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Saint Bernard Pictures / Butt and Tub
« on: March 02, 2007, 12:12:06 am »
I have been so busy ,I haven't had much time to check in lately.My sweet little Tub is disappearing very fast.I can see him growing a little everyday.He just turned 18 wks and already weighs 58 lbs.Him and Butt are always together,he's done a very good job of teaching Butt how to be a dog. My very exciting news.......... .. My Mom and her husband were here last week and not one signal issue with Butt.I am sooooooooooooo o proud of him ;D Ok enough rambling,here are some new pics of The Hoodlum Brothers ;)


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Saint Bernard General Discussions / I have to brag on my boys
« on: February 11, 2007, 11:38:36 pm »
Especially Butt.Friday morning about 3 hrs after I went to bed I received a phone call from my cousin.Him and his wife were headed to the hospital to have a baby,and needed a sitter for his 2 & 4 yr old.His parents were suppose to watch the kids,but they were on the way to the ER with their 12 yr old son who wasn't feeling well.I told him I would be there in 1/2 hr.I flew out of bed let the dogs out and got the birds up and headed out.Thru the day with help the birds and dogs were taken care of.As night came there was no baby and the 12 yr old was getting ready to have his appendix out.I knew I couldn't stay gone all night,it would never work for the dogs or even me ;)So I went home fed the birds and dogs and John brought the kids to my house.We each carried one into meet the dogs and set them on the kitchen counter so they could walk around and smell them.Butt who dislikes people in his house gave them each a small bark and that was it.Tub was in love,he had kids to play with.I gave the kids treats to give to the dogs and Butt was so gentle when he took them from them.Even the little girl who wouldn't give him the whole thing,it was a bite for Butt and a bite for her :) Good thing I gave them people food treats ;D The kids did get a little whiney with Tub,but he was just being a puppy and since he out weighs them they got knocked over quite a bit.Last night when the kids and I got home from meeting their new brother I fixed mac & cheese for supper.I gave Butt the left overs and he licked the plate clean,to which the 4 yr old boy said" He ate the mac & cheese and cleaned the plate,now you can put it back in the cupboard" :D The kids were here until this afternoon and the dog most people I know are afraid to come around was a true gentleman this weekend and I was so proud of him!!!!! Since I have been home from dropping the kids off the boys have been stuck to me like glue,and I couldn't be happier :) Now I'll quit babbling ;D

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Make your voice heard
« on: February 04, 2007, 03:09:48 pm »
This story was posted on one of my bird boards,thought they could get more help from here.I've already got a bunch of letters ready to be faxed out first thing tomorrow morning.  Sorry I copied the link,but didn't paste ;)

http://georgiapuppytorture.blogspot.com/

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Tub Update
« on: February 02, 2007, 05:05:09 pm »
Only soft stools today no loose stools!!!! The Vets office just called and no giardia or the c word I can never remember!!!!!! They said to finish off the antibiotics and try a different food after we finish the Eukanuba up and to bring in another sample if we have any more problems.I was thinking of switching any ways because of Butt's itchy chin.Now I just need to figure out what kind,boy are my boys hard to feed!!!!I'll take any suggestions for food that is easy on the tummy.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Hybrid Dogs
« on: February 02, 2007, 09:27:24 am »
I was wondering everyones thoughts on hybrid dogs.With birds people are very passionate againest it.I see the lady I got Tub from has Saint/Newfs now ,so that got me wondering.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Neat Story
« on: February 01, 2007, 11:50:39 pm »
Today when I tookk Tub to the Vets there was a lady,with the cutest little boy and their puppy.The little boy wanted to know all about Tub and Tub was happy to have him to play with.The dog was a little bit of a thing.I asked the lady what he was and how old.Well he was 5 mths and Tub could have easily pinned the little fella down :D She said he was a Mutt,they had got a few months back.They were on Vacation in Puerto Rico(SP) and he came up to them.She said he has a noose around his neck and it appeared that someone had tied him to a tree to die and he was nothing but skin and bones.Well the family fell in love and got a Cert from the Vet there and arranged to have him shipped back here(OH) once they were home.I thought that was so cool that someone would go to that much trouble,when they could have easily turned their backs.I guess there are a few good people left out there :)

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Tub went to the Vets
« on: February 01, 2007, 11:24:24 am »
I mixed pumpkin in the boys food last night,at 6 this morning when he wanted out it looked like it was working it was a huge pile and close to formed.At 9 when I was up getting the birds up he went in his playpen,ewwwww it was on the playpen,carpet,him and walls :o I cleaned everything up,put him out,let him back in and went to feed the birds.When I came down from feeding the birds he had gone in the downstairs bird room,it was tannish in color and looked like egg whites.I finished with the birds and called the Vets,they could see him in 1/2 hr.I flew in and out of the shower and he had gone again while I was in the shower,the same egg white looking stuff.He as a low grade temp,so they gave him a shot of antibiotic.His poop didn't show anything in the test they did,but they are going to send it off to test for Giardia.They sent him home with Amoxicllin(twice a day) and Diabac(twice a day).They gave  me Eukanuba canned food to make meat balls out of to put the meds in.He also gave me a bag of Eukanuba low residue to switch him too to see if that helps and doesn't want me to let him eat any of Butt's CN dry/wet mix.So now we just wait and see.I have everything crossed it isn't Giardia,because Butt,the birds and I could get that :( Now both boys are sleeping and I'm going to join them :)

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Loose Stools??
« on: January 31, 2007, 10:32:31 am »
Okay both Butt and Tub have had loose stools for a couple weeks now.First thought was I had gotten some bad food,but I switched that out last week and got all new food.(and made sure to check the dates this time) Today Tubs are very loose,I've had to shampoo the carpet 3 times :( So it is just the brand of dog food?? I use California Naturals.Tub gets dry for breakfast and lunch and dry/wet for supper.Butt only eats once a day and gets dry/wet.(He will not eat dry alone)I'm getting ready to head to town for my weekly outting,should I grab some different dog food?? The place I buy my bird food carries Chicken Soup and Blue Diamond.I have all the name brand chain stores around too where I can grab just about any kind.Or should I stop at the market and stock up on pumpkin and offer with the dry/wet mix at every meal?? Ask me anything about birds and I can give you an answer,but with the dogs I don't know anything!!! I should probably change me name to pain in the butt instead of Butt's Mom ;)Thanks again.

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Discussions & Information on Grooming / Butt's Nails
« on: January 29, 2007, 04:49:41 pm »
Butt HATES to have his nails done.Hates like: today my Ex was here,so I figured I'd try to do them with help.Well he ain't no little weakling and he couldn't get Butt to hold still.He finally would hold Butt's leg with both hands while I tried to cut them,in return Butt would hold John's arm in his mouth.He never bit him,just held on.I only got 2 nails done :( So here's my questions:They get long in between cuttings,and when they start to grow out the backs hollow out and they get all flaky is this normal?? Second any ideas on how to get him to let me cut them?? Thanks again.

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Anything Non-Dog Related / What other pets do you have??
« on: January 27, 2007, 10:29:01 am »
I'm nosey,and was wondering what other kinds of pets other BPOers have in their packs? Here we live in a flock dynamic vs a pack,since the birds rule the roost.Besides Butt and Tub the Saints,I'm Mom to 22 birds that I just couldn't say no to ;) Since I have added Tub everyone wants to know if I'm going to have a dog for every bird,I just smile and say you never know ;D Here's the addy to my birds website if anyone is intersted in meeting them.

http://toolady.com/www/home/sarge/

I almost forgot we have 3 fish tanks too,I added those to add humidity to the birds part of the house.

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Treatment & Preventative Meds / Glucosamine/Chondroitin ??'s
« on: January 27, 2007, 10:18:12 am »
I was wondering what kind of Glucosamine/Chondroitin you all give your dogs?? If you use human or dog brand?? Liquid,powder,pill,soft chews?? I have been giving Butt Human Spring Valley Soft Chews,but they aren't so soft.I tried one and it hurt my teeth,so I'm not sure Tub could even chew one.When I tok Tub to the Vets I asked him and he said there isn't enough research out to say human vs dog is better or worse then the other and gave me a couple pamphlets on dog kinds.I would like to have one that I can give to both my boys.So many decisions!!!Thanks as always.

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Saint Bernard Pictures / New Tub pics
« on: January 27, 2007, 09:27:30 am »
Ask and you shall receive!!!We went to the Vets for puppy shots on Thurs and he weighs 32 lbs.Him and Butt are getting along great.Butt is even taking an active role in raising him.If he sees Tub get ready to go potty in the house he goes running and barking at him,same goes if Tub thinks he wants to chew on anything he shouldn't be.I knew all along I had a great Butt :D !!!

1)My Mom tried to drown me.

2)Come on Butt it is time to go for a walk.

3)Aren't I too cute??

4)Did you say you wanted a close up of my freckles??

5)Whatcha cooking Mom??

6)I can get those dishes clean

7)It's hard work raising a puppy.

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Food Discussion & Information / Treats and Toys
« on: January 15, 2007, 05:56:57 pm »
Butt(3 1/2 yr Saint)really isn't into either,I would give him a 6" rawhide bone and it might last him 5 mths.I bought oodles of toys when he came home and they just sat here.For treats I give him Canidae(sp) snap biscuits for over weight dogs.He isn't over weight,but out of the dozens of bags I have bought,those are the only ones he likes.That has all changed now that Tub( 11 wk Saint)is home.Now they both want to chew on the raw hide all evening while we watch tv.Butt still doesn't like toys,but Tub thinks everything  that isn't nailed down is a toy. So now I need to add more toys for Tub to save the house and try to distract him from humping Butt all the time ;D.I would like an alternative to rawhide too.I have tried the Nylabone and the largest one I bought only lasted Butt about 15 mins.I also need to get some training treats to use with Tub.So to make a long story short ;) What are your BP's favorite toys and treats??Thanks again.

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Food Discussion & Information / Can dog food go bad????
« on: January 12, 2007, 03:58:38 pm »
I just bought new bags and cans of food on Tues. and since then the boys(Both Saints-Butt is 3 1/2 yrs and Tub is 11 wks) have had loose stools,today being VERY LOOSE :( So can dog food go bad?? Does it have an expiration date?? (I transfer all my food to different containers when I get home,so I don't have the bags anymore.) Sould I ditch the food?? Wait and see if their poops get better in a day or 2?? The food for the record is Cal. Naturals Lamb & Rice mixed 50/50 with Innova Evo,both dry.Butt gets his mixed with a can of Cal. Naturals Chicken and Rice.Tub only gets dry except when he steals Butts food. Sorry so long again,I hope I'm not becoming a pain in the butt :D

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Saint Bernard Pictures / I think I named him...
« on: January 12, 2007, 12:29:13 am »
I have called this little fella so many names,but I think I have finally picked one.That could change when I wake up in the am though ;D As of tonight anyways I have decided on Tub,though I keep screwing up and saying Tug.Butt is accepting him more everyday,he will even play with him a bit now.When he has had enough he goes and climbs on Mama's bed,he knows at least right now Tub can't get up there.Question on their playing together: I have heard you want to limit the pups playing too much when they are young,how much is too much?The first day they played together Butt pounced him a little hard and made him yelp a little bit.Boy oh boy is having a pup alot of work.Well anyways heres a few pics for you.

1) Ourfirst attempt at leash training Tub,it didn't go to bad,since he always wants to follow Butt.

2) Poor sad Tub the jail puppy.

3) Table Surfing :D

4) Nobody likes the throw pillow in the chair anyways.

5) I really really love my bunny ;D

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