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Games & Jokes / calling all blondes!
« on: December 08, 2005, 03:56:41 pm »
since I'm a blonde - I think it appropriate that I get to post these!  enjoy!   ;D ;D
-lauriew


Mostly seen before but still a nice collection…………….

 

 

Blonde LOGIC
Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking....... . and one blonde says to the other, "Which do you think is farther away.......... Florida or the moon?"
The other blonde turns and says "Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida...?????"

CAR TROUBLE
A blonde pushes her BMW into a gas station. She tells the mechanic it died. After he works on it for a few minutes, it is idling smoothly.
She says, "What's the story?"
He replies, "Just crap in the carburetor"
She asks, "How often do I have to do that?"

SPEEDING TICKET
A police officer stops a blonde for speeding and asks her very nicely if he could see her license.
She replied in a huff, "I wish you guys would get your act together. Just yesterday you take away my license and then today you expect me to show it to you!"

RIVER WALK
There's this blonde out for a walk. She comes to a river and sees another blonde on the opposite bank. "Yoo-hoo!" she shouts, "How can I get to the other side?"
The second blonde looks up the river then down the river and shouts back, "You ARE on the other side."


KNITTING
A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting! Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled, "PULL OVER!"
"NO!" the blonde yelled back, "IT'S A SCARF!"

BLONDE ON THE SUN
A Russian, an American, and a Blonde were talking one day. The Russian said, "We were the first in space!"
The American said, "We were the first on the moon!"
The Blonde said, "So what? We're going to be the first on the sun!"
The Russian and the American looked at each other and shook their heads. "You can't land on the sun, you idiot! You'll burn up!" said the Russian.
To which the Blonde replied, "We're not stupid, you know. We're going at night!"

IN A VACUUM
A blonde was playing Trivial Pursuit one night. It was her turn. She rolled the dice and she landed on Science &Nature. Her question was, "If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?"
She thought for a time and then asked, "Is it on or off?"

FINALLY, THE BLONDE JOKE TO END ALL BLONDE JOKES!
A girl was visiting her blonde friend, who had acquired two new dogs, and asked her what their names were. The blonde responded by saying that one was named Rolex and one was named Timex.

Her friend said, "Whoever heard of someone naming dogs like that?"
"HELLLOOOOOOO.. ....," answered the blond. "They're watch dogs!"






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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Binky locked me out in the snow!!!!!
« on: December 08, 2005, 03:52:42 pm »
OMG!  I'm sorry, but that is funny!!  (the being a frozen Yeti wouldn't be too funny, but once you got warm, I'm glad you could smile about it!) :D
-lauriew

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I'm so glad he's home.  I'll keep saying prayers for a full recovery!
-lauriew

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Freddie & his kittens
« on: December 08, 2005, 02:46:32 am »
Those are great pics!  I love the last one the best!!!  Chessie & Casper do the same trading of food (if I let them)! :D
-lauriew 

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Games & Jokes / Re: Snow Funny
« on: December 07, 2005, 05:25:02 pm »
those are great!!!  i love calvin & hobbes!!!
-lw

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Holiday Things / Re: A Big Pawed Christmas Card...
« on: December 07, 2005, 04:20:35 pm »
That's way cool!  I'd seen it last year, too! 

Wonder if she did the one from Ashland U that I posted yesterday?  It layers in the same way.

Thanks for sharing it!!
-lauriew

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Adding to the pack-suggestions, please!
« on: December 06, 2005, 09:15:34 pm »
I don't see any reason to wait & agree with (eeeek!!! Sorry Marsi & Anky!) Marsi's reasoning..... .as for breed specific or mix of breeds - it's more important that the dogs at least start by liking each other - take Bo with you when you go & check out the rescue dogs in your area - get a feel for how she gets along with others that aren't part of her "pack" (mom & uncle).....it'll help in the long run too to know that even if the dogs seem to like each other at the foster parent's home, they still  have to go thru an adjustment phase and establish who's in charge of their new pack - it took mine about 10-15 days each time a new dog was added/taken away (adopted) in & out of the pack.
Good luck!  This should be a happy & exciting thing to get to do:  Go dog shopping!!!  ;D
-lauriew

edited to change "Anky" to "Marsi" :-\

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Holiday Things / cool Christmas card!
« on: December 06, 2005, 08:59:36 pm »
since i couldn't do secret santa & missed the christmas card exchange & just so you know i'm not the grinch  ;) .......

Merry Christmas!!!

http://www.ashland.edu/ecard/index-alum.htm

-LaurieW & crazy Pyr crew
 ;D

(hope the link works!  if not - copy & paste into your browser address & be sure to have the sound on - it takes a bit to load the layers, but is worth the wait!)

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: I got snapped at this morning
« on: December 06, 2005, 07:52:51 pm »
There are a lot of nice training tips in this thread!

She may also be a bit sensitive about getting her head since she snapped when her collar was pulled on.  You could try this, too (along with all the other excellent advice):

Put peanut butter (a light layer) between several fingers
show her your hands & let her sniff/lick them - you want your hands to be associated with good things - especially around her face.  When you can put your hands up to her face without her flinching or any sort of aggression & she is actively bumping your hands looking for treats (when they aren't covered in PB) - progress to this:

put a treat in one hand near her nose & rub the other hand along & all over her muzzle (like a face massage after a long day at work - yum!) - if she lets you do the massage without fuss, give her the treat (do this several times a day) - when she tolerates that, move to this:

keep a treat in one hand near her nose & start moving the hand giving her the face massage towards her ears & jowl - again, treat for her letting you move your hand all over her head without fussing & progress to this:

keep a treat in one hand near her nose & massage until you can put your hand on her collar - don't try to "grab" the collar yet - just move it like you are going to adjust it on her neck & pet/massage all over her neck - as always- treat for good behavior; then progress:

treat in one hand; massage; grasp collar & lenghthen the amount of time you have a hold of it - treat for good behavior  (You may even want to go one step farther & start walking one or two steps while holding the collar - it really depends on you & her & how far you think you need to go with this to teach her that you are allowed not only to touch her face, her neck, her collar, and to hold it while she is walking.)

give a jack-pot (which is - lots of treats for each 1st & 2nd time she lets you do any of the above) & of course, lots of verbal praise!

hopefullly it'll get her where you can get a hold of her collar - a necessary thing - without her going ballistic;

and it'll help her with being "head-shy" - many dogs see our hands as tools of aggression (unfortunately) & need to learn that they are also capable of giving great pleasure...... ...always start your petting around her face under her chin - as she gets used to that, move to petting on-top of her head - ask your friends/strangers that want to pet the pretty BWD - to do the same, let her sniff their hand first, then start to pet under the chin before they go on-top of her head, so she doesn't see their hands as aggressive either.  (Be sure to desensitize her to being petted on her head as she looses her head-shy tendencies)

I like the idea of getting her to go into her crate by leading her with a leash - Casper is my only dog that wont willingly go in the crate - I have to put a leash on him & lead him in there or we'll be playing chase in order to get near & hold onto his collar, & then tug of war (not good when he weighs 90lb!) to get him into the crate!

I also make their crates available so if the dogs are tired they can go in & curl up for a nap any time during the day - and when I do have to put them in their for long periods, I put chew toys (some rubber, some soft, sometimes Kongs stuffed with goodies) in there with them & always give them a treat for going into thier crates.  I feed them in their crates, too -  (except Casper who really doesn't have a crate of his own - just borrows from the others when I need him contained).   I have a pet sitter that comes & lets them out half way through the time I'm gone at work so they don't have to spend extraordinary amounts of time sleeping or being bored in the crates.

Frosty became very destructive after a month of being crated - at first she liked the crate - she is so shy I think it made her feel safe, then she developed a devilish desire to eat through the wires (she was raised initially on a goat farm, albeit an abusive one) - she destroyed everything soft I put in there for her to lie on, then ate the plastic pan liner & chewed a fist size hole in the carpet & pad after eating thru the liner.  Now I just leave the door open - she goes in & out at will.  The only time she's in there with the door shut is during feeding - she & Bella would growl & snap & be food protective (it happens when you've been a starved doggie for too long) - and feeding everyone in their crates (except Casper) solved the issue.  She has not been destructive with the door left open except for my bad habit of leaving papers/magazines on the couch - she will snag them & tear them up for me.  ;)

Getting her a job of guarding "something" will help, too - dogs are pack animals, I think they do better if they have a companion to play with - have you considered adding another dog?  Or even a dog-friendly cat?

Best of luck!
-lauriew

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Cowboy is back in the Emergency Room
« on: December 06, 2005, 12:49:33 am »
Yeah Cowboy!!!!  I'm gonna keep praying for you!!  Sure hope you make it home by Friday - I want some of that Bailey's too!!!  ;)
-Laurie & crazy pyr crew

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Can she escape?
« on: December 05, 2005, 10:47:06 pm »
Absolutely you can borrow those eyes!!  (I might go thru BWD withdrawal if you steal them!!! (hee hee!)   :D

And yes, the poop burying was revolting - definitely a plastic baggie & glove ordeal!  Lucy was a poop eater, too --- very very very gross!  She is also my most creative digger & she wont dig in the areas where the nasty stuff is buried under about an inch of soil!

-Laurie

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Happy Birthday Jamie
« on: December 05, 2005, 11:14:46 am »
Happy belated birthday, Jaime!!!  Hope it was grand! ;D
-laurie & the crazy crew of pyrs

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favorite subject in school?

how many different jobs have you had?  what do you do now?  what do you see yourself doing 10, 20, 30 years from now?

favorite hobby?

saver or spender?

spur of the moment or planner?

favorite vacation?

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Advice on Border Collies?
« on: December 05, 2005, 10:37:42 am »
My Lucy is probably a border collie/pyr mix (could be aus. shep mix too?) - she gets along great with the pb pyrs that I have.  She does have lots of energy, is very smart, very willing to learn & train, and very loving.....I would recommend a bc to anyone & would suggest you look for a rescue dog first - there are so many that are great dogs & need a good home.
-lw

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Great Pyrenees Discussions / Re: Barking-Discipline?
« on: December 05, 2005, 03:32:50 am »
Are you clicker training her?  Karen Pryor's website (www.clickertra ining.com) has an article for shelters about creating a "no bark" zone...while not exactly your situation, the principle of click & treat for the desired behavior will help. 

Also helpful are her "Click-a-trick" cards that come with the beginning clicker kit - there is one on "Shh/Speak". 

Assuming you've already taught your dog that "click = treat = YES!! That's what I wanted you to do!!".......

.......when she barks click & treat, as she's swallowing the treat & is quiet, say "shh" & make the "shh" gesture....wai t for the barking to start again & repeat until she's learned that "shh" = click & treat.......th en start to say "Speak" & click the next bark (even if it's a little yip or whine).....follow with the "shh" & click/treat.....you are teaching her 2 different cues!  As she learns what you want, you'll be able to ask for the bark, and to get her to quiet her barking.

I've got 5 pyrs in various stages of learning this right now.....I had to modify the procedure a bit, because I'm not always close enough to them to click & treat.....so.. ..since Frosty is the worst at barking & setting off all the others (particularly Pete & Lucy), I've been concentrating on those 3.  When Frosty started barking I'd click & toss a treat at her - she'd stop barking to go & get the treat & I'd say "shh"......I did the same for Pete & Lucy.  (I keep a clicker in my pocket pretty much all the time when I'm at home - makes it easy to mark their behavior right when it's happening.) 

When it started working inside, I took it outside - I'd go out with them & watch them play (always fun to do) & when Frosty would go in to "guardian" mode & start barking, I'd click & toss a treat.....they love to get treats, and now any time the clicker goes off, they all come running to see if they'll get a treat - making it even easier to teach "shh", because now they are standing close enough to see the "shh" gesture & hear the "shh" sound I make with it & get a click & treat for being quiet. 

I haven't decided if I'm going to teach the "speak" part of this - they bark enough as it is!

It's a slow process for me - with 5 of them and my crazy work schedule that keeps me from training every day - but it IS WORKING!!!  I'm sure it would go much faster if I had more time to devote to it. 

Most of all - keep the training sessions brief & fun with lots of praise for "getting it"!

Good luck!

-lauriew

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