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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Sad Update
« on: October 09, 2006, 09:56:16 am »
Sandy,
You are in my prayers.  That is so very difficult to go through, but know that you are not alone. 
As Tajsa said take care of yourself right now.
Krista

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Would today be your Birthday, Jamie?? I think so!!!
« on: October 06, 2006, 10:40:26 am »
 :o :o   OOOOOoopppppps ss!!!  Michael, Happy Birthday to you!!  Hope turning 31 is all you hoped it would be.  Tehehehee!!

 

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Would today be your Birthday, Jamie?? I think so!!!
« on: October 06, 2006, 03:02:15 am »
Jamie,
Happy Birthday!!  I hope Bear gives you lots of slobbery love today!!! ;D ;D ;D

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Anything Non-Dog Related / Re: Marty update(and pics)
« on: October 06, 2006, 03:00:52 am »
Oh!!  I bet Marty is really relieved to get that out.  Does he still have to wear his lampshade? 

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Great Dane Pictures / Re: Daily pictures of Goliath
« on: October 06, 2006, 02:59:27 am »
I looooove him.  Can I be an auntie????  He is really cute.  What are his nicknames so far?

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: How do I solve a barking problem?
« on: October 04, 2006, 02:23:11 pm »
I agree with the treat thing.  I would even recommend letting others treat her only if she stops barking. 

We use "Sshhh" with Sam and if he is quiet he gets a treat.  It works well most of the time.  Not when he gets in a big uproar ie when another dog is using our mailbox as a potty post.

I would also like to add that Rosie doesn't always need nor probably want to be pet.  If you sense that she is getting agitated you could say something like, "Right now isn't a good time to meet Rosie."  I know I often would like to please everyone, but if my dogs are overwhelmed or behaving poorly they don't get attention from others. 

Hope you find some of this helpful.

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Newfoundland Pictures / Re: Rosie intently circling the pool
« on: October 04, 2006, 02:04:29 pm »
My friend's Newf does the same thing unless my daughter is in the pool.  He must rescue her when she goes under water.  Must be why his name is "Trouble."  Tehehehe

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Newfoundland Pictures / Re: i used to fit????
« on: October 04, 2006, 02:00:15 pm »
Bwhahahaha!!  It actually might need two frames to fit it!!  Hahahaha.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: dog friends?
« on: October 04, 2006, 03:34:06 am »
Leah's advice was spot on.  When we first got Cosmo he was nipped many times by smaller dogs.  He had really inappropriate greeting skills.  Dogs that are too happy to meet someone often get a growl or worse.  You will need to help him to become a better greeter.  Watch his approach.  Most dogs curve when walking up to each other.  They don't come head on as this is aggressive.  They spend a minute or two sniffing none personal parts and then move in for the privates and then to play.

Now as for another dog, OF COURSE!!!  Don't get another dog as a playmate though.  My dogs rarely play together and Sam gets mad because Cosmo gets too assertive (Sam's head in his mouth).  Dogs learn more appropriate greeting and pack order from other dogs, but still need to be taught when living with humans ie. kids are higher up than dogs. 

My $0.02 for you!

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Look at my lapdog!
« on: October 03, 2006, 02:40:43 pm »
I love giant lapdogs like that!!  They are both gorgeous!  Looks like Jamine is becoming Mom's baby all over again.  Heeheheehe

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Rolled Third Eye?? Anyone???
« on: October 03, 2006, 01:45:46 pm »
The vet put Cosmo under for cherry eye surgery and realized that it wasn't the issue.  He got his teeth cleaned and toenails cut while in a drug induced sleep.  My poor boy is still sooooo crashed.

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Newfoundland Discussions / Re: Pics of the dog show
« on: October 03, 2006, 01:28:08 pm »
Congrats!  You both look sensational!  How fun and rewarding.

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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: YAY for me!!!
« on: October 03, 2006, 01:25:29 pm »
Funny to be so excited about being ask to leave.  Hehehe!!  Congrats on the job and the vacation.  Sounds like everything fell into place perfectly!!

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Re: Rolled Third Eye?? Anyone???
« on: October 03, 2006, 01:21:18 pm »
Rebekah!!

It is the same thing.  Originally she said it was cherry eye, then an anatomic defect and now rolled third eye.  My vet isn't crazy.  She just couldn't get a good look while he was awake because he is a bit manic in the office.  She called me right after they anesthesized him to say she wasn't going to remove the glands and then went to do some more investigating. 

Cosmo's eyes are actually much more pronounced than Connor's eye and it is in both!!  Thanks for taking the time to post pictures of Connor.  Even though it is scary it is always better if someone has taken the path.  I am taking him to an opthamologist so I can get a better idea of the surgery, his need and the cost.  I will let you know what I find out.

I am going to look through my pics of him and see if I have a good one to show you.  He is sleeping soundly and his eyes look horrible right now.  I might sneak in and take a picture. 

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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Rolled Third Eye?? Anyone???
« on: October 03, 2006, 12:28:36 pm »
And the plot thickens...... ...

Seems as though Cosmo's third eyelids are rolled and that is they cause of the "Cherry Eye" appearance.  The vet recommended an opthamologist for him.  She said the third lid cannot be functioning correctly the way it is.  Not to mention it is the cause of the constant eye muck all of the time.  (Sam will be so disappointed if he can't clean Cosmo's eyes everyday over and over!)

Good news though, Cosmo is now home and safe.  He is very disoriented and unsure of what to do.  Poor Big Boy.

Tina, the vet loved the idea to claim Pink Eye when asked!!

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