tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post2943995523872518167..comments2024-01-11T07:55:07.458-05:00Comments on 21 Days: Walkin' the DogJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-2120700098072726502011-05-15T13:12:40.248-05:002011-05-15T13:12:40.248-05:00Have you ever considered crate training Scooter? I...Have you ever considered crate training Scooter? It would probably help both your stress level and his... I stumbled upon your blog through a google search that brought me to your 2006 post when you first got Scooter. I just got a new pup myself who will eventually be my running partner when my old dog is ready to retire, and the first thing we did was crate (Kennel) train her! It gets her out of the way while we're eating so that she can't even consider begging or stealing food!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-54692147214831842742011-05-09T10:26:35.315-05:002011-05-09T10:26:35.315-05:00Oh my goodness I can't relate enough to your d...Oh my goodness I can't relate enough to your description of mealtime with a toddler and a dog. Same thing happens over here, it is just so hard to stop a toddler from feeding the dog let alone stopping a dog from sitting waiting for the food to drop... I hear you, you got to do what you got to do to ensure your sanity and Scooter's health!Krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272074475828077720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-77935279387529621102011-05-06T22:34:31.096-05:002011-05-06T22:34:31.096-05:00I forgot to mention this the other day - but our d...I forgot to mention this the other day - but our dog put on about 10% body weight since Brooke was born. Its what happens when your dog stops being your kid! Less walks, less attention, more lounging and more napping. Its a natural progression ;)lifestudenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021707900438487888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-13455590441320296362011-05-06T21:15:32.281-05:002011-05-06T21:15:32.281-05:00Took me time to go through all of the comments; ho...Took me time to go through all of the comments; however I actually loved the article. It proved to be very useful to me and I'm positive to all the commenter’s here as well! It is always good when you can't only be informed, but also entertained! I'm sure you had enjoyed scripting this blog post.Brasilhttp://gearsup.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-91510842477282084382011-05-06T14:32:19.727-05:002011-05-06T14:32:19.727-05:00hello, thanks for sharing your info to me. it'...hello, thanks for sharing your info to me. it's great story indeed and I like and enjoy your story...hopefully, we could share any story in near future...good luck...and best regard, Hendra agus...hendra van javahttp://hendracarnival2011.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-38122031964139404992011-05-06T13:50:08.959-05:002011-05-06T13:50:08.959-05:00Your descriptions of Scooter's personality tra...Your descriptions of Scooter's personality traits are always hysterical! What a character.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-9835808363572593052011-05-06T07:43:25.894-05:002011-05-06T07:43:25.894-05:00What, a dog barking, whining, or wagging a tail to...What, a dog barking, whining, or wagging a tail to beat hell against every piece of furniture (oh wait, that's my dog)? You will settle into a new routine around meals that is both healthy for you and Scooter. <br /><br />As for the walking, it's never been his cup of tea. Too bad he doesn't run at the dog park like he and Annie used to. They are too lazy. That would be an easier exercise routine. I wouldn't sweat the walking part.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07519747568510528595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-73275269310139560162011-05-05T23:25:49.478-05:002011-05-05T23:25:49.478-05:00I second the recommendation for Rescue Remedy. It ...I second the recommendation for Rescue Remedy. It really does help eliminate and reduce anxiety. It has worked for both my dog AND cat. It's a TON cheaper thru Amazon, plus you can have it shipped to you. Plus there's Comfort Zone which works very well too.MNFireflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15292110705865479925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-1032447835599528012011-05-05T22:48:03.354-05:002011-05-05T22:48:03.354-05:00I can't imagine towing a kid AND a dog. My dog...I can't imagine towing a kid AND a dog. My dog just barks at people when I walk him, even though he's just fine at the dog park! Maybe he can play around there??Julie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05695544893811029409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-91404295639603873552011-05-05T22:24:11.352-05:002011-05-05T22:24:11.352-05:00I know what you mean about having a hard time walk...I know what you mean about having a hard time walking the dog! Lucy is crazy hyper every time we get her on a leash.. even worse now that she is an outside dog! <br /><br />We switched from a regular collar to a harness and it made a huge difference! She doesn't choke herself now when she pulls, and it's easier to get her away from the apparently heavenly smelling bushes. <br /><br />Good luck chica!J & Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10683527330412059072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-48307359523159723622011-05-05T21:42:05.213-05:002011-05-05T21:42:05.213-05:00Nikki has become increasingly "anxious" ...Nikki has become increasingly "anxious" as well. We have doggy downers for when we take her in the car, but don't like to give them to her unless we absolutely have to. This last time, our vet recommended "Composure Calm" which is a natural product. We use the liquid but it comes in chews as well. It seems to calm her restlessness really well. You can buy it from Amazon.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Vetri-Science-Composure-Liquid-Dogs-Cats/dp/B000B8GENI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSavvyFitChicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411757549007399118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-64774185407931134962011-05-05T20:28:31.211-05:002011-05-05T20:28:31.211-05:00lol... ok.. listen kiddo. If scooter wants to ...lol... ok.. listen kiddo. If scooter wants to eat hisself to death, it is his destiny. but really... these things ebb and flow. make a few subtle changes and things will be fine!Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399853707178925175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-62331568304750965982011-05-05T19:48:10.563-05:002011-05-05T19:48:10.563-05:00You could try a few drops of some stuff called Res...You could try a few drops of some stuff called Rescue Remedy. It's a product designed for people to help calm you down. I give it to my dog during thunderstorms. It helps keep her from shaking and panting through the entire storm. You can find it at GNC. The eye dropper liquid is pretty cheap, less than $10.David Gosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417844161594814357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-25355765117710167462011-05-05T19:39:27.503-05:002011-05-05T19:39:27.503-05:00Glad the walk went ok.
My cat sits right between ...Glad the walk went ok.<br /><br />My cat sits right between S and me during dinner in hopes that someone will drop something.MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13849002.post-74695731639685765392011-05-05T18:33:39.805-05:002011-05-05T18:33:39.805-05:00Your post really reflects what I've been going...Your post really reflects what I've been going through with my two dogs and 16 month old daughter. The dogs are both hounds and are a pain in the butt to walk, but they need walks so they go with us all the time.<br /><br />And, eating is always crazy with two dogs and two cats running around.Tim Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175967717728798221noreply@blogger.com