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  1. ACooper

    Scraping tartar at home?

    Anyone do this? Ever? Orson is 9 now. He's never had (or needed) a dental, but I have now noticed a tiny bit of tartar build up on his farthest back molars. He has/devours his RMBs, and compared to other dogs we know (even much younger dogs!) his teeth look EXCELLENT...but...I also know...
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    Is your dog a gifter?

    What I mean is, do you have a dog or dogs who feel the need to bring you 'gifts'.........and no, I don't mean those "special" gifts they leave for us to scoop off the lawn! LOL Crowley NEEDS to bring a gift. Example: Hubby comes home from work, Crowley sees him coming up the walk and gets...
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    Keeping weight on with a fish based diet?

    Orson has never been what I would call "difficult" to keep weight on, and he doesn't get over weight easily either. He's always been a fairly easy dog to keep at a steady weight. That said, he has dropped 4lbs (from 84 down to 80) since his last yearly. He doesn't look too thin (to me or the...
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    Show us your shopping finds!

    Just what the title says, show us your shopping finds! It can be a high end store, thrift shop, walmart, yard sale....WHEREVER! What did you find that made you happy you went? My daughter and I went shopping today. Hit 5 stores (Sears, JCPenny, Kohl's, TJMax, and Carson) and bought exactly...
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    How "far" do you let your dog take begging?

    I was at a friends not long ago and their dog was a (IMO) mega begger! She came right up to the table, and she would 'paw' at you and even attempt to stick her nose right up there to take food! It got me thinking, is this average behavior? At my house it is NOT permitted. They can cast...
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    Send some 'feel better' vibes to Crowley?

    Mr. Crowley boy has thrown up 3 times today....once early this morning and twice this afternoon :( No other symptoms have shown up. His stool his normal and he's (always) hungry so I don't have a clue what's up. I probably should have skipped his breakfast but didn't. He's skipping dinner and...
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    General size categories question

    So Crowley the mystery breed seems to be all done growing. He is approx. 7 months and hasn't changed height/weight in over 2 months. He weighs 25 lbs and you can feel rib outline with hands on him so not over/under weight, though I would consider him 'heavy' or 'thick' boned. He is 16...
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    Crowley + Orson update

    First let me say I always feel weird posting here after I've posted on facebook. I think that's why many of us don't post here since we have many chazzers on our FB......it seems so redundant. So any of you who've already seen these, I'm sorry for the repitition! Secondly, I apologize for...
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    your favorite android apps...

    Like the title says....what are you favorite android apps? They can be games, organizational, productive....just any apps you are impressed with and/or love.
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    Not exactly a puppy question....

    I haven't had to deal with a young'en in almost 8 years and I'm starting to wonder if little puppies should go on my Murtaugh List! LOL I really don't know how foster lady kept up with him being in a wheel chair! anway.... So far he is doing great in his crate over night (thank you foster...
  11. ACooper

    New family member....

    So as some of you know, I've been thinking of going to a smaller breed since Phoebe passed away almost two years ago. After asking here, reading on my own, and talking to other folks...I thought I would end up with a yorkie or shitzu. And then as usual, life happens and this little guy...
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    HELP....cairn/jack mix?

    I need thoughts like, do you think I could handle one? LOL You guys know I've been considering a much smaller breed than Orson since Phoebe has left a big vacancy. One that will travel easier among other things. But we all know luck/fate/whatever can also work on our decisions as well and...
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    Does your state (province/area) have a nickname for its inhabatints?

    Just what the title says. I am from Indiana, USA and we are called Hoosiers.
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    spin off thread: Naming your laptop/tablet?

    So according to the other thread (about naming your phone) many people name their laptops? (I'm throwing tablets in the mix as well!) How common is this? I am soooo out of the loop! And here I was thinking I was all cool and stuff being a mom of middle school--college aged children but still...
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    Does your cell phone have a name?

    I know lots of people name their cars, but how many of you name your cell phones? I'm hearing more and more about this and just wondered if was true and if I should be naming my own cell! LOL Oh, and if you DID name your phone....can you share it's name on this (mostly) family friendly...
  16. ACooper

    Fall Break

    The boys have a four day weekend for fall break this coming week starting Thursday. We are going a couple towns over, staying a couple nights in a hotel, swimming/hot tub/sauna, bringing some games for the hotel, and touring a small art museum. Just some basic family time that ISN'T at home :)...
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    Stolen dogs/pets....

    Wow. Has anyone noticed a rash of this going on lately? I mean, yes, I know it ALWAYS goes on/happens but it seems like it's happening a CRAZY amount in my area (NW Indiana) in the last couple months! I see the pleading ads on facebook and craig's list constantly: "Our foo foo went missing...
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    Something 'crystal' to buy for a man?

    Our 15th wedding anniversary is fast approaching (not till January) and apparently, 15 is crystal. Normally we don't do much (or anything) for our anniversary....we love each other every day and show it with gifts/special things when the feeling/opportunity strikes not just the date on the...
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    Small dog folks....help please!

    We are going to get real serious about finding a new family member, probably by December....possibly the new year. HUZZAH! So as I mentioned in the other thread, we are downsizing. Our household is changing, Kevin and I are slowing down, and likely traveling more often especially since we...
  20. ACooper

    What food kick are you on right now?

    To clarify, I mean what particular food or food combo is just hitting that spot for you at the moment? I'm kind of fickle when it comes to eating and though I may ADORE a combo today, tomorrow I may wrinkle my nose at the thought. EX...for a while, I couldn't have cocktail shrimp...
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