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Old 11-13-2007, 02:51 PM   #31
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Another little tidbit about Mandy: As a puppy, when my mom would put her in her crate for the day while my folks were at work, she'd pretty much yip until they got back, but it wasn't too long before she stopped.
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Old 11-13-2007, 03:15 PM   #32
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I've had this problem before, and I'm happy to report it can be remedied in a few easy steps. Here's what you do:

1. Break into your neighbors house around 4:00am or when you know they're asleep.

2. Stand at the foot of their bed and in your loudest voice let out your best howl.

3. When your neighbor awakens kindly ask "how the fuck do you like it jerkoff?" and go home.
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Old 11-13-2007, 03:45 PM   #33
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Old 11-13-2007, 06:36 PM   #34
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I wouldn't be able to stay home with my mourning dog, I have to work....The dog just needs to settle in and get used to the idea of lost companions. As a human I have made a hell of a lot of noise over lost companions....just like a dog I've had to quit howling...this takes time. Your neighbors are probably grieveing as well. I'm sure you were polite, and they are defensive...but I think the dog may need more time. It might not be long before it quiets down. Your neighbors were right when they asked what you would like for them to do? How do you train a dog to not be sad? There are obvious diversion tactics you can use when you are around...but that does not cure the feelings of loss. Please be understanding. I'm sure it's flipping obnoxious...but it's too soon for them to get the animal more company, however. Poor thing. Time will heal. There was an article on the memory span of dogs, and it was devastatingly short...I forget how long the period. I'll go look it up. The point being: the dog will get used to things soon enough and it will probably just begin to whimper quietly after a time, and then completely get over it.

It has been nearly a month. I've been patient. Aside from the fact that the noise is annoying me, the dog obviously needs more attention than it's getting.

It might be too soon for the owners to thnk about a new pet, but I guarantee it's not too soon for the dog.

People talk about responsible pet ownership. It's being responsible when you make sure your pet is happy and not doing things which could possibly harm it, such as trying to claw it's way out of it's confinement.

No, I think I've been very patient. I think my neighbours are being rude by refusing to sort this issue out.
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Old 11-13-2007, 06:38 PM   #35
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Rex, I'm getting to the stage where I think your idea might have some merit.
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Old 11-13-2007, 06:39 PM   #36
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Update: No response to my letter at all. She gave my husband a dirty look on the train yesterday arvo though. He told me to poison the dog.
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Old 11-13-2007, 08:31 PM   #37
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If the situation doesn't change in a few days, it might be time to tell her that if she's not going to help her dog, you're going to call the SPCA or whatever animal agency.
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:29 PM   #38
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A few days? It's been a month! How long do want want my girl to wait, 'til her head explodes?!

Something must be done now, by any means necessary.

There's gotta be some law against pet neglect in Australia.
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:36 PM   #39
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If the situation doesn't change in a few days, it might be time to tell her that if she's not going to help her dog, you're going to call the SPCA or whatever animal agency.
Yeah I know. Would you believe this woman works for the EPA? Quite ironic really.
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:39 PM   #40
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A few days? It's been a month! How long do want want my girl to wait, 'til her head explodes?!

Something must be done now, by any means necessary.

There's gotta be some law against pet neglect in Australia.
OK, I don't know if you were trying to be funny here Drax, but this post made me laugh.
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:41 PM   #41
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Oh, is the dog neutered?
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:43 PM   #42
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OK, I don't know if you were trying to be funny here Drax, but this post made me laugh.
Hey, I'm just trying to help.
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Old 11-13-2007, 09:45 PM   #43
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it's a girl dog.
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Old 11-13-2007, 10:15 PM   #44
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Old 11-13-2007, 10:19 PM   #45
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I like that he called you *my girl*.....


Draxxie and Ali sitting in a tree.....
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