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Vapresto Forum http://www.vapresto.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Vapresto Forum : Last 10 Posts Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:14:02 +0000 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:34:16 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.53 30 www.vapresto.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Vapresto Forum http://www.vapresto.com/forum/vapresto_forum_logo.jpg http://www.vapresto.com/forum/ Vapresto : Happy Birthday to the Vapresto 'D' litter! http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=582&PID=2617#2617 Author: Timberwolf
Subject: Happy Birthday to the Vapresto 'D' litter!
Posted: 22/Feb/2010 at 10:34

Happy Birthday doggies hope you all have a lovely day Betsie

Edited by Timberwolf - 22/Feb/2010 at 19:14]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:34:16 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=582&PID=2617#2617 Vapresto : Happy Birthday to the Vapresto 'D' litter! http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=582&PID=2616#2616 Author: Vapresto
Subject: Happy Birthday to the Vapresto 'D' litter!
Posted: 21/Feb/2010 at 23:55

Nearly forgot!!!

Dash had an unusual Heart

birthday present today Wink

: She seemed to enjoy it... Embarrassed

Here they are in 2006, at 5 weeks old...

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:55:21 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=582&PID=2616#2616 Vapresto : 3 Counties Winter League 2009/2010 Part Deux http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=581&PID=2615#2615 Author: Vapresto
Subject: 3 Counties Winter League 2009/2010 Part Deux
Posted: 21/Feb/2010 at 20:55

Yay... Well done Timber!!!

Know what you mean about the weather though... I was judging indoors yesterday and it was definitely colder than being outside in the sunshine!

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:55:29 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=581&PID=2615#2615 Vapresto : 3 Counties Winter League 2009/2010 Part Deux http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=581&PID=2614#2614 Author: Timberwolf
Subject: 3 Counties Winter League 2009/2010 Part Deux
Posted: 21/Feb/2010 at 20:03

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls it gives me great pleasure to announce to you that Vapresto Chimaera Timber today at Hooze Farm in Gloucestershire, as part of the Tuffley AC Team against Bromsgrove DTC. Competing in the 3 Counties Winter League, braving freezing conditions (it was warmer outside than in the Equestrian Center) he did perform to the best of his ability and score a creditable 4th place in Agility and get a clear round in Jumping and the Relay Race. Needless to say that with his help the Team managed to win all 3 events. Well done to Timber!!!

]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:03:17 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=581&PID=2614#2614 Belgian Shepherd Dogs : Malinois http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2613#2613 Author: Dagmar
Subject: Malinois
Posted: 19/Feb/2010 at 22:02

Hey , that soft cage is really cool . I am going to look around Calgary for something like that . Also want to check in the tube thing . I have never heard of that before .

Thanks for all the great replies

Dana

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:02:07 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2613#2613 Belgian Shepherd Dogs : Malinois http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2612#2612 Author: Dagmar
Subject: Malinois
Posted: 19/Feb/2010 at 21:58

Cruise is 5yrs old . He was 4 when I got him . I am going to try that seatbelt just around my neighborhood and see how it works . Yes , is it not a wonderful thing to see a dog changing ? The first official day of Cruises adoption , I was sitting on the stairs and he came and sat next to me . I put my arm around his shoulders and WHAM he bit me and took off . That was soooooooo stupid of me , I knew his background and should not have pushed that fast , but , hey , we humans react emotionally sometimes lol . I followed him and kept with him until I had both my hands on him (gently but firmly) , I stayed calm and tried to let him pick up on that calmness , and I got him to lay down . He was growling like mad , and continued to do so for about 3 minutes . Then he just roll over and gave in . Boy , I could tell by the look in his eyes he was waiting for a negative reaction from me . I just touched him gently and let him know he was safe . Then I went and cleaned up my hand . After that , he never bit me again . Every day I touch and massage and even pick him up , and , although he still is not 100% comfortable , it gets better each day . Every little victory is so amazing . 4 months ago he finally started having a different look in his eyes . I can see he is starting to have some inner peace and , really , that is my goal . Some day I will have another dog that I compete with , but for Cruise , just getting him balanced and happy is the mission . It is just such a huge reward to know that abuse for most of a dogs life is not the end . They can regain their confidence and zest for life . Cruise is certainely with me for the rest of his life and I have to continue to be a trustworthy leader to him . He is really just such an amazing dog , tooooooo smart , so much fun to be with , and lately , quite the cuddler with my roommate and myself (not with strangers) .

Dana

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:58:22 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2612#2612 Belgian Shepherd Dogs : Malinois http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2611#2611 Author: minxy_lou
Subject: Malinois
Posted: 19/Feb/2010 at 20:47

Hi Dana,

Ive used a dog seat belt with Timber before in my Fiesta on the back seat. Hes very good and will lay down and stay down while he's wearing it.

How old is Cruise?, Dont you just love it when they lie on their backs like that, they just seem so happy. I love the fact that my dog Amber is so happy now, its not nice to see them so scared and unhappy when they have had horrible homes before hand. I also love it when she waggs her tail now, because then i know she is really happy!!

Louise

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:47:17 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2611#2611 Belgian Shepherd Dogs : Malinois http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2610#2610 Author: Vapresto
Subject: Malinois
Posted: 19/Feb/2010 at 20:43

Not sure where you can get them from, but I have seen a sort of 'dog-tube' that goes on the back seat of saloon cars.

Alternatively, how about a soft cage (i.e. one made of canvas, with mesh sides)? We use one in our motor-home and it is brilliant (doesn't damage the upholstery like a metal cage does).

Something like this... http://www.amazon.com/PETCO-Travel-Portable-Canvas-Crate/dp/B000634E4Y

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:43:35 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2610#2610 Belgian Shepherd Dogs : Malinois http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2609#2609 Author: Dagmar
Subject: Malinois
Posted: 19/Feb/2010 at 20:09

That is a great idea . When I had my jeep that would have worked , but now , I have a 4 dr Nissan and , with the angles of the back doors , its impossible to put a crate back there , at least one that Cruise will fit into . I wonder if the dog seat belt would help ? My concern is that he might get freaked out and tangled up when I am driving and cannot pull over to untangle him . Horrid image #1 : Going down the Deerfoot at 100+kph and he starts screaching in fear

OMG . If I fill up the other side of the back seat with boxes , that helps as he doesn't have the room . As soon as I take them out , however , he starts up again . In the year since I got him , it HAS gotten better , but he still has that intensity in the car to a large degree . MMMMMMMMM , I might have to buy another Jeep in the near future , your idea sounds like the best .

thank you so much

Dana

]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:09:23 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2609#2609 Belgian Shepherd Dogs : Malinois http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2608#2608 Author: Vapresto
Subject: Malinois
Posted: 19/Feb/2010 at 19:04

With the car thing - have you tried using a crate? Sometimes dogs feel more comfortable in a crate just big enough to lie down in, but not big enough to roll around on corners. It's the only way I can get my Blitz to settle in the car.]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:04:36 +0000 http://www.vapresto.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=573&PID=2608#2608