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ok, I have looked on line and cannot find "Tacky Paw" anywhere. Does it go by another name now? I used it back in the 70's when I showed in obedience and you never knew what kind of floor you were going to be on.

oh yes! I remember it from eons ago - when I used it it was solid in a plastic container. The spray sounds great. thank you!

We are looking to get serious about scent work/nose work and maybe even trial. Part of the training building that we use has what Piper deems a "slippery floor". She will walk on it, but slides and stresses. And I'm thinking that we could encounter such things down the road at different venues. I'm looking for some non-skid dog socks. Anyone use them or know anything about them? Thanks for any input!

I went searching today to see if there was anywhere I could watch Season 2 and found nothing. So I guess I will have to wait. However, in searching, I did find the Muster Dogs Facebook Page and the update on the white, deaf puppy. And you were right - what a wonderful outcome for him. And I cried.....

Thank you! I will check it out! edited for additional info: So there are two on Chewy - Elite Vet and Ora-clens. Which do you use? thanks

Well gcv-border, you got my attention here! Can you tell me more about 1-TDC? I looked on Amazon and they have a few brands. What brand do you use? It looks like you twist off the top of the gel cap and apply it to the gums? Or do you apply right on the teeth? Does one capsule cover all 4 sides, or do you use 1 capsule per side? And do you rub it on with the capsule or use your finger? Thanks for any info you can supply me with!

Well, I'm sure I will speak for everyone when saying that your first stop should be the vet's office for a complete checkup/workup. This could be a pain issue that you are not aware of because we all know our dogs are not always the best at conveying their pain to us. After that, the two other things that come to mind are eyesight and dementia. But how wonderful that you have a 13 year old dog!! As far as dogs on extendable leashes approaching your dog - I recommend taking a spray water bottle with you. When the dog approaches your dog (timing here is crucial) zap that owner in the face with the water. As you can see, even we humans can get a little snappy as we get older. I no longer have the patience to deal with idiot dog owners. But seriously, I wish the best for you and Charley -- and keep us posted.

Loved the commercial. Yay Triple!!

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and much joy in the coming new year!!

Mine had already been in agility and loved it, so she continued to classes after 10, but with very low jumps and no contacts. Once Kylie's eyesight became compromised (she had trouble judging distance) then we stopped agility. I have a video of Rusty doing agility in my garage when he was 10 or 11...he never really enjoyed class, but loved doing it at home. Low jumps and tunnels. If your dog is healthy and no disabilities, he may still learn agility IF he likes it....once again, with low jumps and short tunnels. That can be done at home with homemade equipment and you wouldn't even need a class. Once agility was out, we also turned to scent work - not akc-type scent work, but just searching for stuffed animals or food containers in the house. If the dog is of stable temperament and enjoys people, he may be a good candidate for some type of therapy (i.e. nursing home) work (thinking that he may be mellow and not as lively/active as a young BC and therefore a good "petting" dog for older residents.) Love that an older dog has been rescued....how wonderful.

UPDATE: So I have posted before about my problems with Parker and his nails/feet. I have worked with him on the grooming table with de-sensitizing touching his feet and holding them. It has been slow and not much progress. Yesterday I embarked on the technique I had used with Kylie (who was even worse than Parker back in the day) -- my husband gave him a treat while sitting at the kitchen table, while I got down and took a foot and got -- one nail! With Kylie it was one nail a day. With Parker, even that food wasn't enough for him to start contorting his body to escape the dreaded foot-thing. I had tried a scratching board with Kylie, and never got anywhere with teaching her that. The board was too big and it relied on her doing the scratching. So I gathered up my treats and a piece of sandpaper and Parker and I went out on the porch. I had him sit in front of me and gave him a word (I chose scratch, even though he is not doing the scratching - I am). I then took his foot, quickly and lightly rubbed the paper on his nails, and quickly gave him a treat. First couple times it was just a quick swipe and food! But he soon got the gist of it -- and my dogs are VERY food motivated -- and it was not long that "scratch" had him picking his paw up. He still tried to pull it away, but not as abruptly since he wanted the treat. Worked on it for maybe 5 minutes with a few breaks, and we were done. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that was a very, very positive experience for both of us. We will continue and I will keep you all posted. I am thinking of eventually moving to a sanding block type of tool. I did notice they make dog nail files, but they are too narrow for us right now. Also, this has to be done carefully so the sandpaper does not catch on the pads. I slip my hand over the pads to expose the nail and prevent the paper from touching the pads. I am seeing that maybe this will work to stop the paw sensitivity and maybe in the future I will be able to grind or clip. But for now, I am ecstatic at the small about of progress we made tonight -- which is HUGE in our book!! Piper came out and wanted to join in the fun (i.e. food!) She lets me do her nails, but she thought it was just fine to get her nails filed in order to get a treat.

D'Elle: yes, but you have to realize that I also gave cookies for them peeing when housebreaking. And so he would go out and pee - get a cookie - then go back out, crouch quickly for an instant (no pee coming out) and then run back for another cookie! Yes, my dog is a cheater and a conniver. Although I like to think of him as intelligent! And I, admittedly, am afraid to stop the cookies for thunder.

D'Elle - I remember when I shared this technique that I had done with my two puppies and you said that you were gonna try that when you got a new pup! So I will update you on my results. My pups are now 4 years old. So far, so good. When it thunders, my two come running for treats. And come running. And come running. As a matter of fact, you will find it gets downright annoying LOL. Then a plane flies overhead, and they want a treat because it sounds like thunder. Then Parker hears a truck -- and I am absolutely positive he KNOWS it is a truck -- and will come running for a treat. But I remind myself it is much better than the alternative, so I'm not really complaining! I still prepare myself for the day when it could still become a phobia (like the flies) - but for now it works. So I agree with you to try it on the flies. I probably would not go so far as to kill the fly and show him, but I would also attach a word when I hear the buzz or see the reaction (I would probably say "Buzz" and do a buzzing sound and then reward - being careful of my timing, which I'm sure with Diane's experience she will do so.) I think the rest would be over-kill (pardon the pun.) Because her dog is older, I would expect it to take longer for this to work, as opposed to starting as a puppy. My dog also reacts to sneezing, but in a different way. He runs to you and jumps up on you as if to save you from the sneeze. However, I have posted about my husband having a coughing fit one night and now any time he coughs, my dogs run to me. It doesn't happen a lot and they don't freak out too much, so we haven't done much about the cough.

I'm curious as to where you live. I live in Western PA, and allergies to pollen and mold can be brutal here - for people and dogs.

Mine was definitely allergies related to weather/seasons. No problems until certain times of the year. I gave Apequel which seemed to help, but was not full-proof and was really expensive. Came on here and was advised to try fish oil. I literally got results within days - I could not believe how fast. I have cut him back to once a day since allergy season was over. A lot cheaper than Apequel and I actually got better results! Love, love, love those photos!

I just read this. D'Elle, I am so sorry for your loss. However, you are wrong. Kelso will never die because you had written in detail his rehabilitation. And not only will that be read and will help so many who stumble upon this forum in search of answers for helping their rescue dogs to adjust, but I know that I and many others here have referenced that thread and that story to others in need of that knowledge. Kelso has the unique ability to live forever in everyone's heart who reads that thread - and in every lucky dog who will benefit from his story. So although I also cried when reading this, I celebrate a wonderful dog who will go on helping other dogs in need forever. We have all been so privileged to share in his journey. Hugs to you all.

Thank you, D'Elle! Many many years ago I used to scale my GSDs' teeth. There was a liquid I would put on them that would allow me to chip the plaque off. I will look this up. I don't know if mine will sit still long enough for me to chip it -- I am wondering if I apply it, will a toothbrush knock the plaque off? Once their teeth are clean, how often do you use it? ALSO - the box says it is for dogs with dry mouth??? Just questioning if I am looking at the right thing. thanks.

Looking for input as to what you give your dogs to keep their teeth clean. Parker is a gnaw-er and a chewer and so his stay perfect. Piper not so much and hers are getting worse. Who brushes? And if so, what do you use. Who gives bones? And if so, what kind? Has anyone used Greenies or similar products and do they work? Did a search, but not really finding the above things I am asking. thanks

I think the reason the scratch board seems like it will work but then doesn't is because they do not put enough pressure on the paw while scratching for it to make a big difference. Also it is hard to get them to repetitively scratch enough. But no harm in trying it, though. Good luck!

Well, unfortunately, I know a LOT about this topic! lol Long stories - I will abbreviate them. Kylie: my 2nd rescue. Hated to have paws touched/nails trimmed. The vet never saw a dog as bad....thought some groomer had "done a number" on her. Tried a scratching board. Didn't work for us - not efficient. Might look like it works for a small amount of time, but not long term. I did have the $10,000 fix: paved my driveway. She would grind them down running on it. Eventually I would have her stand facing my husband at the kitchen table and he would feed her while I would lift a paw and do a nail or two. Sometimes I got 3 before she refused to stand anymore; sometimes only one. Tried every trick in the book. Eventually she got old (11) and then didn't seem to care. Piper and Parker: So starting as puppies, I started clipping nails every week. No problem. (I did this years ago with my GSD puppies and never had a nail issue.) All is going well. Then one day, at about 4-5 months I think, we went to clip nails and they both literally freaked out. Nothing had happened. Never cut the quick. (Now I have new insight on Kylie; probably nothing ever happened to her, either.) If you look up my posts, you will find posts on nail trimming/foot sensitivity that I have asked here, and the responses. Update: Piper will let you do her nails. She looks away like she's dying, but it gets done. Parker, however, is a maniac. He does not like to have his feet touched or the feeling of being restrained. He does not get aggressive -- he just panics and wants to get away. I am working with him on the foot and leg sensitivity. We go to the grooming room and he gets treats for letting me put pressure on it. I also try to work on that just when sitting on the couch. It's a slow process - and I do mean really slow. Here's something I've noticed - he does not mind me trimming his foot hair as he stands. He does NOT like it if I lift the foot. I'm working on a similar theory with the toenails. I have a friend who's a retired groomer (45 years) and she said it's the pressure of holding the foot that they don't like. She said if I can get him to stand on the edge of the table I might have better luck since his foot will be down. I have not tried that yet, but plan on attempting that. So good luck with your girl. I will follow your post with interest. And I will post if I find anything new that works on this problem. And I loved your picture!

I know exactly what you mean! I had mobility problems with my last two once they aged, as they were on the large side. When you have steps! When you have to get them into a vehicle! I used ramps for the vehicle, but they are not reliable when the dog is older and not sure-footed or when their sight is failing (had both these issues with my last old agility dog who was fine on the dog walk as a young dog but not good on a ramp once the sight/depth perception was going.) There was nothing I could do about the steps. We searched for solutions on the internet but nothing we could do with the narrowness and steepness of them, so they ended up sleeping on the first floor. I had hoped for smaller dogs with the two I have now (got them as puppies, so it's always a crap-shoot.) My girl is small and the perfect size, but my boy is larger than I would have liked --although he is not as large as Kylie was. As you are getting older, you never think of these things until you are faced with that dilemma. I know even with some of my friends, size has become an issue for that very reason. Well, there is a reason you got him -- and now we know that reason was to make sure he is placed in the right home! Hugs

What a beautiful dog!! I think this story epitomizes the saying, "it was meant to be..." I am so happy for you -- and him!!

THANK YOU for this update. Ooooh I can hardly wait!! I did find this article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-10-09/hardworking-border-collies-star-in-abc-muster-dogs-show/101505572

I couldn't remember the timeline. You are probably right. Oh, the waiting is so hard! Thank you.

Hi Lawgirl Does anybody know whatever happened to Season 2 that was supposed to feature Border Collies? Did it happen? Will there be another series? Was just thinking about it and wondering. Thanks!