My dog Desi loves ice cubes in his water too! My other dog does not get the idea at all. I have had dogs that will eat ice cubes like a treat and others who will only accept a "food treat". They are very individual in their likes and dislikes and …
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My dog Desi loves ice cubes in his water too! My other dog does not get the idea at all. I have had dogs that will eat ice cubes like a treat and others who will only accept a "food treat".
They are very individual in their likes and dislikes and that is just part of their charming personalities and why we love them. Thanks for sharing. Read Less

We have a nice sun-room with tile flooring and a doggie door. Hunter & Desi spend some of the time lounging on their Kuranda dog beds and the rest of the time playing in the yard or on the deck. When we first got Desi, he was 4 months old so …
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We have a nice sun-room with tile flooring and a doggie door. Hunter & Desi spend some of the time lounging on their Kuranda dog beds and the rest of the time playing in the yard or on the deck.
When we first got Desi, he was 4 months old so we crate trained him through the puppy chewing phase. Now that he is well trained and trusted he is on his bed next to Hunter. Read Less

I have owned both Goldens and Labs and have known plenty of each breed. For me it comes down to the grooming issue. I love them both but labs are just so much easier to manage. You can brush a lab in 5 minutes. Goldens need lots of grooming and…
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I have owned both Goldens and Labs and have known plenty of each breed.
For me it comes down to the grooming issue. I love them both but labs are just so much easier to manage. You can brush a lab in 5 minutes. Goldens need lots of grooming and so many are not groomed well and then they look terrible.
Both breeds are intelligent, easy to train and fun dogs to play and live with. I just prefer to spend my time training--hiking--swimming--and playing with my lab--then grooming! Good luck! Read Less

I saw that this morning...we both have a Desi in our lives!

Not the most common name for people or dogs--but a great name!

our pets truly enrich our lives. always good to have these memories...

It is always hard to find a new normal after a loss.
Sounds like the rest of your critters will keep you busy and distracted. Fostering is a good way to share all that love you have for animals.
San Diego is my home town.

Yeah! Dogs love to learn. Keep up the good effort!

I have taken all my dogs through the C.G.C. and all have passed. Desi was a sick puppy when I rescued him-- so I home-schooled him and then he took the test at 7 months and passed. We have since gone on to more advanced train…
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I have taken all my dogs through the C.G.C. and all have passed. Desi was a sick puppy when I rescued him-- so I home-schooled him and then he took the test at 7 months and passed.
We have since gone on to more advanced training and in May 2008 he graduated an Advanced level off-leash class. He is now taking a Companion Dog--Competition obedience class. Dogs love to learn and Labs need to be focused and well trained. We enjoy the time together! Read Less

I would suggest you put her on-leash before opening the door and practice having her "sit" and "wait" before opening the door. Treat her each time she gets it and she will learn proper manners. Any dog racing out of the house is an accident waiti…
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I would suggest you put her on-leash before opening the door and practice having her "sit" and "wait" before opening the door. Treat her each time she gets it and she will learn proper manners.
Any dog racing out of the house is an accident waiting to happen. Read Less

I would make sure the laws were enforced and had real consequences.
Violators need to know they will be held accountable for their actions.