Nancy Manuel Webboard User Reg: 01-30-2011
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He is a monster dog of unknown origin, a rescue, 32" tall at the withers, 112#. I am average size; you can see his paws are almost the size of my hands.
I hate to admit it, but he is smarter than me. I caught myself telling him to "sit", but accidentally gestured "down". I swear he rolled is eyes like my teenager!
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: Nancy Manuel
I hate to admit it, but he is smarter than me. I caught myself telling him to "sit", but accidentally gestured "down". I swear he rolled is eyes like my teenager!
I have one who has been known to sigh in a very eye-rolly way.
Usually accompanying really loud emphatic unrequested "sits'" (whoomp!) in the hope of a reward when another dog, new to "sit," is being marker trained.
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Quote: Nancy Manuel
He is a monster dog of unknown origin, a rescue, 32" tall at the withers, 112#. I am average size; you can see his paws are almost the size of my hands.
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I would like to add one point that may be helpful. At the risk of being off topic, when you change his ball, please consider switching to one on a rope of some kind. He is a big boy and may have a big throat. Since this is your first dog, you may not be aware of the risk of suffocation from a ball lodged in the dog's throat. It can happen ... and, a ball covered in saliva is very difficult to remove without a rope or string to help.
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Good post. Too many dogs die that way. Horrible, and excruciating for the dog AND the poor person trying to get a grip on a wet, lodged, round and slippery ball.
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Jolly balls are adored around here by my dogs. Until recently I'd recommend raw marrow bones, but my GSD just broke three of her bottom incisors on one. Probably not a popular choice on the board, but my dogs love CET chews.
I don't brush my dogs teeth. But I do get yearly dentals. Danni is only two and raw fed so she hasn't needed one yet. Conan has terrible teeth. I'm not sure if it's genetics, his IBD, or both. He gets a dental every year.
By the way, I'm 61" tall at the top of my head and weigh 113lbs. I imagine your dog resembling a small bear at my size, haha!
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Quote: Connie Sutherland
Good post. Too many dogs die that way. Horrible, and excruciating for the dog AND the poor person trying to get a grip on a wet, lodged, round and slippery ball.
Don't forget that the heimlich maneuver can and has saved many dogs' lives! I'd suggest everyone learn how to do it, along with CPR.
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