Nice People 12: Nice in Nice

vivatifosi

lostinrates wrote: »

I find people get very upset by grey hounds running fast. I've been told ' you'll get in trouble one day when a Rottweiler is up her'. I've personally never been unlucky enough to know an unpleasant Rottweiler, but ....I'd ( or she) only get in trouble with any I socialised dog, and i pretty wel trust her to read other dogs' body language.

Current lurcher dog is very quick (old lurcher dog was a bit more terrier/collie). People say similar about her, as only greyhounds outrun her. In reality it's the owners rather than the dogs I think.

A relative of mine had Rotties and they were all lovely. I've never met a bad one, I think they get their bad rap from the same people who've given the bad name to staffies now, and next week to Malumites and Huskies.

Incidentally, was your doberman docked? Ours were. They were fast dogs too, but didn't turn as well. I wondered if that was down to the docking. No expert on such things, but I like seeing them with tails now.

Jazee

I've just got back from exploring a new walking route with my OldDog (collie) and she loved it. Sniffing new areas, leaving her scent, going to do the walk in reverse (not literally!) a bit later - takes approx one hour. Shes 14 now and still needs at least one hour of vigorous exercise a day along with grooming time and playing.

LydiaJ

lostinrates wrote: »

*my opinion* which is contentious and not shared by VERY many who have and promote sight hounds, is that its not right to have a sight hound and not be able to provide off lead exercise.

I agree. Avatar Dog (probably half greyhound) would have had half the joy taken out of his life if he had not been allowed to run FAST off lead after a ball or similar toy.

lostinrates wrote: »

I warned other vets since that she might be iffy but they think she's great.

Vets loved Avatar Dog. He was very well behaved with them. When he had to have all his stitches out after being attacked, they told me they would usually anaesthetise a dog to remove so many stitches, but because he was so well behaved they just put a muzzle on him and got on with it, and then he didn't even make any moves to indicate that the muzzle was actually necessary.

vivatifosi wrote: »

Incidentally, was your doberman docked? Ours were. They were fast dogs too, but didn't turn as well. I wondered if that was down to the docking. No expert on such things, but I like seeing them with tails now.

I too like seeing proper tails on traditionally docked breeds - Jack Russells, boxers etc as well as dobermans.

silvercar

GDB2222 wrote: »

I'm so sorry that you are having these extra worries, but at least the high BP is being treated.

On the night shivers front, I also get cold at night, and I'm just about to break out an extra blanket. I wasn't shivering last night but close to it, and definitely not warm. Surely, the ward sister can find you an extra blanket, too?
It really could be something as simple as that. The weather was exceptionally warm for the time of year, but the last couple of nights have been much cooler.

Apparently, keeping your feet warm is the single most important thing to keep you warm. As unattractive as it may be to wear socks to bed.

PasturesNew

silvercar wrote: »

Apparently, keeping your feet warm is the single most important thing to keep you warm. As unattractive as it may be to wear socks to bed.

Also, putting a pillow over your feet works instant wonders.

Nikkster

silvercar wrote: »

Apparently, keeping your feet warm is the single most important thing to keep you warm. As unattractive as it may be to wear socks to bed.

I love my bedsocks.

In the middle of winter I'll also wear my classy joggers in bed.

It is no surprise that I am single!

LydiaJ

And/or wear a hat. If the covers are keeping the rest of you wrapped up but your head is the only bit losing lots of heat, a hat (or other warm head covering) can make a huge difference. It's worked for me in the past when camping or staying in v cold houses etc.

Jazee

LydiaJ wrote: »

And/or wear a hat. If the covers are keeping the rest of you wrapped up but your head is the only bit losing lots of heat, a hat (or other warm heat covering) can make a huge difference. It's worked for me in the past when camping or staying in v cold houses etc.

I will suggest this to DD who has scout camp at the end of the month.

Nikkster

Jazee wrote: »

I will suggest this to DD who has scout camp at the end of the month.

Camping at the end of October? Rather your DD than me! I'd also recommend waterproof trousers. Having dry trousers makes such a difference.

michaels

Is night shivers to do with being cold or caused by muscles going into spasm due to not being able to relax?

I saw this and thought of PN but I think she may have one already?
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