COUNTER SURFING

[Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles]

HAVE A DOODLE THAT COUNTER SURFS? WHAT DID THEY GET AND HOW'D YOU SOLVE IT?

[Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles]

Wow, what a scare that really could have been. You did avoid some very serious trouble. I always behave with my dogs as if I have toddlers in the house. Just like you would baby-proof the house for a child, you have to think the same way with a dog, as they are perpetual toddlers.

Try the pans, but even more importantly, realize toddlers will get into things as they cannot help themselves and doodle-proof your house, too. This time of the year can mean trouble with all the extra treats, cookies and candy around for guests. Chocolate, raisins and turkey can be huge problems, especially in large quantities. Ice melting salt and anti-freeze can also be deadly this time of year, too.

I am glad Leo will be OK and Thanks for sharing to help others prevent an accident like this.

[Kyoko]

Can you tell me why turkey is bad for them?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Turkey in itself is not bad for them; the plain leaner meat without skin, sauces, gravies, seasonings, etc., is fine and just as good for them as any other animal protein. What Lynne means is when people leave the Thanksgiving bird on the counter (or people leave their half-full plates there, or on the dining table) and the dog surfs & gets too much of it including fat, skin, bones, etc. Many a dog has ended up with pancreatitis (or worse) from that. We hear about pancreatitis a lot at the holidays, and this is partly why.
At the holidays, there are lots of people around, some of whom aren't dog savvy. Kids leave food around. People throw food into open trash bins. Dishes of nuts, candy, etc., is placed out on tables for guests. I think those are the kinds of holiday dangers for dogs that Lynne means.

[Kyoko]

Oh... OK... I was ignorant to that too... I just read it on "Pet Education.com".....
When we got Charlie, I invested on really good stainless steel trash can. However, Butter learned to nudge the lid to get it open. So I have to be very careful....

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Lucy and Sophie went through a countering surfing phase and we tried the cookie sheets with treats on them, but they would never take the bait. It was like for some reason they knew it was a trick. They would surf all around the cookie sheet and try to get the treat without touching the cookie sheet. They finally outgrew it without to much trouble (or we finally got better at not leaving things on the counter I'm not sure which). Anyway, one other thing our trainer told us to try, but we never did (because of my allergies mostly) is to put some aluminum foil along the edges of the counter, spray something smelly (like perfume) or something on the foil. When they jump up and get the smelly stuff on their paws, they won't like it and they won't do it again! Don't know if it works or not!

[Michele Womack]

UGG! We are having a heck of a time with this. Remy has eaten: a loaf of bread, a pan of cinnamon rolls, TWO pair of glasses... I'll have to choke him soon!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Time to get a breadbox!

[Tammy & Gracie]

I'm not sure if this falls under countersurfing or medical issues? I am having a sick stomach day. So I went to make a box (no jokes, it's my comfort food, I would NEVER feed the dood this yellow stuff!) of macaroni & cheese. First I dropped the box. Uncooked macaroni everywhere. Dood ate lots of crunchy pasta. Then I went to sit down while waiting for the rest of the pasta to cook. I heard a familiar paper tearing. Yep, you guessed it. The package of yellow cheese like stuff is now in her tummy with the pasta. I guess I should just give her a little milk and butter to finish off the dish. Hopefully, I'll lighten up on her dinner and all will be well, including my iffy attitude!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It's not counter surfing...if it falls on the floor it's fair game. (Unless you live with Jackdoodle, who is submissive and/or stupid enough to wait for permission to even eat stuff that's on the floor!)
It's hopefully not a medical issue either...I predict some diarrhea and increased water consumption for the next day or so.
As for you, young lady, no cheese or dairy products for a sick stomach, comfort food or not! Lipton chicken noodle soup with oyster crackers works much better, and if that's not comforting enough, next time do plain pasta with some margarine or olive oil! And call me in the morning.

[Tammy & Gracie]

thnx.

[Diane Bentley]

Today Our 2 year old doodle and our 1 yr old grand dog surfed the counter and ate 13 oatmeal raisin cookies! Now our doodle is small and can't reach the counter, but we invision her egging the bigger girl on! "Come on you get them and we can party!"The couch was pushed against the door crooked so they must have been running and jumping back and forth playing. They play so cute playing tug of war and just sharing their toys! What does anyone think that the oatmeal and raisins will do to their tummies.. Sadie only weighs 35 lbs, but Stella weighs 78lbs, so if it is going to effect anyone it will be Sadie! This is a first for us and hopefully the last!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Raisins are toxic to dogs. I dn't know how long ago this happened, but I would have consulted a vet immediately. 

http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/ani...

It's doubtful that they got enough to do much harm, but I'd keep an eye on her.