Dogs

[SteveH aka shetc]

Public Service Announcement for anyone in the tropical areas.

Cane toads can kill a dog. I have lots of them in the summer. They have these huge glands behind their eyes that are full of milky toxin - if you squeeze that gland ( I just did the one below), white stuff squirts out. Dogs LOVE to chase them. They come out at night, especially warm rainy weather. They are huge. You'll never see them during the day, but when they are active they leave impressive turds all over the place.

They are non-indigenous. Introduced to florida to fight some bug in the sugar cane plantations in the everglades. Per our usual arrangement, this resulted in a bigger problem (and didn't solve the first). When found, they should be anesthetized then euthanized. Easiest way is overnight refrigeration, followed by overnight freezing. I'm not a fan of killing any living thing, but given the risk, toads have to go.

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I keep 2 x 2 sticks around the outside of the house so I can thump the feckers. If I keep at it early in the summer then I mostly get them under control on my property. I had one dog that was always grabbing the toads. If that happens, grab the garden hose and put it in the dog's mouth, and blast the poison out. Damn dog never learned its lesson

 

[passedpawn]

My new puppy (german shorthaired pointer) hasn't become much of a hunter yet, but did find the one above. But my daughters vizsla scouts them out and aggressively goes after them. So, they must go.

 

[S-Met]

Public Service Announcement for anyone in the tropical areas.

Cane toads can kill a dog. I have lots of them in the summer. They have these huge glands behind their eyes that are full of milky toxin - if you squeeze that gland ( I just did the one below), white stuff squirts out. Dogs LOVE to chase them. They come out at night, especially warm rainy weather. They are huge. You'll never see them during the day, but when they are active they leave impressive turds all over the place.

They are non-indigenous. Introduced to florida to fight some bug in the sugar cane plantations in the everglades. Per our usual arrangement, this resulted in a bigger problem (and didn't solve the first). When found, they should be anesthetized then euthanized. Easiest way is overnight refrigeration, followed by overnight freezing. I'm not a fan of killing any living thing, but given the risk, toads have to go.

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Are they edible? I love frog legs, but never hear of people eating toads. I suppose I can google it myself, but I'm feeling lazy

 

[passedpawn]

Of course they are. Didn't occur to me, but geez I've got one in my fridge....

Tastes like chicken.

 

[day_trippr]

Happy National Dog Day

 

[S-Met]

 

[pshankstar]

Today they decided to snuggle up together while I was working. It was the best I could get of them all together.
Happy Dog Day!

 

[NGD]

Newest addition to the house. 8yo golden retriever who is not allowed on furniture. Obviously we have some work to do. Good thing he’s a sweet old guy. Cat is not impressed.

 

[passedpawn]

Dogs are entropy expediters. Our new 3 month old German Shorthair Pointer (GSP) grabbed a box and dragged it to the other room. Viszla joined her. 5 minutes later, shreds. Pretty much back to wood pulp. No way I can get mad at these two though. I love the sporting dogs.

Last night, GSP entered the house all excited (I have a dog door). I found the Vizsla swimming in the dark pool, night, in the rain, chasing a tree frog in there. Man they are nuts.

 

[Inkleg]

Dogs are entropy expediters. Our new 3 month old German Shorthair Pointer (GSP) grabbed a box and dragged it to the other room. Viszla joined her. 5 minutes later, shreds. Pretty much back to wood pulp. No way I can get mad at these two though. I love the sporting dogs.

Last night, GSP entered the house all excited (I have a dog door). I found the Vizsla swimming in the dark pool, night, in the rain, chasing a tree frog in there. Man they are nuts.

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Your screened pool area would make an awesome catido.

 

[SteveH aka shetc]

Recently adopted dog, Clyde, looks to be settling in.

 

[Jeffthedogguy]

This thread is right up my alley!
I work with dogs for a living. Here's my buddy Ranger

 

[SteveH aka shetc]

Granddog Mollie doing her laundry.

 

[bad67z]

This is our basset Gracie, doing what bassets do 22 hours a day.

 

[pshankstar]

If anyone says doodles don’t nap in funny positions, I beg to differ. My current view in my office.

 

[fourfarthing]

Bassets. They sleep alot, but not well.

 

[SteveH aka shetc]

Did someone say biscuits?!

 

[undergroundbrewer]

This is my 2 year old rescue golden - his name is Brewin he was given back because of a leg problem, and with a lot of love and surgery we had his leg repaired and he’s living his best life!

 

[passedpawn]

2 dogs are better than 1! They like to find funny ways to sleep together.

 

[treacheroustexan]

My wife and I rented a cabin for a few days near Hocking Hills in Ohio and took our doodle Henry hiking for the first time. He loved the cabin and learned that he loves hearing the echo of his howls. Lol.

 

[fourfarthing]

My wife and I rented a cabin for a few days near Hocking Hills in Ohio and took our doodle Henry hiking for the first time. He loved the cabin and learned that he loves hearing the echo of his howls. Lol.
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My wife and I honeymooned there with our three dogs. Its a great spot.

 

[Kharnynb]

it's snow season again!

 

[sweetcell]

Newest addition to the house. 8yo golden retriever who is not allowed on furniture. Obviously we have some work to do. Good thing he’s a sweet old guy. Cat is not impressed.

 

[2row]

Here's my frenchie Gertie.
Wife and I were traveling just before COVID and had her watched by a tech at our vet. She took this awesome shot.
Rockin the Bell's Two Hearted collar...

She's our first dog, and she's a sweetie. Snores like an old man, farts like one too.

 

[jready]

Here are out two good Danes. They need a little work before they will be Great Danes.

 

[GrogNerd]

Sometimes I'm afraid to come look at this thread when I see a new post notification. Afraid one of our beloved brewing buddies has crossed the Rainbow Bridge

But most times, & for a while lately, it's just you guys showing off your dogs, so it's not a very rational fear.

& I'm not going to be the one to break that streak. Here's the Howdy in his jammies with the tail that never stops wagging. Only changes frequency, amplitude & declination angle

 

[pshankstar]

Charlotte (left brown dog) and Clara (right black dog) snuggled up on the couch the other night.
I’m there with you @GrogNerd there’s always that same worry in the back of my head when I check out a new post here.

 

[Kharnynb]

sleeping positions....

 

[day_trippr]

 

[SteveH aka shetc]