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Follow-Up Friday (10-12-12)

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For those new to the blog, my follow-up Friday provides me with an opportunity to update or revise a post from the previous week.

You know sometimes you post about something and you need an update but it doesn’t warrant a whole blog. Or sometimes someone made a comment that really resonated with you. Yup, Follow-Up Friday baby!

Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop

 

A Visit to the Vet – Update

Sampson’s now been on the antibiotic for a full week.  The instructions on the antibiotic say to give it with food to avoid an upset stomach.  I’ve been very faithful with making sure it’s taken with food, but even with that, I’ve come home twice in the past week to find evidence that someone’s been sick.

I’m assuming it’s Sampson based on the antibiotic instructions as well as the fact that Delilah rarely vomits.

The rash does seem to be fading somewhat, although I’m still really on the fence about giving him his Leptos vaccine next week.

It looks better, right?

Sunday Discovery – Update

It’s been getting dark earlier as of late, which means our walking schedule needs modifying. Hubby’s mandatory over-time is…over, which puts me in a real conundrum.  It’s hard for me to walk both dogs on leash at the same time, so Hubby’s been helping out with small walks around the block.

Delilah’s been on the harness and it’s working out pretty good.  I do think it needs to be adjusted though, since I let Sampson wear it last week.  I’ve decided that as much as I like Sampson on the harness, it won’t happen again until he has his own.

I’ve been fairly lax about working Delilah with the Here command, but have been doing a decent job with getting her to ignore dogs we come across on our walks using the Leave it command.

Thoughts I Ponder – Update

Here’s one I was thinking of but forgot to jot down.

Why am I wearing flannel lined jeans to walk the dogs in the beginning of October?

W.T.F./Whoo Hoo Wednesday – Update

Apparently PCW Computer reads my blog because I GOT MY COMPUTER BACK!!!  I’m just ecstatic and can’t wait to settle in and catch up.

Please bear with me as it may take some time.

That’s it for us, how was your week?  Any news to share? Feel like hopping?

This is the Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop, feel free to grab the badge and add your link.

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Co-Hosted Follow-Up Friday

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Today is our first Co-Hosted, Follow-Up Friday blog hop. I’d like to give a special thanks to Hawk at Brown Dog CBR and his mom, for joining me on this crazy trip. Hawk’s mom shared that she sometimes struggles with technology, as do I so you can imagine, what a feat this was to pull off! (If we even did it.)

For those new to the blog, my follow-up Friday provides me with an opportunity to update or revise a post from the previous week.

You know sometimes you post about something and you need an update but it doesn’t warrant a whole blog. Or sometimes someone made a comment that really resonated with you. Yup, Follow-Up Friday baby!

Co-Hosted by Brown Dog CBR

 

Whoops Where’s Delilah – Author’s Note

It may not look it in the picture but that rock is actually quite high and my dog is quite fearless.  I’ve actually seen her run up an almost straight incline on a rock, causing me to gasp and actually wonder if she really wasn’t part mountain goat.

Her jumping off that rock should NOT have come as a surprise to me, yet somehow, here I am five and a half years later still being surprised by the crazy antics of my dog.

Sampson’s Saga Continues – Update

Sampson went to the vet last night for his re-check.  (He’s been on the Meloxicam for just over two weeks.)  We got out regular vet last night, she took one look and said he’s got a bacterial skin infection.  He is currently on antibiotic and will be re-checked in two weeks.  She also recommends continuing with the Aloe, which really seems to be helping.

The mark on the inside of his leg which I thought was a bruise?  My vet explained the pigment color in Sampson’s skin has changed due to a low-grade infection.

You can see the discolored skin here.

Had I taken him to the vet a couple of weeks ago when we first noticed it, he probably wouldn’t have broken out.  I feel like such a bad dog owner. 🙁

One on One – Author’s Note

Some of you said you walk two dogs at the same time and make a game of it, I think that’s cool.  Some of you said you vary the schedule which I think is what I am going to do.

When I can, I want to walk the dogs by themselves.

I think this will accomplish a number of things.

1)  It will be easier for me to work with them one on one.

2)  It will give them each an opportunity to spend time with me.

3)  Their personalities can shine through without being shadowed by the other.

4)  It will vary their exercise routine making it more interesting all around. 

Personally I think varied exercise program is stimulating for their minds as well as their bodies.

Do you vary your dog’s exercise program?  If so, what types of exercise do you include?

This is the Follow-Up Friday blog hop, hosted by Heart Like A Dog and Brown Dog CBR.  Why don’t you grab the link and join us?

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Follow-Up Friday (9-28-12)

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For those new to the blog, my follow-up Friday provides me with an opportunity to update or revise a post from the previous week.

You know sometimes you post about something and you need an update but it doesn’t warrant a whole blog.  Or sometimes someone made a comment that really resonated with you.  Yup, Follow-Up Friday baby!

Since the dogs took over the blog last Friday for Human Shaming, I promised a double update.

Dogcula – Update

You guys had such great suggestions.  As I learned on working the recall, the key to teaching any new behavior is consistency.  I must remember to remind her gentle and I must remember to present the treat to her differently than I do Sampson.

Here’s a picture of the way I’ve been working this command.

I’m holding the treat between my thumb and all four fingers.

I turn my hand so the treat is facing down and as I move towards her mouth I tell her, Gentle.

If she snaps at me, I tell her no and try again. When she licks at my hand, I release the treat.

 

It’s a dirty job, but somebody has to do it.

WTF/Whoo Hoo Wednesday

Many of you commented about the sadness of the posts and really that is the hardest part for me.  Like Jan, I used to avoid reading all the sad stories, until I started WTF Wednesday.

The point of WTF is to make fun of stupid people but let’s face it, sometimes it’s very hard to find humor in these stories and the best I can do is to call them a name.

The reason I added the Whoo Hoo portion to that feature is to try to show that not all newsworthy posts are bad and to keep me from crying over my keyboard.

My All-Star is on the D.L. – Update

As I noted in a recent post, the medication is really helping Sampson feel better, almost like he’s feeling too good.

When he was neutered the vet didn’t want to give him pain medication. She said she wanted him to feel some discomfort because she didn’t want him to be over-doing.  I looked at her like she had three heads and let her know that I would be monitoring the situation and I wanted him on pain meds.

I see where she was coming from now.

Gone to the Dogs – Author’s Note

The Human Shaming was a fun post.  I hope you weren’t too offended by the content. I was surprised at how easily it came together for me because in the past, I’ve had trouble finding the dog’s voices.

I enjoyed it so much I’m actually considering starting Sampson’s blog up again.  Of course it will not be daily (nor will this one) but I am seriously thinking about it.

My All-Star is on the D.L. Part Two – Author’s Note

Last week a woman was assaulted on a rail trail not too far from our house.  When the story first broke, I said well I’m not worried 1) we aren’t walking on the rail trail and 2) I have my dogs with me.

Then they reported she was walking her dogs.

Well, I’m down one dog, but I pulled on my big girl panties, loaded my pepper spray in my back pocket and hit the trail, with Delilah.  I kept to the upper trails and did my best impression of Linda Blair in The Exorcist, head spinning this way and that.

Monday Hubby said, Sampson and I will join you on your walks. This made me feel much better.  Even though I have no doubt that Delilah would protect me with her life, I’d much prefer she didn’t have to.

I was working a new command for her and I’ve continued it, but we haven’t had enough experience for me to write about it here, so you’ll have to stay tuned. 🙂

You’re Going the Wrong Way – Author’s Note

You all are very kind, but I know that Delilah and I don’t look good out on that course.  I’m really fine with that, as I look at it as just another way exercise her mind and body.

Batter Up – Update

Yes, Delilah has certainly stepped up to the plate.  Her mischief continues on almost a daily basis.  2 BrownDawgs pointed out that she got destructive this time last year.  I’m trying to figure out the common denominator.

Do you think dogs can suffer from SAD? (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop – Author’s Note

I know I have at least four blogs willing to participate in co-hosting a Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop, they are Brown Dog CBR, Rescued Insanity, 2 Brown Dawgs and Hey It’s Jet Here.

I may need a week or two to make sure I have the link tool working correctly, so if all goes well the first co-hosted FUF blog hop will be next week and my co-host will be Hawk from Brown Dog CBR

I’d like to throw the offer out there again.  Are YOU interested in co-hosting one week’s Follow-Up Friday Blog hop?  If so, leave me a message in the comments.

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