tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post5121151285522444866..comments2024-03-26T05:24:56.783-04:00Comments on TWITARDED: A Tale of Two Hounds And One Tired MamaSnarkier Than Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10797449606526868507noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-61160010144763832402011-12-02T11:05:45.597-05:002011-12-02T11:05:45.597-05:00So cute he looks like my dog Spike so lovely and f...So cute he looks like my dog Spike so lovely and faithful dog. Thanks for share this information and please take care of that beautiful dog.xlpharmacyhttp://www.xlpharmacy.biznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-24310890334666979642011-09-25T00:02:23.611-04:002011-09-25T00:02:23.611-04:00I am the proud owner of the two most fertile Yorks...I am the proud owner of the two most fertile Yorkshire terriers in the world. 13 puppies in one year (a litter of 5 and a litter of 8) I know it's not a good idea to breed a bitch twice in one year but the male is a little ninja who managed to knock her up while I wasn't looking. I may send him to another country next time. I thought she was having a phantom pregnancy until she suddenly blew up like a human carrying demon hybrid vampire spawn. The runt managed to I'm-so-adorable his way into staying, so now I have three Yorkies. I may eventually go deaf from the yapping. I also have a ferret, who my little boy dogs think is the best toy ever, two rabbits, four guinea pigs and two bearded dragons. It's mayhem, but extremely cute and fluffy (and scaly) mayhem. <br /><br />@LKW: your babies are adorable. Melociraptor is right about quality food. My mom has two Scotties with bad skin and switching to better quality food cleared one right up and hugely improved the other. It can help with behaviour too, additives can send dogs loopy just like with kids. As for the shedding, my only advice is get a Yorkie or something in the poodle family: they don't shed! :pBanshee713https://www.blogger.com/profile/12065409144291198883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-36962973887699521532011-09-24T12:00:17.716-04:002011-09-24T12:00:17.716-04:00@Melociraptor: Thanks for the tips. She really is ...@Melociraptor: Thanks for the tips. She really is a challenge to keep busy. It's tough when we both work all day -- I feel badly about leaving her alone -- more so than my coonhound because he just loves to sleep. She seems to get bored fast. We really do need to start with some obedience and other training. I'm not that good at it so I'll need to find someone in my area that knows a thing or two about training bloodhounds which is a challenge because they're not a popular breed in Maine. I would think we'd need to have the basic obedience down before I could go forward with CGC. I wish I had more hours in my day!!sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759445727064325439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-85786632029358813112011-09-24T11:03:33.781-04:002011-09-24T11:03:33.781-04:00Avid twitarded reader and longtime lurker, this is...Avid twitarded reader and longtime lurker, this is my first post, but I HAD to comment since it was about dogs.<br /><br />I've been grooming for my whole life it seems. I grew up around show people, and hey, I've rubbed elbows with some of the most blue blood Bloodhounds around! In fact, the bloodhound from the movie Best In Show? Was being flown back and forth to my salon on California to keep him in tip top shape during filming. His breeder routinely has dogs in the top 1-5 spots in the country. <br /><br />Bloodhounds, as a breed, are VERY instinctual dogs. They don't really stop chewing, either ;) Good training and LOTS AND LOTS of exercise will help, as will redirection. Keeping them crated until it stops is really not the way to go. It'll just make them more stir crazy. They weren't really bred to be indoor dogs. If they are, they require copious amounts of toys and things to keep their mind occupied because they have such a strong work drive they will be completely destructive if not given a purpose. Maybe start some obedience or agility classes with Miss Daisy to give her a goal to work to. What about working toward her CGC? <br /><br />Best tip for a doggie household?? Never forget what they are, and what they were bred for. Always treat them like dogs, not people! That is the fundamental mistake I see most people make, personifying their pets to the point the dog is anxiety ridden. You have to come to where they are at, because psychologically they can't come up to our level. I have a standard poodle and a chihuahua by the way, both are very well mannered and are best friends. Th e poodle eats us out of house and home, and here is another tip! Buy a high quality food! And make sure its truly high quality and you don't fall for marketing ploys. (www.dogfoodadvisor.com, Orijen would be GREAT for your dogs, LKW) The better the food the less you need to feed because it's condensed and not full of crap your dog doesn't need. Less food=less poop too, which is pretty much a win in my book. Congrats on your new baby!Melociraptornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-47922744974170339782011-09-21T15:57:10.183-04:002011-09-21T15:57:10.183-04:00LKW - Your dogs are beautiful! I think it is wond...LKW - Your dogs are beautiful! I think it is wonderful that you and the Mr adopt your dogs, so many out there need good homes. <br /><br />I have always wanted a coonhound ever since I red Where the Red Fern Grows, but alas my living accommodations never have provided enough space for that large a mass and 2 teens.<br /><br />Please post more adventures you have with them!!Amy Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-22662589921289324002011-09-20T22:49:08.065-04:002011-09-20T22:49:08.065-04:00No pups here, just kitties. Milo aka Milo Adams, a...No pups here, just kitties. Milo aka Milo Adams, aka Pudge, aka Chunky Monkey, aka Monkey Butt, aka Bubba. Otis aka Otis Spunkmeyer, aka Sprinkles, aka Monkey Head, aka Bubby. They are my children/babies. I love them probably more than is normal but I don't care LOL :)<br /><br />I do pet sit for many pups though and I love it. They are so special to me and my niece and nephew are pups too. Animals are amazing and such special souls. I am grateful for all the furry friends I have in my life.Dangrdafnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940599664505953044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-72981043191231450332011-09-20T22:01:47.449-04:002011-09-20T22:01:47.449-04:00You want a clean, non-stinky, mellow dog? I rescu...You want a clean, non-stinky, mellow dog? I rescue retired racing Greyhounds. They are as clean as cats but sleep even more. My Gracie is the sweetest snuggle-bunny! <br /><br />I have 2 dogs - Gracie and our Collie Emma (Emmy Lou Who), 2 Maine Coon cats - Seamus and Duncan, 2 Chinchillas - Sirius Black and Neville Blondebottom, a Veiled Chameleon and a lot of fish. Gracie sleeps at my feet, Emmy likes to snuggle until lights out and then she goes to her crate, Seamus sleeps stretched out against my spine and Duncan on my legs. Poor hubby is way on the other side of the king sized bed. But I would only adopt more if I could. Next I want to rescue a Border collie because my life is not insane enough. Love, Love, Love the rescues. They are always worth it. <br /><br />If Daisy knows the basic commands, get her to lie "down" for 10 minutes before you let her out in the morning. Stay in bed and don't let her get you up. Try to slowly move her schedule to about 10 or 15 minutes later each week. Or if she is in the crate, you can move a little faster. Absolutely NO NOISE while in the crate. Or maybe she will grow out of it? Either way, enjoy her while you have her. They make the best kids. As my friends talk about the messes their human children cause, I just think, "I love my dogs and critters". <br /><br />Love the hound barks. The Greyhound taught the Collie to "roo" and the Collie taught the Grey to bark. Dang! I wish she hadn't learned that. They both taught the German Shepherd next door to roo, so it gets pretty funny sometimes when they all get going. <br /><br />Kisses to the doggies out there.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854479041498808521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-79660170879035362052011-09-20T21:23:20.302-04:002011-09-20T21:23:20.302-04:00Yep, it's really weird. Mr. Junkie & I wi...Yep, it's really weird. Mr. Junkie & I will be watching TV & will hear what sounds like doggie nails on a wood floor & it will take us about 5 minutes to register that Cleo is no longer with us. Come to think of it, I haven't heard it for a week or so. Maybe she's finally gone over the rainbow bridge. And, NO....I am NOT crazy.Twilight Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649065539885582179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-34936397002786564892011-09-20T21:18:23.073-04:002011-09-20T21:18:23.073-04:00They are soo cute!
T-r-e-a-t-s for everyone! Just...They are soo cute!<br /><br />T-r-e-a-t-s for everyone! Just in case they know what the word is, LOL!<br /><br />All of our 4 dogs we've have we crate trained. Jasmine still sleeps in there with the door open--her hide out.<br /><br />She's patient about going potty in the morning. When I get up for work at 5, she's up. Then potty, breakfast, potty, back to sleep. She hangs out with hubs who's home on disability. <br /><br />She's 9, we got her when she was 4. I don't know that we will get other rotty but we still keep a look out.<br /><br />Oh, yes, Princess Jasmine, I forgot. Every once in a while I call her, Dog. She looks at me like I'm a cat.rottymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799832254087134073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-9442677456109277072011-09-20T21:07:13.056-04:002011-09-20T21:07:13.056-04:00@Sabrina - Even though he wasn't a canine, I l...@Sabrina - Even though he wasn't a canine, I lost my ol' ferret almost a year ago and the house still feels kind of empty. Every once in awhile I swear I can still hear him rattling his cage because he wants to get the fuck out. <br /><br />However, on the upside, I no longer find plastic bags, maxi-pads, sandwiches in plastic bags and pretty much anything else hidden all over my house. <br /><br />But it sucks that now when I blame Gizmo for farting, ML totally has to remind me he's no longer here and there is no one to blame. Siiiigh.Jenny Jerkfacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659204046693465182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-91368224351373852562011-09-20T21:03:38.795-04:002011-09-20T21:03:38.795-04:00On the flip side, my house is (& stays) really...On the flip side, my house is (& stays) really clean.Twilight Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649065539885582179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-68991426085119244122011-09-20T20:56:55.479-04:002011-09-20T20:56:55.479-04:00@Sabrina... So sorry to hear about your pup...that...@Sabrina... So sorry to hear about your pup...that makes me really sad. I know my George is getting up there and I get sad when I think of him no longer being around.sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759445727064325439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-3005893641068508042011-09-20T20:54:01.495-04:002011-09-20T20:54:01.495-04:00Weird timing on this post. I am dogless for the f...Weird timing on this post. I am dogless for the first time in 14 years. My sweet 14 year old yellow lab, Cleo died last month. My other 14 year old yellow lab, Caesar died last year. It is oddly quiet in this house although I'm pretty sure Cleo has been around to visit since she left. We've heard what sounds like her toenails wandering around. I miss my sweet puppies.Twilight Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09649065539885582179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-39195343486270345692011-09-20T20:52:33.412-04:002011-09-20T20:52:33.412-04:00Oh my godness! I want to cuddle up with all of the...Oh my godness! I want to cuddle up with all of their extra skin and use them as a body pillow/blanket! Creepy, I know, but that's honestly what comes to mind when I see them! You are a very lucky mama, animals are without a doubt, a favorite companion of mine. <br /><br />I love the doggy stories, too! How interesting all of the personalities are. :)<br /><br />... a lot of you are familiar with my doggy story because it was a Twitarded-born effort. <br /><br />http://dirtyhotandnerdy.blogspot.com/2010/11/im-speechless.html <br /><br />If you don't know the story, read it, I promise you'll cry. And love these h00rs we call Twitards more than you did before. :)AllTwiedUphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04113328745820260970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-867119822609329002011-09-20T20:35:04.775-04:002011-09-20T20:35:04.775-04:00Well, I feel your pain. I run Saint Bernard rescue...Well, I feel your pain. I run Saint Bernard rescue for Western WA, and have 2 of my own. The best thing you can do for a chewer is is crate that crazy bitch until she outgrows it. She eventually will, just like Goerge mellowed with time. You need to adjust her sleep schedule though, 15 minutes at a time... make her wait a few minutes, if you can. AND try to take her to some classes, it will for sure help. GOOD FOR YOU for adopting! See you in Forks....DaniellePnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-89114594194975392112011-09-20T19:57:03.476-04:002011-09-20T19:57:03.476-04:00I love George, I love Daisy...you know this. I ca...I love George, I love Daisy...you know this. I can't wait to one day to scratch under their snouts and talk obnoxiously to them.<br /><br />My 6 month old Oly Dog (yellow lab) is getting his nards sucked out on Friday. Sniff. Ha!<br /><br />I love dogs...they are the bested....except in Twilight. :PVitaminRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168002453820589518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-13477200464522783412011-09-20T19:49:34.262-04:002011-09-20T19:49:34.262-04:00Your puppies are adorable!!!!! My roomie and I hav...Your puppies are adorable!!!!! My roomie and I have one puppy, a lab retriever mix and she is fantastic! Not a lot of barking but she does love to chew stuff. Usually my stuff...maybe because she knows I am a giant pushover! Also since she technically belongs to the roomie she listens to him. I guess she knows better than to mess with the man who pays for her food. Thankfully we don't have to worry about 2 leashes but she does get 2 walks a day and tons of play time to compensate for all that retard puppy energy.spaztasticmazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807608219554631150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-46550131893628963222011-09-20T19:04:58.322-04:002011-09-20T19:04:58.322-04:00Your puppies are so freaking cute. I love all thes...Your puppies are so freaking cute. I love all these doggie (and kitty) stories. <br /><br />Pets are just awesome, even if they are a pain in the ass sometimes.Jenny Jerkfacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659204046693465182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-71420543538636085012011-09-20T17:28:52.166-04:002011-09-20T17:28:52.166-04:00We've been a 2 dog household for the past 15 y...We've been a 2 dog household for the past 15 years and boy is it ever a lot of work and expense. I think it's better for the dog though to have some company around while the owners are at work. They are more social than cats (I used to be owned by several cats over the years) and they get depressed or destructive when left alone. <br /><br />I wish I had some sage advice for you but I'm struggling right now with my one year old cocky Spaniel (no that is not a typo) and our 15 year old deaf, senile Springer. <br /><br />They are a ton of work but they bring so much happiness, right?<br /><br />Your dogs are adorable. With a name like Daisy Duke, no nickname is needed!Donehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435055072554665501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-82112207120791204892011-09-20T14:59:19.588-04:002011-09-20T14:59:19.588-04:00@Lindsay Rae - I MUST get in touch with Toey!! I h...@Lindsay Rae - I MUST get in touch with Toey!! I have a major puller on my hands.<br /><br />I love doggy nicknames. I used to call George "Poodle" because sometimes he acts like such a wuss. (No offense poodle owners!! LOL!) Mostly we call him G, Jorge, George Abraham, Cooner, and more recently Old Man.<br /><br />Daisy is still too new for too many nicknames... she'll get there. Mostly right now it's NO, OFF and DOWN!!sjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759445727064325439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-25241063836378004072011-09-20T14:53:24.057-04:002011-09-20T14:53:24.057-04:00@Lindsay Rae -
OMG!!! I LOVE IT! People ask me...@Lindsay Rae - <br /> OMG!!! I LOVE IT! People ask me what my horses names are I say "Honey and Lolita or when I had her, Scooter". Then I go to the barn & it's Honeydew, poopface, stinky, babyface, princess, Lita, Boot Scoot, piggy, pot pie...it's crazy everything that we come up with for our pets.Amers425https://www.blogger.com/profile/03582167045638424227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-46953146407357916932011-09-20T14:40:11.298-04:002011-09-20T14:40:11.298-04:00I love dogs!!! I love, I love, I love them. I do...I love dogs!!! I love, I love, I love them. I don't know what we would do without our Sienna. She's almost 4, and we are counting down the days until all of her "puppiness" is worn out, and she just wants to chillax.<br /><br />You know who you should talk to about not-so-cool behavior? TOEFUNNY. She's a certified dog trainer! She'd prolly have tons of shit for you to try. She's the fucking Cesar of the Twitard Dog Lovers Club (there isn't one...there should be).<br /><br />I think the best part about having a pet is picking the most awesome name in the world for the thing, then making 13204897 nicknames for him/her, and only calling him/her by the real name to other people. I could rattle off ten nicknames in a second for our pup.Lindsay Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533979763200935476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-63468498742918466522011-09-20T13:59:29.352-04:002011-09-20T13:59:29.352-04:00Ugh, this sounds like way too much work. I have o...Ugh, this sounds like way too much work. I have one chubby, cuddly, extremely friendly cat who provides all the pet companionship I need, and plenty of cast-off fur to keep the couches warm too. No walking, no slobbering... I'm good to go.<br /><br />But, those faces are pretty freaking cute. Pat them on the head for me tomorrow morning at 4am whilst the cat sleeps peacefully beside my pillow :)My After Carhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352424174841928456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-8294654014089194032011-09-20T12:43:32.425-04:002011-09-20T12:43:32.425-04:00I had two dogs for years and two is far more than ...I had two dogs for years and two is far more than twice the work. Just the vet bills alone can kill you. I currently have a husky, lab, whatever mix. He's 5 and more than a little neurotic. My vet thinks he's a savant. Nice huh? Anyway, he's crazy but I love him anyway.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120401337557466908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325136241555317156.post-89292277892962301702011-09-20T11:46:49.942-04:002011-09-20T11:46:49.942-04:00Thank you all for your kind words about my pups......Thank you all for your kind words about my pups... I think they're both pretty damn cute. Sometimes it's hard to get mad at them when they look up at you with those sad hound dog eyes.<br /><br />And I seriously LOVE reading everyone's dog stories. It's been a fun distraction this morning amidst my busy day at work. <br /><br />xosjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759445727064325439noreply@blogger.com