Dogs And Peace

“… He sings the songs that remind him of the good times. He sings the songs that remind him of the better times” ***

 

There will be a time, maybe soon, when we will all wish for simpler times. Like it was when we grew up. When you could take a walk with your off leash dog in a quiet place on a sunny day, butterflies, flowers, clover in air, soft breeze, puffy clouds that look like distant castles across a clear blue sky, look oh a bird … peace.

 

We do not live in peaceful times. 

 

If you can, try to find some place to have peace with your dog. There are still pockets of peaceful places to find.

[***  “I Get Knocked Down” by Chumbawamba]

Lost Dogs And Fireworks

Dogs typically get lost during this time of the year due to fireworks sometimes going off, spooking them and escaping from their home. 

I recommend early fireworks training for dogs long before holidays such as New Year’s Eve, 4th of July, and such. 

If hunting dogs can work around gunfire, police dogs work around gunfire, then your dog can learn to work around fireworks. Same process.

It won’t work for every dog, but it works for enough dogs that it is worth the effort. Much better than drugging dogs, or having them run away, eh?

Plan accordingly. 

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog, or "DSF"

The AKC has recognized the Danish-Swedish Farmdog, or "DSF". Here is the brief description: “They’re interesting, fun little dogs,” said Segebart, who has owned them since 2011 and is the club's incoming president. “They’re essentially up for anything. They succeed at most everything." And: "In their original homelands, the dogs’ main job was rodent patrol, but they also would herd a bit, act as watchdogs and play with farmers’ children. Some even performed in circuses, according to the club."

They look a lot like a Jack Russell Terrier from the photos. 

I would not be first in line to get one, however. Many times a new breed is recognized, the problems show up, and the shelters fill up with them. Might be a great dog. On the other hand, might have a lot of genetic health problems, might have drive expressions that are good for farm work but not as companions in suburban or urban areas, and might have other issues we know nothing about. 

My recommendation? Wait about 5 years, then consider getting one. 

You can bet entrepreneurial breeders are going to get them right away. Don't believe the all of the utopian proclamations, however. Let's see how it goes first. Last thing we need are more abandoned shelter dogs.

Plan accordingly.

Dogs And New Arthritis Drug, Librela... Is It Deadly?

Heartbroken dog owner warns of risks after FDA issues alert on arthritis drug

I am not a medical expert. But I do watch dog related trends. Does anyone know more about this? 

 

Here is the FDA warning: Dear Veterinarian Letter notifying veterinarians about adverse events reported in dogs treated with Librela (bedinvetmab injection)