December Army (Chrimbo) 2016

[starty]

I am afraid sarcasm does not change reality. He is a dog and only genetically primed to live about 10-15 years. You are human and should last about 70 -80 years. He will run till he drops as he is selected, by us, to do so. You can choose to stop and perform other activities that will leave you mobile.

I am sorry that you cannot continue with your sport but knowing that it is not a 'normal' activity, but more of an extreme sport for you AND your dogs, may help you accept the loss.

I was not being sarcastic.

I do believe that moderate exercise i.e running/trotting on soft ground and for short periods of time plus time to run free and play far outweighs the benefits of a sedentary or boring lifestyle that so many dogs have. In their natural state of course dogs would have a different lifestyle and diet. But that is not the reality. My dogs are healthy and happy and are regularly checked by a vet and if there was any risk their health or wellbeing I would not be doing what we do. I am not a runner who either runs fast , for extended periods or on unsuitable ground. I think my dogs have a good, healthy and well balanced life and because of this do not suffer behavioural issues that you see so often with dogs that are not exercised sufficiently

[paulywogg]

Starty, my dog runs for fun too,if he accidentally gets out he runs around the block a few times, we once had an American bulldog,huge dog that my hubs got but never took him out,except for pee/poop walks,that poor dog acted so depressed just sitting on the couch, I gave him to an active younger family, I think they need that activity, same as us

[starty]

Starty, my dog runs for fun too,if he accidentally gets out he runs around the block a few times, we once had an American bulldog,huge dog that my hubs got but never took him out,except for pee/poop walks,that poor dog acted so depressed just sitting on the couch, I gave him to an active younger family, I think they need that activity, same as us

I agree with you Pauly. I have had some awful behaviours from some of the rescues I have had over the years. Plenty of exercise, love and good food go a long way. Mine have been running all round the reservoir today without any prompting from me

[JackieClaire]

Evening.
Presents wrapped (except (Mr JC's), cheesecake made for work, red cabbage done and thanks to Mr JC, the ironing's done, I'm afraid new hips don't get you out of ironing..............National Lampoon's Christmas watched (again). Jolly good day all round.

Got to say a huge well done,Pauly, for re-homing the dog. Bet he got on famously in his new home.

Our dogs have always been rescue dogs and we've taken our lead (sorry about the pun) from them. We just know a little about they're background so its all been play by ear. We learnt together.

Now I must have something to eat.

[paulywogg]

Yeah,Jackie we gave Petey away right before Louie was born and he did in fact look so happy to get off the couch poor thing, I hafta watch over hubs' shoulder when he's browsing for dogs on Craigslist and remind him that he's too lazy for a big dog,sounds like you've had a nice day getting into the Christmas spirit,I'm surprised they haven't played Christmas vacation here yet, weird, I did watch Its a wonderful life the other night,made hubs sit through it haha

[IamMary]

Evening,
I know nothing about dogs, or any animals. Domestic animals were not 'normal' at one point, but here we are. Mice and hamsters run around on that little wheel yolk for the craic, dont they? mind you, they are probably bored off their heads.
I get the running thing Starts, and its not a running injury, so see that the experts say in the new year.

The air at breakfast was at least 70% proof :haha:
NEVER so happy to be sober - inkele:

Here here.. the state of my BIL, nuts. Why did we do it!!

Night night..

[Wilson1]

Hi all -
If you get a chance, please listen to this song that I wrote.
I wrote the lyrics --the original lyrics to this song after I found out that one of my three sons was in serious trouble with drugs but it applies to animals as well. I am a dog and animal lover.
My son was in an outdoor rehab for 47 days and I could not function -literally. I wrote these lyrics in the first three days of his being gone (he was only 16 years old -OMG -literally). I was a broken man, but just happened to be sober with AA and other support at the time.
It cost you no-thing to listen to unless you eventually buy it from iTunes:

Lay Down My Life – Dekorah (C) 215 Jennifer Lee, Carl....., Dekorah Records. (Yellow Hammer Studio, Nashville)

This was the most difficult time in my life that I had ever experienced, and for the first time ever, I could see NO light at the end of the tunnel. I was broken a thousand times over, especially given my past history of alcoholism. There is and never will be the experience of knowing that you are about to lose one of your children -the pain you feel can be devasting.

To day and for several years back, me and this particular son are/have been thent the most special of best friends -ever- and will do anything to help each other. Strange how life happens if you will just hang in there?

[starty]

Morning all, hope all are fine and dandy this dark cold Monday morning?

Wilson that is a lovely song. Must have been awful going through that with your son. It sounds like your relationship is repaired and some good has come from the trauma.

Kuya, you were implying that me running with my dog was causing untold damage and that I was forcing my dogs to do something that they do not enjoy which is not the case on either count. And no, my hip problems are not caused by running.

[satz123]

Morning Army.
I too know nothing about dogs - only I love them but don't think I have it in me to take care of one.
Perhaps we have bred dogs to do things with us - that's ok - once both human and dog are happy.
We've also bred cats to live with us when they feel like it

[satz123]

Jeez Starty you have totally misunderstood me...I am saying that dogs will run as long as their owners....... even to the point of collapse. As I said I have treated a dog who ran it's pads off without the owner realising. All I meant was your dogs don't NEED the level of exercise that they have been getting and that should be a relief to you now you cannot give that to them.

You have already said your hip deformity was the cause of your joint disease. The only relevant thing I heard is that excess exercise on hard ground is supposed to be bad for knees.

EDIT: The only dogs I have treated for running related injuries were Alaskan Malamutes that were used for dogsled racing. And of course racing greyhounds.

Kuya you are back-tracking ...... give it over.
Stop picking on Starts - she loves her dogs with a passion and would die if she thought she was harming them by bringing them for a run. FFS !!
Working dogs like sleigh dogs and greyhounds are a totally different thing. We know there are dogs mistreated by humans - we don't need an out of context lecture on it. We KNOW ....

[satz123]

Any sign of Mario landing on Irish soil ??

[JackieClaire]

Evening. Not long off the settee. The lurgy I had on Saturday has turned into a stinking cold.
The cheese cake from yesterday hasn't set so I've ended up making an upside down pineapple pudding with a difference. Its with peaches.

[JackieClaire]

I'll have a lovely red nose just like Santa.

[starty]

In the bed - funny thing happened this evening still having a right good laugh - nothing like it - off to sleep now - love not having to make conversations just knowing you are all here and we are all here for each other - tis good -- ye know??!! Night lovely friends xxxx

:hug:

[starty]

Hope you feel better before Christmas Jax. Mr S is making horrific noises in the bedroom might put a pillow over his face....