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Ah Koolie, my heart really goes out to you. He came, he conquered your heart, he had to leave far too soon.

Oh yes, I'm glad the super knows about the situation and is aware that you are a responsible dog owner. Oh yea again, I wondered if telling the lady that since you cannot be in a house with a yard right now, you're only option would be to take your sweet dog to the pound, she wouldn't want that would she? Then again, maybe she would.

You got your work cut out for you with her! Only other thing I can think of is when you see her, call out in a singsong voice, "Good Morning/afternoon/evening Mrs *****, you look lovely today!" Totally ignore her rantings, paste a big ole smile on your face. Then, 'Have a wonderful day Mrs. *****!' and keep on going! Repeat daily. Maybe you can train her like we train dogs, patience, persistance and praise. :lol:

I call Jesse, my Belgian Sheepdog, a Belgian Retriever, he will bring me ANYTHING I ask him for. He routinely brings me all 3 dog bowls (tho 1 at a time!), he will go out and get the morning newspaper and when it's time to go somewhere, I say where's my purse and he goes and gets it. I have to keep his brush out of reach or he'd bring me that too, he LOVES being brushed. Now thats just trick stuff, luckily I've not really had to find out how heroic he might be. There was one time we were walking on the sidewalk when a couple of people came out of a store just ahead. A man was mad about something and was very loud and gesturing with his hands. Jesse kinda swooped in front of me and sat down, I dang near fell over him. He was very rigid and stared at the man. Ears up and tight, leaning forward a bit. Never growled, just stared. I thought it wise to trust him, he sat like that never taking his eyes off the man until the people were in their car. Then he just looked back at me and grinned and we went on our way. I was glad the man did not notice him, never know when someones mad how they might react but I do imagine if he had come too close Jesse would have reacted quickly.

I can see it now, the dog in the bubble suit! Little holes cut out for his eyes, nose, mouth, ears and um potty areas. 8) You could always recycle some old tires and make him bumper guards!

When I take the pack to the park I stuff my pocket full of plastic bags. I usually have 1 or 2 extra and will boldly walk over to someone and offer them a bag if their dog poops and the person does not head over to scoop it up. I TRY to be nice about it and just say if we want to continue to have the priviledge of our dogs running loose, we MUST pick up after them. I really stunned one guy who was like, Me? Pick up my dogs crap? You gotta be kidding! A few of the other regulars helped me in glaring at him and he stomped off. Made a big show of looking for it in the grass but just couldn't seem to find it. Too darned bad he didn't slip and fall down in it.

I think talking to the super yourself is the best plan. Explain that you are vigilant about picking up after your pups and ask him/her what can be done to ENCOURAGE all the other residents to do the same. Tell him/her about the neighbor who is under the impression that you are leaving poop around and that you would like to improve relations with that person but that you need help. Be nice and calm, supers would rather deal with someone reasonable and responsible than just one who complains. Perhaps offer to assist in spreading the word to the dog owners who are too danged lazy to do their duty (so to speak) and pick up after their dogs. Offer to draft a 'gentle reminder' type letter that can be distributed to ALL pet owners in the building. In the letter, detail that it is not just a pet owners responsibility but that if the problem continues the owner may have to rethink the policy of allowing dogs. Remind them that living in a building that allows dogs is a priviledge, not a right. If children play near the area where the dogs relieve themselves, ask if they would like THEIR children to be exposed to dog excretement. Best of luck and thanks for being responsible!

Thanks for the update Hobbit, I was wondering how Guy was coming along. I too am curious, why will he need to wear the bubble wrap cast forever? Is it flexible? Is it for support? Perhaps the meds Guy was on threw his stomach chemistry out of whack? Maybe he needs some yogurt or pepcid for a while?

Last visit to moms in Md after repeatedly telling Candy not to do it she managed to sneak down the hall and help herself to some kitty box crunchies. Strolled back out smacking her lips. Naturally she wanted to play kissy face with anyone in reach. Mom did not have to scoop the box that night.

[quote]though I would gladly decapitate an intruder[/quote] mental note to self, NEVER EVER SNEAK UP ON HORSEFEATHERS!

OK Shara, as I said in my pm to you, keep that leash on her! Not as much in the house but ANYTIME she is outside and not behind a secure fence. Does not matter if she RIGHT beside you, she can move far faster than you can react so lets play it safe for Hazel and for anyone in the area. I have not read where she ever popped out of her collar but you want to make sure it won't happen either. And of course you need to be hanging on to the other end of said leash. 8) Sounds like you handled sisters boyfriend coming over correctly.

OK, one last post! 8) If someone can successfully create a breed of dog who vacuums, dusts, and mows the lawn, I'll take 2! OK, make that 3! Like Mei-Mei said, a dog that can drive a pregnant woman to the hospital would also be cool!

The main thing that bites me is that the 3 breeds used to 'recreate' this ancient breed ALL are subject to breathing problems! So hey lets make another dog that can't get out of its own way because it CAN'T BREATHE! Well now that I'm riled up and really need to go to bed... 8) HAPPY NEW YEAR!

And ya know, after 11 years I think he's a keeper! 8) Best danged $50 I ever spent.

[quote]That is the basic guarentee. better than you would get in most places[/quote] BULLSHIT. My pet quality Belgian Sheepdog came with a LIFETIME guarantee for any and all health issues. I in still in touch with his breeder and it's in the contract that if at ANY time in his life I cannot keep him for any reason she will take him back. In order to get his AKC papers, I had to have him neutered, but I planned on doing that anyway so you know that was no problem with me. I know many belgian breeders who feel exactly the same, if its one of their pups, it will ALWAYS have a home to come back to if needed.

I did some poking around, found the 'breeders' page. Geez this would be funny if it were not so disgusting! Rebecca gives a whopping 18 month guarantee against hereditary crippling/disabling defects. After that you on your own!

Unless I overlooked it, I am still waiting for an answer as to which breeds went into 'recreating' this ancient breed of dog, the american lo sze pugg.

Horsefeathers, gotta come clean, I put Chico up to ratting out Perry. :D

DreamWeaver, I volunteered at the old site. I hope to volunteer again at the new one. I was there (finally) just recently and what a vast improvement! Did you work at the old building?

:D Horsefeathers, I WAS feeling rather slighted!

Thank you Mei-Mei! Must be having a problem with their server, I will call them tomorrow. Just to make sure they are aware ya know 8)

Can someone, anyone, do me a favor? Try and access the Richmond SPCA page at [url]http://www.richmondspca.org/[/url] I am getting UNAUTHORIZED, HTTP ERROR 403 - FORBIDDEN. I got the msg yesterday too but assumed it was an error on their site. May still be, if others cannot access it I will call them up tomorrow and ask about it. Thanks!

Cute, have you bid on it? Do I hear $100 from gigishiba? SOLD! 8)

Call me dense but just what the heck is an American LO-Sze Pugg? What breeds have gone into this creation? And for what purpose?

Geez Shara, almost wish you did not mention Hazel getting hit by a car and your parents refusal to take her to a vet! I may have to duct tape my fingers together so I won't say what I think of that!! Ok, took a few deep breaths, can't change what happened. This is long folks so I apologize for any mispellings or grammatical errors! I would love to be able to offer you some training help but will tell you up front I am far from a pro. One idea that came to mind is for you to work hard on REDIRECTING Hazel as a situation that even MIGHT cause her to feel defensive, aggressive, whatever. I think you are down to last ditch efforts here. BTW, if she does have trouble with her thyroid, diet ain't gonna fix it. However, now that I understand her aggression has ALWAYS been an issue, I am not as sure as before that her thyroid is at issue. Anyway... Does she respond well to food treats? Do you have a clicker? If possible, get one. Wherever you were doing agility with her should have them. What I suggest is to work alone with her so that she associates the clicker with a treat and a calm 'good girl'. I don't know if you are an excitable type but if so, you will need to be calm and collected with her to help her stay the same. Practice obedience such as sits, downs and stays using the clicker and a food treat. Start by rewarding small successes but the goal is for her to FOCUS very tightly on you. Use a LOOK command. I use LOOKIE as it rolls off the tongue better. Start out with NO distractions, as she learns, add SMALL distractions and slowly progress to bigger ones. Eventually, put Hazel in a sit/stay ON LEAD, in the house. Ask your mom to walk in the room and simply stand still at least a few feet away. Tell Hazel to LOOK or whatever word you have chosen for this. Above all, BE CONSISTANT. If Hazel immediately looks at you or if she does not take her eyes off of you, click and treat. If she does not look at you, say her name and repeat the command. DO NOT GET EXCITED OR RAISE YOUR VOICE, STAY CALM. Stand still, you want HER doing the work. As soon as she looks at you, click. If she holds eye contact, click AND treat. Repeat this often until she as most briefly glances your mothers way. (I am hoping here that your mom will be willing to help, if not, I'm sorry) Ask dad to do this too. Persist and practice! She's had 4 years to get so defensive, it will take some time to redirect her. If she gets up when mom or dad comes in the room, calmly say NO and then LOOK. This is just step one, if you think you want to try this out, please let me know how it works and we will discuss step two. This may take a week or two for you to really see results. You must see some solid success before you can even think of moving on to step two. You can pm me if you'd like. I would like to you do that in fact and tell me if/how Hazel is disciplined whenever she growls, snaps whatever. I PROMISE YOU I will not flame you or jump up and down and holler no matter what. I need to know, it may be the way she is disciplined is ADDING to her insecurity. Be honest with me and I will try to help, again I WILL NOT yell at you about this, I will simply tell you if I think the method of discipline is adding to the problem and try to offer alternatives.