She would also require post goal pats and mindfulness I recon. A real neurotic princessAgain, no problem. Trainers run out with a pork sausage after every goal she kicks.
She would also require post goal pats and mindfulness I recon. A real neurotic princessAgain, no problem. Trainers run out with a pork sausage after every goal she kicks.
Definitely needs to come to Tigerland, we embrace vulnerability.She would also require post goal pats and mindfulness I recon. A real neurotic princess
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This is warrang the dingo who reminds me so much of shai, being chased but never caught by my beautiful dog sparkles
Nice birdman!I have a 4 yr old white and red Staffy called Saffron. She is very switched on. Friendly to dog and person alike but is able determine if something is a real threat. Highly obedient, toilet trained, only chews on her own toys and hangs out with you if you are sad or ill. Awesome pet!!View attachment 16220
As posted in the other thread, my guy, cooper the corgi/lab X rescue dog. Here he is doing some weird couch yoga. And they say dogs can't look up
View attachment 12867Looks like a nice amp too antman. Maybe we need to start a thread
Had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy today. 15 wonderful years. RIP mate.Great thread. This is Rory, 13 year old whippet. Gentlest dog on the planet. Had some health issues early days so owners couldn’t show him or breed with him. Best money I ever spent.
Very sorry for you. Hard to lose a best friend. Feel your loss.Had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy today. 15 wonderful years. RIP mate.
Had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy today. 15 wonderful years. RIP mate.
Sorry to hear that Billy.Had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy today. 15 wonderful years. RIP mate.
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Meet Billy.
I asked the vet about his life expectancy. He said we needed to be realistic as he’s a senior citizen. He’s losing his hearing and his eyesight. He’s not walking a lot. But if you look after him, maybe 1-2 years.
Anyway, we think Billy is doing very well atm. He seems happy. We try not to leave him on his own for long periods of time. He can’t walk down the stairs anymore because of his eyes and he sleeps a hell of a lot. But we are hopeful he will be around for a while yet.
Have you tried a "Kong" food toy?Bit of an update on my little Billy. He’s still going reasonably well. His eyesight is pretty much shot. We’ve had to block the stairs off coz he’s had a couple of falls and is a stubborn little bugger. He knocks into walls a bit. He won’t walk outside when the sun is out because the sunlight goes right through him (he thinks something is coming at great speed to hit him and he shivers).
He goes mainly by smell now. I have to carry him to the toilet more often than not (especially when its dark). Going to the footy is gonna be problematic this year because I don’t like leaving him on his own for too long (especially at night where he has a set routine). He gets really clingy when we've been out for 4-5 hours.
But he still seems happy. I reckon he was depressed about losing his eyesight, but I reckon he has come to terms with it now. My biggest issue now is trying to find him some mental stimulation. From time to time he does some weird stuff and I feel I need to do more to keep his mind active.
How do you keep an old, almost blind dog that doesn’t walk much mentally stimulated? I’m open to suggestions…
I use mine all the time. Peanuts and cashews. Sometimes cheezels.Have you tried a "Kong" food toy?
Sounds yummy, what do you give the dogI use mine all the time. Peanuts and cashews. Sometimes cheezels.
Have you tried a "Kong" food toy?
We mainly use ours when we leave him at home alone, it keeps him busy.Yes. used to do it for all meals, then stopped when we changed his diet... Vet recommended we combine mince meat to his regular food as it will make him drink more.