I've created a monster!
OK, obviously outside activity. Well, now she watches the sky and when it begins to get dark I get the message, "Time to play." And you know how insistent they can be when they want something. So I bundle up and off we got. She loves the game. I have to remember: 1. No quick turns, don't want to tear out an ACL (Is there Night Luring? She'd be a natural) 2. Leave enough rooms for turns, don't lead her into the fence. 3. Remember where the sprinkler stands are otherwise she runs right into them. 4. Don't let the red dot out of my sight, if it goes onto the roof, somebody will try to climb the wall to the roof. 5. Even though I end the game and have returned inside, somebody will remain outside still searching. 6. Every two hours another game is expected. Yes, I'm mindful of her heartworm experience and do worry about possible previous damage. However, this is also good exercise and I can limit the amount of dead out straight away running to allow her time to "catch her breath." Is it helping the weight issue? Doesn't look like it. Snacks are carrots and pumpkin seeds. Have noticed her ear infection has returned since the games began.....sweating?? |
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| I've heard using a laser pointer with your dog can make it ocd or more ocd. Something about not being able to catch the dot and predatory instincts. I don't remember all what was said. I just woke up. lol |
| I vote for the OCD. She is a prime example. That and every trip outside is expected to end with a cookie or other treat. I need something that will further her OCD......for daytime so I don't have to freeze outside at night. Times past when the trees and shrubs were not so big, Clancy and later MO would chase cars along the perimeter fence. Now there's not room to run in some areas. |
| Had to smile at her passion for the red dot. I bought a laser pointer for the dogs a while back but no real enthusiasm. Sorry no suggestion for indoors entertainment. |
| Crazy Jack next door gets wound up when we play so took the light to him. No reaction, he's just keying off red-dot Kensie. Imagine many dogs don't react....and best not to teach them. Harry just lays down and watches no doubt thinking, "Crazy dog." |
| I have read somewhere (will try to find exactly where) that doing this with dogs who are OCD will make them more so. I had a friend with a Sheltie that she used to exercise doing this and she very quickly regretted it and wished she had not ever started. The dog got crazy about all sorts of repetitive motion, any odd lights or shadows and more. Linda Zimmerman |
| Shadows are still OK as are car lights going down the road. All started with reflections on the ceiling or that wayward wristwatch reflection. Yeah, I need to cut back least I do initiate other actions. MO was very movement sensitive, not only chasing cars along the fence, but also bird shadows as they flew overhead or smoke wafting off the burning debris piles. Kensie startles easily. When we go on walks she shies often and gives a startled bark. Her top knot needs to grow a bit more to pull the hair up, that should help. On the other hand this "monster" wakes me with gentle kisses at 6 a.m., "Breakfast?" I open an eye, "Think again" and go back to sleep. She hasn't even been out for her pee break. Priorities. She likes to cuddle and patiently (barely) lets me clean her bad ear. Has anyone ever braided the hair on the ears together to keep the ears pulled back and open??   |
| heck mine do it with a FLASHLIGHT!!! EVEN THE CAT!! |
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