Tam, Jade and Franky's European Adventure

[Northernraider]

@Val 2 dogs just for you

 

[Bognor Saint]

Your spot on. I wish they would ban the things or make it illegal to sell them way before the time and fine folk who let them off willy nilly. Sorry I can’t give your post a like. I know what your dog goes through.

And then there's New Year's eve! We live near the beach and firework parties are numerous.

 

[Northernraider]

So jade got scratched by a cat today and I got bit by a bloody beetle of all things

Lying on the beach and I felt this nip on my arm and a large black beetle was latched on to me.

Jade decided to get too close to a cat and it swiped at her nose .....needless to say she yelped and tried to climb my leg lol

Hopefully she will learn not to go messing with cats as I've tried to tell her they don't like most dogs especially bouncy ones

 

[Northernraider]

And then there's New Year's eve! We live near the beach and firework parties are numerous.

Thankfully so far she hasn't been phased by fireworks ...we were out watching them on the feast of saint Juan in Spain and she wasn't bothered so hopefully that don't change

 

[Bognor Saint]

@Northernraider i think you'll find jades feelings/instincts about water are driven by her inbred traits. E.g.Labradors adore water and it's hard to keep them out of it. Other breeds not so.

Ours is a mongrel we got in Portugal in Feb 2017, like Jade she will happily walk along in shallow water but backs away from anything like waves. Whereas our previous Lab, couldn't get enough of it, the sea, rivers,streams anything.

However as said above all dogs can swim if they have to. Drowning probably happens in rough seas, like people drown even if they can swim.

@Northernraider i think you'll find jades feelings/instincts about water are driven by her inbred traits. E.g.Labradors adore water and it's hard to keep them out of it. Other breeds not so.

Ours is a mongrel we got in Portugal in Feb 2017, like Jade she will happily walk along in shallow water but backs away from anything like waves. Whereas our previous Lab, couldn't get enough of it, the sea, rivers,streams anything.

However as said above all dogs can swim if they have to. Drowning probably happens in rough seas, like people drown even if they can swim.

Our Charlie is a springer spaniel, not keen on the sea but give him a muddy ditch, now that a different story.

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[Val 3 dogs]

Yes, but she feels safe with her feet on the bottom -she has chosen to paddle .

@Val 2 dogs just for you View attachment 246543 View attachment 246544

 

[Northernraider]

Yes, but she feels safe with her feet on the bottom -she has chosen to paddle .

Yes unfortunately she then did this

 

[Val 3 dogs]

I have to confess my old dog does this too, I think they like to think it's being flushed away ​

 

[Barclaybasher]

Yes unfortunately she then did this View attachment 246584

She's just doing a 'Paul Gascoigne'................a 'floater'................

.........you picked it up of course

 

[Val 3 dogs]

I avoid taking her anywhere near the water's edge if anyone is about.

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[Just smiffy]

Yes unfortunately she then did this View attachment 246584

Ha ha ... like a big bidet.... douche bag.....​

 

[Just smiffy]

I have a confession..........










I piss in the sea.......

 

[mitzimad]

I have a confession..........
it all gets there eventually










I piss in the sea.......

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

It's rubbish, a typical Facebook scare round robin...
Notice the "source" is an unnamed 'vet' .
No links pointing to the scientific evidence.
Just Google ice cubes & dogs, plenty of contrary opinion from professionals.

Well, it certainly wasn't on Facebook and who said the vet was unnamed?

Like anything online it doesn't hurt to read it and bear it in mind, I'd rather have a live dog that doesn't eat another ice cube than a dead one because I knew best!

Oh, and your attitude stinks.

 

[tacr2man]

Rule one getting close nice doggy

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[Northernraider]

Some pics of Lagos to dilute the doggy doo

 

[BreweryDave]

Well, it certainly wasn't on Facebook and who said the vet was unnamed?

Like anything online it doesn't hurt to read it and bear it in mind, I'd rather have a live dog that doesn't eat another ice cube than a dead one because I knew best!

Oh, and your attitude stinks.

Read and bear in mind............no problem for dogs to have ice, the story is an Internet myth.
However, if sailing on the Titanic, then I’d avoid ice......that would be harmful........

https://iheartdogs.com/fact-or-fiction-can-ice-harm-your-dog-the-truth-behind-the-viral-story/

https://www.petcha.com/are-ice-cubes-and-ice-water-dangerous-for-dogs/

http://canigivemydog.com/ice-cubes


https://www.rover.com/blog/uk/why-do-dogs-like-ice-cubes/

 

[Jim]

Well, it certainly wasn't on Facebook and who said the vet was unnamed?

Like anything online it doesn't hurt to read it and bear it in mind, I'd rather have a live dog that doesn't eat another ice cube than a dead one because I knew best!

Oh, and your attitude stinks.

The ice cube and dog thing is a myth. Rule 1 isn’t though. Please read it before posting again, thanks. Rule 1

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Great pics again, thanks Tam. Nice to see that "feeding station" for stray cats, it's good to know that they get help.

 

[Northernraider]

Great pics again, thanks Tam. Nice to see that "feeding station" for stray cats, it's good to know that they get help.

Yes I like that they look after them theres some right bruisers in there though I have to say.
Think there's a lot of fighting been going on with them lol ...jade got too close to one yesterday that appeared friendly at first but then scratched her nose

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[Val 3 dogs]

Poor Jade, life is a steep learning curve when you are a you are a curious puppy dog.
I imagine that all the cats (or certainly the greater majority)will not be neutered so I expect fighting will be the order of the day for survival and superiority of the harem.

 

[Northernraider]

Just been up to visit the cliffs and the caves at Acantilados de lagos and all i can say is wow absolutely stunning and well worth a visit.
Lots of photos after lunch as just got back to franky and jade is knackered I've had to wrap her up in a wet towel which she seems to like.

 

[Northernraider]

So here's some pics of the cliffs and caves

 

[Northernraider]

Jade was so warm after the poor girl it mist be a nightmare being black in this heat lol
So a wet towel was in order which she seemed to enjoy

 

[irnbru]

Whats the co ordinates of the caves and cliffs Tam?

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[Northernraider]

Whats the co ordinates of the caves and cliffs Tam?

You park here

Parking is a bit chaotic I parked along the road on the verge same as cars but pointing to exit as the parking skills here are as bad as Spain

 

[Val 3 dogs]

That bit of coastline looks very dramatic also fantastically hot.
Jade sure looks like she was feeling it too, good idea with the wet towel.I used to do that with the horse but his cooling system works differently to that of a dog, we had to resoak the towel frequently otherwise his body heat would mean that he heated the water in the towel and would then be covered in a warm towel preventing him cooling.
I doubt Jade has the surface area or muscle depth to heat a wet towel though.
Thinking on though if you had room to soak the towel,wring it out and put it in the fridge or freezer before your walk that might help her.

 

[Drum Major]

Love your pics of the cliffs and caves never managed to get round to them definitely a must on our next visit

 

[reckless]

Agree it looks fantastic there, only spoiled by all those people and that bloke gurning at your camera he seems to be following you around?

 

[tonyidle]

I had a ferret that used to go mad for 99 cornetto !! including the bits of chocolate , had no effect on him at all ?

Tell you what - I'd rather refuse a dog a treat than a ferret .

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