Randal's had enough of the pub...
I give up posting photos....imagine a bored looking GWP 🙄
Randal's had enough of the pub...
I give up posting photos....imagine a bored looking GWP 🙄
He sounds faulty. Does he have some sort of warranty? 🙄 And speaking of GWPs, this is our nut-job out playing with his best buddy, Toby the border collie rescue - he was found wandering the fells, no-one ever claimed him, so a friend of ours took him in. Lovely dog, plays like a loon, 100% Sprocket compatible.
And the aftermath... pacing himself is not his strong suit.
Anyone got a sure fire technique for getting tablets inside a dog permanently, rather than just for a few seconds before it gets spat out on the floor?
Used to be ok with them disguised in a bit of soft cheese, or crushed up in food, but he's cottoned onto that too now and avoids it.
Anyone got a sure fire technique for getting tablets inside a dog permanently, rather than just for a few seconds before it gets spat out on the floor?
Used to be ok with them disguised in a bit of soft cheese, or crushed up in food, but he's cottoned onto that too now and avoids it.
Do they have to go in the front end? 🤣
Peanut butter, roll it into a ball and throw it across the room at her
At risk of bringing up politics in an otherwise fun thread*, today is an historic day: long dogs have finally suceeded in achieving positions of real power and influence. It may be a (very) quiet revolution, but it has begun. A 1 day working week and legally mandated naps 6 times a day are just around the corner. Lurchers across the land celebrated today with a lie-in. No, like a really long one.
The Shadow Minister for Snoozing taking her job seriously:
(had a fall earlier in the week and grazed her knee. It's the sort of thing that happens when you get to the ripe old age of thirteen.)
*seriously, if you have political views to air, there are plenty of other threads
*seriously, if you have political views to air, there are plenty of other threads
Says the guy who literally did just that 😉 ☹️
Don't leave me hangin' !
Friday night IS party night 🙂
Poorly doggo chez tojv; has been squitting and producing very little for nearly 48 hours and has also hoyed up the bit of chicken and rice we've given her, although she also had some probiotic mush the vet recommended on the phone and that's not uncommon for her with worming pills or flea powder, etc.
Not giving the impression of being ill, was mostly herself yesterday nws the squits, has eaten what we have given her with relish, sat by me giving the eyes for some of my bacon sandwich this morning....but def a bit tired, she'd normally be into everything and instead having a long lie in. Vets later because nothing recovers her faster than a thermometer up her arse and a large bill for me.
Anyone got a sure fire technique for getting tablets inside a dog permanently, rather than just for a few seconds before it gets spat out on the floor?
Mashed potatoes works for Oscar anything else he susses it out, even in strong cheese. I don’t care at one time he’d just eat them.
Hope you get sorted JonV, Oscar occasionally has episodes like that. I went down bloods and other tests a few months ago to try and find a cause. Nothing came up, I can only think it’s him drinking dirty water when out or picking food up off the ground from the Saturday night drinkers.
Baby bell/edam/gouda cheese moulded around the tablet or marmite/bovril covering. This last one can be messy for the nursing staff. Needless to say teaspoon dipped in spread not the drugs! Any remaining marmite/bovril on the spoon can be offered as a treat.
Yesterday we went back to the greyhound sanctuary for the first time since Bruce came home. It's a longish day so he had to come too... but he also had to chill in a kennel while we were walking/feeding/helping out.
He didn't love it, but he didn't seem to hate it either. I took a picture that made him look like a smol boi (he isn't).
Back home he was a bit more velcro than normal but largely OK with how his day went.
Yesterday we went back to the greyhound sanctuary for the first time since Bruce came home. It's a longish day so he had to come too... but he also had to chill in a kennel while we were walking/feeding/helping out.
He didn't love it, but he didn't seem to hate it either. I took a picture that made him look like a smol boi (he isn't).
Back home he was a bit more velcro than normal but largely OK with how his day went.
He's such a handsome chap.
Slow start to the lunchtime walk today. We are sick of the rain, the hound even more so.
She found some nice grass to eat. Nice for her, less so for me when I'm pulling it out of her arse later.
Nice weather for nice doggos today!
Took wheezing out of shape Lola for a paddle! I honestly don’t think she’s ever been in water with her original shitty owner - last week she was unsure, this week straight in and paddling!
Then came back and took Derek out again - super nice switched on intelligent dog. Took him to meet my parents and he was a super good boy and enjoyed a little cheese snack!
Finally took Tucker out - I like this dog he is such a nice boy. He is prone to over excitable outbursts so unfortunetly I don’t think he’s going to be rehomed anytime soon.
*wrong order of photos again!
Groomers yesterday.
Comes out looking like a husky.
Finds mud, wades in.
Same again in two months.
had to chill in a kennel while we were walking/feeding/helping out.
He didn't love it, but he didn't seem to hate it either.
Aw, not surprised he was clingy after, probably thought 'Oh no, not this again!'
Thanks for for the tips on pills administration. Wrapping up in food is one of out current tactics, but mainly with treats he's familiar with. Maybe will try something new that he won't know what it SHOULD smell like.
Finally took Tucker out - I like this dog he is such a nice boy. He is prone to over excitable outbursts so unfortunetly I don’t think he’s going to be rehomed anytime soon.
C'mon Rusty, there's an obvious answer to that dilemma!
Thanks for for the tips on pills administration. Wrapping up in food is one of out current tactics, but mainly with treats he's familiar with. Maybe will try something new that he won't know what it SHOULD smell like.
We taught our guy 'catch' with treats, stuff goes down so quickly that he doesn't seem to taste it - or worming pills.
Thought we'd lost this little nutter on Saturday. Took her to the seafront, where the tide goes out revealing acres of mud flats. Little Clips, carrying her throw ring decides to go on a quite literal wild goose chase and runs across the flats barking like a loon. Drops her ring in the shallows, where I couldn't reach it and leaps through the water until she's out of her depth and swimming. Been there loads of times and she's never usually been further than getting muddy. We have no idea whether she's going to get swept away by the tide! Eventually she turns towards where we're calling & whistling and heads straight for the dropped ring. Picks it up, heads back onto the land, shakes off and returns to us like nothing's happened. Still wants to play ring fetch on the way back to the car 🤣
(ps, the dog has perfect return control to her owner (not me), but was just having too much fun! No danger to anyone or anything except herself (but not even that as it turns out) Just in case, "you should keep it on a lead" whiners are reading)
These 2 just waiting for the day the rain stops..... 
Bruce had his first sunbathe on his own grass
(grass he is doing his absolute best to destroy...)
Chilling after a small walk. 
Not mine, but I was chatting to a chap this afternoon while I was out for a walk, he had his two dogs with him, one a pointer/lab cross that was rushing around all over the place, the other a black lab definitely on the older side, and who clearly was looking forward to home and dinner…
🥰
Whats that you got there? A bagel? With a little halloumi? Is there a bit of hummus ans some cucumber on there too?
Gimme.
Sunny spring morning
Good to see the springers don't have to slum it, you know, on something as common as a dog bed 😉
Took Derek to a waterfall this morning - don’t think he’s seen one before so he was a little unsure!
Then it was new boy Reggie’s turn for an adventure! He was soon wheezing so don’t think he used to big walks.
Lastly took my mate Tucker out and called in at my parents on the way. This big guy has so much character and just wants tickles and love in his life.
#tuckerjustdoit
#tuckerjustdoit
I would…….but MrsRNP is changing jobs, she used to take Bert with her and he’d hang out in the office and get treats from the postman. I doubt if that’s going to be the case with her next job.
Also my folks have already said they wouldn’t be willing to look after Tucker on the odd occasions we go out for the evening. He has occasional high energy jumping/zoomies - I can distract him and get it under control but it’s too much for my elderly folks and I expect most people looking for a rescue dog. Shame as he is an absolutely awesome doggo.
Spolier…
Clumber spaniel wins best in show. Love a clumber, but Mrs TiRed was anti-slobber. So we are on our third show cocker instead.
Lola has never paid any attention to the tv before but yesterday she was intently watching puppies at crufts.
Then she had a zoomie attack in a pub garden. And did lots of barking about the divvying up of the pizza.
Lola has never paid any attention to the tv before but yesterday she was intently watching puppies at crufts.
I think she is staring at the clothes airer wondering how anybody could sit watching TV with that leaning against the sideboard, I'm a messy bastard but that would do my nut in😉.
Lola has never paid any attention to the tv before but yesterday she was intently watching puppies at crufts.
I think she is staring at the clothes airer wondering how anybody could sit watching TV with that leaning against the sideboard, I'm a messy bastard but that would do my nut in😉.
This was on a break from building my kitchen
Look at the nice relaxed dog in the pub
Except about ten minutes later there was a large pool of watery dog sick where his head is, and another one under the table I'm sitting at. Excellent
Look at the nice relaxed dog in the pub
Except about ten minutes later there was a large pool of watery dog sick where his head is, and another one under the table I'm sitting at. Excellent
Unlucky. Lola like to make it very clear she needs out to be sick so its rare we get caught out.
Carpet aswell. Grim.
Lola like to make it very clear she needs out to be sick so its rare we get caught out.
Yep, nope - he just stood up and wallop, one big pool of vomit, and by the time I'd mouthed "oh f___k", he was producing the second one under the table. I then just sat there slightly shell shocked for about ten seconds, luckily there was no-one else down in the little basement bit where I was.
Carpet aswell. Grim.
Uh-huh. I sheepishly went upstairs to the bar to explain and apologise and then came back down with a big roll of blue tissue, a bin bag and some antibac spray...
Lola like to make it very clear she needs out to be sick so its rare we get caught out.
Oh yes, I know that hiccupping/stomach pumping noise as a precursor very well. Nothing gets me awake and out of bed faster so I can chuck him in the bath to catch it. 🤢
Same thing here 😂
... I know that hiccupping/stomach pumping noise as a precursor very well. Nothing gets me awake and out of bed faster so I can chuck him ...
... out of the back door as fast as possible. We got as far as the tatty towel at the door the other morning, mainly because he ran down the stairs rather faster than I could in my still semi dormant state. The towel is sacrificial, and took the brunt of 3 small puddles of yellow bile. Dogs, eh? Love 'em.
Lola like to make it very clear she needs out to be sick so its rare we get caught out.
Oh yes, I know that hiccupping/stomach pumping noise as a precursor very well. Nothing gets me awake and out of bed faster so I can chuck him in the bath to catch it. 🤢
All i have to do is get to the front door where ahe will be waiting to run out and hirl in the flowers.
She will absolutely anything to not be sick indoors.
Look at the nice relaxed dog in the pub
Am envious. Teenage Sprock Bag would start by tearing the curtains down, destroy each and every cushion, scattering the stuffing across the floor before leaving teeth marks in each and every wooden chair stool and table. Then, and only then, would he get around to throwing up.
Look at the nice relaxed dog in the pub
Except about ten minutes later there was a large pool of watery dog sick where his head is, and another one under the table I'm sitting at. Excellent
Same. No vomit though.
Stacey isn't a small space, or crowded pub suitable dog.
She's also not a sit or stand around for too long dog.
This was her at dog training.
Just giving this a good shake to ensure it's dead.
Ocar’s older brother came to visit today.
My missis shared this photo from when our puppy was little and we still looked after Prince. Aww. Prince really not keen on excitable puppies, and that puppy grew up with the same attitude.
Sprocket in proto trail dog mode, looking out towards Kinder at the top of the Hayfield campsite descent. He's going to love Kinder, but not for a few months yet.
And afterwards assuming the position... he's proving to be unexpectedly adept at chilling out.
I wonder where Ball is?
There it is.
More swimming please
Today’s Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary doggos were;
Roxy 6year old female Akita x GSD - absolutely beautiful dog. Belonged to an elderly person.
Then I took Shadow out, 5year old SBT, nice dog just hasn t been trained.
Finally it was Tucker time (my favourite)
All dogs are at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary (Rossendale Lancashire)
(The photo hosting on this website is ****ing shit)
Doggos enjoying the sunshine. Noticed Lola has a bit of grey under her muzzle now. She's nearly 7. But I think it's the stress of Roxie that's probably brought it on 😉
Yesterday I had a few hours spare as MrsRNP was out with friends so I ‘borrowed’ my mate Tucker and went out for a few hours in the sunshine. He found a discarded green dog toy so was super happy!
Today I did my usual 4 to 5 hours Sunday morning and again took Tucker out, followed by Derek. Derek has had three home visits with another booked for tomorrow. His prospective family is taking it slow and making sure that it all works out for hopefully his forever home. He is a super smart eager to please dog - fingers crossed Derek!
lastly Shadow! Took him out last week, not my type of dog but he is super friendly with all other dogs and someone looking for a Staffy wouldn’t go far wrong with him
…….and as a slight aside, Barry the bat was released last night!
A few weeks ago MrsRNP woke me to shout that there was a bird flying round our living room at 1:00am. I reassured her it was only a bat and went back to sleep!
The following evening we managed to catch ‘Barry’ and put him outside in a planter. He didn’t look happy so Google/telephone calls later a lovely woman from Todmorden took him in and fed him meal worms for a few weeks. She brought him back last night fattened up and raring to go! Her bat monitoring device picked up calls from the many bats in our area and Barry flew off to join them!
There are so many wonderful people out there volunteering their time and energy looking after animals (I don’t include myself in this) - all the people at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary are amazing and the dogs are always happy to go back to their kennels when I return them. Everyone we spoke with at the bats protection league were also lovely.
Is there a video online of you tryng to catch Barry the bat?
Is there a video online of you tryng to catch Barry the bat?
I went back to sleep immediately, MrsRNP didn’t have the best sleep being terrified of a dive bombing Barry. The following evening we were sat in the living room freezing cold with all the windows and doors open. He eventually settled on the staircase wall where I shoved a box over him.
Joined a new sighthound group for a walk today around Brierley Park.
Safe to say Bruce liked it. He met some existing friends and made some new ones. Sausage and egg cob was shared and many snack pouches were raided.
Afterwards he slept during the day with deep sleep dreams... which is uncommon currently.
His 'sandwich' face mixed with complete overwhelm and bewilderment.
