unsinkable Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 This is what I whisper to my dog when I say goodbye to him when I leave the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I say, "Please don't eat anything. Please don't eat anything!" Our puppy is now 10 months old and she chews more now than she did before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 I say, "Please don't eat anything. Please don't eat anything!" Our puppy is now 10 months old and she chews more now than she did before. This is only funny because it's not my dog! Is it a Lab, by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I say, "Please don't eat anything. Please don't eat anything!" Our puppy is now 10 months old and she chews more now than she did before. The puppy need to be crated if she eats things while you are gone. It is more an issue of safety for the puppy, then the sanity of the owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon in TN Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 This is only funny because it's not my dog! Is it a Lab, by any chance? I worked for a vet who would warn new retriever puppy owners that "they will eat anything not bolted down, and chew on anything that was." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Love that book. Should read it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albeto. Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 How do you resist the temptation to tell him "Do it for Johnny!"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Get you, alluding to a respected novel. If only we were so sophisticated around here. When we're about to undertake something intimidating, somebody is sure to remark, "We're doing the Pamchenko!" I'm not proud of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Get you, alluding to a respected novel. If only we were so sophisticated around here. When we're about to undertake something intimidating, somebody is sure to remark, "We're doing the Pamchenko!" I'm not proud of it. Toe pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabinfl Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 The puppy need to be crated if she eats things while you are gone. It is more an issue of safety for the puppy, then the sanity of the owners. The one time I had a small puppy, I put it on our enclosed patio when I went out, thinking that it couldn't get into too much mischief there (this was after he'd shredded a phone book and several articles of clothing out of the laundry). When I came home, pup had chewed off, and eaten part of, its own nylon collar (still haven't figured out quite how he managed that one) and had eaten some of the landscaping rocks (those crumbly red/gray lava rocks). :ohmy: NOTHING is safe from those little razor teeth! It's a good thing he was a cute little furball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Toe pick! We used this all of the time for a while, then I guess we kind of forgot about it. I hope my dh does something clumsy this evening so I can whip it out again! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 We used this all of the time for a while, then I guess we kind of forgot about it. I hope my dh does something clumsy this evening so I can whip it out again! Thanks :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 The one time I had a small puppy, I put it on our enclosed patio when I went out, thinking that it couldn't get into too much mischief there (this was after he'd shredded a phone book and several articles of clothing out of the laundry). When I came home, pup had chewed off, and eaten part of, its own nylon collar (still haven't figured out quite how he managed that one) and had eaten some of the landscaping rocks (those crumbly red/gray lava rocks). :ohmy: NOTHING is safe from those little razor teeth! It's a good thing he was a cute little furball! Our bananapants Goldish Retriever eats off her own collars! And her late sister's. And a seat belt when we tried the safety harness for dogs in cars thing... Bless her heart. She's microchipped, but I worry about her getting out (she also fancies herself a sprinter) without a collar and tags. She won't keep one on at all unless she is on a walk. She doesn't need to be crated though now that she's 3; she just sleeps on the couch when we're gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Someone was watching our Golden be a ditz a few days ago and remarked, "She'll be better when she grows up..." Um, she's four--I don't think it's going to get any better! However, she did what she needed to do--made violin girl get up in the morning after Ed's death, If dd didn't, the Golden chewed her apartment to the ground... Aww. Good dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Get you, alluding to a respected novel. If only we were so sophisticated around here. When we're about to undertake something intimidating, somebody is sure to remark, "We're doing the Pamchenko!" I'm not proud of it. I really thought this post was going to be some kind of brony thing. You can tell we've had more My Little Pony than classic lit around here as of late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I say, Be good dogs, don't jump the gate I'll likely kill you when I get home. Smile and leave. At night I tell them pretty much the same except I'll most likely kill you in the morning. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 No. You. Didn't. Wow! What a blast from the past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I worked for a vet who would warn new retriever puppy owners that "they will eat anything not bolted down, and chew on anything that was." Yes, like the wooden screened porch. The kids did a doozy on it the first time around, now the Golden's trying to finish it off. The crate is my best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 This is only funny because it's not my dog! Is it a Lab, by any chance? My first thought as well. When our beloved (now deceased) Lab was about 6 months old, our vet told us, don't worry, there's nothing better than a two year old Lab. When she was two, he told us, hang in there, there's nothing better than a four year old Lab.... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 So, is there nothing better than a 10yo Golden???? :0) My favorite Goldens are all seniors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 This is only funny because it's not my dog! Is it a Lab, by any chance? No, she is a pit bull/dingo mix. She is tons of fun, but very active. We do crate her if we are gone for long periods of time. I was beginning to let her stay out of the crate with the other dogs since she is now house trained. Guess I can't trust her yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 No, she is a pit bull/dingo mix. She is tons of fun, but very active. We do crate her if we are gone for long periods of time. I was beginning to let her stay out of the crate with the other dogs since she is now house trained. Guess I can't trust her yet. Heh...Well, she could also end up eating the plastic tray in the bottom of her crate, too. So, I suppose... My BIL's Lab ate about a third of the plastic tray in the bottom of her crate. Being the handy person that he is, he got a piece of metal, bent/welded/finished the piece to an apppropriately shaped bottom. The thing is crazy heavy, but at least she won't eat it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Our crate does have a metal tray underneath. We learned through experience that plastic trays can become chew toys! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 So, is there nothing better than a 10yo Golden???? That's the rumor, anyway... ;) We just hope this one has some brains by then, but we don't hold out much hope. We had to put down our very first GDB a few years ago--she was 16! She was a Golden/Lab. What a great dog. I think God gave her all the brains and skipped Abbie... Hmm, our lab was also named Abby... I'm seeing a trend here, LOL!! And just for the record, she had a heart of gold, but never did fare well in the brains department... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Our neighbor's golden is Abby. Popular name. We have Kacie, Mugsy, and Maggie. Dh recently said that by the time a dog settles down and is really well-behaved, they are too old to do anything with. I love all of the different stages, but newest puppy has been more of a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 This is what I whisper to my dog when I say goodbye to him when I leave the house. I say "try not to sleep the day away." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 We used this all of the time for a while, then I guess we kind of forgot about it. I hope my dh does something clumsy this evening so I can whip it out again! Thanks So, did your DH do anything clumsy? Drop a fork? Spill a drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 No, she is a pit bull/dingo mix. She is tons of fun, but very active. We do crate her if we are gone for long periods of time. I was beginning to let her stay out of the crate with the other dogs since she is now house trained. Guess I can't trust her yet. That's the rumor, anyway... ;) Hmm, our lab was also named Abby... I'm seeing a trend here, LOL!! And just for the record, she had a heart of gold, but never did fare well in the brains department... Our pit bull is an Abby and can't be trusted uncrated and alone at 3yo. She chews everything, bolted down or not. She's way too smart for her own good, too. I scoff at any dog toy labeled "indestructible." So far we've only found a handful of toys that are even worth spending money on. She has a 12" ball/rope like this one that works only because it's too big for her to get a firm grip on so she can chew it. That's the best toy ever IMO. The extra-long 5-knot ropes are good to play tug with, and the only stuffed animals she's allowed to have must be mouth-sized so all she can do is carry them around. Anything (and I do mean anything) large enough for her to hold down and tug on at the same time will be shredded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 So, did your DH do anything clumsy? Drop a fork? Spill a drink? NO! I am still waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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