Dog Stories

Happy_Go_Lucky · 02-11-2014, 06:31 AM

Marco enjoyed walks to a local then closed schoolyard. Since his return from an intensive 8 week obedience and security training center, I was anxious to see how smart(er) he was after the classes.

As an aside, this training program did not allow for visits by owners at all. So, you dropped off your 4 month pup to be left in the hands of trainers. THAT was tough!

http://www.liveoakkennel.com/

Anyway, at the playground, he was so well trained I could take him off his lead for ball play, stick play etc... One day, we were having such a fine time, me throwing, Marco retrieving. On a throw, the ball disappeared in the grass, I run toward where I thought it was and Marco circled up behind me and totally KNOCKED ME DOWN. YES!

He was obviously confused about the obedience and security thing momentarily. The look on his face when he realized he had hurt me. In my extreme pain, I felt sorry for him lol.

He dislocated my left shoulder, bruised ribs, black eye and scrapes to face.
After that comedy routine, he was so contrite, he never ever had to be on a leash going anywhere. It would appear to anyone that he was glued to my left hip.

I am droning on and on......anyway, I
miss and love you Marco!

Butterbean · 02-11-2014, 04:04 PM

Poor Rosie threw up on a blanket this morning so I've been laundering that. She has an indigestion issue and the vet has her on Pepcid tablets.

Blossom, on the other hand, had a lovely morning. She was all cuddly, and rolling around, and using her paw to flit her ear. She's not always like that. She can be a crab ass. lol

MsTinkerbelly · 02-11-2014, 11:06 PM

Mr. Nibbs is a chuaweenie who follows me everywhere and sleeps at the foot of our bed on his blankie.

When we moved into our new house we bought a "new" king-sized antique bed for our huge bedroom...you guessed it, Mr. nibbs can't jump onto the bed on his own. Thank goodness Petco sells carpeted steps for height challanged dogs! LOL

Happy_Go_Lucky · 02-12-2014, 06:33 AM

Marco was trained for personal protection because my business was sold and we were headed to Guatemala. Sold ALL personal belongings and purchased a conversion van, promptly named "Roxanne." (sing it Sting)

To be young, to be intrepid, and both at the same time. Read about the potential for 'safety' issues driving through Mexico and then Guatemala, hence Marco was da man!

Animals for pets are not treated with the same shall we say....enthusiasm in Mexico. I knew I had to have a bad-ass.

At the first of about 3785 security checks, some with NO warning, a squadron of soldiers in all black holding nasty looking weapons motioned us to stop. They asked for all necessary documents, including the paperwork for Marco, and the Shih-Tzu. Needles to say, one reads and hears about these vehicle stops but until you experience it first-hand, you have NO idea how unsettling it is.

Marco, was full attention. He did not pant, he did not bark. When asked to open all the van doors for inspection, Marco complied. The soldiers finally noticing Marco froze momentarily. Fuck I didn't know if they were going to shoot him, take him....what? Well, the soldiers were in awe of Marco, didn't touch him, but relaxing their weapons in a not so confrontational way was a good thing. Marco didn't blink for what it seemed a very, very long 10 minutes or so. After all the papers were deemed in order, only after I drove on did Marco relax. He did everything he was trained to do! And by proxy, the Shih-Tzu as well.

We were old hat for the next gazillion security stops. Marco commanded respect from the young male soldiers.

Quite a journey.

Butterbean · 02-12-2014, 03:36 PM

This afternoon Blossom and Rosie are at the groomers. I am trying a new look for the girls: #4 blade shave, a short teddy bear face, and pom pom tails.

I can't wait to see how it looks!

Happy_Go_Lucky · 02-12-2014, 04:31 PM

Teddy Bear cuts is one of my favorite on a Shih-Tzu. Easy to keep clean and quite the chick-magnet out in public. *chuckles

My China-Blue had Teddy Bear cuts as often as she could, except when In Guate....I did the best I could China-Bluuuuuuuuues. (forgive me)

The housekeeper in Guate absolutely adored her. It took a while for her get over the shock of hanging out with Gringos who treated a DOG like a Queen. After a few weeks, I caught (Maria) playing with China. She was giggling....squeeeee.

The culture In Guatemala is not for anyone who loves animals. I don't want to discuss it here, but I WILL say if you are easily riled by the mistreatment of animals. DO NOT VISIT.

China and Marco were the welcome committee for the restaurant I owned and operated.

02-11-2014, 06:31 AM	#1
Happy_Go_Lucky Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Butch who desires femme company. Preferred Pronoun?: Handsome devil you. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anywhere I want to be Posts: 677 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,203 Thanked 3,362 Times in 627 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Another Marco Tail Marco enjoyed walks to a local then closed schoolyard. Since his return from an intensive 8 week obedience and security training center, I was anxious to see how smart(er) he was after the classes. As an aside, this training program did not allow for visits by owners at all. So, you dropped off your 4 month pup to be left in the hands of trainers. THAT was tough! http://www.liveoakkennel.com/ Anyway, at the playground, he was so well trained I could take him off his lead for ball play, stick play etc... One day, we were having such a fine time, me throwing, Marco retrieving. On a throw, the ball disappeared in the grass, I run toward where I thought it was and Marco circled up behind me and totally KNOCKED ME DOWN. YES! He was obviously confused about the obedience and security thing momentarily. The look on his face when he realized he had hurt me. In my extreme pain, I felt sorry for him lol. He dislocated my left shoulder, bruised ribs, black eye and scrapes to face. After that comedy routine, he was so contrite, he never ever had to be on a leash going anywhere. It would appear to anyone that he was glued to my left hip. I am droning on and on......anyway, I miss and love you Marco! __________________ Hair Pulling...... not just for preschoolers.

02-11-2014, 11:06 PM	#3
MsTinkerbelly Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ... Preferred Pronoun?: ... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ... Posts: 6,573 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,737 Thanked 22,908 Times in 5,019 Posts Rep Power: 0	Mr. Nibbs is a chuaweenie who follows me everywhere and sleeps at the foot of our bed on his blankie. When we moved into our new house we bought a "new" king-sized antique bed for our huge bedroom...you guessed it, Mr. nibbs can't jump onto the bed on his own. Thank goodness Petco sells carpeted steps for height challanged dogs! LOL Last edited by MsTinkerbelly; 02-11-2014 at 11:08 PM.

02-12-2014, 04:31 PM	#6
Happy_Go_Lucky Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Butch who desires femme company. Preferred Pronoun?: Handsome devil you. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anywhere I want to be Posts: 677 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,203 Thanked 3,362 Times in 627 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Teddy Bear cuts is one of my favorite on a Shih-Tzu. Easy to keep clean and quite the chick-magnet out in public. chuckles My China-Blue had Teddy Bear cuts as often as she could, except when In Guate....I did the best I could China-Bluuuuuuuuues. (forgive me) The housekeeper in Guate absolutely adored her. It took a while for her get over the shock of hanging out with Gringos who treated a DOG like a Queen. After a few weeks, I caught (Maria) playing with China. She was giggling....squeeeee. The culture In Guatemala is not for anyone who loves animals. I don't want to discuss it here, but I WILL say if you are easily riled by the mistreatment of animals. DO NOT VISIT. China and Marco were the welcome committee for the restaurant I owned and operated. __________________ Hair Pulling...... not just for preschoolers.*

02-11-2014, 04:04 PM	#2
Butterbean Member How Do You Identify?: ---- Preferred Pronoun?: ---- Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ----- Posts: 1,143 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,417 Thanked 2,215 Times in 771 Posts Rep Power: 17690475	Poor Rosie threw up on a blanket this morning so I've been laundering that. She has an indigestion issue and the vet has her on Pepcid tablets. Blossom, on the other hand, had a lovely morning. She was all cuddly, and rolling around, and using her paw to flit her ear. She's not always like that. She can be a crab ass. lol

02-12-2014, 06:33 AM	#4
Happy_Go_Lucky Member How Do You Identify?: OFOS Butch who desires femme company. Preferred Pronoun?: Handsome devil you. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anywhere I want to be Posts: 677 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,203 Thanked 3,362 Times in 627 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	The Way-Back Machine With Marco. Marco was trained for personal protection because my business was sold and we were headed to Guatemala. Sold ALL personal belongings and purchased a conversion van, promptly named "Roxanne." (sing it Sting) To be young, to be intrepid, and both at the same time. Read about the potential for 'safety' issues driving through Mexico and then Guatemala, hence Marco was da man! Animals for pets are not treated with the same shall we say....enthusiasm in Mexico. I knew I had to have a bad-ass. At the first of about 3785 security checks, some with NO warning, a squadron of soldiers in all black holding nasty looking weapons motioned us to stop. They asked for all necessary documents, including the paperwork for Marco, and the Shih-Tzu. Needles to say, one reads and hears about these vehicle stops but until you experience it first-hand, you have NO idea how unsettling it is. Marco, was full attention. He did not pant, he did not bark. When asked to open all the van doors for inspection, Marco complied. The soldiers finally noticing Marco froze momentarily. Fuck I didn't know if they were going to shoot him, take him....what? Well, the soldiers were in awe of Marco, didn't touch him, but relaxing their weapons in a not so confrontational way was a good thing. Marco didn't blink for what it seemed a very, very long 10 minutes or so. After all the papers were deemed in order, only after I drove on did Marco relax. He did everything he was trained to do! And by proxy, the Shih-Tzu as well. We were old hat for the next gazillion security stops. Marco commanded respect from the young male soldiers. Quite a journey. __________________ Hair Pulling...... not just for preschoolers.

02-12-2014, 03:36 PM	#5
Butterbean Member How Do You Identify?: ---- Preferred Pronoun?: ---- Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ----- Posts: 1,143 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,417 Thanked 2,215 Times in 771 Posts Rep Power: 17690475	This afternoon Blossom and Rosie are at the groomers. I am trying a new look for the girls: #4 blade shave, a short teddy bear face, and pom pom tails. I can't wait to see how it looks!