tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991878347710358809.post4795905405534633611..comments2023-09-10T02:56:01.579-07:00Comments on Ours for a Year: Still Life with DogInfrequent Flyershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695917474916791473noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991878347710358809.post-7197586393019267902009-03-21T20:06:00.000-07:002009-03-21T20:06:00.000-07:00I remember one of the rare times Pantera barked as...I remember one of the rare times Pantera barked as a guide ... We were at GDB and she heard the clanking of the other students getting their bowls to feed their dogs - I was on the phone and she wanted to make it clear that it was time for dinner! Cricket when home is very aware of time to eat ... when we are away she is great to be adaptable.Becky Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053287942631827068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991878347710358809.post-35971309602357945682009-03-20T23:30:00.000-07:002009-03-20T23:30:00.000-07:00Whatever you do, she will adapt. Some dogs need a ...Whatever you do, she will adapt. Some dogs need a tight schedule because they have more acid in their tummies. My last pup ate every 12 hours, or there was a price to pay! (That said, she also became very good at using a poop bag for other things! She will aim for whatever you put in front of her mouth.)<BR/><BR/>Being adaptable is important, but life at home is different. Accord doesn't miss the clock hitting 7:30 when we are at home, but he's not having issues at puppy meetings or any other time that dinner is late. He has also learned that sleeping in WILL happen on weekends. If he bugs me awake on a Saturday morning, he will end up crated in another room. Him waking me up will NEVER get him food before I am ready. <BR/><BR/>These pups are super smart. They pick up on so many things that we are not even aware of. They are aware of our schedules, our body language, our mannerisms and all that we do. They are more aware than we are! <BR/><BR/>While Cabana should not equate a late dinner with dying, a routine is ok. Unless you live a totally chaotic life, most people have some sort of schedule that they keep. One bark isn't the end of the world. As long as she stops and it is not a regular habit. She's just telling her Daddy that HE is supposed to feed dinner! Our cats are currently trying to tell their dad the same thing! They eat on our way to bed, but someone is asleep in the recliner...Cassie & The Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512978333088603794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991878347710358809.post-38713659429940149552009-03-20T11:06:00.000-07:002009-03-20T11:06:00.000-07:00Great suggestion, Taelor. You're right, we need t...Great suggestion, Taelor. You're right, we need to shake things up sometimes. Next month, we're doing a puppy swap, which will be good for all of us.Infrequent Flyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695917474916791473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991878347710358809.post-22961000755647067252009-03-20T08:17:00.000-07:002009-03-20T08:17:00.000-07:00What a beautiful picture!!! I love the colors. As ...What a beautiful picture!!! I love the colors. <BR/><BR/>As for the barking, I would maybe try changing around her schedule a bit more frequently? My leaders have always said that our dogs needed to learn to be flexible, so don't be afraid t feed them too early, or too late! Of course, we are so busy, that our dogs end up eating at wierd times anyway! <BR/><BR/>~Taelor, Franklin, and Pilaf~Taelor, Pilaf, and Cartierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029315919773536591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991878347710358809.post-28423324052283078952009-03-20T06:12:00.000-07:002009-03-20T06:12:00.000-07:00I live that picture! Andros is a patient pup yeste...I live that picture! Andros is a patient pup yesterday I forgot to feed him till 9:00 pm..woops!Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10530312167095306045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991878347710358809.post-46254889610521980932009-03-19T23:48:00.000-07:002009-03-19T23:48:00.000-07:00Wow, that is a GORGEOUS picture, I love it! Cabana...Wow, that is a GORGEOUS picture, I love it! Cabana is such a pretty girl :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150313684261829081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8991878347710358809.post-26908298098845485982009-03-19T21:04:00.000-07:002009-03-19T21:04:00.000-07:00She's adorable! Very nice picture of the girl! I h...She's adorable! Very nice picture of the girl! I have no take on the barking for you, though. Iverson never was a barker and we always just discouraged barking during play with any pups. The Shepherds we worked with were known to bark but they were eventually put in citronella collars for alert barking. Sorry! You're doing a good job with the girl!Ally and Eclipsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353928230130764060noreply@blogger.com