Nike and Kenai

[barney's mom]

Re: Nike and Kenai

Well the pads work ok, Nike slides a tiny bit before the pads stick. Most of them came off yesterday and last night. I put more on her tonight. I didnt put any on her front paws , just her hind end. She does not try to chew them off, I am surprised too. Sharon and all

Thanks! I have been steering clear of them because I was certain he would chew them off, but I think I will give them a try

Oh my....I AM delirious!!!!!! I read:

She does not try to chew them off, I am SUPPOSED to!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nighty night!!!

Signing off as Anonymous

Well, I think we now know who is in possession of the blender!



Cheryl

[forscooter]

Re: Nike and Kenai

She does not try to chew them off, I am surprised too.

Oh my....I AM delirious!!!!!! I read:

She does not try to chew them off, I am SUPPOSED to!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nighty night!!!

Signing off as Anonymous

[ventilate]

Re: Nike and Kenai

Well the pads work ok, Nike slides a tiny bit before the pads stick. Most of them came off yesterday and last night. I put more on her tonight. I didnt put any on her front paws , just her hind end. She does not try to chew them off, I am surprised too. I bet is it was not raining they would have stayed on better, there were still a few stuck on today. I think I will get some more. You could probably only use 3 on each foot and they would still grip enough and save some $$.
Yes, If I let Kenai get away with that kind of stuff I would be in big trouble, he is just to big for that and he needs to be undercontrol. Every discription I have read on Giants says they have to be obedience trained as they are to big and powerful not to be. When I got Nike I had to sign a contract saying I would take her to obed classes not Kenai as the breeders were good friends and Nikes mom told Kenais mom that I was a responsible owner. Kenai went to remedial obedience for the first 2 years of his life we went every week bless him...... actually I took him for the socializing, he picked up the obed very fast.

Sharon and all

[barney's mom]

Re: Nike and Kenai

wanted to post an update for Nike and Kenai; Yes its Kenai again. He growled at me when he was laying on MY bed and I tried to get in MY bed and I guess it desturbed his royal ass, so I did the Cesar thing again, not in anger but was assertive, hung on for about 10 minutes then he really did relax and I let him go and he stayed there for another couple minutes. He growled at me the when I went to cut his nails and had to pull his foot out from under him, I layed him down again, we came to an understanding, he wont growl at me anymore and I will let him live....He has been good ever since even around his treats when I leave for work so I guess it worked. He is doing great medically no issues. Nike is doing great as well, going to get her stimed in June which is coming up very quickly, to quickly. Got the Paw Pads on her hope they stay on, had to cut the hair around her pads as I think she was slipping on her hair. They were pretty sticky so time will tell, not sure how they will stay on in rain, seems like they are working so far. Still giving her some pred every now and then.
My lull is over, have 2 more presentations to do, a poster, and an abstract to do by summer... it was nice while it lasted.
So all continues well in the house of Giants
Sharon, Nike and Kenai

I have been wanting to get these for Barney. Does she try to chew them off?
I broke down and bought an area rug for the wood floors in my living room, but there are still a couple of slick areas he has trouble with.
Good for you for standing your ground with Kenai. With a dog that big I can't imagine what it would be like in your house if you didn't have control of him.

[ventilate]

Re: Nike and Kenai

John;
well the pads are still on Nikes feet even after going out in the rain last night and this AM. They seem to work as long as they are placed in the right place on the pads, probably not an issue with smaller dogs. Nike seems to slide a bit but then grips. I think they are working, just want to see how long they will stay on for. I used to groom Nike when she was younger I went through 2 or 3 clippers, burn them out with her coat and my inexperience so now just take them to groomers to do what they do best, and it is worth every penny to me. they look so beautiful when they are groomed with their coats the way they are suppose to be.
Beth;
I have been looking for the octopus, they ordered more so yes octopus for the house.
Leslie Yes Kenai does tend to forget who feeds him, and I am not afraid to let him know I am the King. He knows now but I know he will forget again in a couple more months.
hugs to you and yours from me and mine
Sharon

[Squirt's Mom]

Re: Nike and Kenai

Hi Sharon,

Good to hear from you as always!

Apparently, the Demon Spawn forgets who he is dealing with from time to time!

I am glad your kids are doing ok. They are so beautiful and you take such wonderful care of them.

Good luck with your presentations, posters, etc. I know you will blow them away as always!

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls

[forscooter]

Re: Nike and Kenai

Hey Shar...GOOD NEWS!!! GREAT NEWS!!! (That's a smiley for each of you!!!!) I know work is crazy busy, but I am so glad that the house is NOT! Does this mean they each get a new octopus???

Love ya! Beth and all

[Roxee'sDad]

Re: Nike and Kenai

Hi Sharon,

Glad to hear the giants are doing well

Sorry about the work thing

I once groomed a Giant that had skin problems. Used a prescription shampoo provided by the owner. He was a gentle giant but kicked my ass. Only because he was sooooo big and my tub and bathtub were small. Wanted to sit when I needed him to stand and wanted to stand when I needed him to sit. But I loved him, he was great and I would probably do him again

John (Roxee's Dad)

PS: Still waiting on our adhesive pads

[ventilate]

Re: Nike and Kenai

wanted to post an update for Nike and Kenai; Yes its Kenai again. He growled at me when he was laying on MY bed and I tried to get in MY bed and I guess it desturbed his royal ass, so I did the Cesar thing again, not in anger but was assertive, hung on for about 10 minutes then he really did relax and I let him go and he stayed there for another couple minutes. He growled at me the when I went to cut his nails and had to pull his foot out from under him, I layed him down again, we came to an understanding, he wont growl at me anymore and I will let him live....He has been good ever since even around his treats when I leave for work so I guess it worked. He is doing great medically no issues. Nike is doing great as well, going to get her stimed in June which is coming up very quickly, to quickly. Got the Paw Pads on her hope they stay on, had to cut the hair around her pads as I think she was slipping on her hair. They were pretty sticky so time will tell, not sure how they will stay on in rain, seems like they are working so far. Still giving her some pred every now and then.
My lull is over, have 2 more presentations to do, a poster, and an abstract to do by summer... it was nice while it lasted.
So all continues well in the house of Giants
Sharon, Nike and Kenai

[we3dogs]

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Naaahhh...I'd stick with the not normal! !!!

[ventilate]

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oops havent double posted in forever sorry
S

[ventilate]

Re: Nike and Kenai

oops I ment we are not the norm. or in my case and Beths ( I know her well enough to say this) a little bit of both.
S

[ventilate]

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Joyce. I didnt take what you wrote as flippant or loosy-goosy at all. Those that know us from the CC site know what we have been doing and why and how we are doing it, But I thought that there are new people here that can not look back through our threads and see what has gone on so I just wanted to clarify why I, we, were treating the way we are and that it is sort of but not quite following the protocols but we have reasons for doing it that way.That we are not normal
S

[we3dogs]

Re: Nike and Kenai

Hi - I posted the following in Angel's thread and need to post here as well that I did not mean to be so flip about the tweaking of the dosing and treating by visual symptoms. I too have been treating Angel for over 2.5 years and have a good relationship with my vet and have tried to read up on everything and see how it all affects my dog. I do not recommend or suggest that anyone do what I am doing! So please forgive me if I sounded too flippant or loosy-goosy about it all! OK...?

Take care - Joyce & the girrlz - Pebbles & Angel (&we3dogs@Bridge: ED, Zee! & Concho)

[forscooter]

Re: Nike and Kenai

Thanks, Sharon...bc I worry about that too! These are cases of do as I say and not as I do. I also treat Bailey by symptoms bc he has other issues I am trying to keep controlled. Being almost 10, he is considered geriatric as a basset. And until I felt I had a better handle on him than anyone including my vet, I would never ever have done it this way. But I would never ever recommend someone play with the protocol. It is the way it is for VERY GOOD reasons.

As for the being 20, I have faith! I think HRH is definitely up to the challenge!!! How many times has she surprised us before???

Love ya! Beth and you know the gang