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Rescue Org: Would you like to see a picture of one of Tracker's puppies? Cath:  
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I’ve got a tough couple weeks ahead. Ozzie’s 8 1/2 now, and in the last month, he’s gotten really grouchy. He’s having some problems with his hips and low back. He’s starting to lose some control with his back legs at times, and he’s dragging his back feet when he walks. He’s gotten snappy with me once, when I was trying to get him out of bed to go outside last week, so I took him to the vet. He got a steroid shot, which has helped him some, but he’s back to being grouchy when it wears off. Spoke with the vet this week, and we’re going to have him put down the next weekend I’m off work. The next 10 days are gonna be full of car rides, treats, people food, visits to old friends, and some short walks in the woods. Hopefully, he can slip this mortal coil on a high note, with nothing but memories of love and fun for the last part of his life.
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Apr 18, 2018 16:12
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I'm so sorry to hear that Dr. Ozzie. It's great that you're taking the time to give him the send-off he deserves. I did something similar with my Cocker Spaniel last year and I am so glad I did. Please share any pictures you can.
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Apr 18, 2018 16:22
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Dr Ozziemandius posted:I’ve got a tough couple weeks ahead. Ozzie’s 8 1/2 now, and in the last month, he’s gotten really grouchy. He’s having some problems with his hips and low back. He’s starting to lose some control with his back legs at times, and he’s dragging his back feet when he walks. He’s gotten snappy with me once, when I was trying to get him out of bed to go outside last week, so I took him to the vet. He got a steroid shot, which has helped him some, but he’s back to being grouchy when it wears off. Spoke with the vet this week, and we’re going to have him put down the next weekend I’m off work. The next 10 days are gonna be full of car rides, treats, people food, visits to old friends, and some short walks in the woods. Hopefully, he can slip this mortal coil on a high note, with nothing but memories of love and fun for the last part of his life.  Poor old Ozzie. Pat his big soft head for me and tell him he's one of the best harlequins out there.
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Apr 18, 2018 18:20
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I'm so sorry to hear that Dr. Ozzie.
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:
This, entirely, I love seeing pictures of the big rascal. Give him a great sendoff. ed: Just went back to pg. 1 for great pics.
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Apr 21, 2018 00:04
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Pigsfeet on Rye posted:This, entirely, I love seeing pictures of the big rascal. Give him a great sendoff. I’m trying to. Poor ol’ feller had a real bad night last night. He had a seizure for about 2-3 minutes, and hasn’t been getting around good afterwards. Gave him some Valium last night and this morning to keep him from seizing again and to keep him relaxed and comfortable. The vet is meeting me at the house around 2:00 to put him to sleep. I’m closing the office at lunch so I can go home and grill burgers for him until the vet comes. Had a few old friends come to visit him last night and say goodbye. Going to bury him in the back yard next to Sage. Hard, hard night last night. 
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Apr 25, 2018 15:52
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Dr Ozziemandius posted:I’m trying to. Poor ol’ feller had a real bad night last night. He had a seizure for about 2-3 minutes, and hasn’t been getting around good afterwards. Gave him some Valium last night and this morning to keep him from seizing again and to keep him relaxed and comfortable. The vet is meeting me at the house around 2:00 to put him to sleep. I’m closing the office at lunch so I can go home and grill burgers for him until the vet comes. Had a few old friends come to visit him last night and say goodbye. Going to bury him in the back yard next to Sage. Hard, hard night last night. You were one hell of a good boy, Ozziedog.
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Apr 25, 2018 19:26
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I'm going to get a trainer to work with Tracker. She pulls on the leash, but she's getting the concept of "easy" down. Once the initial puppy excitedness wears off, she's okay on the leash. But holy poo poo other dogs. She is insanely excited to play with other dogs and she'll flip her poo poo running over to them. I've tried walking with treats, but the other dog gets 100% of her focus. I don't mind taking her to the dog park, but she's not spayed yet, so that's a no go. In the meantime, I've got to figure out a solution that's not "Hope there are no other dogs on our path."
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Apr 27, 2018 13:36
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Let her get smacked down by a few older dogs and she'll learn some manners. 
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Apr 27, 2018 16:26
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:Let her get smacked down by a few older dogs and she'll learn some manners. I've got to wait till she gets spayed before I can take her to the local dog park.
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Apr 27, 2018 16:44
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Is that a rule for the dog park or what? I don't think it's especially likely that she's gonna get knocked up with you there to keep an eye on things.
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Apr 27, 2018 16:46
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TooMuchAbstraction posted:Is that a rule for the dog park or what? I don't think it's especially likely that she's gonna get knocked up with you there to keep an eye on things. It's their rule. She's not in heat at the moment, but I don't think they want to be liable. 
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Apr 27, 2018 16:53
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Thanks all. I posted a bunch of old pics on Imgur if anybody wants to see them. As of a little while ago,its got nearly 90,000 views.
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Apr 27, 2018 19:03
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Writer Cath posted:I'm going to get a trainer to work with Tracker. She pulls on the leash, but she's getting the concept of "easy" down. Once the initial puppy excitedness wears off, she's okay on the leash. Our dog, Egon, is pretty much the same. He's coming up on his 3rd birthday and he still flips his poo poo if he can't go say hello to other dogs. So at his daycare or dog parks he's perfectly fine, but on his leash or in the car he's a monster the moment another dog is in sight. It kind of sucks because it means my wife basically can't take him on walks since he will drag her across the street to go harass other dog walkers. God help us all if he sees a cat.
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Apr 27, 2018 19:55
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Inspector 34 posted:Our dog, Egon, is pretty much the same. He's coming up on his 3rd birthday and he still flips his poo poo if he can't go say hello to other dogs. So at his daycare or dog parks he's perfectly fine, but on his leash or in the car he's a monster the moment another dog is in sight. It kind of sucks because it means my wife basically can't take him on walks since he will drag her across the street to go harass other dog walkers. God help us all if he sees a cat. You have problems if the dog is the one in control of the walk. Dogs are beautiful creatures, but they should not be in charge of their destinies. It's like asking a three-year-old to drive a car. If you can't absolutely depend on the dog to behave themselves, and you aren't strong enough to physically control them, then you need mechanical assistance in the form of an anti-pulling harness. There's two main types: Gentle Leader goes over the nose (looks kind of like a muzzle) and then there's a chest harness style (c.f. Easy Walk). In both cases the idea is that the leash attaches at a point such that if the dog tries to pull, they get turned to the side towards the leash holder instead of going in the direction they want. Gentle Leader is more effective in preventing pulling, but also requires more acclimation since it involves a strap looping around the dog's nose. The chest harnesses are an easier sell since dogs usually don't mind them, but make sure they fit properly or they'll chafe.
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Apr 27, 2018 20:45
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I 100% agree. We use a gentle leader and he still pulls my wife where ever he wants. I think she is just really reluctant to use any kind of force. He tries to pull with me (when he sees another dog), but the nice thing about a gentle leader is that by pulling up on it you can basically force him to sit. However, being able to control his freak out is not the same as him not freaking out in the first place.
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Apr 27, 2018 20:54
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Dr Ozziemandius posted:Thanks all. I posted a bunch of old pics on Imgur if anybody wants to see them. As of a little while ago,its got nearly 90,000 views. One of your earliest posts said it best: "And his cuteness was ferocious." I'm sorry he's gone, I hope he went happily. Maybe someday I'll be able to have a Dane. ed: Awesome pic! 
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Apr 27, 2018 23:18
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Pigsfeet on Rye posted:Maybe someday I'll be able to have a Dane. If you're looking for a breeder in the future, look for temperament as well as everything else. People are breeding some really lovely danes these days. Dr Ozziemandius posted:Thanks all. I posted a bunch of old pics on Imgur if anybody wants to see them. As of a little while ago,its got nearly 90,000 views.  He deserves all the internet fame.
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Apr 28, 2018 00:23
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Hana's (4th) Birthday today, so I figured a picture with a striking pose would be in order: Now, being a GD, this should also be followed with a more standard Dane pose: 
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May 4, 2018 05:08
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Standard Dane pose you say? This is Archer's 
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May 4, 2018 11:53
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some of these dogs look ashamed to be pictured
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May 6, 2018 22:55
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I dunno what you're talking about lol
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May 7, 2018 12:24
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Frank was mad at me for a little while because I started stripping his hairs out but I think he forgives me
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May 8, 2018 03:53
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BloodRed posted:some of these dogs look ashamed to be pictured It's the droops! People always assume my saint is sad when he is having a good time.. he grunts alot as well when he is happy which makes people think he is grumpy
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May 10, 2018 20:26
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This 6 month old baby would like to know if you have some time to talk about Dog
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May 10, 2018 21:34
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:This 6 month old baby would like to know if you have some time to talk about Dog I would like to hear the good news.
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May 11, 2018 00:23
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What the heck kind of very good boy is that?
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May 11, 2018 00:27
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Writer Cath posted:I would like to hear the good news. It has to do with climbing the couch with only your front paws so that you may kiss the bounty of life away from your human and then gently smack her around with your tiny (lol tiny) baby paws. Affection comes at a price. Inspector 34 posted:What the heck kind of very good boy is that? It's a heckin puppo of the dive in the water and save the stupid drowning people variety, canadian brand. Also sometimes maybe pull in a fishing net. Also store things in lips. He has a wide variety of treasures in his lips at All times.
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May 11, 2018 00:44
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Jowl storage capacity is an important factor in choosing the right dog for your needs.
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May 11, 2018 22:13
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 Odin's still a puppy but he's getting bigger.
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May 13, 2018 00:04
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Hana is not getting any bigger, but is still just as goofy
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May 13, 2018 07:06
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ImplicitAssembler posted:Hana is not getting any bigger, but is still just as goofy Those ears are spectacular
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May 15, 2018 00:33
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Here's our big goof Dozer. He's just 2 years old and 130lbs of Great Pyrenees mess. Spends most of his days barking at the chickens outside, and things only he can see. Loves to play fetch, our late GSD taught him when he was just a puppy.
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May 15, 2018 02:51
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 Tracker, Traaaaaaaaaacker!
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May 16, 2018 01:34
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So, after 2 or so weeks of continuous sunshine, it started raining this evening...which caused Hana to start crying. (She really doesn't rain).
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Jun 25, 2018 07:03
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Captain turns a year old today! 
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Jun 30, 2018 18:09
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What an absolute cutie pie
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Jul 1, 2018 02:28
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The primitive thread is locked and off to archives so here's Shogun, all grown up and certainly a big ol' dog. He's 18 months old now so his growth is basically over. I moved out so he's living with my parents because holy poo poo a condo will not contain him.   
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Frankenstein moved from the suburbs of SE Michigan to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He's a country dog now. 
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