oosik
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GSVette - I got Olly from Mountain Labradors - 4734 Johnny Walker Way, Springdale, WA. You should be familiar with this area - its about half way between Ford and Springdale going North on Hwy 231 out of Reardan.
GSVette - I got Olly from Mountain Labradors - 4734 Johnny Walker Way, Springdale, WA. You should be familiar with this area - its about half way between Ford and Springdale going North on Hwy 231 out of Reardan.
She's on that K9 Advantics and I treat the yard. I check her every couple of days for ticks, and have yet to find one on her. Ever since she was a pup, if my wife's doing laundry, she's got to be in the thick of it helpingLoves to shop also, you should see her with a shopping bag. She's gotta inspect and see what we got. Tail wagging the dog while she's inspecting
Although she has anxieties with back packs. She associates them with me going out of town for work. If I come home from work and toss down my gym bag, she will snag it and thrash the snot out of it, or try to take it from me if I have it in my hands. Even worse with a suitcase. She will tackle it and ride it down the hall trying to stop me from leaving. Then give me the stink eye once I get it outside.
Bug man had to alter his routines when spraying around the house once we figured out what was going on. They've been friends since she was a pup. But was acting squirrelly around him the last time he was out. He switched up to a back pack sprayer instead of a little hand held sprayer.
Once we determined it was the "back pack", he just puts her inside while he sprays the outside, then gives her a treat and let's her outside to finish up.
Well - he is just a pet but all the robins in the yard get "pointed". He tried to make friends with a big 'ol Canadian Honker last week. He learned a lesson - the honker wasn't frightened a bit and didn't fly away. Stood his ground, flapped his wings and hissed. Olly ran back and sat down right beside me.
My main concern and I think Olly understands now - coyotes are not your friend. There are many "groupings" of coyotes here. We go out for "final call" in the evening and within half a minute - several anounce their presence. Olly always turns and heads back towards me when they start howling. I definitely encourage this reaction and behavior.
Well - he is just a pet but all the robins in the yard get "pointed". He tried to make friends with a big 'ol Canadian Honker last week. He learned a lesson - the honker wasn't frightened a bit and didn't fly away. Stood his ground, flapped his wings and hissed. Olly ran back and sat down right beside me.
My main concern and I think Olly understands now - coyotes are not your friend. There are many "groupings" of coyotes here. We go out for "final call" in the evening and within half a minute - several anounce their presence. Olly always turns and heads back towards me when they start howling. I definitely encourage this reaction and behavior.
My Oona could be her twin. Since semi-retiring a few years ago she doesn't like to let me out of her sight. The ticks come from our mostly daily walks in the fields and woods and even after a careful check, some make it inside and fall off after sampling the Advantage II. If I just mention "truck" or "ride in truck" this normally calm dog goes into a barking frenzy. I get the "stink eye" you mention as well as laid back ears if I say "No, you need to say here."

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Great photo.
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excuse me....how about a little privacy......:laughing:......had a pyr who was afraid of thunder and I was always amazed at the places a dog of that size could get in to.......he tried hiding under the bed once and couldn't get out.....had to disassemble the bed and frame to remove him.........Jack
You made me think of this old guy. By far the best "jumping" dog I've had. He could jump in the back of the truck with the tailgate up.
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