of humping yesterday. DS said 'look he's dancing'! Are we meant to stop them jumping or let them have their moment

Does anyone fancy a "puppy survival" thread part 2
bluetongue · 25/06/2017 13:04

Lovely dog Haint Smile

BiteyShark · 25/06/2017 13:14

Aww Haint looks like he has his place on the sofa well and truly sorted Grin.

SkeletonSkins · 25/06/2017 13:16

I stop mine if he tries to hump!

SkeletonSkins · 25/06/2017 13:17

He's lovely by the way!

Wolfiefan · 25/06/2017 17:14

Some hooligan tried to hump
Big girl at a show today. She wasn't impressed. Face was like WTAF?!
Smile
How old is pup Skeleton? I think our fear period started about 7 months old.

BiteyShark · 25/06/2017 18:39

I can just imagine Wolfiegirl not being impressed Grin.

Wolfiefan · 25/06/2017 18:52

She was very calm and somewhat incredulous about it. Thankfully. Wouldn't have wanted to remove her teeth from its skull! Blush

SkeletonSkins · 25/06/2017 19:09

He's 7 months 😂 Sounds like this could be the teenage stage!!

BagelGoesWalking · 25/06/2017 19:15

Haven't RTFT so apologies if already mentioned but this group always seems to give good advice and loads of info in Files section
www.facebook.com/groups/374160792599484/