Papillon Kisses

There are too many posts about dearly departed dogs for my liking.

I do not let my dog lick my face. In fact I discourage all types of licking as he is the type of dog where it could easily become an unhealthy obsession. My beloved heart dog was a licker who would occasionally try to take pot shots at your face. He was a papillon and if you happened to move while he was taking aim you could wind up getting a French kiss! BTW, my screen name was definitely NOT inspired by those types of kisses!

Evil Windscreen Dog. Evil Windscreen Dog looms down on Malcolm when he is in the car. The only thing you can do is glare, bare your teeth, strike out, bark ferociously and show Evil Windscreen Dog just how tough you are. Unfortunately, Evil Windscreen Dog responds instantaneously in kind, with the exact same moves, intensity and all! There can be no out-barking him, he can't be stared down! When not allowed to search for Evil Windscreen Dog in the glass or strike out against him, Malcolm trembles and whines -- what am I to do if I can't attack him before he attacks me? It helps to have a jacket or blanket to put over your head. If you can't see Evil Windscreen Dog, he can't see you.

My dog had this issue yesterday, barking at workers jack hammering a few meters away from our courtyard. I gave him a bone which seemed to distract him and now he doesn't care about the noise or the close proximity of the workers. I think he has taken it to mean that when people are working with power tools, good things happen (bones). This could go the other way, though. A dog might instead believe that the food is a reward for barking.

Hi guys, I have recently moved out of home with my dog (a bitza rescue 'Malcolm', who looks like a backyard breeder's idea of that mythological 'breed' the 'deer nosed chihuahua" <insert eye roll here> but who knows what is in him). Well, a home is not a home without a dog and so my parents are now looking into buying or rescuing an adult companion dog and your suggestions would be appreciated! General requirements/info: - must like cuddles and being a lap warmer - any grooming requirements considered, however must not shed to the degree of a fox terrier, pug, etc. My mum says she is willing to learn how to clipper a dog if need be, but honestly I suspect she'd much rather brush and she does have a preference for dogs with soft fur to stroke. - desexed, probably a female as a girl may get on better with my boy dog? - not a nuisance barker; alarm barking would be tolerated - happy, friendly, social, easy-going, affectionate, non-aggressive, no tendency towards nervousness/neurosis - my parents currently have a big yard with many different areas to explore, but may downsize in the (not near) future. Their yard is fully fenced but not suitable for a houdini dog. - indoor/outdoor dog as he/she pleases - the dog must get along with my dog as I will be minding it whenever my parents go on holidays. My dog absolutely ADORES Cavaliers, his eyes light up whenever he sees them. He also loves 'small white fluffies' except those which are neurotic... He dislikes and is reactive to 'in your face' dogs and bull/muscly breeds. He does not particularly care for terriers. - my parents are quite active, so regular brisk walks are not an issue, but if the dog would prefer to lounge around that is ok too. - my parents are semi-retired, so someone is usually at home, but the dog should be able to cope with some alone time - they will do some training if required, but don't want to start from scratch with a puppy or un-housebroken dog. - does not have to be good around children (since there are none!) We had a Papillon growing up, my heart dog who lived to 17 years. Although it has been 4 years since his death, I'm not sure we are ready for another Papillon. Also while our Papillon adored being around us and would sit, gazing lovingly in our direction (honestly, he radiated love!), he was not much into cuddling, simply putting up with it for a while. I'm not sure if all Paps are like this? The only breed I can think of so far is a Cavalier. I'm sure something small white and fluffy would also be suitable, perhaps a Maltese?, but I am embarrassed to say that I have trouble discriminating between small, white fluffy breeds since so many that I see are bitzas. (please don't flame me!) Breeds which I don't think would be suitable are Pekingese (sorry, don't like their temperament!), anything terrier and Italian Greyhounds - while they are adorable, I understand that they are very cat-like and mum couldn't stand all the jumping on and off furniture etc, also while their yard is fully fenced I suspect a hound would have no trouble escaping. I am trying to gently push them into getting a pedigree or breed rescue dog as having a rescue myself, I know how hit and miss it can be with regards to their health and temperament. If going for a rescue, I would prefer a rescue where the people really know the dog. My mum was formerly thinking of something like a Cavalier x Poodle but has since been educated... Anyway, i look forward to hearing your ideas! My parents are in no rush and are happy to wait until the right dog comes along to add to their family.

I alternate between Advance Dental and Nutro Natural Choice, with the odd raw meaty bone or chicken wing. My dog does really well on them and is always being complimented by vets on his trim, well-muscled figure and shiny coat. He has terrible dental/mouth conformation (rescue bitza), but the kibble and bones really seem to help. I did a fair bit of research on dry food. One of the things I look for is for the first ingredient to be meat and/or meat meal. I also like that Advance is Australian made and owned. There are probably kibble which look better on paper, but it really comes down to what works for your dog. I have heard of dogs who do best on Bonnie over the more premium brands.

At that age (13/14yrs), I would tell the teen and his parents that if he were to pull that stunt again I would report him to the police for trespassing.

In home care. I think my dog would be too stressed out in a kennel environment.

Rarely, but not without asking first. I usually decline offers to give my boy some treats at the dog park as it can turn him into a major pest, but I make a big deal out of thanking them for asking and explain why -- not because I need to give an explanation but to subtly educate others within earshot. I do the same thing when people, especially children, ask to pat my dog. The answer is almost always yes, but I make a big fuss. Positive reinforcement works for humans too!

If the Euk small breed is the same formula as the regular sized dog kibble, then you could try switching to that. I find that my dog will swallow kibble whole if it is small, but chew the kibble if it is larger.

My dearly departed papillon: absolutely. He had excellent instincts. My current rescue bitza: no, not really. He has a fear of big burly men in particular and will respond by darting around and barking at them if they come toward him. He will come around if they are respectful, non-threatening and give him time and space (while I redirect his behaviour), but I wouldn't necessarily trust his initial judgement. That said, we can easily use how people treat our dogs as a guide to their character. A person who is afraid of or allergic to dogs is one thing. A person who deliberately scares, teases and is cruel towards a dog is another. Such as when I tell someone not to, say, lunge and bark at my fearful dog because although you think it is terribly funny, you are reinforcing his fear and undoing all our hard work.

I disagree with the treatment of this disabled kangaroo. It seems to me like exploitation. That said, I would like to point out that some of the language being used in this thread to describe a person with a mental illness is insensitive and unnecessary. It is worthwhile remembering that our audience is always larger than it seems. Other DOL members have mental illnesses or loved ones that do, and may find what you say to be hurtful.

I have also found Pookinuk very prompt. They have fantastic customer service. Perhaps it is a new year issue. In their last newsletter they mentioned that while most manufacturers have resumed their operations, some are still closed.

Testing for food allergies is done the same way as for other allergies: the skin prick test. It is for food intolerances that things get trickier and an elimination diet is required. Edited to add: glad you found a solution, neinbob!

Fly netting over a frame?

More pictures please!

The only thing I would be concerned about is that some dogs, working breeds especially, don't have much of an 'off' button and will continue exercising until heatstroke/exhaustion set in. Some dogs need their handlers to say when enough is enough, regardless of age.

A print or more from David Darcy. A photoshoot with Ruthless Photos.

I had a meeting with the Dog and we've come up with the following: I think the entire collection of Oscar Newman apparel would in order. Next up would be the full range of Planet Dog toys, although I suspect the original-and-best Orbee ball would remain the favourite. You just can't beat it! And of course we'd need custom-built storage for all the dog's belongings. The Dog says a bed like the Miyow & Barkley Snuggle Pod would be ideal, because it is such a nuisance when your blanket falls off the end of your bed because you've tunnelled too far under the covers. While the Human's bed is Top Spot for nighttime cuddling, you can never have too many beds dotted around the house for daytime napping. The local butcher would be sponsored. The Dog says the butcher is one of the best humans around and he'd like to meat... sorry, meet him on the other side of the glass. All manner of meaty delights could be delivered weekly as part of the sponsorship program. Oh hell, make it daily and throw in some training from Steve at K9 Pro to teach the Dog how to receive the deliveries himself. The local dog park would get a fencing, seating, paving, landscaping and lighting upgrade. And more frequent lawn mowing, to stop small dogs disappearing in the grass. The Dog says it would be great to have additional trees around the perimeter of the park for the express purpose of sniffing and leg raising. This would not decrease the amount of open space in the middle for fetching and zoomies. The Dog also mentioned something about having a race track along one length of the fence for sprint races with dogs on the other side. There were further suggestions: what about some sort of Lazy Susan or conveyor belt to move you around the house in accordance with the sun? Could it have a belly rubber attachment for when the humans are out? Ah, the things that money can't buy!