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Show Your Spoiled Dog Pictures.

Hamish and Ajša chilling on the back porch after an afternoon of running around in the hot sun.
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(They're wet from splashing in his wading pool)
 
If the fireworks freak out your dog like our dog, several years ago we found a solution to minimize the Booming noise. Collect all the fans in your home and put all of them in a small to moderate size room where your pup is the most comfortable. Turn all the fans to their "Highest Speed". This creates "White Noise" and will mask out most of the booming sounds. Note: Do not aim fan breeze directly at the pup as this may irritate them. Try it, it has worked well for us. Happy forth everyone.
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Random Dog Crashes Pool Party And Everyone Is Overjoyed
"He floated around the pool, got pets and kisses, went swimming and had a great time!"
By Caitlin Jill Anders
Published on 6/24/2022 at 5:11 PM

A bunch of friends were having a pool party when they noticed two dogs hanging around outside the fence on the edge of the yard. The dogs seemed like they wanted to come in, so a bunch of partygoers went over to investigate. One of the dogs had a tag, so they decided to let the dogs into the yard to hang out until they could track down their owners.

The dogs ran into the yard, and while one of them was a little shy, the other immediately decided he was joining the party.

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"At that point, some of us were on the deck, some in the pool, and some out in the yard," Jennifer Motes, one of the partygoers, told The Dodo. "The golden was down to party right away and immediately started running around, wagging its tail, going up to everyone and getting pets. The shepherd was much more timid, kinda stayed in the yard for a bit, but then when she saw her friend up on the deck with us, she eventually came up there too."
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The golden retriever, who they later found out is named Stoker, clearly knew how to have a good time. He didn't hesitate to join the fun and ran around playing fetch, begging for food, stealing shoes and eventually even hopping into the pool with everyone.
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"Some of the people in the pool had slid the innertube raft over to the edge and Stoker climbed right on," Motes said. "He floated around the pool, got pets and kisses, went swimming and had a great time! The shepherd never was brave enough to go in the pool, she just walked around and watched us, let some of us pet her and she chased after Stoker."

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As the dogs partied, someone was able to get in touch with Stoker's dad, who said the other dog belonged to his neighbor and that she and Stoker were best friends who played together all the time. Apparently, the pair had run off together in search of a party, and they'd certainly succeeded in that endeavor.
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The dogs were there for a few hours before they got picked up — and the party hosts made sure to emphasize that they're absolutely welcome to come back anytime they want. The only thing that can make a pool party even better is dogs, and Stoker and his best friend were more than happy to make that dream come true.
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Sad times, amigos. My last dog died.

Normally run 2 dogs of staggered ages. The old dog teaches the puppy what the commands mean. And in return moves up to indoor status without ever needing toilet training. System also takes a bit of the sting out when old dog reaches a logical conclusion.

This time young dog jumped the queue. The other pooch was too old to inflict a pup on. Now, 3 days after my wife died, little Combo found the exit as well. One of those years, let me tell you.

In the world of sympathy and kind thoughts I'm living in right now, I got an offer of a free puppy the next day. Looks from the parents to be a mix of Mastiff and Pitty. Possibly other toothy bits in the mix as well. Had that brew B4. Lovely personality. Can frighten the horses.

Hanging out hard for a four legged friend right now. But my life is at a crossroads as it stands and I don't want to rush any decisions. Trying to find a new partner and/or going back to my country could distinct possiblities. Cold, dispassionate me knows I need a dog that will be easy to give away responsibly and won't up my perceived macho quota.

I'm not big on breeds. Most of which seem to be over-engineered recreations born of romantic Victorian sensibilities. I'm not posting for expressions of sympathy that no doubt will follow and I will be grateful for. But l would be interested in the members experiences with middle size mongrels that can fill the role at the side gate and still inspire confidence round grandkids

TL/DR Looking for a lightly toothy family dog.
I'm stunned by the magnitude of your losses, and send you love and condolences.