Dog shot with arrow adopted, recovering
Aiden, the young black male Labrador retriever that was shot through the chest with an arrow, continues to recover and has been placed in a Jefferson County home by the Shamrock Foundation, the pet-aid organization that came to the dog’s rescue.
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There was goofy post on the chatboard recently about how a guy hated people that dressed their dogs up in costumes. Halloween is a few days away so I imagine that he will have to lock himself in the basement Night of the Living Dead style because I think he is going to see a few people out and about with their dogs in costumes. I wonder how he feels about equestrian apparel? Does a horse with a blanket on it grind his gears? In honor of his distaste of dogs in costumes or people that dress their dogs up I present a few cuties for everyone to enjoy.
I finally figured out a good little tip for planning big projects around the house. Today was labour day which means it's the day my other half pulls out the industrial equipment supplies and gives the house a once over. Well it's not that bad but pretty close. It's full laundry, dishes, mopping, bathroom cleaning and scrubbing day around the house which as you know with a labrador retriever can be quite the ordeal.
Today we waited until just after noon, right when Cooper takes his afternoon nap. It's a perfect time to have to yourself and get a few things done that you just can't with a nosey dog at your feet. It took no time at all and Cooper just slept on the couch and everything went off without a hitch.
It's bad enough that I have to be around when working with tools. I am a bit of a clutz sometimes and have been known to cut myself or get the odd electric shock from changing outlets or plugs around the house. The last time I cut myself I probably should have had stitches but fought through it with steri strips. As with small children you should always be careful of your pets when working around the house. Sometimes I find the old labrador retriever more nosier than the children.
Tonight I was playing with a box cutter near my work bench. I was cutting up some cardboard for recycle day. Cooper was of course by side watching. Probably looking to steal some cardboard to chew. I dropped the cutters right beside him. Thankfully they didn't land on him and thankfully they were the type with a saftey mechanism. Nobody got hurt but it got me to thinking. Even doing something as harmless as cutting up a few boxes could have turned bad.
I am watching the news right now of all of the Fires in California and thinking about all of the pets and animals that are in danger as well. I found a few tips to help you be prepared in case of an emergency.
Tip #1. Get a Pet Emergency Supplies Kit. Have it readily accessible and make sure it consists of at least the following items:
Tip #2. Pack a picture of your pets in case you get separated. It will help rescue workers to identify and reunite you with your pets faster.
Tip #3. Get your pets familiar with their carriers or crates. Usually, pets associate them with visits to the vet and become stressed at the first site of them. Let your pets play in the carrier or get them some treats to make the transition easier when the time comes.
Tip #4. Know your pets hiding places in and out of the house. At the first warning of a disaster, you might consider putting them in one room in case you have to leave in a hurry.
Tip #5. Have a Family Emergency Plan Ready:
Quite a few friends ask me if labrador retrievers make good guard dogs. I can't speak for the entire breed of dogs but I think for the most part you would be better off looking into home alarm systems if you want to protect your house. That isn't entirely true but a german shepherd might be better suited. Instead a labrador retriever is more of a watch dog. Cooper is a total watch dog. He watches the street all day and always alerts me when there is action outside. You couldn't ask for a better watch dog and I praise and award him when he barks to let me know somebody is outside or just passing by. That in itself is just another bonus of the labrador retriever. They will watch your property and are protective of their domain.
I was up this morning fairly early and Cooper and I went outside and the first thing I could smell was some lingering skunk smell. I guess it's that time of the year again. I have noticed any skunk up until today. I guess we have to be careful when I start letting him outside at night. We haven't had any incidents in awhile. Last time was a few years ago when he ran into one but didn't quite get sprayed straight on. Here are some things we do when we he let him out after dark to do his business.
I turn on the outside light first for a bit to give the backyard a chance to light up. We also use one of those big halogen light bulbs. They really light the backyard up. Skunks don't like the light, so having a well lit backyard will help keep the skunks away. I also like to make some noise when we go out so we give them a bit of scare. The last think, I don't let Cooper run around out there too long unsupervised. At night, it's do your business and get back into the house. When dealing with skunks you have to use a little common sense and you shouldn't have a problem.
For some reason I will catch Cooper every so often engrossed in watching television. It's seems to be totally random. There doesn't seem to be a pattern in what he seems to enjoy watching. One time he may be watching sports like baseball and hockey and the next it might be a commercial on Mesothelioma lawyers or it could be music videos. I find it quite amusing that he gets engrossed in watching television just like we do. I have always wondered what they see when they are watching, what is it that catches their attention. I did a search on the internet and it seems that tv is missing the one thing that interests dogs and that is smell. They might be interested in moving frames or noises made by the tv but it's not something that is going to keep their attention for very long.
My close friend was looking at doing some travelling over the summer. Specifically he is thinking about doing one of those European cruises. When I asked him what he was going to do with his dog he wasn't sure because he hadn't thought that far in advance yet. Well that is one of those things you have to plan for if you are doing any travelling this summer. You want to make sure you can leave your pooch with a friend or family member that is responsible enough and familiar with your dog breed so they can give them the proper care. Otherwise, you are looking at a kennel. Which is more than fine but make sure you scout out a good one. Ask around to other dog friends you have or go online and read as many reviews as possible.
How much does your labrador retriever love the bath tub? As you can see from this picture that was recently posted at the labrador retriever forums most labs love it quite a bit. When we first brought Cooper home we couldn't keep him out of the tub. He would jump in there and be licking the Grohe faucets like he was waiting for more water to come out. Remember your labrador retriever only needs to be bathed a couple of times a year unless they get into something they shouldn't have. They have special oils in their coats which can erode if they are exposed to too much shampoo.
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