My dogs are mind readers.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

For the last hour or so I've been web surfing and AULRO'ng, then I decided I'd order some home delivered pasta. As soon as I opened Menulog the two youngest went berserk, running around jumping up on the bed, jumping on me and almost talking. :D :D

What else can it be than mind reading? ;)

[carlschmid2002]

You don't own a beagle do you? My buggle will work out when food is on no matter what.

[disco gazza]

My pair of rascals always come when ever I get the bread out. Cheeky buggers they are. :D:D:D

[scarry]

Our dog thinks she is a mind reader and loves to predict what is going to happen.

Example is I grab the bag that has her beach stuff,water bowl,bottle of water,and she thinks we are off.

Put the bikes in the van and she is excited and ready to bolt out the gate and jump in the van.

Usually after approx 5.00 pm if you go anywhere near tha fridge out the back where the dog food is usually kept,she runs around crazy:D

Pick up the dog lead and all hell breaks out any time of the day:D

Come home after doing a job at a butcher shop and she hangs around me like a bad smell:D

[Homestar]

You don't own a beagle do you? My buggle will work out when food is on no matter what.

Pugs - they are psychic when it comes to food. If I even think of getting off the couch in the evening, ours run straight to the kitchen... :D

[Bob Harding]

Dogs are very good observers of human behavior

They recognize the tiny signs we give out when

We contemplate doing something beneficial to them

And are very quick learners

[bob10]

Ok, some one had to do it. Woof?


https://youtu.be/dUo_FNovLXo

[67hardtop]

Pugs - they are psychic when it comes to food. If I even think of getting off the couch in the evening, ours run straight to the kitchen... :D

Must b a dog thing, snoopy is the same. Looking up at me with his feed me eyes every time i move of the lounge or near the fridge...

Cheers Rod

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[Lotz-A-Landies]

My youngest got savaged by a border collie today. The collie was off leash and ran into the property where the chook shed is located, at the same time I was looking for the eldest son Pug when I saw this stranger in the yard she said the dog was behind a fence and couldn't find his way out. I assumed it was my Pug not the stranger collie so let the Royce into the yard with me. Royce doesn't know anything but play, running and welcoming people. As soon as the collie saw my pug he ran towards it, Royce thought it was play but the collie went for Royce's throat biting hard throwing his head side to side withh Royce being thrown simultaneously in what would usually be a death hold. Royce was screaming, the collie wouldn't be called off and wouldn't stop so I went down on the collie with my full weight and my arm in a head/choke hold.

Luckily it seems the collie had one of Royce's neck folds and part of the harness, so no real damage, just a very scared Pug. We got the choker collar back on the collie and I carried Royce to safety.

Some dogs should never be off leash outside their own yard. :mad:

[DiscoMick]

That's bad. Hope you gave the owner an earful about being so irresponsible.

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[Homestar]

That's terrible Diana, hope Royce is on the mend. Not sure what I'd do if that happened to mine, but the other dog may not have survived.....

What was the owners reaction to their dog doing this? I would call the Council and have them fined for having their dog off its leash in public, and report the dog as vicious - if that's done in our Council, there are a lot of extra hoops the owners have to jump through to keep an animal.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Guiness can beat all of those,
he poo's on command.:ohyes:

which is a handy thing if you're away in the van.;)

[Don 130]

My youngest got savaged by a border collie today. The collie was off leash and ran into the property where the chook shed is located, at the same time I was looking for the eldest son Pug when I saw this stranger in the yard she said the dog was behind a fence and couldn't find his way out. I assumed it was my Pug not the stranger collie so let the Royce into the yard with me. Royce doesn't know anything but play, running and welcoming people. As soon as the collie saw my pug he ran towards it, Royce thought it was play but the collie went for Royce's throat biting hard throwing his head side to side withh Royce being thrown simultaneously in what would usually be a death hold. Royce was screaming, the collie wouldn't be called off and wouldn't stop so I went down on the collie with my full weight and my arm in a head/choke hold.

Luckily it seems the collie had one of Royce's neck folds and part of the harness, so no real damage, just a very scared Pug. We got the choker collar back on the collie and I carried Royce to safety.



Some dogs should never be off leash outside their own yard. :mad:

Recently, my wife was bitten by a loose border collie when she tried to fend it off as it went for our two Jack russel's which she was walking on leashes. This was in a 'All dogs must be on leashes' area. The owner of the border collie claimed it had never done such a thing before.
While in her uni days, my wife worked in a dog grooming salon a her experience there was that border collies are renowned for such unprovoked attacks.
D

[Lotz-A-Landies]

That's terrible Diana, hope Royce is on the mend. Not sure what I'd do if that happened to mine, but the other dog may not have survived.....

What was the owners reaction to their dog doing this? I would call the Council and have them fined for having their dog off its leash in public, and report the dog as vicious - if that's done in our Council, there are a lot of extra hoops the owners have to jump through to keep an animal.Hi Gavin

I did a close inspection of Royce's neck last night, while I felt some swelling of the main neck skin fold, I couldn't see any punctures. He got lots of cuddles last night, much to the chagrin of his brother.

The owner, as mentioned above, denied her dog had ever done that before. What worries me is that there is stock (sheep) on the property with lambs at foot, what would have happened if the dog got to them without supervision?

Wouldn't know who to report, never seen the woman before and property owners didn't recognise the dog when I described it and it is the boundary of three council areas.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I have reported the dog's description and location of the attack to the council the property is in.

At least if the same dog does another attack, the description may assist identify it as a dangerous dog and have it muzzled. Sad really, its the dog who suffers from poor training and ownership.

At least the owner was walking the dog, unless it was casing the joint for a burg!

[Homestar]

Recently, my wife was bitten by a loose border collie when she tried to fend it off as it went for our two Jack russel's which she was walking on leashes. This was in a 'All dogs must be on leashes' area. The owner of the border collie claimed it had never done such a thing before.
While in her uni days, my wife worked in a dog grooming salon a her experience there was that border collies are renowned for such unprovoked attacks.
D

Must be something about the breed. At a camp recently there was one there and while the owner insisted it was friendly, when I went to pat it (I asked and was told it was fine) - it tried to bite me. It also growled at several other campers. It didn't stray from its owner though and didn't cause any bother to the other dogs there - including our 2 fur babies, but on hearing these other stories, I think maybe there is something to this...

[Lotz-A-Landies]

IMHO and experience, Border collies, as a working dog breed, are exceptionally smart and very loyal to their owners. They also need lots of exercise and activities to keep them interested and even as domestic pets never lose their herding instincts. That's where the problem sets in.

When someone wants a BC as a domestic pet they need to intensively train the dog to obey (dog understandable commands*) immediately even when they get excited. Most domestic owners aren't prepared for the responsibility of the working dog breeds and get the BC and others because they like their look or intelligence of the breed.

* dogs need to learn a series of simple sounds to which they have a specific response. e.g. The word "no" should have only one response, to immediately stop what they are doing and either stand, sit or return to their master. How many times have you seen dog owners in the park shouting "no" at their dog while chasing after it, the dog thinks they are in the no "chasing game". Most domestic owners think the dogs understand the language and can think logically.

It is why working dogs that actually work, often don't need commands in the form of words, a whistle, audible click or series of same are frequently sufficient.
....- including our 2 fur babies, ...Fur babies! I love it, understand it! https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/749.jpg

If only there was a market for shedded Pug fur? :BigCry:

[scarry]

IMHO and experience, Border collies, as a working dog breed, are exceptionally smart and very loyal to their owners. They also need lots of exercise and activities to keep them interested and even as domestic pets never lose their herding instincts. That's where the problem sets in.

When someone wants a BC as a domestic pet they need to intensively train the dog to obey (dog understandable commands*) immediately even when they get excited. Most domestic owners aren't prepared for the responsibility of the working dog breeds and get the BC and others because they like their look or intelligence of the breed.

* dogs need to learn a series of simple sounds to which they have a specific response. e.g. The word "no" should have only one response, to immediately stop what they are doing and either stand, sit or return to their master. How many times have you seen dog owners in the park shouting "no" at their dog while chasing after it, the dog thinks they are in the no "chasing game". Most domestic owners think the dogs understand the language and can think logically.

It is why working dogs that actually work, often don't need commands in the form of words, a whistle, audible click or series of same are frequently sufficient.Fur babies! I love it, understand it! https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/749.jpg

If only there was a market for shedded Pug fur? :BigCry:

Exactly,as usual it is the owner at fault not the dog:(

One of my sons has a Koolie,also a working dog,very smart and obedient.But she needs heaps of exercise,and as he is a very active person the dog is no trouble at all.In fact last weekend she did 60 k's trotting along beside his mountain bike.

BC's are also very good climbers and will get over most fences.One of my brothers has one and she will actually climb onto things such as a 20 litre drum to help get over the fence.

Anyway,I hope your pug hasn't been shaken up to much:)

[Homestar]

If only there was a market for shedded Pug fur? :BigCry:

We would be rich beyond our wildest dreams... :D

Oh, and now you've heard the term 'fur babies' you'll find yourself calling your lot that in no time. ;)

[Lotz-A-Landies]

The Pugs more than make up for their shed fur ! :)

Royce has the biggest smile I've ever seen on a Pug.

Not Royce, but his mum Daphne when she was a puppy. (foreground)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/11/481.jpg

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Royce must have sustained an injury! His brother Dennison, is paying a lot of attention grooming/licking Royce's neck. Much more than usual. :(

[Homestar]

Bugger. :(

I'm sure you're on a first name basis with your Vet like we are...

[Lotz-A-Landies]

He's off to the Vet this afternoon, haven't told my boss yet! ;)

[superquag]

Ouch.....

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Royce wasn't keen on being at the Vets, he had 4 paw brakes when going to the scales and into the consultation room, but calmed down after a big cuddle and nothing bad initially happened. Then went off into the surgery for some privacy from me. Came back with the back of his shoulders and up the neck shaved and a pedicure.

There was a red patch about the size of a cigarette box on his shoulders with some puncture marks and had a little pus, then a second patch about the size of a match box on his neck and a couple more puncture marks. So its a good thing he went to the Vet, treatment is cream on the wounds and antibiotics for about a week. :)

Interestingly, when I put his harness back on, the neck strap fitted perfectly into the gap between the two wound areas, and the main back strap was the border of the matchbox sized wound area. I'm really thankful that I left the harness on, the injuries would have been much worse had I taken it off before the attack

[Homestar]

Good to hear he is on the mend now - give him lots of cuddles and he'll be back to his normal self in no time. :)

[67hardtop]

Good to hear he is on the mend now - give him lots of cuddles and he'll be back to his normal self in no time. :)

X2

Cheers Rod

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[Lotz-A-Landies]

Good to hear he is on the mend now - give him lots of cuddles and he'll be back to his normal self in no time. :)I let him sleep next to me with his head resting on my upper arm. He didn't move an inch till about 6.00am. He's taking his meat encased antibiotic tablet without problem.

The red area is shrinking, but there's a couple of areas of what look like gravel rash about the size of a couple of band-aids. He sat on my toes while I applied the cream and then wanted to stay sitting on them. :cool: