Here is a story I found online today. I am not a big supporter of criminal activity but it seems like someone might have done the right thing for this particular dog. Hopefully Smiley is in a good home getting the proper training to get him to he is not so aggresive.
All My Best,
Hans
www.lucysdoghouse.net
By KING5.com Staff
KING5
updated 5:17 p.m. CT, Sun., Feb. 8, 2009
COUPEVILLE, Wash. – A dog at the center of a legal battle that will decide if he lives or dies has disappeared
Smiley was taken last night from an animal shelter on Whidbey Island.
Shelter manager Shari Bibich said someone broke through fencing into the kennel. She said all that was left was some sausage in the cage.
Smiley has spent nearly two years in an animal shelter awaiting an injection that would end his life. Two former shelter volunteers have fought to save him.
"We don't need Smiley to come to our home," Plaintiff Bob Baker said. "We just want Smiley to have a life -- a good life."
But the shelter says Smiley is too aggressive. If they let him be adopted, they say they could be held liable if he attacked someone.
On Friday a judge ruled there was no legal reason to prevent Smiley from being euthanized.
"The law has to be followed, and the court denies the preliminary injunction," Judge Vickie Churchill said.
Smiley does have one last hope. The judge signed off on what amounts to a stay of execution, allowing an appeal review or reconsideration by her.
The shelter's director says money they're spending on legal bills could go toward building a new shelter.
"Even the money they're spending on their side could be better spent in saving other animals and toward the future," said Stephen Paysse.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Wow, it is a new year already!!
Well, it is a new year at Lucy's Dog House and I guess every where else.
We are changing up the store a little bit adding some new items and clearing out others. So, if there are some things that you would like to see added to the store or you just have a comment please let us know.
All My Best,
Hans
We are changing up the store a little bit adding some new items and clearing out others. So, if there are some things that you would like to see added to the store or you just have a comment please let us know.
All My Best,
Hans
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Store Wide Sale - 10-50 Percent Off Until 15 May
HI everyone,
Lucy's Dog House is currently running a storewide sale. Everything is as least 10 percent off with some items as much as 50 percent off. So stop by today and buy something great for your dog at a wonderful price. You do not want to miss this one.
This month we are proud to announce we are sponsoring http://www.pawsofaustin.org/ a Great Dane rescue out of Austin, TX. Everytime you purchase something 5-15% of your purchase goes to support their efforts.
Stop by today at www.lucysdoghouse.net
Lucy's Dog House is currently running a storewide sale. Everything is as least 10 percent off with some items as much as 50 percent off. So stop by today and buy something great for your dog at a wonderful price. You do not want to miss this one.
This month we are proud to announce we are sponsoring http://www.pawsofaustin.org/ a Great Dane rescue out of Austin, TX. Everytime you purchase something 5-15% of your purchase goes to support their efforts.
Stop by today at www.lucysdoghouse.net
Sunday, April 27, 2008
7 Tips to Consider When You Walk a Dog
by Jeff Schuman
When people go to walk a dog, they don’t consider the various obstacles that may stop them from having a pleasant walk. There are several things that can ruin a walk, but if you plan ahead of time and consider these tips it will be relaxing to walk a dog.
Tip 1: Training dog to walk on a leash
It is important that the when you walk a dog, they have been trained or are comfortable walking on a leash. Training dogs to walk on a leash is very simple because most are eager to just get outside and explore.
Tip 2: How many walks a day?
If you walk a dog a couple times a day for a half hour, they will get the energy out of them and go to the bathroom. You can turn it into a one hour ordeal, but splitting it up into morning and afternoon or early night walks allows them to get their energy out at different times of the day rather than all at once.
Tip 3: Social skills for the dog
When you walk a dog you have to remember that a walk is a social experience for them in a sense. Depending on the dog’s obedience, allow them to greet other people and other dogs to build relationships. This will help their self-esteem and better their mood.
Tip 4: Restrict the dog
As mentioned in the previous tip, it is important to let them greet others and explore. However, it is important to restrict the dog to a point and maintain some kind of authority over it. You don’t want the dog to be wandering onto other people’s yards or running wild, so that is why training dogs to walk on a leash is important.
Tip 5: Cleaning poop
To clean up after your dog, it is important to remember to bring a plastic bag or some kind of pooper-scooper.
Tip 6: Vary the walks
As mentioned earlier, when you walk a dog it is the highlight of their day. By varying the route you take, this allows the dog to venture new surroundings and keeps them interested to explore new habitats.
Tip 7: Practice obedience skills
Walking a dog is fun for them, but you can also use it as a time to practice some of their obedience skills. Reviewing the basic skills allows them to enjoy themselves and learn at the same time. You want to be careful NOT to turn it into strictly an obedience time for them though, because it is there most enjoyable time of the day.
To solve your dog's behavior problems visit our dog training website here: http://www.team-schuman.com/cb/walk-a-dog.html
Article Source: Dog Articles - Dog Training, Dog Breeds, Dog Health and More
When people go to walk a dog, they don’t consider the various obstacles that may stop them from having a pleasant walk. There are several things that can ruin a walk, but if you plan ahead of time and consider these tips it will be relaxing to walk a dog.
Tip 1: Training dog to walk on a leash
It is important that the when you walk a dog, they have been trained or are comfortable walking on a leash. Training dogs to walk on a leash is very simple because most are eager to just get outside and explore.
Tip 2: How many walks a day?
If you walk a dog a couple times a day for a half hour, they will get the energy out of them and go to the bathroom. You can turn it into a one hour ordeal, but splitting it up into morning and afternoon or early night walks allows them to get their energy out at different times of the day rather than all at once.
Tip 3: Social skills for the dog
When you walk a dog you have to remember that a walk is a social experience for them in a sense. Depending on the dog’s obedience, allow them to greet other people and other dogs to build relationships. This will help their self-esteem and better their mood.
Tip 4: Restrict the dog
As mentioned in the previous tip, it is important to let them greet others and explore. However, it is important to restrict the dog to a point and maintain some kind of authority over it. You don’t want the dog to be wandering onto other people’s yards or running wild, so that is why training dogs to walk on a leash is important.
Tip 5: Cleaning poop
To clean up after your dog, it is important to remember to bring a plastic bag or some kind of pooper-scooper.
Tip 6: Vary the walks
As mentioned earlier, when you walk a dog it is the highlight of their day. By varying the route you take, this allows the dog to venture new surroundings and keeps them interested to explore new habitats.
Tip 7: Practice obedience skills
Walking a dog is fun for them, but you can also use it as a time to practice some of their obedience skills. Reviewing the basic skills allows them to enjoy themselves and learn at the same time. You want to be careful NOT to turn it into strictly an obedience time for them though, because it is there most enjoyable time of the day.
To solve your dog's behavior problems visit our dog training website here: http://www.team-schuman.com/cb/walk-a-dog.html
Article Source: Dog Articles - Dog Training, Dog Breeds, Dog Health and More
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
Bloat and Dogs
Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation, is a condition in dogs that can kill the dog in a matter of hours. Unlike in human where the person simply sits down and relaxes for a little while after feeling bloated and it will go away, when there is a bloat in a dog, it could literally kill your dog. When a dog is suffering from bloat, it means that its stomach is distended. This is sometimes followed by the stomach getting twisted. If the stomach gets twisted, the food substances in the stomach will get trapped while the gas volume continues to increase.
This is dangerous in that as the gas volume continues to increase, it can literally press against blood veins and arteries inhibiting the flow of blood. If this is not stopped on time, the dog will get less blood in its brain causing the brain to shut down and the dog to go into shock. With consistent swelling, the spleen will get affected resulting in it being dislodged from its normal position. This has been known to both twist the spleen and stop the flow of blood completely. With increased gas pressure and lack of blood flow on the stomach walls, the areas that tighten in the stomach pack up and die.
Everything that was just described in the first paragraph can happen in a matter of minutes depending on the severity of the bloating. So what are the signs and symptoms one should look for in a dog so as to quickly detect if the dog is having a bloat? The signs are many. This is coupled with the fact that the symptoms can vary in different dogs. For example, five dogs may be having a bloat in the same compound and all the symptoms would look different from each other.
Some of the more common symptoms in a bloat are panting, pacing forwards and backwards, agitation, drooling, foaming at the mouth, difficulty walking, anxiety, discomfort, retching, inability to lie on its side, stomach distension and restlessness. The stomach in this case usually appears abnormally huge in size –more like when a dog has swallowed a basket ball or two- and is hard to the touch. Other obvious symptoms are pale gums bordering on grey or ash, weak pulse rate and a fast heart beat. If you notice symptoms of bloat in your dog you must consult your vet immediately. If the pressure is not released it can, as already described, be fatal for your dog.
The causes of bloating in a dog can be prevented. Some of the preventive methods are making your dog eat calmly; not by gulping or snorting its food, and avoid stress as much as possible. Whether the stress is in the form of boarding stress or stress of travel it could potentially be harmful around meal time. Avoid giving your dog too much bread and by not mixing soy with its diet – while this has not been proven yet; some breeders and dog owners have noticed their dog developing bloat after a meal mixed with soy. Keeping your dog calm immediately after eating is also an excellent way to prevent bloat from occurring. It is challenging as many dogs including mine get very excited around meal time and that translates into playful excitement after the meal as well.
There are few products on the market today that are specifically designed to slow your dog’s eating. Most notably is the Brake-Fast bowl which has three columns in the bowl area to prevent your dog from taking large mouthfuls of food at the same time.
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