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For the Love of Dogs.

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ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 02:49 pm
@Germlat,
There are real differences in rescue groups. I'd suggest looking for ones that focus on positive reinforcement for training - overall, I find them the most supportive and the best at matching families and dogs.
Germlat
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 02:59 pm
@ehBeth,
I believe in the concept of positive reinforcement. I wonder if any would admit to the contrary. I mentioned my story about almost giving up on Sam due to containment issues. I liked the fact the guy on the other line was able to understand that I wasn't ready. I'm already thinking about adopting. There will never be another Sam though.
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:02 pm
@Germlat,
No, there will never be another Sam.

Every dog we love is so different.
Germlat
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:05 pm
@ehBeth,
It's good to know our hearts grows larger though.
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:14 pm
@Germlat,
our Cleo when she first came to live with me

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/248017_640699212610439_1663114095_n.jpg
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:15 pm
@ehBeth,
with her most beloved Set

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/v/t1.0-9/7741_640701419276885_1170803599_n.jpg?oh=7f2606aff77d0d0bba61de4f2fb7fd05&oe=544E7BA4
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:17 pm
@ehBeth,
on one of her last trips to the beach the year before she died
already blind
still marvellously happy

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/l/t1.0-9/941680_638849249462102_2108158222_n.jpg
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ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:18 pm
@ehBeth,
with Bailey, her favourite canine companion
at the beach that final year

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/181481_638864036127290_676675251_n.jpg
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:20 pm
@ehBeth,
this little girl dog joined our pack a year ago

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1010060_670380656308961_786313420_n.jpg

very very different from Cleo and loved for her own foibles
ossobuco
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:44 pm
@ehBeth,
Making me tear, eb. But good tear.
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Germlat
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 03:45 pm
@ehBeth,
Thanks for sharing!! The face on the last one made me giggle a little. The first time I saw Sam, it was his face...he made me giggle. My heart is now open to more.
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sat 26 Jul, 2014 11:34 pm
@Germlat,
I think you 'get' Bella Smile

she can definitely inspire the giggles

she has the personality of a big dog contained in a tiny tiny package
Germlat
 
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Reply Sun 27 Jul, 2014 08:58 am
@ehBeth,
True story: growing up we had a German Shepherd and a toy Poodle (this was before the Afghan Hound). The toy poodle was the Alpha. Smile
ehBeth
 
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Reply Sun 27 Jul, 2014 09:03 am
@Germlat,
exactly! look up and Bella's tiny face and imagine it defending a 130 pound black German Shepherd from anyone (dog or human) from approaching Smile
Germlat
 
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Reply Sun 27 Jul, 2014 04:53 pm
@ehBeth,
It's funny..about these little ones. It's as if they have no doubt they'll win that fight. Even funnier how the larger ones react. Laughing
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Germlat
 
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Reply Sat 30 Aug, 2014 02:38 am
We put our beloved Sam down yesterday . My husband took the day off. Sam had initially improved after a heavy course of steroids. His appetite improved and we never fed him dog food again. I'm glad we had that time with him. We pampered him heavily for the last few weeks. It was nice to have the time to say goodbye in a loving way. I just woke up (it's 3:00 a.m. here) from the loveliest dream....I was cuddling my Sam.
roger
 
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Reply Sat 30 Aug, 2014 02:45 am
@Germlat,
You see it coming and it's still a shock isn't it? Glad the steroids gave him a little quality time with the family.
Germlat
 
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Reply Sat 30 Aug, 2014 03:10 am
@roger,
Yes...it seems surreal.
firefly
 
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Reply Sat 30 Aug, 2014 02:58 pm
@Germlat,
I'm so sorry for your loss, Germlat. These things are never easy, no matter how prepared you are.

I'm sure Sam appreciated all the pampering you gave him, and the love that went along with it, and I'm glad the steroids may have given you a little extra time to spend with him.
ossobuco
 
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Reply Sat 30 Aug, 2014 03:19 pm
@Germlat,
I didn't know that, about boxers being the clowns of dogdom. What a wonderful trait.
 

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