Puppy Training at Home: restless

Sabtu, 28 Mei 2016

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/23/blind-woman-dog-police-attack_n_1445461.html

I thought Id post this recent story, as it shows the importance of service dogs.

An intruder broke into this blind womans home, assaulted her by choking her and subsequently throwing her down the stairs, but her guide dog saved her life by using a special device to call 911. When the dog did so, the intruder fled. It is uncertain whether the intruder knew the woman, or not, but her dog is definitely a hero.

This is a great example of a hero dog.

I thought Id add some other amazing stories of hero/rescue dogs here. One of my recent commenters inspired this post, in discussing what it means for a dog to be a real hero/rescue dog. Here are real hero dogs that have heroically rescued their owners.

Roselle

When Michael Hingson found himself on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center on September 11, it took some unexpected heroics from his yellow labrador to save his life. When the building started to sway and the air filled with choking smoke, Roselle lead Michael to safety, guiding him through the crumbling office toward a stairwell. It wasnt easy for Michael or Roselle, who was panting and extremely thirsty, but the two managed to reach safety just moments before Tower 1 collapsed.

And Salty! Not to be forgotten...RIP, Salty

http://www.godvine.com/Guide-Dog-Saves-a-Blind-Man-s-Life-During-the-September-11-Attacks-1346.html

Nellie

All dogs are known for their super-sharp hearing, but most of them dont win awards for it. But when Nellie, a 4 year old black lab, used her high powered ears to detect an intruder in time to save her severely deaf owner, it wouldve been a crime to give the Heroic Hearing Dog of the Year award to anyone else! The charity that trained Nellie couldnt have been more proud.

Toby

MSNBC tells the story of Toby, a golden retriever who heroically saved owner Debbie Parkhurst from choking to death on an apple in her Maryland home. When it became apparent that she was choking, the dog leapt hard onto her chest and forced the lodged morsel to come loose from her throat. For his efforts, Toby took home a share of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals "Dog of the Year" award in 2007.

Hero

In a truly heartwarming story, a four year old Golden Retriever was credited with saving a paralyzed man who got his wheelchair stuck in the middle of a muddy field. When Gareth Jones found himself unable to move, the former soldiers service dog was ready to answer the call, dutifully pulling the rope Jones threw to him until the wheelchair was pulled free.

Said Jones, "He didnt let go until I was clear. He knew exactly what he was doing."

Rabu, 20 April 2016

Jade and I really rely on our park outings every evening for some quality time together (not that we dont get that every day) and time outside for some fresh evening air. The park is kind of our drug, since we dont get out much. We usually get to go to the park every evening, and we walk, play fetch and enjoy the air.

The last few days weve been stuck in the house, as Jade has hurt her leg again. She injured it before playing fetch, and shes managed to do it again. Shes just plays a very vigorous game of fetch, and no more how I throw the ball, she doesnt seem to slow down at all. I tried not throwing it very far, but it doesnt change a thing. She still bolts after it, as fast as she can run, the she either catches it on the bounce, or chases it along the ground, twisting and turning, and sometimes even taking a tumble. Gotta get that ball! Ask anyone that owns a Lab! These are definitely ball dogs! Then she runs back and drops the ball right in my hand. A master Retriever! But, shes just a little to vigorous with the game, and she hurt her leg not too long ago. She was limping and Id taken her to the Vet then, worried about arthritis, or dysplasia, Valley Fever, or something horrible. Luckily, the Vet could find nothing wrong with her leg, after an examination and an ex-ray.

Two days ago, off we went, back to the Vet for the same thing, same leg. The Vet checked her again and again found nothing. He chalked it up to something like a "sports injury" having somehow strained a muscle during twisting and turning that didnt quite heal completely from the last time it was injured. He gave her a prescription for rest and an anti-inflammatory again. He said that the best thing would be for her to play fetch in the pool, thereby getting physical therapy in the water, and slowing her down some in her game of fetch. I wish! I dont have a pool, but wouldnt that be great!? So, the Vet says, "no more fetch for a good long stretch of time." Poor girl, its gonna hurt. I cant imagine her not being able to play fetch...its the thing she loves most of all. Nevertheless, we have to follow doctors orders; dont want her to hurt herself again. He said to give a long while to heal up completely and then see.

I really cant afford her to have an injury so I have to be careful. I use Jade for bracing and for mobility support, so its important that shes in the best of health and the best of shape. So, stuck in the house are we for at least a few days, then we can at least go for a walk at the park...no fetch though....sorry, girl.
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Well, shes already feeling better. Shes not limping anymore, and shes totally restless! She just stares at me for a while after dinner, like, "You ready now? Are we going to the park?" I feel bad, but its for her own good. Once she gets that were not going, she hops up on the couch, curls up, looks at me one last time, like "Really, were not going?", then a long sigh, then she closes her eyes and drops off for a nap. Shes been bringing me her toys for the last few days, tossing them around the house and even chasing the cat around, which she rarely does anymore. I know shes getting restless when she starts chasing the cat. Poor old guy. My cat is 17 years old and probably thinking, "Please take this damn dog to the park already!" :)

(As if our animals think the way we do, right? Haha!) Anyway....were both restless....so Ill share some photos, and hopefully tomorrow well hit the park for a short walk.