Laurie, Fudge, and Vern's Blog – March 2011 Archive (7)

Last week I wrote a blog in the training group because I was so upset about Fudge and Vern on a recent walk. It seems we do fine individually, but when I take them together, all hell breaks loose. I deleted the blog within a few hours, because I thought it sounded whiny, but not before a few people read it. Later that night, I got on DK and found I had several nice supportive responses in my Inbox. One was from a member who I will not name, that recommended a trainer to me that lived near…

This week has been a tough week. My DH has been gone most of the week and with Vern getting up a lot at night, I was not getting enough sleep. I have posted before about Vern being a bit of a night owl and got some great feedback and suggestions. The one I liked best was from a member that said they let there dog roam at night. If that didn't work with Vern, we were going back to crating every night. Right now, they sleep in our bedroom with our door closed. Out of sheer frustration the…

In this day and age, when it seems that everyone is fighting, two women came together right here on Doodlekisses. Recently, Donna (Donna K & Quincy) posted a discussion called Limericks Anyone?  I have to say, this was one of my favorite discussions and I went to bed giggling almost every night. What caused me to giggle? Well, I found out there is another member on DK that has the same sense of humor and competitive spirit (maybe even, some would say,…

Tonight, we had a vet appointment for annual shots, etc. for Fudge and Vern. My DH got home early from work to help me take both dogs. Upon arrival, Vern saw himself in the mirror they have in a bookcase in the entryway and promptly wet himself. He then started barking his fiercest bark which is a cross between a deep, low bark and a beagle howl. It is always impressive when the receptionist has to come out with a mop and place a cone over the wet area made by your dog, before you have even…

I thought this was a very touching story. What are the odds of a guide dog losing it's sight?  I think it is amazing that another dog could be taught to help both dog and master!

http://www.urlesque.com/2011/03/11/blind-dog-guide-dog/?icid=maing|maing6|dl8|sec3_lnk1|49731

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I think everyone has heard the expression, "Scared of Your Own Shadow".  Well, I would like to introduce you to Vern, who was in a panic yesterday at the park because he could see our shadows moving along the tree line.

He spent the entire walk on high alert and would growl occasionally if I lifted my arm and my shadow did the same thing. I only wish I had brought my…

The other day I went out and got Fudge and Vern identical bones. Vern gets so excited with anything new for about two minutes. As soon as he figures out Fudge has a bone or toy or anything, that is what he wants. Fudge uses this to her advantage and loves to sit close to him and chew away. Fudge is not a big chewer, but I swear if she knows Vern wants something she has, she makes sure to chew it just a little longer than usual. Vern will stop chewing his bone and lay his head down in the…