(I picture the puppy guf much like heaven.)
I can’t seem to go two weeks without a dog bite. This time Toby was fully awake. I was brushing his fur, and he threw a bloody tantrum when I hit a small tangle. I was trying to make things easier for his groomer when he goes for his first appointment, but now she is on her own. I’ve also started shopping for muzzles for Toby – only I am calling them “masks” and pretending they will keep him safe rather than me.
Look, I painted some puppies!
Oh no, wait. I only painted the one on the left. The one on the right is by Sir Edwin Landseer. I had the opportunity to see that picture at the museum a few years ago. Among all of those famous paintings, it was surprising to see something that reminded me of my own. (See? The secret of doing good art stuff is finding something you like and claiming you did it!)
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The Adventures of Bitey Dog 
LOL I JUST HAD TO BRUSH A HERD IF STICKY BURRS OUT OF NERYS’S FUR AND FURRY PAWS !!!
BUT I WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT HER
NEVERT SAY NO OR NEVER. IT SIMPLY ISNT HOW IT WORKS !!
HUGSSSSSSSSSS
Oh my gosh, those burrs are the worst to try to get out of a pup’s fur! I admire your skill and patience.
(Money is the real reason I won’t have a pet, but it’s more fun to blame Toby!)
YOU FORGET..
THOSE WHO PASS TO THE RAINBOW BRIDGE… SEND US THE NEXT ONES.
I KNOW CLEO SENT FLICKA THEN LUCAS.. WHO THEN SENT NERYS.. AND THEN CELT AND SAXON AS ADD ON’S !!!!
TO SAY NOTHING OF THE CAT COLONY !!
WE DON’T HAVE A SAY IN THIS PROCESS ! !!
HUGSSSS
I have to admit I like your view on this! 👍🐶(Hmmm…I wonder who it was that sent me Toby? I must have really ticked them off.)
First of all, a big +1 for use of “puppy guf.” That alone was worth the price of admission. Next, a big cheer for the puppy painting on the left which is clearly the superior example of dog portraiture, no offense to old British guys. The subject of the portrait is eerily familiar. Now to meat of the post; namely your hand. Get it? The “meat?” Hardeharhar. 😁 It’s disconcerting that Bitey T is so reactive. Sometimes the little guys can be irascible and snappy but it sounds like it’s getting worse. Yikes. I don’t know what to suggest…are the dog trainers who deal with this behavior? Toby, Toby, Toby…mellow out small dog. Like the Dude you need to abide.
It is frustrating. I know something is up with Toby, but I don’t know what it is. The vet offered Doggie Downers, but I really want to know if he has a medical condition or if I am handling him wrong. Each day, I keep looking….
I have to agree that the puppy on the left is clearly the superior model!
I hear a lot about basket muzzles – and if they’re used correctly, they’re not awful. I worry about Toby biting too. If you have to go to ER at some point, it could turn ugly fast. Praying that you find a resolution to this soon.
Also, much as I hate to do it, I have to agree with Maxwell about the paintings. The first is far superior to the second.
I am not familiar with using muzzles, but I’ll learn if I have to. I would really like to find out what the root of the problem is with Toby. Is something wrong with him, or is something wrong with us? In the meantime, mommy is not brushing his fur anymore.
I think you need to call in a behaviorist. I hate to say that because it was always the go-to response when there was any issue in an online group – but in this case, I really think you need a professional evaluation. There’s something going on that just isn’t making sense to the humans in this situation.
I was thinking the same thing. I am not sure whom to call yet, but I will be looking into it.
Oh it hurts to say this but I think Suze’s advice is pretty good. Just this once, mind you.
Then just this once we’ll listen! 😆
Oh, and thank you for the comment on the painting!
I only speak truth. 🙂
You should check out those Hannibal Lecter masks.
Ha! It’s funny but that is just what I was thinking! Either that or Bane from Batman.
That painting of Max was pure genius! Well done. I even poked around the Ms. Studio website taking in all your talent. Alas, grooming and dog bites seem to go hand in hand. Come to think of it, little tangled haired kids react much in the same way. 😇Hope the grrom visit goes well for all concerned.
It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one to be bitten while brushing a fur beast.
It may have been just a typo, but I thought calling it a grrrooming appointment was spot on! 😆
I love the painting of Max. He is so handsome. Poor Toby. Something is clearly going on with him.
Aw, thanks for the kind words about the painting!
I hope I can find someone to help with Toby. He will be seeing a groomer for the first time on Monday. I am hoping she can recommend someone.
Best of luck! It is hard when our fur babies are not themselves.