The Dog Thread

[DavidW]

@DavidW

So, when do we get to see the first *"baby" pictures?  And have you decided upon a name yet?

*Pup pics?

Hope that the vet visit goes (went?) well.

PD

Her name is Leah.

[DavidW]

I still miss Hershey, but I'm providing a home to a dog in her last days at the shelter. She is a handful but I love her.

[foxandpeng]

I still miss Hershey, but I'm providing a home to a dog in her last days at the shelter. She is a handful but I love her.

Great to see. You are a good man.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

I still miss Hershey, but I'm providing a home to a dog in her last days at the shelter. She is a handful but I love her.

Were they going to put her down (after "X" amount of time there)? 

I hope that the two of you manage to figure things out.  Would, perhaps, some dog training sessions/evaluations be helpful?  I do realize that your teaching of classes will be starting up soon for you too.

And thank you for sharing the pics!

PD

[DavidW]

Were they going to put her down (after "X" amount of time there)? 

I hope that the two of you manage to figure things out.  Would, perhaps, some dog training sessions/evaluations be helpful?  I do realize that your teaching of classes will be starting up soon for you too.

And thank you for sharing the pics!

PD

Teaching has already started! It's not about training. She has had training before; she responds to simple commands. No, Leah suffers from separation anxiety, partly because she was abandoned by her previous owner.

Yes, she would have been put down. When I adopted Hershey, that was his last day. They were both good dogs, but there are a lot of good dogs that never find a home.

[Pohjolas Daughter]

Teaching has already started! It's not about training. She has had training before; she responds to simple commands. No, Leah suffers from separation anxiety, partly because she was abandoned by her previous owner.

Yes, she would have been put down. When I adopted Hershey, that was his last day. They were both good dogs, but there are a lot of good dogs that never find a home.

Did they give you suggestions about how to deal with separation anxiety?  If not, that's where an expert might be able to help you; I don't know whether or not you've had to deal with this before?  And, yes, I understand that teachers have things to do before classes start, but it sound like from what you said that classes have already started?

And you have a big heart....kudos to you for adopting and looking after these dogs.

PD

[DavidW]

Did they give you suggestions about how to deal with separation anxiety?  If not, that's where an expert might be able to help you; I don't know whether or not you've had to deal with this before?  And, yes, I understand that teachers have things to do before classes start, but it sound like from what you said that classes have already started?

And you have a big heart....kudos to you for adopting and looking after these dogs.

PD

Yeah, I've been in the classroom for two weeks.

As for separation anxiety, Hershey had it as well. It just takes time and patience.

[Kalevala]

This video warmed my heart:

K

[foxandpeng]

Kudos to my 8 year old yellow labrador, who always warms my heart. She is such a gentle, loving companion. I am labouring on trying to WFH today with a massive headache (probably due to poor hydration over the last couple of days), and all she wants to do is lie next to me or put her head on my lap.  I do love our cats, but she holds prime place in my affections, I think.

Get a labrador. You won't be sorry.

[Kalevala]

Kudos to my 8 year old yellow labrador, who always warms my heart. She is such a gentle, loving companion. I am labouring on trying to WFH today with a massive headache (probably due to poor hydration over the last couple of days), and all she wants to do is lie next to me or put her head on my lap.  I do love our cats, but she holds prime place in my affections, I think.

Get a labrador. You won't be sorry.

I've heard/read wonderful stories about labs over the years.  Good to hear that you have such a sweet and loving dog.  What is WFH?

K

[foxandpeng]

I've heard/read wonderful stories about labs over the years.  Good to hear that you have such a sweet and loving dog.  What is WFH?

K

Working From Home. Usually a joy, but on days like today there is a greater pressure to keep going rather than rest and recover, because there is already a greater ability to work in more comfort than if I were attending in person. I have an element of presenteeism today, sadly, but I tend to pick up what needs to be done at odd hours outside of the 9 - 5, so it all works out.

Dog is a stunner. Stinky today, but par for the course

[Kalevala]

Working From Home. Usually a joy, but on days like today there is a greater pressure to keep going rather than rest and recover, because there is already a greater ability to work in more comfort than if I were attending in person. I have an element of presenteeism today, sadly, but I tend to pick up what needs to be done at odd hours outside of the 9 - 5, so it all works out.

Dog is a stunner. Stinky today, but par for the course

Eat something healthful:  salad & a nice soup; get in a nap or two with cat/cats (I know...late reply from moi) and be good to yourself. 

K

[foxandpeng]

Eat something healthful:  salad & a nice soup; get in a nap or two with cat/cats (I know...late reply from moi) and be good to yourself. 

K

Cheers, K. Done and done 😀

[Kalevala]

Cheers, K. Done and done 😀

Glad that you're feeling better (check your PM).

K