True true...they have quite an extensive array of equipment, I have to admit. But I can't afford it just yet...haha! Was thinking of getting something else to give Scottie other things to train and look forward to, instead of just obedience and tricks (which he has started to become bored). Want to get him interested in working again

For me, Scottie loves playing tug, so I would get his tug and try to get his attention...once he sees the tug, he bites on to it, and I will pull him around (slowly). If his grip is firm on the tug, sometimes I would lift him up from the floor as well! He loves it...making lots of funny noises as I lift him up! Sometimes I play fetch with him too...he likes mostly soft things that he can hold on to, so we have this ball made of cloth (I think it was supposed to be for kids...haha!) and I would throw it around the living room as well.

Most children toys can be given to them also I think...since Scottie likes soft 'toys', quite a few of my old teddy bears become his toys already. Those squeaky toys are also cute, coz sometimes when he bites on them and the toy squeaks, he gets this funny look wan. LOL!



This post has been edited by Rayne: Apr 24 2009, 09:27 AM

LOLLLL!!!

As if we're not insulted by your choice of words...like I said before, it's time to go and get yourself a healthy dose of tact. Calling other shops 'pariah' is already a 'run down', as specified by you.


Define 'hurt our dogs' for me please...my England not so good

ANYWAYS, we were talking about playing with toys, right? I found an old video of Scottie and Kenji (my sister's Chihuahua) playing tug together:





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This post has been edited by Rayne: Apr 24 2009, 01:54 PM

Oh, it's not a gathering organized by me... I'm just lending my pool out to my friend there (and at the same time, joining the gathering) What time would be your furkids' grooming session? It starts at 5pm, and won't end so fast I think

Oic...5-6pm pickup time is still good ma. The organizer is limiting the number of people to only 20 in case it got too big. So far already got 17 ppl Maybe you could just put your name up on the list first, and then if you can't make it on that day, you let him know lo...

Hahaha...thank you, thank you!

Well, Scottie doesn't really chase Kenji away...most of the time when he gets the tug, he will get Kenji to try and grab again from him (by running towards Kenji with the tug... Kind of hard to explain. If I manage to get that on video, I'll post it up again...haha!). But sometimes when Kenji is in a bad mood, he would initiate a fight with Scottie. He would growl at Scottie whenever Scottie goes near...most of the time Scottie stays away, but if they happen to stare at each other long enough (or I'm not fast enough to get either of them distracted) they have a go at each other. So silly right? Small fry like him want to challenge Scottie who's like 2-3 times his size! But I always manage to separate them after a few seconds...put a big pillow between them, problem solved. LOL!

Haha...so cute, Santa playing hide-and-seek! Scottie doesn't like to play running and stuff...after about 2 mins of playing Fetch with the ball in the living room, he will lie down and start panting. hahaha!

No la, no such thing as being more fierce after playing tug I play with Scottie since small also...he has not bitten me once. In fact, I would say he's sort of a 'sissy' kind of male... Which I kind of like also, since he's always so gentle. He would always give way to Kenji wan...sometimes like a big brother to Kenji. LOL! You can teach your furkids the 'Give' command also when playing with the tug...after a few minutes of playing, instead of pulling the toy away from the mouth, you push it in the mouth gently (and at the same time say 'Give'). Once they let go of the toy, give lots and lots of praise, then quickly resume the game again. After a while they will learn that when they give the toy to you, it's not the end of the game, but the beginning of a new one


Hahaha...thanks! Well, it depends on the dog I guess...I see some like to play with balls, some like to play with squeaky toys and stuff. See which one that Rose likes more and encourage her to play that. She'll love it!

Ah yes...the guy/girl already is back. I so agree with you to just ignore all the noise and continue with our discussions...no point in arguing also actually. Make people stress only...I prefer to be 'Zen'

This post has been edited by Rayne: Apr 24 2009, 08:20 PM

Chill Kerrie...let's all be 'Zen'... I've already submitted a little report to the mods. Let's hope this thing gets settled the correct way Let's start a new topic to discuss, shall we? Like...when's our next gathering??

End of May sounds good to me also... Now already end of April, so it should give us some time to gather people How about we do a little picnic thingy this time around?

Just a small picnic thingy lo...we can bring like, finger foods like sandwiches, cookies, that sort of thing If we want to do something for our furkids also can...hehe! I think it would be fun...doesn't have to be like a big thing. We can start with something small and see if we can make it happen or not first.

Haha...no la, we just do light foods lo. Sandwiches, maybe some store bought cakes, that sort of thing I can try to make some dog-friendly cookies as well...heh!

Umm...it's just like normal cookies la, only no sugar and chocolate. I've found some recipes on the Internet, so will try them out and see. If it's good (after tested by Scottie & Kenji ) I'll bring some over for everybody to share

Obviously someone doesn't get the clue...

I wonder when the mods will come and just suspend this fella

Valerie probably already knows, Kerrie...just that SOMEONE can't take the hint of people ignoring him/her...

LOLL! I will test them out first, see if successful or not..if it turns out ok, I'll bring lo. If not, paiseh only bring burnt cookies.... When roughly in end of May will you be free?

Ooh...that sounds like a great idea! I haven't been to that park yet... Is it dog-friendly like Central Park?


Don't think there will be a chance of us knowing the real name...all he/she ever gives out is Pets Icon address and Valerie's name... You know what? I think he/she just likes to see his/her avatar...gives his/herself satisfaction to shove up the you-know-where with that finger!

Haha...ok, cool! The weekend after 26th is 30th & 31st May...we do it on a Saturday or Sunday leh?

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Added on April 24, 2009, 9:20 pm Yup, can't even tell a Shih Tzu from another breed...

This post has been edited by Rayne: Apr 24 2009, 09:20 PM

Cool! I'm up for it...have not been there before! Where is Desa City ar actually? We go together there to see what's it like first la


I don't mind wan...both also fine with me But since we always have it in the morning, how about we change it a little? Late afternoon like 3-4pm sounds cool also