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 Everyone meet Luke aka Bart's Beware! (Luke was his call name, but he doesn't really seem to know it. We might also try Levi or Loki) We just got him home on Saturday. Our rescue wants us to keep him crated all the time unless he's getting a bathroom break or walk, which has been soooo hard so far. He's almost the perfect gentleman, just barking a few times when I leave the house, and he has pretty severe squirrel aggression. Also he's a giant goober about stairs. We walked by the elementary school yesterday and he went up and down two big flights no trouble. Our home's split level, 5 step staircase? Frozen statue.
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Jun 22, 2020 12:43
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I think the crating policy is get them used to the crate in your home and give them a chance to observe life in a new place. We can start giving him some more out of crate time tomorrow.
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Jun 22, 2020 15:41
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He's clever, he only goes in if you toss a treat in first. He's been in there most of the day today with nary a peep so I don't think he minds too much.
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Jun 22, 2020 19:55
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Watson (formerly known as Luke, we've decided) is settling in pretty well. We've got him to down outside of the crate on command! Had some serious squirrel anger on our morning walk, and he snarled at a dog inside the dog park fence when we walked by to see if he'd be interested. He's also mastered the stairs all on his own after we let him explore on his own.
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Jun 26, 2020 13:40
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Jun 27, 2020 19:24
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Our bestest boy has developed a limp, and I'm worried he sprained a toe. He had a check up scheduled at the vet the other day but the vet didn't seem too concerned. Looking for a goon doctor 2nd opinion.  It's been a few days now and he's still limping and now the toe looks a little swollen. 
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Jun 29, 2020 13:57
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So Watson's foot looked like this when he woke up this morning: So we're at the vet again. He's getting an xray, I almost hope it's a fracture or something so we know conclusively what's wrong.
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Jun 30, 2020 22:42
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Breakfast was late?
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Jul 3, 2020 13:47
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 Tell me that he isn't at least part goblin.
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Jul 9, 2020 18:22
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 Watson's been a little poo poo recently. He snagged a reusable silicon cover off the counter and ran into his crate with it. Started nomming on it and when I went to get it back he growled at me (he has some pretty serious resource guarding). By the time I came back with a treat to lure him away he had swallowed it. Ugh. Decided I didn't want to go to the vet again, and after researching how to make your dog vomit I dumped two tbsp of hydrogen peroxide down his throat and back came the cover. Warning: dog vom 
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Jul 22, 2020 13:36
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Aug 2, 2020 23:54
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Walking past the dog park yesterday and we see a guy inside with two greyhounds! The dogs a greet each other nicely through the fence so we head inside. They immediately start running around together but quickly lose interest... Until I throw a tennis ball for Watson. Watson loves balls. Basketballs, tennis balls, soccer balls. Balls.  So Watson sprints after the ball I threw and Penny and Rudie go chasing after him. Everyone is having a good time, but after the fourth throw I guess Rudie tried taking the ball and Watson hosed his poo poo up (maybe, not sure exactly what happened since it was so quick) . Rudie ended up with a 7 inch long flap of skin dangling on his shoulder and Watson got a little scratch on his cheek. Luckily his owner seems super chill (and so was Rudie despite being torn up. Got a text this morning saying Rudie was fine with some stitches. Moral of the story, don't let Watson have a ball around other dogs.
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Aug 19, 2020 15:04
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jesus WEP posted:i love tubbs's summer belly We've only had Watson two months and his tummy is bald. Are you implying that he might grow it back this winter?
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Aug 22, 2020 16:11
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My boy looking very handsome 
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Sep 14, 2020 01:31
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And.... Our dumbass just threw up 3/4 of a tennis ball. Nearest I can figure he ate it 2 weeks ago at the dog park. Could it have sat in his stomach that long? Edit: more vom and tennis ball in the crate this morning. 
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Sep 14, 2020 20:28
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Double posting so y'all can see my guy in an infinity scarf.  Homeslice here was allowed in the basement living room last night (not for the first time, just been a while) and promptly peed on the carpet. It's been a challenging few days.
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Sep 16, 2020 11:40
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Good morning
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Oct 14, 2020 13:52
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Watson is moping hard as the Mrs is away for few days for work. It's his first time having one of us away for a night and he's taking it hard. So far has spent 12 hours straight in his crate, had to be bribed and dragged outside to eliminate and then immediately wanted to come inside.
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Oct 15, 2020 17:51
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Sweater fitting with grandma
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Oct 23, 2020 12:39
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Oct 31, 2020 17:35
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Anecdote, but Watson gets the Kirkland blue bag (salmon and sweet potato) and has mostly firm poops and little gas.
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Nov 15, 2020 20:40
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NomNomNom fucked around with this message at 00:44 on Nov 30, 2020 |
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Nov 30, 2020 00:38
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Yeah, Watson is a bit preoccupied by his butthole. It's his favorite after dinner snack.
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Nov 30, 2020 02:07
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Vet expressed his glands last time we went in, said everything seems fine. He just really likes to keep it clean. 
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Nov 30, 2020 14:40
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I should record it and upload it to one of those ASMR listening sites.
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Nov 30, 2020 17:04
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Our little jerk peed in the house today. We've had him more than 6 months, and other than one accident in the first few weeks we've been pee free. We just came in from a walk and we're prepping dinner and he just ran down the hall to the bedroom and unloaded (from the spare bladder obvi) 
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Dec 20, 2020 02:06
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Someone needs to find a source for cuddlepillars in the US
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Dec 25, 2020 02:16
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Seen some poo poo. 
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Dec 26, 2020 00:32
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Watson is a confident boy, but our hardwood stairs gave him a lot of trouble at first. We stuck down some carpet tread covers and he figured it out quickly. Had a big paint spill the other day and had to remove the covers. He's still hesitant, but once he gets a little start he can go up and down with them bare.
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Jan 11, 2021 12:53
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Our boy woke up at the crack of dawn at first. We got him in June so the sunrise was super early, and he'd start barking at first light. Be prepared for some early mornings at first. 6 months later and home slice won't get out bed till we do.
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Jan 11, 2021 14:51
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If you look back at my posts Watson loves his crate, and I can't imagine dealing with him without it. If we starting getting out bags he runs into it because he knows he's getting a bully stick or kong.
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Jan 19, 2021 00:42
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First week crating: all food in the crate. The crate is a happy place. Want a toy? In the crate. Humans are leaving and I'm scared? Aw snap, I get a bully stick in my crate. It's not hard. It's not dog jail, it's your dog's safe space super cool hangout zone. Pictured, a dog who can't loving wait to go to bed. I'm pretty sure he actively dislikes me working from home because he can't sleep for 8 straight hours. 
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Jan 29, 2021 12:36
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We would just walk the direction Watson wanted... For like 5 feet, and then slowly loop back the direction we wanted. Not sure if he wised up, but he's less impulsive 6 months in.
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Feb 2, 2021 00:40
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Watson poops a minimum of 4 times a day. Two on the morning walk, once at noon, and once in the evening. All are good firm stools. Occasionally he tried to back it up on a bush or tree. 
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Feb 2, 2021 01:25
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Watson wipes out hard on our hardwood when he decides to take a corner too fast and doesn't stay in the rugs. He'll look sheepish for a second but then carries on. Very lucky that he's brave and hasn't sworn off ever walking on the wood.
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Feb 10, 2021 14:48
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Feb 10, 2021 16:56
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She looks like a very healthy weight to me. If anything she could gain a lb or two, but she's still very young right?
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Feb 13, 2021 17:27
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Nah, no more regular food. Use it as an opportunity to treat the poo poo out of her while training.
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Feb 13, 2021 17:37
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As beautiful as this?
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Feb 19, 2021 17:13
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Watson aced his basic obedience class. He was the star pupil. Helps that he's 4 and his classmates were all 6 months or less. By the end though he could sit, stay, lay down, and come when called.
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Feb 22, 2021 17:25
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