Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Tuesday July 7, 2009
What dog lover doesn't enjoy looking at adorable dog pictures? I must say that photos of sleepy dogs are among the cutest. There's something about seeing the relaxation of their slumber that warms this dog lover's heart. Sure, it may be a bit corny, but snoozing canines definitely top the "awww" factor in my book.
If you feel the same, then I've got some dog-nap pictures for you to enjoy. Check out my sleeping dogs photos gallery. These great pictures were submitted by readers like you. If you like what you see, you can help me grow this and other galleries by sending in your own favorite photos.
Photo © Jere Neikum
Comments
Hi. A question. I found a puppy – a stray- and want to know how old it is. It is getting its permanent teeth. I have looked at several sites but they weren’t any help.
I have a 6 1/2 year old sheltie that I got from a breeder. All the dog does all day is stay in its cage. The door is open so she is free to go in and out just chooses to stay in. I do take her for walks about every 3 = 4 hours. I know she must feel safe there but I would like her to be a little more active. Is there anything I can do?
Connie,
It sounds like your dog probably was kept in a small cage all her life and that is the only life she has known until you adopted her. Give her time to build up her confidence and trust. If she is food motivated, use treats to entice her to stay out of her crate and pet her under her chin to make her feel positive about the experience. Interact with her before and after you take her out for her walks. I rescued a 9 yr old toy poodle mix who stayed in her crate the same way. She would only eat in her crate and peed and pooped in it – so you can imagine what her previous life must have been like. It took me awhile to get her to trust me – now she follows me everywhere and doesn’t want to let me out of her sight! Only took about 10 days to get her house trained. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Took a little longer for her to eat out in the open with the other dogs. Be patient.