hawkward
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Post by hawkward on Jan 27, 2021 17:46:49 GMT -6
Oh man. I’m sorry, STP. My best friend dog, a Border Collie, really lost his inhibitions the last few years of his life and it was super hard. It was frustrating but also I knew he wasn’t doing it on purpose. It’s so unfair. Big hugs, friend.
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teraiin
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Post by teraiin on Jan 27, 2021 17:54:42 GMT -6
And she’s always been an asshole. So. I skipped ahead and got to this part and thought you were talking about the woman from FB and I was like oh no what happened. Should have read the thread haha
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Post by lolacachia on Jan 27, 2021 17:59:56 GMT -6
Scout looks so grumpy. All those gates are really cramping her style.
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sakura
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Post by sakura on Jan 27, 2021 18:04:16 GMT -6
This entire thread is so lovely ☺️
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STP
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Post by STP on Jan 27, 2021 18:11:23 GMT -6
Scout looks so grumpy. All those gates are really cramping her style. She had also just discovered the magnetic lock was still on the pantry. My house looks like a toddler lives here 🤦♀️
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bazi
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Post by bazi on Jan 27, 2021 18:36:28 GMT -6
Love a happy ending!
I’ve sprayed citrus oil on toys/pillows to keep the dog away. My dog definitely hates that smell.
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sudsy
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Post by sudsy on Jan 27, 2021 18:53:54 GMT -6
I’m closer. I’ve gotcha back!
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cubed
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Post by cubed on Jan 27, 2021 19:28:44 GMT -6
I'm so glad this worked out for you! Great job lolacachia!! STP, would it help if STD had something of her own that smelled like your DS? Or would that just exacerbate the issue? I'm sorry this has been so challenging for you. I hope you know what an amazing human you are. Every pet should be so lucky to have an owner like you.
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teraiin
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Post by teraiin on Jan 27, 2021 19:28:47 GMT -6
Also I love the teamwork and dedication in this thread. This is the best ❤️
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sterling
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Post by sterling on Jan 27, 2021 20:00:51 GMT -6
Eating three crates is next level asshole. I love that dedication almost as much as the freak dedication.
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sterling
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Post by sterling on Jan 27, 2021 20:01:02 GMT -6
Omg frank dedication. Lol.
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bobyn
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Post by bobyn on Jan 27, 2021 20:25:37 GMT -6
lolacachia, you are a gem! This thread has been a joy to follow!
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Post by DavidRose on Jan 27, 2021 20:33:35 GMT -6
How do you eat a crate? Is the crate damaged or scouts teeth?
Also this was amazing.
My dd uses a burp cloth as a lovey. But only a certain kind that I can't find at target anymore. My local mom group helped secure me a back up which was so nice because I don't know any of them irl.
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STP
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Post by STP on Jan 27, 2021 20:51:31 GMT -6
How do you eat a crate? Is the crate damaged or scouts teeth? Also this was amazing. My dd uses a burp cloth as a lovey. But only a certain kind that I can't find at target anymore. My local mom group helped secure me a back up which was so nice because I don't know any of them irl. She slowly, quietly chewed up the reinforced plastic of the first one. Second one she systematically chewed on the joiners on the corners until the sides collapsed. Third one we took away when she started on it bc she was determined.
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STP
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Post by STP on Jan 27, 2021 20:54:38 GMT -6
I'm so glad this worked out for you! Great job lolacachia!! STP, would it help if STD had something of her own that smelled like your DS? Or would that just exacerbate the issue? I'm sorry this has been so challenging for you. I hope you know what an amazing human you are. Every pet should be so lucky to have an owner like you. I’m worried she’d get confused as to what was hers then. Thing is, she’s left Frank alone for 8 years no problem. She’s never eaten their toys or lovies before. Even when she was decimating underwear and stuff, she didn’t destroy those kinds of things. I think she doesn’t feel “normal” any more and that’s driving her actions. We’re working on some tools with the vet’s input. And I got her some bully sticks for older dogs, so she has something to work on.
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STP
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Post by STP on Jan 27, 2021 20:56:16 GMT -6
How do you eat a crate? Is the crate damaged or scouts teeth? Also this was amazing. My dd uses a burp cloth as a lovey. But only a certain kind that I can't find at target anymore. My local mom group helped secure me a back up which was so nice because I don't know any of them irl. Well if you need more, I know the group to do it!
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STP
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Post by STP on Jan 27, 2021 20:57:59 GMT -6
As asshole as she is, she’s been a house training champ for a long time so as long as we closed hampers, she was ok to be free in the house and has been since she was a baby.
So it’s a tough adjustment for her to be limited. It doesn’t change it, but it’s not helping her anxiety, you know?
She’s just old and cranky. Bless her heart.
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Post by Pumpkinwest on Jan 27, 2021 21:19:07 GMT -6
Amazing.
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lizblue
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Post by lizblue on Jan 27, 2021 21:25:50 GMT -6
For real for real, I know this forum has its dysfunctions but this thread is an example of how haplessly awesome we are. ❤️
@lolachica - you’re awesome.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Jan 27, 2021 21:31:34 GMT -6
How do you eat a crate? Is the crate damaged or scouts teeth? Also this was amazing. My dd uses a burp cloth as a lovey. But only a certain kind that I can't find at target anymore. My local mom group helped secure me a back up which was so nice because I don't know any of them irl. She slowly, quietly chewed up the reinforced plastic of the first one. Second one she systematically chewed on the joiners on the corners until the sides collapsed. Third one we took away when she started on it bc she was determined. Our rottie pulled the bars off and opened up a 4"x4" square, and then somehow squeezed her (fully grown Rottweiler) self through that hole. The shit they can do when determined is amazing. We won't talk about what a moron mine was because she knew how to use her tongue to open the latches but opted for the potentially deadly magic trick instead.
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Post by gymngemini on Jan 27, 2021 21:39:53 GMT -6
I'm so happy I saw this update. That is so awesome :-) yay for Frank!
Though the dogs chewing through crates has me a little 😳
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klw
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Post by klw on Jan 28, 2021 7:04:14 GMT -6
Love this story!
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Bookshelves
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Post by Bookshelves on Jan 28, 2021 7:08:07 GMT -6
((( STP))) I’ve been down that road with a dog when you’re not sure what’s age/personality and what’s medication side effects, and it’s so hard. lolacachia you’re a good egg.
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cattail
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Post by cattail on Jan 28, 2021 7:30:50 GMT -6
If anyone doubts that goodness exists HIH and lolacachia removes all doubts.
I actually told my H this story and he said "wow, they take being thoughtful to a whole new level"
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Post by Wtfshouldmynamebe on Jan 28, 2021 7:41:01 GMT -6
I just caught up on this adventure. It’s so heartwarming and lovely.
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Post by bellatrix on Jan 28, 2021 8:26:32 GMT -6
Huzzah! I'm so happy to see the ending to this whirlwind, and lolacachia I adore that you buckled them in.
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Post by addymac on Jan 28, 2021 9:03:01 GMT -6
Huzzah! I'm so happy to see the ending to this whirlwind, and lolacachia I adore that you buckled them in. The buckled in pic is the best.
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Post by lolacachia on Jan 28, 2021 10:41:57 GMT -6
She slowly, quietly chewed up the reinforced plastic of the first one. Second one she systematically chewed on the joiners on the corners until the sides collapsed. Third one we took away when she started on it bc she was determined. Our rottie pulled the bars off and opened up a 4"x4" square, and then somehow squeezed her (fully grown Rottweiler) self through that hole. The shit they can do when determined is amazing. We won't talk about what a moron mine was because she knew how to use her tongue to open the latches but opted for the potentially deadly magic trick instead. We had a dog (very anxious even with meds) that chewed a hole in the middle of the wall.... drywall..... and jumped through to meet us at the top of the stairs when we got home from work that day.. he was a rascal that one.
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STP
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Post by STP on Feb 1, 2021 14:12:14 GMT -6
[mention]rosalind [/mention] also found the smaller version, and he’s nestled in a safe space in my laundry room, on the highest shelf in the house. You’re all amazing. Just to show how much this means, a pic DS drew when he was 4 of Frank. He’s truly a beloved monster.
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Tlex
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Post by Tlex on Feb 1, 2021 15:12:42 GMT -6
This is exactly what today needed. May new Frank be accepted with open arms and closed jaws.
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