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I'll bet you are all thinking of smelly or gross things and so sure they do that..but William has put a new twist on picking things up..

So I thought I would start a post about unusal things that our furry friends like to carry away

William started counter surfing..start ing with the coffe table and graduating to the kitchen counter..

We or most of us have had counter surfers and usually it is for food left out..

William I am sure would go for the food but he seems to have a liking for my dishware..

I have found my coffee mugs in the dog bed in the computer room..and we have even found a bowl on the kitchen floor.

they aren't broken or even scratched..alt hough I must admit very clean..

He does like carrying things especially with handles..his 1st was an empty gallon vingar container..tha t blew off the roof..

So proud he found it all by himself

So lets here what kinds of things your fur kids like to carry around..and hide..

TATFK
PS this is what my dishware looks like and I have the whole set and then some..and they are heavy to top it off..

These are the days we live for ..aren't they just great..sounds like you both had fun..and it was all positive..what more could you ask for..

TATFK

    a 10 blade refers to the amount of hair that is cut off..I haven't used combs for a long long time on my clippers..

I have the Oster 5A and only two blades a 10 and a 4

the higher the blade# the shorter the cut..
As I said my suggestion is to find a groomer willing to teach you how to do your dog..the easiest way to learn is to watch and ask lots of questions..

I have an instrustion page if I can get them thru the scanner I will post them..

In the pics of William his body is done with a 4 blade and his tummy a 10..the feet I just sissor even..
Also his head I only used a 4 as well..
I like them short but not all people do..

I will try to scan the instructions and a pic..

TATFK

Actually I don't think it looks that bad..and it will grow back quickly..Willi am is getting a hair cut once a month from me..

I would not hesitate to take her back and complain..

Speaking as a former groomer..they mostly want people to be happy with what they do..

Always try to speak to the groomer who is going to be doing the work on your dog..

In fact when people with specific beeds would come to me and vaguely suggest what they want I would ask them to show me on their dog ..

On the Bouv face I agree..but it will grow back..and whether you take her back to this groomer or another ...my advise is to speak to the groomer doing the job on YOUR dog and explain what you want..if they are not familar with Bouv's ...many aren't..pull out some pictures..

For the most part they do want to please ...it means repeat business at the least..

I think she is adorable..
TATFK
PS Here is William after I did him..

I don't think legally you can do much..
But if she can't afford to get her spayed..then she certiantly can't afford puppies..

I used to raise Collies..and then Lhasa Apso's

I did not show them..I could by most people be considered a BB...but I had very high standards..in my own defense...

And if anyone does it right you really don't make money..

With pre natal care..puppy vet cks..shots ..worming..etc

And if your not going to bother with those things your nuts..

Maybe you could point this out to her..in black and white and remind her if she wants to sell them..buyers are going to want to see proof of these things..as well as a written guantee of health..

There are many things she could do with this dog if it is as gentle and maternal as she thinks..

Therapy work comes to mind..working with children..or the elderly..

I hope you can get thru to her..

Amy thanks for doing such important work..I miss is terribly and have high hopes for William..at the start of the new year..

Since your dogs are Pyrs??? I think...and are so big..two things come to mind..

1 their size might frighten the kids..especial ly if they are injured and not sick if they were to get in the bed..

2 they may not be allowed in the beds..ck with the nurses and volunteer co-ordinator..

If they are allowed in the beds and the kids want to visit with them..and aren't afraid..then see if they will get up on the foot of the bed..that way there is room for the dogs to be comfortable and the kids sitting up can pet them and cuddle with them all they want..

Also..you can redirect the attention to the kids in the beds by asking their name and seeing if they would like to have the dogs do some tricks..

Don't know if your guys take commands from others or not..but with Magic I used to situate myself so that I could give hand signals while the kids gave verbal ones and so the kids thought they were doing all this themselves..

Now tricks..to kids..especial ly with the big dogs ...sit..down.. shake..simple obedience commands are like magic..althoug h with very small kids..shake can be a problem..just help a little with that one..

Also a chair is a great idea..especial ly if they can't sit up..they can pet them and feel them..

That's all I can think of off the top of my head..if I think of any more I'll repost..

Good luck..and keep them all smiling..and before long when you arrive as you turn the corners you will soon hear
Appolo abd Zeus are here...!!!!!! and you will become invisible..
TATFK

I got this in an email and just had to share with all my animal loving friends here on BPO this is what the email said

I have the photos hereI hope it works cause the pics are great////TATFK

http://s364.photobucket.com/albums/oo90/furkidsmom/moose/?albumview=slideshow&direction=reverse


Not one, but two !  Truly amazing !  These animals were photographed just north of the Wisconsin border
on a highway near Marenisco , MI .
  
Once in awhile there is an opportunity to take in a piece of nature that you may never see. In these days of
unrest and turmoil it is great to see that Mother Nature can still produce some wondrous beauty.


The odds of seeing an albino moose are astronomical and to see this in the upper peninsula of  Michigan ,
near Wisconsin , is even greater than astronomical. To see two of them together is nearly impossible.
 
We wanted to share these photos with as many people as possible because you will probably never have
a chance to see this rare sight again.

This is a really special treat, so enjoy the shot of a lifetime.

I got a great laugh out of this one..and wanted to share it..
the caption that came with this was

*Cats are so dramatic*

I just really thought this picture was worth sharing..

TATFK