Sometimes, I do truly h**e people!!
Jun 10, 2019 18:20:12 #
Jun 10, 2019 18:53:12 #
Big dog wrote:
Keep us updated on the progress with “Buddy “. We ALL want to know.
Yesterday, he actually showed up here, and I let him in the yard. He sniffed around a bit, then bolted out the gate when our dogs started barking in the house. I shut the gate, and let our dogs out to see what would happen. Buddy stayed there, and wagged his tail till our bulldog snapped at him through the fence, then he jetted.
We just fed him, and hung out with him for a bit, but he's like a wild animal. We can't get near him. We're at a loss here.
But it looks like he's putting on a little weight in spite of the skeeters eating him alive.
This was 15 minutes ago..
Jun 10, 2019 19:04:35 #
archie bunker wrote:
Yesterday, he actually showed up here, and I let h... (show quote)
Well it's encouraging that hes trying to find you guys
Jun 10, 2019 19:20:50 #
debeda wrote:
Well it's encouraging that hes trying to find you guys
But, why won't he at least let us touch him? The slightest movement, and he freaks.
I'm no dog expert, or trainer, but I've worked with a lot of horses. A friend bought two mustangs years ago that were easier to crack than this guy!
Jun 10, 2019 19:27:49 #
archie bunker wrote:
But, why won't he at least let us touch him? The slightest movement, and he freaks.
I'm no dog expert, or trainer, but I've worked with a lot of horses. A friend bought two mustangs years ago that were easier to crack than this guy!
I'm no dog expert, or trainer, but I've worked with a lot of horses. A friend bought two mustangs years ago that were easier to crack than this guy!
It could very well be he escaped from his owner, ran off and has been living on his own for some time. It does happen. And some dogs are just shier or more suspicious. He’ll come around in time.
Jun 10, 2019 19:41:17 #
archie bunker wrote:
But, why won't he at least let us touch him? The slightest movement, and he freaks.
I'm no dog expert, or trainer, but I've worked with a lot of horses. A friend bought two mustangs years ago that were easier to crack than this guy!
I'm no dog expert, or trainer, but I've worked with a lot of horses. A friend bought two mustangs years ago that were easier to crack than this guy!
Usually when they've been hit a lot. There are some scumbags that will start off with a petting and turn it into abuse. Or maybe he was caged and is afraid you'll grab him and put him in a cage. I think you guys are making tremendous strides. So very kind of you to take care of this poor guy
I can see he looks like hes filling out a bit, and is also beginning to lose the "scared dog hunch". Look at the first pic you posted compared to today's 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Jun 10, 2019 19:47:10 #
archie bunker wrote:
But, why won't he at least let us touch him? The slightest movement, and he freaks.
I'm no dog expert, or trainer, but I've worked with a lot of horses. A friend bought two mustangs years ago that were easier to crack than this guy!
I'm no dog expert, or trainer, but I've worked with a lot of horses. A friend bought two mustangs years ago that were easier to crack than this guy!
My niece owns two rescued dogs for going on two years and they are still like African wild dogs. If I visit them it still takes an hour to calm them down. One hides for that long until she allows herself to be petted and the male scratches and mugs you and play bites for that hour. Who knows what these dogs have suffered in their previous years ?
Jun 10, 2019 19:54:26 #
Rose42 wrote:
It could very well be he escaped from his owner, ran off and has been living on his own for some time. It does happen. And some dogs are just shier or more suspicious. He’ll come around in time.
I have a question about the wormer, Rose. I've given Ivomec to one dog on the advice of a vet who told me about it as a friend. 1 cc per 100 lbs of body weight.
It saved a Dalmation years ago who was eaten up by mange, so I know it works.
Here's where I'm giong. I need to get a tube of paste wormer for my horse, and he's around 900 lbs. A tube does a 1200lb horse. How much do I give the dog?
Currently, I would guess him to be no more than 40lbs.
Jun 10, 2019 20:21:51 #
archie bunker wrote:
Yesterday, he actually showed up here, and I let h... (show quote)
Oh yes Buddy looks better already.. Baby steps arch, he came to your home!! He knows where you live now and I’m sure he’ll be back to meet some more friends.. Your precious ones are just protecting their domain... All good, they’ll work it out....
The best~~ you are sharing your love and he’s learning that too.. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Jun 10, 2019 20:23:28 #
Rose42 wrote:
It could very well be he escaped from his owner, ran off and has been living on his own for some time. It does happen. And some dogs are just shier or more suspicious. He’ll come around in time.
Perhaps abused and as you said skiddish now, having no human contact..??
Jun 10, 2019 20:41:32 #
archie bunker wrote:
I have a question about the wormer, Rose. I've given Ivomec to one dog on the advice of a vet who told me about it as a friend. 1 cc per 100 lbs of body weight.
It saved a Dalmation years ago who was eaten up by mange, so I know it works.
Here's where I'm giong. I need to get a tube of paste wormer for my horse, and he's around 900 lbs. A tube does a 1200lb horse. How much do I give the dog?
Currently, I would guess him to be no more than 40lbs.
It saved a Dalmation years ago who was eaten up by mange, so I know it works.
Here's where I'm giong. I need to get a tube of paste wormer for my horse, and he's around 900 lbs. A tube does a 1200lb horse. How much do I give the dog?
Currently, I would guess him to be no more than 40lbs.
The dosage is 22.7 mg per pound for 3 days. I get Safeguard paste for horses - the 25g size. Each gram has 100mg. There are notches on the tube. If the dog weighs 40 pounds I give them about a half teaspoon. Its a safe wormer - I know of a dog that ate a whole tube and he just had diarrhea for a day. Don’t worry about giving a little extra. I’d repeat again in a month.
Jun 10, 2019 20:41:42 #
lindajoy wrote:
Oh yes Buddy looks better already.. Baby steps arch, he came to your home!! He knows where you live now and I’m sure he’ll be back to meet some more friends.. Your precious ones are just protecting their domain... All good, they’ll work it out....
The best~~ you are sharing your love and he’s learning that too.. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The best~~ you are sharing your love and he’s learning that too.. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It'll be up to him, and these two gomers.
Jun 10, 2019 20:44:30 #
Rose42 wrote:
The dosage is 22.7 mg per pound for 3 days. I get Safeguard paste for horses - the 25g size. Each gram has 100mg. There are notches on the tube. If the dog weighs 40 pounds I give them about a half teaspoon. Its a safe wormer - I know of a dog that ate a whole tube and he just had diarrhea for a day. Don’t worry about giving a little extra. I’d repeat again in a month.
Gotcha!
He's getting some tomorrow!Jun 10, 2019 20:45:43 #
lindajoy wrote:
Perhaps abused and as you said skiddish now, having no human contact..??
Yes it is possible he’s never been abused. There are a lot of dogs out there who don’t like everybody. And as you say the longer without contact the harder it can be. Or he could have gotten lost only to have someone abuse him and break his trust with humans.
Jun 10, 2019 21:23:34 #
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