tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post5815920082175827523..comments2023-11-03T04:01:35.940-07:00Comments on Desert Canyon Living: Soldier and Samson & The Vet VisitIngerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-59438845315891713592013-08-20T05:50:25.063-07:002013-08-20T05:50:25.063-07:00We've had 4 German Shepherds now and our first...We've had 4 German Shepherds now and our first one (all from breeders)...HATED ALL MEN. PERIOD. He especially hated vets, but he would pee on the vet office floor when we took him. Our second one was even worse. He loved our son and our son's friends, but HATED every vet, except one, that we took him to. And, yes, I had to muzzle him. Our 3rd shepherd was very calm and laid back. Unfortunately, he got canine lupus and died at age 8. Now we have rehomed a 6 year old female shepherd (our first female) and she is so lovely I named her "Lady". She's an absolute angel!desertsandbeyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861734579985048446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-39401869832539346992013-08-16T19:43:49.589-07:002013-08-16T19:43:49.589-07:00Oh my goodness you are having doggie troubles too....Oh my goodness you are having doggie troubles too. Disco is a lot like Soldier. I tell you we love them to death yet we don't understand them at times. SandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-39704313316375339552013-08-16T08:50:15.494-07:002013-08-16T08:50:15.494-07:00Hi Inger - all I can say .. is being a vet is one ...Hi Inger - all I can say .. is being a vet is one challenge .. especially dealing with feisty dogs, such as Soldier.<br /><br />So pleased all is well - relax and enjoy your weekend walks ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-78684570199541875822013-08-15T13:48:42.653-07:002013-08-15T13:48:42.653-07:00My dog Coco, only wants a woman vet.My dog Coco, only wants a woman vet.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-50048204032118787752013-08-15T12:12:57.333-07:002013-08-15T12:12:57.333-07:00Wow, I was on the edge of my seat reading about So...Wow, I was on the edge of my seat reading about Soldier! We sure hope that things calm down and Soldier is less scared. Poop dogs, if only they could talk and tell us what the problem is!!<br /><br />Your Pals,<br /><br />Murphy & StanleyMurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288455369911071072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-78804216392098272372013-08-15T09:31:12.873-07:002013-08-15T09:31:12.873-07:00I know it stinks for you at times...but - you are ...I know it stinks for you at times...but - you are such a responsible pet owner - you use the muzzle when you have to, you separate because well, you have to, and you work on finding solutions, no matter how long it might take, or how weird it might be, because you have to...<br /><br />im gonna let you in on a secret about dexterdog - yes, he is the most friendly dog ever to all animals, probably because he was neutered at such a young age (4 months) but i use a muzzle on dexterdog for just one thing. yep. him.<br /><br />I use a muzzle on him when i trim his toenails - because if i didnt, he'd take my arm off...but then would give me most likely the most apologetic longest licks afterwards...but he HATES having his toenails clipped...its like im clipping his soul or something, i dont know...<br /><br />so there is a time and a place for training, and then a time and place for muzzling - and you and I are doing fine, Inger!Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-73563900515100992672013-08-15T04:42:40.597-07:002013-08-15T04:42:40.597-07:00Holy cow!!! What an experience. Your vet is really...Holy cow!!! What an experience. Your vet is really amazing. Some would just refuse to examine Soldier. Wonder if a pre-visit mild tranquilizer would help. Probably not. <br />I had a family member who short tied their English Bulldog constantly. He became completely vicious. So glad Soldier has you in his life. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-29159894248126914332013-08-15T04:16:43.628-07:002013-08-15T04:16:43.628-07:00Wow! What a trip that was to the Vet! I can'...Wow! What a trip that was to the Vet! I can't he but feel badly for Soldier because of his past...someone hurt him and hurt him badly!!! Thank God he has you and hubby and Sampson!...:)JPjp@A Green Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217268829093983376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-5832184376688914952013-08-15T03:23:45.608-07:002013-08-15T03:23:45.608-07:00Oj vilken händelse. Hoppas det nu är allt i sin or...Oj vilken händelse. Hoppas det nu är allt i sin ordning. Så fint att ni tog hand om dem.<br />Många hundar får inga nya ägare och blir säkert avlivade vilket är så synd.<br />Heder åt er!!<br />Nu har vi 2 v kvar av semester o det är runt18-20 grader med både sol o regn.<br />Men det är skönt att bara vara ledig.<br />Kram!Lindsjö taxarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446940737034179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-75433375418182858082013-08-14T23:40:50.955-07:002013-08-14T23:40:50.955-07:00I am SO glad that's over for another year!!I am SO glad that's over for another year!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-50684730066348198252013-08-14T20:51:05.130-07:002013-08-14T20:51:05.130-07:00My heart goes out to Soldier for the awful experie...My heart goes out to Soldier for the awful experiences in the first part of his life. I'm happy he now has a loving home so he knows not all humans are bad. We have to muzzle one of our dogs. He just doesn't like people he doesn't like. Sadly, most people fall into that category. And he's never been mistreated a day in his life. For the few of us he loves, he is the gentlest angel ever. Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-1899510054539561512013-08-14T14:18:34.439-07:002013-08-14T14:18:34.439-07:00My heart was beating fast just reading about Soldi...My heart was beating fast just reading about Soldiers vet visit. How traumatic that was for everyone and what a great vet you have -- so many would tell you not to bring him back after an incident like that. I had to laugh at your comment about Soldier not liking water and not knowing what to do with a ball. Sedona is part Kuvasz and part something else. People think Lab but she also hates water and balls are beneath her dignity. We think Shephard.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-37232985765040069482013-08-14T12:48:35.281-07:002013-08-14T12:48:35.281-07:00Jim: You are so right, Samson can't wait to li...Jim: You are so right, Samson can't wait to lick the vet's face while he puts these green awful looking drops into his eyes. He just loves this vet.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-8364551612849342132013-08-14T12:35:13.984-07:002013-08-14T12:35:13.984-07:00WOW! Inger you both and of course Soldier, must ha...WOW! Inger you both and of course Soldier, must have been exhausted after that incident! You are correct in wondering just what might have happened to him before you got him. Something left an indelible mark on his psyche.<br />Funny how dogs are all different....Sophie can't wait for the vet, any vet, to start handling/examining her. You just never know with dogs most of the time.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-61792377489527693792013-08-14T11:00:12.512-07:002013-08-14T11:00:12.512-07:00oh I love your dogs very beautiful love for the an...oh I love your dogs very beautiful love for the animals !<br /><br />bisous de FRANCE? MarylinPoussy Stitches My Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17637982301786779161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-17334492680561592422013-08-14T10:38:25.448-07:002013-08-14T10:38:25.448-07:00Oh gosh - what a terrible experience all round. ho...Oh gosh - what a terrible experience all round. how lovely to have a good vet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-7551574347353739352013-08-14T10:30:00.733-07:002013-08-14T10:30:00.733-07:00What a crazy, mixed-up canine adventure you are ha...What a crazy, mixed-up canine adventure you are having.<br /><br />Grace to all of you.<br />love & love,<br />-g-Maggidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857424986925369274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-28510457024817212972013-08-14T09:54:30.472-07:002013-08-14T09:54:30.472-07:00Oh man!! our daughters dog is much the same...grea...Oh man!! our daughters dog is much the same...great with everyone she knew in her first year...but we really have to watch her with anyone knew...She had a few 'men' treat her mean in her second year...so not sure if that is it...but she seems not to like anyone male, female...child...so hard when you love your animal...and know they have a good heart!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526784820762873499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-57452162179496918582013-08-14T09:30:21.021-07:002013-08-14T09:30:21.021-07:00i understand about the female vet. that is why we ...i understand about the female vet. that is why we drive past half a dozen vets and go 10 miles to ours, they are really understanding and work with usMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-50070150871461184822013-08-14T09:13:42.252-07:002013-08-14T09:13:42.252-07:00i am so glad you all survived. i'd have been s...i am so glad you all survived. i'd have been shaken up, myself. bless that patient, understanding vet!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-62229436374076584962013-08-14T08:54:01.208-07:002013-08-14T08:54:01.208-07:00Sandra: yes, there is a female vet right here in t...Sandra: yes, there is a female vet right here in the canyon. I went to her first, but it didn't work out. Our vet is so much more willing to work with us on various issues and he doesn't stand on policies, etc. This is how he saved Samson's eyesight when he got this weird disease he has. The female vet would have insisted on Samson seeing an animal opthamologist (sp?) and by then it would have been too late. I will never change back to her, so we have to do the best we can. If would be good if they got a woman vet at the hospital where we take him. But they don't have one now.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-87426390941179056212013-08-14T08:40:32.452-07:002013-08-14T08:40:32.452-07:00not sure i would survive if Jake did that with the...not sure i would survive if Jake did that with the vet. we have to muzzle him, but he just stands there looking pitiful while the vet works on him. he did go after the vet once, that is why the muzzle, but when we put it on he is calm and i am still sick to my stomach. poor Samson chained up just makes me sick... <br />some dogs just don't do well with others or with other dogs. we had a few terrible fights with Cooper and Jake, when we rescued jake from the street he was about 4 months old, he got along so well with baby and cooper, and we did get him neutered. but when he got to a little over a year old, he and Cooper both wanted to be the alpha male and it was a battle so many times with both bloody. so there is a chance even if you had S neutered young it would still happen. <br />i am glad you are once again past that yearly vet visit. we have a female vet and a male, both in the same office. is there a female vet somewhere to tryMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3271959060195052715.post-14022541058823136072013-08-14T07:48:26.744-07:002013-08-14T07:48:26.744-07:00Oh my gosh, what a scary experience at the vet'...Oh my gosh, what a scary experience at the vet's. So glad both Soldier and the vet are okay. <br /><br />It makes me so angry to think of Soldier spending so many years tied up like that. I don't understand why people get dogs if that's how they plan to keep them. So glad he has found such a wonderful home and life with you and your husband.<br /><br />Love the pic of Soldier and Samson walking together. <3Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.com