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Mistoffelees
20:16 / 26.07.06
I just read a news story, where bad luck for a dog turned into good luck.

In the polish town Sosnowiec a drunk couple threw their 100 pound Saint Bernard from the second floor. The poor dog had the fortune to fall on a passerby and only got some scratches (yes, the passerby also had no serious injuries but had a shock).

The three year old daughter of the couple and the dog were taken away from them, hopefully to a home, where people know how to treat children and dogs with love and respect.

People never fail to surprise me. Whenever I believe I´ve heard it all, someone actually throws their pet out of the window. Thankfully, this extreme case is an exception; in a dog loving town like mine, these people would have to relocate presto.
 
 
iamus
00:18 / 27.07.06
Would it lower the tone terribly if I.......

?
 
 
Mistoffelees
00:58 / 27.07.06
Now that´s an ugly quilt.
 
 
electric monk
02:43 / 27.07.06
Hmm. Dog in costume = bad. Pug = good.



Hmmmmm.




We'll call it a draw.
 
 
ibis the being
16:50 / 29.07.06
How do you like my hammer pants now, cube? Huh? CAN'T TOUCH THIS.

 
 
paranoidwriter waves hello
17:23 / 03.08.06
I just saw a news article on ITV about Barney, a security dog savaging Elvis' Teddy bear in a Teddy Bear Museum. Now, I know this is sad as many people's prize possessions were destroyed, but I couldn't help thinking this was some kind of canine protest, a message to us all to treat animals with respect and not like cute, cuddly toys* (or far worse).

I also had the daft idea that Barney could have finally had enough of Elvis' insult to the canine world:

i.e. Barney: "You're right, Elvis, I aint caught a rabbit, how about a Teddy? Are you my friend now? 'Hound Dog, crying all the time', eh? Grrr...."

Dogs are more intelligent than they let on, me thinks.

Here's an LA times link to explain further.

*Not that I'm saying that's what Teddy Bear owners, or anyone here (for that matter) does.
 
 
STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK
18:00 / 03.08.06
Sorry to put a bit of a downer on things, but I figure this is the thread where the dog-lovers hang out, and I figure we should boycott China. (Note- don't read the story if you're easily upset, or in a place where displays of homicidal rage are frowned on).

On a brighter note, as soon as I figure out this fucking mobile email thing, I have some lovely Sheena pictures on my phone.
 
 
paranoidwriter waves hello
18:08 / 03.08.06
I'll certainly be boycotting Chinese products, for this reason and because of their use of Mobile Execution Units or "Death Vans". Although a boycott is going to be difficult as (for example) I believe something like 90% of zippers and socks are made there, and I'm running out of countries to buy stuff from.
 
 
paranoidwriter waves hello
18:28 / 03.08.06
More info on Chinese domination of trade markets.

Sorry to be a stick in the mud.
 
 
■
21:23 / 03.08.06
Shit, those are hella-dance pants. Please, Russell, don't hurt me!
BTW, does that thar hound have Bowie eyes?
 
 
paranoidwriter waves hello
20:37 / 16.08.06
Dog psychological info wanted (ibis, you there?*):

A while ago, I posted (here) about one of my canine friends, L****, peeing on my bed, and she did it again about a month ago, after sneaking on my bed behind my back (little swine) - she hadn't visited me in ages.

However, another canine friend of mine, Noddy (who is a male, and whom I previously mentioned, here), dropped in today (in his own inimitable fashion), and I suddenly realised that every time he visits he always jumps on my bed and rolls around, especially over the area where L**** has peed (twice).

So, I clean my bed often and I thoroughly washed out L****'s pee. But I was wondering if the two of them are communicating with each other (they haven't met, as far as I'm aware) either,

1) in a "flirty, flirty, here's my smell" type of way? Or
2) in a "this is my human friend and territory, so sod off" kind of way? Or,
3) none of the above.

Thing is, I'm almost a little annoyed if this is what they're doing. I mean, it's MY fucking bed, and it's my scent that should be dominant, right? What am I supposed to do, defecate on the damn thing! (Oh, and as extra info: they're both getting on a bit, but they both still have their (erm?) bits and bobs.)

*ibis, I seem to remember you're the 'lither who's read loads of cool dog psychology books? But then, I quite regularly get screen-names confused, so...
 
 
STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK
20:52 / 16.08.06
Sheena is currently mental- she came down with kennel cough (caught from a psychotic Welsh terrier called Mungo as far as I can tell- lovely, lovely dog, but something of a mentalist) so she spent a week not being allowed to play with other dogs. Which, being Sheena, and being 10 months old, sucked a bit, as life is ALL ABOUT PLAYING. As of this Monday she was allowed to play again... and fucking hell, she's really going for it!

Ah, she's funny. I love her to bits.

And yes, as soon as I get this email phone thing sorted, there will be all manner of cute photographs.
 
 
paranoidwriter waves hello
21:00 / 16.08.06
As of this Monday she was allowed to play again... and fucking hell, she's really going for it!

"Ta ta da da dadaaa! Puppy power!"

Glad she's well, Stoat. Looking forward to the pic's.
 
 
COG
14:22 / 17.08.06
Here is Monkey, my friends' French Bulldog. I look after him now and again and we've bonded. He enjoys eating grass and snails.
 
 
Mistoffelees
14:29 / 17.08.06
Wow! My father with his moustache and those inquisitive eyes had the same way of looking sternly about! Does Monkey like the odd beer and sleeping in by any chance?
 
 
electric monk
15:29 / 17.08.06
I'm betting he does. 'S got a great name too.



Stoatie, I've got a bag of SQUEEEE right here next to me with Sheena's name on it.
 
 
COG
10:16 / 18.08.06
You've no idea how odd you seem, walking a dog shouting " bad Monkey, good Monkey....Monkey!)
 
 
ibis the being
17:33 / 18.08.06
Dog psychological info wanted (ibis, you there?*):

Here I am, have been offline, computer's on the fritz.

My take on your situation PW is the female is marking over the other dog's scent to establish dominance over him, not you. The male rolling in her scent actually probably means he likes it. It doesn't have much to do with you or your scent at all... and since these aren't your dogs nor this their home, the best route is probably just to keep "L" off the bed. You may also want to buy a bottle of enzymatic pet cleanser, which will get the scent of her pheromones out better than any normal household cleanser. Alternatively she could wear some bitches britches, aka doggie diapers, while she visits. Hope that helps!
 
 
paranoidwriter waves hello
18:09 / 18.08.06
Very helpful. Thanks, ibis. I knew you were the right person to ask, and I'll try and get some of that cleanser stuff you recommend. Hmm.. Might be fun to experiment with? --(although I promise, no creatures would ever be purposely harmed by yours truly, other than for food, of course.)

I'll also try to keep them off the bed. But I've got old, hard, and rickety floorboards, and these dogs are very soft and clever, eh? I might even try to orchestrate a meeting between the two of them (although their human companions know each other, so...) and see how they get on. They're both usually really friendly with other life-forms (well, apart from Noddy and trees,... and their mutual hatred of flying insects... but those are stories for another time...)
 
 
Mistoffelees
08:27 / 04.11.06
Found this sleepyhead on another board in a related thread.
 
 
Mon Oncle Ignatius
11:26 / 12.11.06


Sheena and Stoatie, yesterday. She hasn't got her own unicycle yet, but it's probably merely a matter of time.
 
 
STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK
12:25 / 12.11.06
(I'm the one wearing the hat, btw).
 
 
electric monk
15:30 / 13.11.06
Can Sheena open the fridge and get you a beer yet?
 
 
Mon Oncle Ignatius
22:14 / 13.11.06
I gather she has a good go at opening the fridge for her own beer while Stoatie is out at work.
 
 
bjacques
21:39 / 15.11.06
The weather's pretty crappy in Amsterdam right now, so here's some w00f3r luv from this summer, when the birds sang and the sun shone on Holland's chances in the World Cup.

Axel, June 2006: w00f! Holland! w00f!

Axel turned 15 last month and is feeling his age, but his nose and wits are sharp and he's a very happy w00f.
 
 
STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK
22:07 / 15.11.06
AWW!!

I miss Axel. He and Biscuits made a great couple.
 
 
Baz Auckland
02:06 / 16.11.06
Aw, I forgot about Axel! Strange to pet (he feels like a hairbrush!), but a great dog...
 
 
bjacques
12:10 / 16.11.06
He's a lot fluffier when he's just come out of the dryer!
 
 
electric monk
13:41 / 16.11.06
Is he wearing that tie or eating it? I hope it's the former.
 
 
bjacques
17:39 / 17.11.06
Wearing it, but it's loose. Axel is a native (but well-travelled) Amsterdammer. Naturally he supported the Holland side in the World Cup. Wuf, Holland, wuf!

Damn that was cheesy.
 
 
electric monk
11:50 / 06.12.06
Just in time for the holidays!
Snoop Dogg Launches Fo' Shizzle Clothing Brand For Dogs!



 
 
Mistoffelees
08:48 / 19.12.06
What a brave dog!

SYDNEY: A German shepherd shot twice as it defended its owner and his Sydney home from three intruders received Australia’s highest award for pet bravery yesterday.
“He was in front of me when the bullet went through him and it could have been me, so I’m very grateful to him,” said Manuel da Silva, recounting the night in September when balaclava-clad thieves broke into his home.
Two-year-old Rocky went for the gunmen, taking one bullet in the face and a second in the leg. They fled after firing the shots.
Da Silva said the worst part had been the two months that his beloved Rocky had to spend away from home in the veterinary hospital.
The award was presented by Bernie Murphy from international animal welfare group RSPCA.
“Animals are an important part in the lives of many people and they often surprise us with their actions,” Murphy said at the presentation ceremony.
 
 
Mon Oncle Ignatius
13:12 / 08.02.07

Dog-jitsu!


Dog ambush!
 
 
electric monk
12:29 / 09.02.07
Someday... SOMEDAY... Rudy will play in snow. And he will love it.

Sasha looks ecstatic, dude. 'S a lucky dog whats got a snow fort. And is that Sheena I spy? They both look like they're getting big! How old are them dogs?
 
 
STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK
12:30 / 09.02.07
Sheena's about fifteen and a half months- think Sasha's about four? Django?

(And yes, that is Sheena on the other end of the stick there).
 
  

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