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The dog thread is better than the cat thread, because it features dogs.

He reminds me of a guide dog my (now alas deceased) uncle had when I was a kid

The dog's name was Dieter (pron. Deeter, as in the short form for Dietrich), and he was (I think) some sort of Bearded Collie cross, so he had that sort of curly shaggy grey and white hair going on, but not very long hair. He was sweet as anything, but when our uncle visited us and the dog was off duty, he (the dog, not me uncle) would sit and bark at our budgie for some reason! Absolutely lovely dog though, despite being mad as a box of frogs when he was off duty. He was dependable and very much a good boy with his work harness on. :)

(Guide dogs make a real difference to peoples' lives btw)
 
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We’re camping with just the delinquent as we didn’t feel prepared for all 3 yet.
Well, he’s been a little star.
Settled really quickly, hasn’t barked once and hasn’t tried to eat his way out of the tent. He’s still asleep now. What a good boy.

Maybe the other two are a terrible influence on him and not the other way round. 😄
 

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Someone posted this on facebook

Dogs are better than cats. And humans. IMHO.

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WHY DOGS LIVE LESS THAN HUMAN
Here's the surprising answer of a 6 year old child.
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that dogs' lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ”I know why.”

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.
He said, ”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The six-year-old continued,
”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay for as long as we do.”
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
• When your loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
• Take naps.
• Stretch before rising.
• Run, romp, and play daily.
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Be faithful.
• Never pretend to be something you’re not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.


That's the secret of happiness that we can learn from a good dog.
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Petcha said:
Er, why? on two counts, why do you think I like the Mail and why would this post possibly be related to the Mail?
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A) because you post Mail articles and then get angry when called on it; and
B) because, well, look at it
 
kabbes said:
A) because you post Mail articles and then get angry when called on it; and
B) because, well, look at it
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I posted one mail article on a cricket thread about an overweight white guy pretending to be an Indian cricket player in full kit emerging onto the field which created much mirth amongst the English and Indian players and which was taken from the twitter feed of an English legend.

I don't read the mail. Jesus man, stop stalking me. It's weird. I like dogs. More than people. I think you've proven my point quite well.
 
Petcha said:
I posted one mail article on a cricket thread about an overweight white guy pretending to be an Indian cricket player in full kit emerging onto the field which created much mirth amongst the English and Indian players and which was taken from the twitter feed of an English legend.

I don't read the mail. Jesus man, stop stalking me. It's weird. I like dogs. More than people. I think you've proven my point quite well.
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Pretending to be Indian? Oh the hilarity. Such japes.
 
I'm not getting attached or anything honestly* but I'm going to meet Steve on Saturday 😍

All I know about him is that he's blue, he's only had 1 trainer so assuming he didn't make the grade for some reason and he's only 2 years old. kabbes and others in the know - does this mean he might be more trainable? Bearing in mind he's probably quite thick. Once I've got him safe around smaller dogs (no idea about prey drive yet), could training classes work or is he too old? I'd love to be able to train a greyhound to come back when it's called. Like regularly not just when they feel like it.

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*browsing Etsy for collars and coats
 
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