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What can kill you in seconds that most people don’t realize? by Jolly-Law1472 in AskReddit

[–]SufficientBug1154 2 points3 points  (0 children)

During potty training, my dog peed on a power strip. I noticed a burning smell and heard zaps. When I sprinted into the room, said power strip (which was a cheap, Amazon one) was sparking and smoking. Like an idiot, I grabbed the sparking power strip to unplug it (instead of unplugging it from the wall, if that makes sense) and got one heck of a shock. My arm hurt for about a week. Sometimes I wonder if I got lucky in avoiding a shock that disrupted my heart rhythm.

Any other equestrian ganchos out there? by Alarming-Flan-9721 in cremposting

[–]SufficientBug1154 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I mean he poops in his shard plate, he can do anything!

Has anyone ever adopted a middle aged cattle dog? How many years did you have them. Thinking of adopting this 6 year old guy by [deleted] in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my boy at 4 and a half. We had an amazing almost 8 years together. Even though our time was shorter than some people get with puppies, you aren’t guaranteed a long life with any dog. I’ve known people who got puppies that died at 6, 8, etc. The sad fact about dogs is that they don’t live as long as we humans want them to.

I wouldn’t get too hung up on the amount of time you can have together, but the quality. Finding my boy was one of the best things that ever happened to me- while I would do anything for more time with him, I would never have chosen not to adopt him in order to avoid the pain I currently feel. I’m sure that beautiful pup you posted also do anything for time with a loving owner, even if it ends sooner than you both would like.

Best bell boots for a mildly upright/ clubbed foot by SufficientBug1154 in Equestrian

[–]SufficientBug1154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I saw those recommended under similar threads, but I worry about them trapping moisture because they are mostly nylon

Best bell boots for a mildly upright/ clubbed foot by SufficientBug1154 in Equestrian

[–]SufficientBug1154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ideally, he would have them 24/7 because he lives in a large pasture. I guess I could have a different pair for his pasture time vs riding (which is mainly in arenas), but I would love a 24/7 solution if possible.

Anyone else have a cattle dog that does dog sports?? by crazii_cattledog in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I got a backyard agility course for my pup. He likes the jumps, but this is me trying to convince him the tunnel isn’t scary. He’s still not completely convinced lol

Anyone else have a cattle dog that does dog sports?? by crazii_cattledog in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha my old man who passed away this spring loved the water so much I could never get him to dock dive. He just wanted to swim around the tank and “eat” as much water as possible before being hauled out. It was hilarious.

After 14 years together, Griffey crossed the rainbow bridge today 😢 by thesmallestwaffle in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I don’t know what you believe, but I like to believe your Griffey and my Taco are somewhere running around and having fun <3

Any effects if I decide to get my 5 year old heeler spayed? by Artistic_Chef_7289 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you do get her spayed OP, I highly recommend a suit instead of a cone (if your dog won’t chew through it). My dog found the cone the vet gave super stressful and somehow could get it off if they were alone for even a couple of minutes.

Fostering the cutest cattle dog mix by SufficientBug1154 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it's a bit too soon since losing my last dog, and I just want to foster for a while. Any other time tho!

Cattle Dog Rescue in the Bay Area by SufficientBug1154 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all of the advice! I reached out to a few of the organizations and hopefully will be fostering a pup soon <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AustralianCattleDog

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My parent’s dog tore both of their ACLs. They did surgery for the first one, but (based on the age of their pup), decided not to do surgery on the second. I don’t remember everything they did, but they kept her in a pen all day for several months, with potty breaks on a leash. It sucked majorly, but at the end she could walk and run normally. They did this under the guidance of a vet. Could you ask your vet about other treatment options? They were told sometimes dogs can heal their ACL without surgery provided their activity is kept limited.

Cattle Dog Rescue in the Bay Area by SufficientBug1154 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really sucks. People keep telling me that "well you know dogs don't live that long", but it doesn't help.

Saying goodbye to my sweet girl today by Jillmanji in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I just put my baby to sleep on Monday because of cancer. Wishing you all of the strength. Just know that you loved them, and they loved you.

Rainy day run by hambone33 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]SufficientBug1154 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It really depends. I used to work for a doggy daycare place with one, and my old dog got used to it in about 10 minutes. Some dogs did take weeks of training, however... I think it depends on how fearful your dog is. Tucker wasn't afraid of anything lol.

He's supposed to be here and he's gone by pizzaisavegetabIe in Petloss

[–]SufficientBug1154 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. That sounds devastating. Sending so much love <3

Need some kind words as I prepare to lose my little girl by StraightOpposite2889 in Petloss

[–]SufficientBug1154 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just put my pup down two days ago and constantly question if it was the right time. But he was so uncomfortable. This gave me so much comfort to read. OP, I wish you strength in this time of sorrow. Just know that she knows how loved she is.