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I need some dog advice
none | 8/7/15 | tasmanianred

Posted on 08/07/2015 2:30:04 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED

I need some advice on my dog. I had 2 dogs, both rescues for the past 11 years. They were pups together.

Solitare was the best dog in the world. She was a farm lab. No breeding but all character. She was Athletic, loving, smart, funny and exuberant.

I lost her Tuesday to metastatic cancer.


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KEYWORDS: dogs; lostmybestfriend
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To: kara37

I thought about asking a friend to borrow her male dog.
He is a big wooly bear but he is a real gentleman and calm.
I don’t know if she would go for it though.


41 posted on 08/07/2015 3:12:37 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Absolutely. I hear you.


42 posted on 08/07/2015 3:12:44 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: spacejunkie2001

I’ll take that under advisement.


43 posted on 08/07/2015 3:13:58 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: lone star annie

I’m sorry for your loss.

Jackie is very emotional. I’m concerned about just that.


44 posted on 08/07/2015 3:15:07 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: Cold Heat

I’ve been walking her in new areas.
Unfortunately, she is older and has creaky hips.
I’ve I walk her too far she will be limpy for days.


45 posted on 08/07/2015 3:16:39 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Males tend to be a little more needy, but if you don’t mind that....

As someone else mentioned, you can try out a dog to see if the fit is right. Of course, it can take weeks or months for the adjustment for Jackie since she is traumatized.

An alpha male may make her feel more secure. Some of her energy will be used in trying to fit in with the new pack leader. Since she’s beta she should not feel threatened or jealous. She might be jealous of a puppy.

They should be fed separately. The alpha dog should get fed first, treats first, etc. to establish his role.


46 posted on 08/07/2015 3:17:02 PM PDT by Calpublican (All Hail the Uni-Party!!!!)
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To: TASMANIANRED

Hi there,

Stopped by your page. Gorgeous, loving & kind dogs you show (it’s all in the eyes :)

You are actually a great candidate, based on your description and situation, for a retired racing greyhound as a companion to your remaining girl.

Being pack animals with no preconceived notions of individual home life, they hold the fun of training a dog, but the qualities of an adult dog. A Google search will bring up a local placement group, if there is one. Most gals are personality profile specialists, knowing the dogs in their care well.

Definitely a male, the bigger the better (gentle giants). Oh, and black ..., because they are more difficult to place and you do seem to be partial :)

If not, the suggestion of an adult, neutered male, from your local humane society seems like the way to go. I just think asking your old girl to deal with a puppy is too much to ask from her.

The Fragile Circle....
Hugs to you and her in your loss ~


47 posted on 08/07/2015 3:17:17 PM PDT by IwaCornDogs ("There Will Be Bamboozeling" ~ Nobama 08')
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To: TASMANIANRED

That sounds like an excellent idea.It’s worth a try.


48 posted on 08/07/2015 3:17:35 PM PDT by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: riri

I hadn’t thought about fostering.


49 posted on 08/07/2015 3:17:35 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: TASMANIANRED

First, I’m very sorry for your loss.

Similar thing happened with my beloved Kali last summer and our other dog who is a little persnickety. We ended up getting a new puppy within a couple of weeks, both for me and our other dog. It took a couple of months for Chance to accept the new one, but now they’re wonderful together. Chance is a female, i think they have the motherly instincts that take over.


50 posted on 08/07/2015 3:19:12 PM PDT by Beach333
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To: Veto!

I like your suggestions.
Unfortunately, I’m out in the country.
I only have 1 neighbor , most of the animals around moo.


51 posted on 08/07/2015 3:19:20 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: TASMANIANRED

We got a border collie pup and she probably extended the life of our old arthritic German shepherd by a couple of years

Picked a pup with a submissive personality so she is very mellow


52 posted on 08/07/2015 3:20:00 PM PDT by silverleaf (Age takes a toll: Please have exact change)
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To: trisham

Thanks trisham


53 posted on 08/07/2015 3:20:14 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: TASMANIANRED
Does Jackie have good maternal instincts? A puppy might give her a new lease on life if she's a good mama. Otherwise I might consider an older dog for Jackie, perhaps also female and a playful female.

Regardless the age of the new arrival, I would choose a playful female as opposed to sedentary. Sounds like Jackie enjoyed Solitaire's personality which was opposite of hers.

54 posted on 08/07/2015 3:20:57 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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To: TASMANIANRED

Always, Tasmanianred. :)


55 posted on 08/07/2015 3:21:31 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Calpublican

I haven’t had a male dog since I was a kid.

How are males needy?


56 posted on 08/07/2015 3:22:12 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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57 posted on 08/07/2015 3:22:40 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
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To: IwaCornDogs

I am partial to black dogs, the sleeker the better.

Thanks for the compliments and the suggestions.


58 posted on 08/07/2015 3:24:12 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: Farmer Dean

She is pretty fond of her dog, she may not think it’s as good a suggestion as I do.


59 posted on 08/07/2015 3:25:03 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (Viva Christo Rey)
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To: TASMANIANRED
I can't answer your question, but it gives me a chance to post this, which I haven't been able to post in what seems ages:

Hi Taz, hope you find the answer to your dilemma.

60 posted on 08/07/2015 3:25:46 PM PDT by PROCON (FReeping on CRUZ Control)
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