Dogs

[TrailerTrash]

I know exactly the sorts of sounds this dog makes

Like a seal.

 

[Bryan+]

I know exactly the sorts of sounds this dog makes

Yep

 

[Bluerover]

Sadly Lily, our 11 year old GSD is near the end with a liver tumour. She is lying with her head on my lap, not in any pain, but breathing is shallow and heartbeat irregular.
I'm hoping she'll go off in her sleep. Our vet will give her the injection at home if necessary, saving her the trauma of being loaded into the car.

A lovely dog all her life, never gave us any trouble apart from taking shoes and losing them. I have about 5 single shoes or flip flops

Our other GSD who is 3 will really miss her and my daughter who was with me when we got her as a pup is really upset.

At least Lily is nice and peaceful.

 

[Bluerover]

Sadly Lily, our 11 year old GSD is near the end with a liver tumour. She is lying with her head on my lap, not in any pain, but breathing is shallow and heartbeat irregular.
I'm hoping she'll go off in her sleep. Our vet will give her the injection at home if necessary, saving her the trauma of being loaded into the car.

A lovely dog all her life, never gave us any trouble apart from taking shoes and losing them. I have about 5 single shoes or flip flops

Our other GSD who is 3 will really miss her and my daughter who was with me when we got her as a pup is really upset.

At least Lily is nice and peaceful.

Thanks for the sympathy folks.

Lily is still with us and even gave a little wag of her tail this morning when I came to see her at 4, but she's very weak and not even interested in water.

She hasn't moved from the settee since I got up. If she is still with us tomorrow I think the vet will need to call.

 

[Bluerover]

Lily went asleep at lunchtime, very peaceful and is now resting with other pets that have come and gone over the last 31 years in the back of the house - its a big garden thankfully.

Lovely memories of her over the past 11 years

At rest now old friend. Our shoes are safer.

As a marker there is a single shoe on top of one of the sticks that she loved to retrieve. The other shoe has, along with several others, never been found!

Thanks for your support.

 

[Blue 1]

Lily went asleep at lunchtime, very peaceful and is now resting with other pets that have come and gone over the last 31 years in the back of the house - its a big garden thankfully.

Lovely memories of her over the past 11 years

At rest now old friend. Our shoes are safer.

As a marker there is a single shoe on top of one of the sticks that she loved to retrieve. The other shoe has, along with several others, never been found!

Thanks for your support.

Sorry for your loss, pal. A dog is more than just a pet, they're your mate. RIP Lily.

 

[Bluerover]

Sorry for your loss, pal. A dog is more than just a pet, they're your mate. RIP Lily.

Cheers. The 3 year old seems ok about it. Strangely the vet recommended letting her see Lily after the injection and before burial.

Seems this helps the surviving companion to accept what has happened.

We took her for a long walk this afternoon and she seems fine.

Now for another pup!! We have always had more than one dog, at one stage we had four! They are pack animals and thrive with other canine company - some with feline.

Mrs BR ruling it out but give me a few weeks!!

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

Evening folks. I hope people don't mind but I want to post in here regarding training advice for my new Dachshund puppy who I'm trying to train myself. Most things are running smoothly so far, particularly toilet training which he seems to have conquered, but biting/"nipping" is presenting itself as a problem. Is it right to tap his nose when he does it? That's what I've been doing so far to no avail. It's my first dog so be kind, please

 

[Bryan+]

Evening folks. I hope people don't mind but I want to post in here regarding training advice for my new Dachshund puppy who I'm trying to train myself. Most things are running smoothly so far, particularly toilet training which he seems to have conquered, but biting/"nipping" is presenting itself as a problem. Is it right to tap his nose when he does it? That's what I've been doing so far to no avail. It's my first dog so be kind, please

What type of Dachshund?

If it’s a pedigree, positive reinforcement is the way to go, you should discourage it in a positive way, have plenty of treats and toys at hand to reward good behaviour rather than hitting the dog that will only make it fear you, not respect you. Mixed breed dogs are a different story, and may respond to fighting back if you go the route of play fighting and encouraging them to defend themselves.

 

[Blue 1]

Evening folks. I hope people don't mind but I want to post in here regarding training advice for my new Dachshund puppy who I'm trying to train myself. Most things are running smoothly so far, particularly toilet training which he seems to have conquered, but biting/"nipping" is presenting itself as a problem. Is it right to tap his nose when he does it? That's what I've been doing so far to no avail. It's my first dog so be kind, please

Is it mouthing or actual nipping?

Chew toys, withdrawal of attention, and positive reinforcement of desirable behaviour with treats should help with mouthing.

 

[Bluerover]

Evening folks. I hope people don't mind but I want to post in here regarding training advice for my new Dachshur aggressive?nd puppy who I'm trying to train myself. Most things are running smoothly so far, particularly toilet training which he seems to have conquered, but biting/"nipping" is presenting itself as a problem. Is it right to tap his nose when he does it? That's what I've been doing so far to no avail. It's my first dog so be kind, please

Is it playful or aggressive. All pups will use their teeth when they are developing, some more destructive in terms of tearing shoes, clothes etc

Our 3 year old GSD was always grabbing my hand or leg when young. But playing, not aggressive and of course teething. Same with every other pup I've had over the past 52 years.

If tap on nose not working, a stern AH AHCombined with a clear and stern NO!! should give him the message.

If he's nipping visitors aggressively that is more problematic and you may need to bring him to a professional trainer.

Best of luck with him mate..

 

[woodsyni]

Lily went asleep at lunchtime, very peaceful and is now resting with other pets that have come and gone over the last 31 years in the back of the house - its a big garden thankfully.

Lovely memories of her over the past 11 years

At rest now old friend. Our shoes are safer.

As a marker there is a single shoe on top of one of the sticks that she loved to retrieve. The other shoe has, along with several others, never been found!

Thanks for your support.

Sorry for your loss, mate. Such sad news. Heartbreaking.

 

[matty1878]

Lily went asleep at lunchtime, very peaceful and is now resting with other pets that have come and gone over the last 31 years in the back of the house - its a big garden thankfully.

Lovely memories of her over the past 11 years

At rest now old friend. Our shoes are safer.

As a marker there is a single shoe on top of one of the sticks that she loved to retrieve. The other shoe has, along with several others, never been found!

Thanks for your support.

mate it’s effin horrendous they’re are family xxx

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

What type of Dachshund?

If it’s a pedigree, positive reinforcement is the way to go, you should discourage it in a positive way, have plenty of treats and toys at hand to reward good behaviour rather than hitting the dog that will only make it fear you, not respect you. Mixed breed dogs are a different story, and may respond to fighting back if you go the route of play fighting and encouraging them to defend themselves.

He's a miniature pedigree.

I reward him treats every time he goes to his mat for a wee or poo. One flavour for a wee, one for a poo. I do that so he can differentiate. I thought it was a clever idea. How do I apply the same system for not mouthing/biting? It's not exactly the same sort of system of behaviour.

Is it mouthing or actual nipping?

Chew toys, withdrawal of attention, and positive reinforcement of desirable behaviour with treats should help with mouthing.

A bit of both. I say biting, but it's obviously teething related when I think about it. I do have chew toys and I've been trying to give them to him whenever he tries to nip.

Is it playful or aggressive. All pups will use their teeth when they are developing, some more destructive in terms of tearing shoes, clothes etc

Our 3 year old GSD was always grabbing my hand or leg when young. But playing, not aggressive and of course teething. Same with every other pup I've had over the past 52 years.

If tap on nose not working, a stern AH AHCombined with a clear and stern NO!! should give him the message.

If he's nipping visitors aggressively that is more problematic and you may need to bring him to a professional trainer.

Best of luck with him mate..

It's playful, definitely. Sometimes he growls when he's doing it which I guess could come under the aggressive umbrella?

 

[matty1878]

Evening folks. I hope people don't mind but I want to post in here regarding training advice for my new Dachshund puppy who I'm trying to train myself. Most things are running smoothly so far, particularly toilet training which he seems to have conquered, but biting/"nipping" is presenting itself as a problem. Is it right to tap his nose when he does it? That's what I've been doing so far to no avail. It's my first dog so be kind, please

ok mate mrs has 3 and they are a stubborn breed!!! but really fun.

hers don’t like any other dogs outside sort of they bark as utter anything anyone and anytime - they adore my baby like

when it’s being aggressive place her/him
in another room for 2 mins like a time out

do it and eventually he/she will get the picture - don’t tap the dog on the nose theyl think it’s a game!

anyway my mrs is asking for a picture
so can you send me one!!!