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From: Human_And_Animal_Behavior_Forensic_Sciences_Research_Laboratory on 10 May 2007 11:28
HOWEDY mauijnp,

"MauiJNP" <jmh1116(a)ptd.net> wrote in message news:Oc-
dnWNH9cCZGN_bnZ2dnUVZ_uiknZ2d(a)ptd.net...
>>> I always think I should be doing more with my dogs to
>>> keep them entertained or exercised. But it is just like
>>> every other situation in my life. I strive to do things with
>>> 110% of my time and energy and it just can't always happen
>>> that way. I usually feel that no matter what I am doing, it's
>>> never the best it can be but I think its human nature to feel
>>> like you could always do things better (or at least my "normal").
>
>>> For example, if I take the dogs to the park for a hour, I
>>> think "we could have stayed longer". If I take them outside
>>> for an hour I think "we should have went down to the stream,
>>> that would have been better". If I take them down to the stream,
>>> I think "I should do this everyday, that would be better". And
>>> right now, I think I should be playing with them instead of writing
>>> this post (though in my own defense to myself, they are resting
>>> because we were outside and down at the stream earlier).
>
>> While all dogs need and enjoy exercise, I think one of the joys
>> of having a toy dog is that they get a fair amount of exercise just
>> trotting around after you everywhere.
>
> definately, their size is a huge advantage when it comes time
> to tire them out. And I do take advantage of it when I need to.
> This winter, during another annoying snowstorm, I invented
> a variation to hide and seek called "doggy suicides". Basically,
> I put them in a sit/wait and hide on the the level of the house they
> weren't currently on so they'd have to go up and down all the steps
> to find me. It's a game they both love and after only a handful of
> turns, they are ready for water and a nap.
>
>>Max gets tired on our walks, while Zoe gets decent
>> exercise and Queenie almost none (because my pace
>> isn't fast enough for her).
>
> you do have quite the variety there and I can't imagine how
> hard it is to exercise dogs in the larger variety, especially
> when there's more than one.
>
>> I think you might be flogging yourself needlessly.
>
> hopefully
>
>> You are devoted to your dogs and they seem to have a
>> lot of outings. In fact, living with you sounds like toy
>> poodle heaven!

Oh, INDEEDY!

JUST LIKE barbn'beau's HEAVEN?

> thank you.

You freakin SUNBURNED Riley at the park an
then BLAMED it on his NEW kennel run where he's
lived ON A CHAIN for 2 years with NO SUNBURN:
Saturday, April 07, 2007

Re: Riley's skin problem

"MauiJNP" <jmh1116(a)ptd.net> wrote in message
news:Bu6dnZgkCvmaNYTbnZ2dnUVZ_rCsnZ2d(a)ptd.net...

>> Anyone know what this is? Any over the counter
>> stuff make it better? Like Bag Balm? Thanks!
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/2s7l3n
>>
>> ~Jenny (and Riley)
>
> No one here can tell you what this is or offer a solution. Have you
> thought about taking this poor dog to a vet and getting a diagnosis?
>
> Probably not.

he's not my dog or he would have been at
the vet when the problem first cropped up.

so, thanks for offering no help

--------------------
Certainly you could ASK your sister if YOU
can take IT to the vet at YOUR EXXXPENSE,
seein as YOU GOT HIM SUNBURNED at the
park. REMEMBER NHOWE?:
Saturday, April 07, 2007

Re: Park Day Photos

"MauiJNP" <jmh1116(a)ptd.net> wrote in message
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> I took Maui and Riley to the state park today. They
> had a blast together, exploring off leash and playing fetch.
> Maui insists he needs a few turns getting the ball but ONLY
> when Riley is along. I guess he just wants to be like his "big
> brother/cousin". Anyway, took the camera and got a few shots.
> Love the one with Riley's ears up best though he looks pretty
> good when he's smiling too. The last two pics are at Riley's house.
> He got a new dog run which is a nice improvement over the 5
> foot long chain he had before.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2wcdk5
>
> ~~~~~
> Jenny, Maui and Cali :)
> (and Riley)

BWEEEAAAHAAAHAAAHAAA!!!

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