Shop Dog

[mastercabman]

Here's my  security system!

 

[Jonhilgen]

Here's my goofy chocolate lab.  Wasn't much of a shop dog, but was a great co-pilot.  Just said our final goodbyes to him a couple of weeks ago

 

[builderbob]

Here's my shop dog...except he doesn't like the shop at all. He yaps at all the tools and is deathly afraid of my quiet JC10 compressor!

 

[tbellemare]

Here's my goofy chocolate lab.  Wasn't much of a shop dog, but was a great co-pilot.  Just said our final goodbyes to him a couple of weeks ago

Were you doing a barrel roll, Jon?

Tom

 

[Jonhilgen]

Not sure what happened there...must've taken that down under.

 

[RKA]

Meet Chili.  Not much of a shop dog as he's afraid of every power tool known to man and moreso when said power tools are in my hands.  I thought they were supposed to trust us unconditionally...I don't think he's read the contract!  His idea of play and my idea of play are two different things.  He also has no sense when it comes to what he chews and swallows.  Still waiting for a plastic bag from last week to make it's way out one end or the other.  He's 3 now, so there is little hope he'll develop a better sense of judgement.  He's in his feeding chair below (has to be spoon fed vertically and stay that way for long enough for the food to get to the tummy).  The chair packs flat in 30 seconds for traveling.  Need to build him something more permanent when I get time.   

 

[peter halle]

Meet Chili.  Not much of a shop dog as he's afraid of every power tool known to man and moreso when said power tools are in my hands.  I thought they were supposed to trust us unconditionally...I don't think he's read the contract!  His idea of play and my idea of play are two different things.  He also has no sense when it comes to what he chews and swallows.  Still waiting for a plastic bag from last week to make it's way out one end or the other.  He's 3 now, so there is little hope he'll develop a better sense of judgement.  He's in his feeding chair below (has to be spoon fed vertically and stay that way for long enough for the food to get to the tummy).  The chair packs flat in 30 seconds for traveling.  Need to build him something more permanent when I get time.   

Chili reminds me of my card carrying Golden - MacGyer.  Loving dog - LOVES THE FOG - but after that...  He won't eat table scraps that he deems too hard, and will pick thru his dog food and eat the softer morsels first.  PS.  I attribute his behavior that I can understand to the fact that he is half British Golden Retriever.  [big grin]

He is the only of my 10+ dogs that did not need to start out in a crate and he has never destroyed anything.  Probably too hard.  [scared]

Peter

 

[jmbfestool]

Meet Chili.  Not much of a shop dog as he's afraid of every power tool known to man and moreso when said power tools are in my hands.  I thought they were supposed to trust us unconditionally...I don't think he's read the contract!  His idea of play and my idea of play are two different things.  He also has no sense when it comes to what he chews and swallows.  Still waiting for a plastic bag from last week to make it's way out one end or the other.  He's 3 now, so there is little hope he'll develop a better sense of judgement.  He's in his feeding chair below (has to be spoon fed vertically and stay that way for long enough for the food to get to the tummy).  The chair packs flat in 30 seconds for traveling.  Need to build him something more permanent when I get time.   

How come?  Iv never seen that before a dog spoon fed and must stay vertical. 

 

[RKA]

The nerves or muscles in his esophagus and/or the valve between the stomach and esophagus don't work as intended.  Feeding a liquid diet, metering the rate of feed and allowing gravity to do the rest will get the food into his stomach.  If we don't do this, the food pools in his esophagus and nausea sets in.  It's a vicious cycle because the nausea causes excessive saliva production which also pools in the esophagus.  Typically we would have to withhold all food and water for 24 hours until the nausea subsides.  Dogs with this condition (undiagnosed) will either starve to death or get aspiration pneumonia from the regurgitation cycles caused by the food pooling in the esophagus.  Even diagnosed, some will suffer the same fate.

 

[Tinker]

What some do for their pets?
I had never heard of that esophogus problem.  glad it was diagnosed properly. Ingenious feeding solution.
The last two years we had our Maggie, we spent more at the vet than for both my wife and me for our own MD's

This winter, or daughter was visiting when she noticed her "baby" 100# Yellow Lab was not acting right.  It was late at nite, but she decided not to wait til morrning to find a vet.  she found one about 30 miles away and rushed him there.  They told her the dogs stomach had flipped.
They operated immediately.  They had to unsnarl the stomach and then sew it in place somehow so it would not move again. 
Along with epilepsy and dislocated shoulder and the emergency op, I think she has spent more on her dog than her car.

But, the dog is happy and still playful.
Tinker

 

[mastercabman]

What some do for their pets?

On one of my dogs,i have spent about $10000.00 on medical  (so far)

 

[copcarcollector]

TINKER - My dog Toby, before he was my dog, while he was at a Lab Rescue, had the same stomach condition. It is called bloat and is often fatal.  Thankfully they were able to help my dog and your daughters too. People should monitor their K9 friends closely and take immediate action if the dog is not acting "normally".

 

[jmbfestool]

The nerves or muscles in his esophagus and/or the valve between the stomach and esophagus don't work as intended.  Feeding a liquid diet, metering the rate of feed and allowing gravity to do the rest will get the food into his stomach.  If we don't do this, the food pools in his esophagus and nausea sets in.  It's a vicious cycle because the nausea causes excessive saliva production which also pools in the esophagus.  Typically we would have to withhold all food and water for 24 hours until the nausea subsides.  Dogs with this condition (undiagnosed) will either starve to death or get aspiration pneumonia from the regurgitation cycles caused by the food pooling in the esophagus.  Even diagnosed, some will suffer the same fate.

So sad but he looks really happy and healthy.

[not worthy] Makes me happy when people love their animals and will do anything for them.  Some people wouldn't bother.

I don't believe any one should have a pet if they can't fully commit to them when needed.  Financially and personally.  I think a dog is like having a permanent child and you wouldn't neglect a child.

Jmb

 

[Deansocial]

The nerves or muscles in his esophagus and/or the valve between the stomach and esophagus don't work as intended.  Feeding a liquid diet, metering the rate of feed and allowing gravity to do the rest will get the food into his stomach.  If we don't do this, the food pools in his esophagus and nausea sets in.  It's a vicious cycle because the nausea causes excessive saliva production which also pools in the esophagus.  Typically we would have to withhold all food and water for 24 hours until the nausea subsides.  Dogs with this condition (undiagnosed) will either starve to death or get aspiration pneumonia from the regurgitation cycles caused by the food pooling in the esophagus.  Even diagnosed, some will suffer the same fate.

So sad but he looks really happy and healthy.

[not worthy] Makes me happy when people love their animals and will do anything for them.   Some people wouldn't bother.

I don't believe any one should have a pet if they can't fully commit to them when needed.  Financially and personally.  I think a dog is like having a permanent child and you wouldn't neglect a child.

Jmb

My wife says the same thing.             

About being married

 

[Tinker]

TINKER - My dog Toby, before he was my dog, while he was at a Lab Rescue, had the same stomach condition. It is called bloat and is often fatal.  Thankfully they were able to help my dog and your daughters too. People should monitor their K9 friends closely and take immediate action if the dog is not acting "normally".

Sometimes, owners or the vets try to save ???'s when performing the operation and just push everything back into place and sewing the animal back up.  If they do that, the bloat will return and lights out.  The vet our daughter found in the middle of the nite explained that it is very important to (anchor) the stomach so it won't happen again. I went with her when she went to pick up her "baby" and was very impressed with the patience the vet had in explaining once again about the entire procedure and the assurances he gave her even tho it is very likely they would never see each other again.  Not every vet (or people docs) will be that thoro and patient.
Tinker

 

[Sparktrician]

What some do for their pets?

On one of my dogs,i have spent about $10000.00 on medical   (so far)

Last year alone, one of my guys cost $5,000 with stem cell therapy for a spondylosis, very painful and debilitating spinal condition.  He's still with me and has a very beautiful spirit.  He never fails to let me know that he appreciates being rescued and being given a loving "forever" home. 

 

[Stephen B]

Check out this link from the Australian Broadcasting Commission; our BBC.
All free, our Australian Taxes at work!

You will need their 'Iview app', and will need to watch on a tablet/phone if in NA as may not work on non PAL televisions.
On the link, press on the 'Watch On Iview' prompt and follow the download links. Well worth it for animal lovers, and those interested in animal welfare.

Be warned, if watching Ep 5, you will need tissues! But it is probably the one to watch if you only view one ep.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/vet-school/

 

[Stephen B]

Monty, our shy Australian Kelpie/Whippet X.

This is was a common cross for poaching in Australia, the eyes and intelligence of the Kelpie, the speed of the Whippet. However he is just a much loved pet.

 

[Alan Smith]

Shop Dog Lily... Patiently waiting on the UPS man...

 

[Tinker]

Monty, our shy Australian Kelpy/Whippet X.

This is was a common cross for poaching in Australia, the eyes and intelligence of the Kelpy, the speed of the whippet. However he is just a much loved pet.

OMG, Those eyes remind me of a long gone school teacher i once knew.  She was actually a very good friend of the family, but she was a very strict, but very fair, teacher.  i never got to be in any of her classes as she taught high school and i only went thru the 8th grade before moving away.  it was a small school, so everybody knew everybody else.  i was pretty well know as being in fairly constant trouble and a problem for most of my teachers.

I would get into fights, whether inside, or out on the playground.  Due to difference in space and schedule, Mrs. K never got to me when i was outside and stirring up trouble.  She did, however, catch me quite often wen i was promoting an inside scuffle.  I would be well into a commotion when, all of a sudden, i would hear from behind, "That will do TINK."

All activity would immediately cease.  usually, the other person would suddenly be gone.  BUT, I would be left standing, feeling totally naked, in front of THE STARE.  I would try to dig a hole right into the floor as THE STARE continued to bore right thru me.  The woman never said another word.  When i was finally melted and nothing but a blob, she would finally turn around and walk away.  I was done for the day. A total mess.

Other teachers would just send me to the principal's office.  Mrs. K never felt that need.

Once i had moved away from my Uncle's farm, i still went back nearly every weekend i could.  I often, under less troublesome and authoritative circumstances, stop to visit with Mrs. K and her family.  she was really a lot of fun and had a laugh you could hear five miles away.  BUT, those eyes.  OMG, i can never forget.

Oh, BTW, does your dog rule?  [unsure]
Tinker