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Mindless Chatter - Monday

Posted : 8/18/2008 7:21:01 AM

I survived having my friends dog, Ranger, stay with me over the weekend. This dog just annoys me. He is a people dog. He has no use for dogs. Which is fine if he weren't such a chicken. Plus he and Neiko were in a macho battle of wills all weekend long. Ranger marked all over my house - in every single room! I was able to get Neiko to ignore him but I had to literally drag Ranger outside to go potty - and he's a 90 lb dog. I also had to pick him up and put him in the car because he refused to get in after the dog park! I'm so glad that I have aussies. Willing to do whatever I want whenever I want and with lots of enthusiasm. None of that 90 lb freeze in place scaredy cat wimpyness.

I cleaned out my garage this weekend! My new hot tub comes 1 week from today. WOHOOO! The arthritis in my back is killing me lately. It kept me up all night last night. I could not get comfortable and asprin did nothing for the discomfort. So, I can't WAIT to get the new tub and start soaking again. Here's the tub I'm getting if anyone cares! http://www.limelighthottubs.com/pdfs/limelight_brochure_flair08.pdf Did I mention that I can't wait?

Tonight I take Abbie to training again to work on her dog aggression. Dogs respect her, even at her young age. I just can't get over it. No dog has retaliated against one of her attacks.

Maxs Mom

Posted : 8/18/2008 8:47:48 AM

Monday Moanin'!

I had a busy fun weekend. I posted a brag under training about Belle's agility trial. This trial was a "home" show for us. We have a BEAUTIFUL training facility but I guess it has not always been that way. Before when they had trials there were complaints about the footing, jumps, everything. They put in all new flooring (before I got there) it is 8" of blown in rubber with 2" rubber matting over the top AWESOME in my opinion. They got new jumps, and a new A frame. Everything else got a fresh coat of paint. We all worked to keep the place clean and the trial ran so smoothly. This weekend all the comments were GREAT!! In fact our trainer was saying two more clubs may have us host trials for them.

My boss is on vacation until Sept 3 YIPPEEE!!!! I only work Wed and Thurs with her that week (I am off Fri) and then the following week I start telecommuting from home 2 days a week until the end of the year. Trying to save money. We so broke Sad

kpwlee

Posted : 8/18/2008 9:01:07 AM

Oh Julie I tell you what Ranger would've found himself in one room if he pulled those antics in my house - Bugsy says he is an embarrassment to big dogs Hmm

I don't know what is going on but my body is failing me these days. This darn shoulder is inhibiting me and yesterday my lower back went into severe spasms and is still very touch and go. I wasn't sure I could walk the beast this morning but I used it as an opportunity to put him in bootcamp and he did well. In fact we met this guy that once had a dane/dobe/boxer mix and saw a lot of that in B but said he didn't think dobe - he did say he as one gorgeous creature Big Smile

Julie I'm jealous of your new hot tub DH wants one and I keep saying no but with my back as it is I could go buy one today and finish off our back of the house 'spa'.

Jewlieee
Dogs respect her, even at her young age.

That has always been the case with Bugs and he was never aggressive - always fascinated me. When he was about 5 months old two GSD's that were loose came flying at us from some woods - I was pretty darn nervous, but B just stood there very tall, tail straight up, never flinched and they pulled up - postured and snarled a bit but came no closer. Their hackles were raised and they weren't coming to say hello but B could care less - he didn't make a sound, no hackles, nothing. They turned and trotted off. My heart rate was through the roof and Bugs went right back to his little jaunty walk like nothing happened. Just recalling it amazes me.

Most dogs from day one lay down when the meet him - we used to wish that some dog wouldn't and that he would for them but it still hasn't happened - some dogs really do have the mojo. I am sure you are, but be strict about NILIF for her - we still have to revert to being strict or he gets too bold.

miranadobe

Posted : 8/18/2008 10:54:41 AM

I am tired and irritable. Spent all weekend prepping for paint at the new house, inhaling paint while BF was spraying the walls & ceilings, or weeding, or anything in between. Only reward was some good mattress mambo. But now I am irritated that I am working. One day I will find a way to make a passive income while I do the things I want to do which don't involve working for anyone else.

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 8/18/2008 11:28:28 AM

Paige, depending on how skilled you are at the "matress mambo," you might could find employment in that arena. I suspect that you could make your own hours. Wink

I have an easy work week scheduled. Our company is renovating, so we have to be out of the office by today at 2. We are off tomorrow, & Wednesday to give the work crew time to get everything re-painted, carpet replaced, & new desks installed. Bev is scheduled for surgery on Thursday, so I'm taking most of the day off Friday to drive back to Houston to pick Bev up.

miranadobe

Posted : 8/18/2008 11:46:48 AM

Har Har, Amanda. Confused I'm thinking more like real estate investments.

I think it's time to take up boxing so that I can channel this energy somewhere.

fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 8/18/2008 12:05:21 PM

I roasted a fat chicken for the boys on Sunday and stuffed it with onions and some pineapple/mango/kiwi salsa ... and decided that it is so not worth the trouble when I can buy a nice fat chicken already roasted and ready to take home and slice at Costco for about $7. Jewelie, I love your hot tub. Mine is in-ground (went in with the pool) and it is such a PITA to be poking around in the pool equipment turning handles this way and that to heat it up and then remembering to go turn everything off again. I can't even remember the last time I used it.

Joyce

kpwlee

Posted : 8/18/2008 12:26:30 PM

BEVOLASVEGAS
Bev is scheduled for surgery on Thursday

which surgery are you going with?

I'll be thinking of your handsome boy!

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 8/18/2008 12:56:48 PM

kpwlee

BEVOLASVEGAS
Bev is scheduled for surgery on Thursday
which surgery are you going with?
I'll be thinking of your handsome boy!

We are going with the TPLO even though it is going to be a longer recovery. Our surgeon has only done 4 TTA's & he is, admittedly, not 100% comfortable doing them yet. I would much prefer a longer recovery period, with a surgery that he is confident doing than a surgery that is a bit of an unknown.

stardog85

Posted : 8/18/2008 1:04:37 PM

Lots to report today!

1. DH got word to expect an offer from a company her interviewed with on Friday!!! The position is spot on what he wants to do, in town (same exit as my work is lol), and the company has good people. Now we get to see if they can give him an offer with a pay range we like and better health benefits than my job.

2. An offer/job means we can start looking at rentals to move into (and out of our little apartment!) - yard and space here we come!!!

3. Z had her first annual vet exam and did well. We did discover a minor heart murmur Huh? , but the vet says it shouldn't be anything that will interfere with her SAR training or life in general Big Smile .

4. The vet sent a blood sample off for titers for distemper and parvo - she got 5 vaccines in 3 months while at the shelter so we're trying to avoid exacebating the overvaccination if possible. Paws crossed they're therapeutic levels!

5. SAR training tonight! Big Smile

stardog85

Posted : 8/18/2008 1:17:27 PM

WOOO HOOO - add one more thing to my previous post: Ziva's gotten permission to start coming to SAR practice!!!!!!!!!!!! We've been working at home and finally got some good reps in with a "victim" but I had some questions. When the head guy realized what level Z was already at (because of my questions) he decided she needs to come to practice with the team to keep progressing - she's apparently ahead of schedule in terms of training at this point. Big Smile Color me proud and psyched!

Party!!! Cool Yes Big Smile

Maxs Mom

Posted : 8/18/2008 1:39:21 PM

BEVOLASVEGAS
kpwlee

BEVOLASVEGAS
Bev is scheduled for surgery on Thursday
which surgery are you going with?
I'll be thinking of your handsome boy!

We are going with the TPLO even though it is going to be a longer recovery. Our surgeon has only done 4 TTA's & he is, admittedly, not 100% comfortable doing them yet. I would much prefer a longer recovery period, with a surgery that he is confident doing than a surgery that is a bit of an unknown.

I agree the confidence of the surgeon is the key. TTA's are new. I would have made the same decision in that case. I plan to ask my surgeon about them the next time I see him just for information, at least I hope. I am curious how many he has done, if any yet.

Be sure to keep us posted on how things go. We are also here when you sanity will be tested on the other side. I will keep Bevo in my thoughts.

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 8/18/2008 5:32:05 PM

Maxs Mom

We are also here when you sanity will be tested on the other side.

Ann, my sanity has been suspect for quite some time now! I'm sure that there will be days that I want to strangle him, but I'm going into this with a positive attitude.

kpwlee

Posted : 8/18/2008 5:49:35 PM

I'm glad that you are all set for the surgery and it does sound like the safest way forward. I will be certainly be sending Bevo my strongest chill out vibes - of course neither I nor my dog are known for being low key - heck I complained last week because I had to omit B's walk/run for 2 days last week. Should he ever have to be rested it will be in his crate, there will be no other way

My neighbor's huge super sedate golden has had both knees done since March and is doing really well. He looked really good today going out for a walk. I would think the fact that Bevo is in such good shape it will aid in the recovery.