tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post115940787839985837..comments2024-03-06T23:10:27.232-05:00Comments on Susan Gets Native: A visit to the vet And 100 Mile BirdsSusan Gets Nativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159473229644112312006-09-28T15:53:00.000-04:002006-09-28T15:53:00.000-04:00Wendi's recipe sounds very good. I might fix myse...Wendi's recipe sounds very good. I might fix myself some for dinner (hey,...you try living on a diet of goat meat and yak milk!)The Swamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900082417288485509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159453719838269782006-09-28T10:28:00.000-04:002006-09-28T10:28:00.000-04:00Yay! Glad the dogs liked the cookies and bad cess...Yay! Glad the dogs liked the cookies and bad cess to anyone who could hurt any animal. -llm is totally right, I was just at my special training session yesterday with our assistance-dog-in-training, and our expert dog trainer said "Fear should never be rewarded." I was asking what to do when the puppy cowered from loud noises (trains, specifically). Don't tell him "oh, it's okay!" when he's being fearful or the behavior will get reinforced, was the answer. One of these days he'll realize that the Bad Things just don't happen at your house and you'll get the full-on Boston grins. Here's the cookie recipe:<BR/>1 1/4 cups finely grated Cheddar cheese<BR/>1/2 cup vegetable oil<BR/>1/4 cup chicken or beef broth<BR/>1/4 tsp. garlic powder<BR/>1 cup whole wheat flour<BR/>1/2 cup regular flour<BR/>1/2 cup cornmeal<BR/>1/4 cup dry milk powder<BR/>Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix together all ingredients in large bowl ( I use my hands); squish and knead until well-blended. Kids like to help with this. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and roll out slightly. Cut with cookie cutters ( I've got teeny ones in bone, heart, cat, and bunny shapes). Place on greased cookie sheet and bake 24-26 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight container in a cool place.<BR/>:) WendiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159451501528430422006-09-28T09:51:00.000-04:002006-09-28T09:51:00.000-04:00This may sound silly but having had lots and lots ...This may sound silly but having had lots and lots of dogs in my life, I think that the guy on the Dog Whisperer show on National Geographic Channel is really fantastic with dogs. Give lots and lots of love to Boomer -- for sure! -- but make sure that when he does cower and act afraid, you ignore it. Praising him (and falling all over him with love and cuddles is praise! :) when he's afraid will encourage him to act that way. So, praise and love on the good stuff and ignore the fear behavior and he's going to get better and soon! What a cutie-face. And, the sad face look -- well, many of my labs who were never neglected or beaten would put on the full act when food came out -- we call it the shaking paw syndrome. My sister-in-law had a beagle who would sit outside shivering, lifting one paw and begging to come in out of the cold -- it was in Houston, Texas in the summer. Sometimes they just do what they learn will work! :) <BR/><BR/>Kiss those jowls for me! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776482696203224923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159448791816786652006-09-28T09:06:00.000-04:002006-09-28T09:06:00.000-04:00Boomer has the most insightful eyes...he's beautif...Boomer has the most insightful eyes...he's beautiful and it breaks my heart and makes my blood boil that someone would mistreat such a sweet little man. I think a 3 pound weight gain in a week is terrific. Just keep feeding him a lot of tender lovin'!<BR/><BR/>Mary<BR/>Boston Terrier lover in NC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159416839880344242006-09-28T00:13:00.000-04:002006-09-28T00:13:00.000-04:00My "100 mile bird": My orphaned kittens that I bo...My "100 mile bird": My orphaned kittens that I bottle fed every few hours for weeks and took along to South Carolina on vacation because they weren't weaned yet. You'll have to see them soon, Susan, before they get too big. "Roswell" and "Hazel" are growing quickly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159414808766725892006-09-27T23:40:00.000-04:002006-09-27T23:40:00.000-04:00Laura:He is being steeped, marinaded, dipped, and ...Laura:<BR/>He is being steeped, marinaded, dipped, and basted with love. Someday he will be the dog we know he can be.<BR/><BR/>Hasty Brook: I just had a feeling you would say that.Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159414009974378672006-09-27T23:26:00.000-04:002006-09-27T23:26:00.000-04:00I can see a little bit of twinkle in Boomer's eyes...I can see a little bit of twinkle in Boomer's eyes in the pic with his tongue out! It sure does sound like he's had a tough life up to now. I believe that often we just can't make sense of "when bad things happen" but we have to try and make sure good things come out of it. Just look at what you're teaching your girls with Boomer- what he's teaching you all!<BR/><BR/>What's my 100 mile bird? Hasty Brook. It's 150 miles each way and I've been known to make day trips up there. I just love that place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159413873470893792006-09-27T23:24:00.000-04:002006-09-27T23:24:00.000-04:00I'll bet he is as resiliant as my throw away bunni...I'll bet he is as resiliant as my throw away bunnies. Just give him time to learn love. Before long that will be all he knows.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159411961562085832006-09-27T22:52:00.000-04:002006-09-27T22:52:00.000-04:00I just love your pictures of the birds. So up clo...I just love your pictures of the birds. So up close and personal :)<BR/><BR/>I personally love Boomer's eyes. They look so full of emotion. Esp the last pic on this entry.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831072486479007970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159409823900592102006-09-27T22:17:00.000-04:002006-09-27T22:17:00.000-04:00Mistreatment of animals makes me so *red* so bad, ...Mistreatment of animals makes me so *red* so bad, and it takes a lot to get me burned up. My Mom had a cat who would squint and cower any time she would use a spray bottle, because somebody would spray his eyes when he was a "bad" kitty. Boomer's gaining three pounds in a week is good, isn't it? Boomer mail! Boomer treats! Very cool Wendy!<BR/>Cool bird pics!<BR/>My "100 mile bird" - I don't know because I love all animals, but probably cats would top the list.NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159409451662321172006-09-27T22:10:00.000-04:002006-09-27T22:10:00.000-04:00sorry...I hit the "enter" key after the title and ...sorry...I hit the "enter" key after the title and it published before I could type anything.Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18239868.post-1159408899200625082006-09-27T22:01:00.000-04:002006-09-27T22:01:00.000-04:00Are we supposed to make up our own story???;-)(fil...Are we supposed to make up our own story???<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>(filling in for the SWAMI)LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.com