Noticed Kimo's poop has been getting runny again, so decided to call the vet.
Took a poop sample over and it turned out he has the same thing as last time.
Anyway, he got the same meds, so I figured it's the same.
Plus he also has this digestion pill which is new.
Take half-a-pill twice a day. Gave him with the pill pocket. May need to buy more pill pockets.
[6/8/09] Kimo's poop is good now. Called vet to follow-up and the guy (vet sr.?) said if his poop is OK, then don't need to come. But later he called back after consulting and said since Kimo's problem was recurring might be better to bring another poop sample. Asked vet what Kimo has and he said Campylobactor.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
a walk w/ RMS
Kimo didn't want to walk (lied down when I went to get him) and I didn't want to force him. So I took Hershey out by himself.
Reina (and Miki and Shammy) was out talking with Charlotte (I think I recall). So I decided to stop and walk with them. Last time, Amy told me to go ahead, but Reina didn't protest and the dogs seemed OK with it. No news is good news so RMS seem pretty much OK. The only thing is that Miki had a doggie root canal.
[5/27]
The next day I took Kimo out and Amy was out taking out the trash container. I followed her down the driveway and checked out the work as Roy was getting his stonewall repaired. Looked like some patching. I guess they patched back the rocks that were getting loose. I approached the gate with Kimo. Kimo was especially interested in going to the gate and what was a little surprising was that Miki kind of backed off the gate as we were approaching.
[5/28, posted 5/30am]
Reina (and Miki and Shammy) was out talking with Charlotte (I think I recall). So I decided to stop and walk with them. Last time, Amy told me to go ahead, but Reina didn't protest and the dogs seemed OK with it. No news is good news so RMS seem pretty much OK. The only thing is that Miki had a doggie root canal.
[5/27]
The next day I took Kimo out and Amy was out taking out the trash container. I followed her down the driveway and checked out the work as Roy was getting his stonewall repaired. Looked like some patching. I guess they patched back the rocks that were getting loose. I approached the gate with Kimo. Kimo was especially interested in going to the gate and what was a little surprising was that Miki kind of backed off the gate as we were approaching.
[5/28, posted 5/30am]
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The intelligence of dogs
I was looking up the Siberian Husky breed and came across this link to the Intelligence of Dogs.
The most intelligent are
1. Border Collie
2. Poodle
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Doberman Pinscher
6. Shetland Sheepdog
7. Labrador Retriever
8. Papillon
9. Rottweiler
10. Australian Cattle Dog
I was surprised to find that the Shih Tzu, Beagle, Basenji are toward the bottom. Japanese Spitz (or German Spitz or American Eskimo) not mentioned. But the Pomeranian is fairly high.
But sometimes being intelligent is not necessarily a good thing. Maybe Kimo is intelligent after all.
The most intelligent are
1. Border Collie
2. Poodle
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Doberman Pinscher
6. Shetland Sheepdog
7. Labrador Retriever
8. Papillon
9. Rottweiler
10. Australian Cattle Dog
I was surprised to find that the Shih Tzu, Beagle, Basenji are toward the bottom. Japanese Spitz (or German Spitz or American Eskimo) not mentioned. But the Pomeranian is fairly high.
But sometimes being intelligent is not necessarily a good thing. Maybe Kimo is intelligent after all.
nipped in the nose
Took Kimo out with Hershey. Saw small brownish dog at Makanani. I remember a few weeks back there was a friendly dog at Makanani which Kimo sniffed. But this time, they sniffed and the dog nipped Kimo in the nose. Kimo was startled and pulled back and growled a bit. But didn't go wild. Noticed a small drop of blood on nose (which is how I know he got bit).
A couple of houses down, the old brown dog which usually comes to the gate just lay down as he saw us coming. And across the street, the dogs which usually bark at us were pretty mellow this time and one of the dogs was whining liked he/she wanted to come out to us (or have us come to him).
When I got home, I hosed his nose a little and let him drink from the hose. And dabbed it with a little bactine. He's sleeping by the front door now.
A couple of houses down, the old brown dog which usually comes to the gate just lay down as he saw us coming. And across the street, the dogs which usually bark at us were pretty mellow this time and one of the dogs was whining liked he/she wanted to come out to us (or have us come to him).
When I got home, I hosed his nose a little and let him drink from the hose. And dabbed it with a little bactine. He's sleeping by the front door now.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Dog Day Morning
Memorial Day
Decided to take Kimo riding. Went to Cathy's mom's house. Saw Cathy's car but wasn't sure if I wanted to wake her. Finally parked a few houses away and took Kimo out. The neighborhood dogs started to bark and there were a lot of dogs. There were three small white dogs across the street that I don't remember before. A couple of brownish/black dogs (don't really remember). And Spider and Indy were going at it full force.
Took Kimo around the block and on the way back, saw Cathy's mom outside and then Cathy came out. Took Kimo in the garage as the dogs continued barking. Then fed Spider and Indy through the fence as Kimo sat down mostly with his back to them. They were still kind of barking but would pause to eat. Mostly Indy as Spider would come to the gate, take some food, then back away.
Cathy finally quieted them down by sprinkling water on Indy and showing Spider the rolled up paper.
As I left, the white dogs were gone. The only dog not barking was a Husky looking at us through at the corner of a fence. Hmm. Maybe Husky's are friendly because there's a friendly one on Judd. There was a big dog at a gate. Might be a mastiff. Kimo went up to the gate but the dog barked or growled and Kimo backed off.
Off to Donna's house. I was going to head to the backyward, but saw Christie coming out. So I let Kimo loose and he ran in the house. I think Timmy and Mars got kind of scared and Donna grabbed his leash and led him back outside. And Christie petted him for a little while.
They were off to the airport and I took Kimo around the block. Saw Wellington outside with a couple of guys looking at his sprinkler system. Let Kimo sniff him and he turned around and pet him (I was watching to see if Kimo would stiffen but he seemed OK.)
Continuing on, Kimo charged the driveway at the house he doesn't like on Nehoa. I calmed him down and walked him back and forth and he seemed better.
Off to Pauoa where I saw a couple of Japanese Spitz's (looked like JS anyway) a month or so ago. This time the dogs weren't in the yard. Maybe they were inside sleeping. So I walked around a bit. And when I got back to my car parked at the park, I heard a dog barking at us. It turned out to be a Japanese Spitz tied in the yard. Later a loose Husky came over and they sniffed before running off. I sat down and was kind of hoping the Husky would come over to us, but he just ran up the street.
Then to 7-11 to use one of my coupons. Unfortunately there were not shady spots. So I had to park in the sun. Got a hot dog and Mountain Blast and when I came up Kimo was sitting on the floor of the car.
Took him home and gave him water and a cube of ice. I think he's tired.
[5/25, posted 5/26]
Decided to take Kimo riding. Went to Cathy's mom's house. Saw Cathy's car but wasn't sure if I wanted to wake her. Finally parked a few houses away and took Kimo out. The neighborhood dogs started to bark and there were a lot of dogs. There were three small white dogs across the street that I don't remember before. A couple of brownish/black dogs (don't really remember). And Spider and Indy were going at it full force.
Took Kimo around the block and on the way back, saw Cathy's mom outside and then Cathy came out. Took Kimo in the garage as the dogs continued barking. Then fed Spider and Indy through the fence as Kimo sat down mostly with his back to them. They were still kind of barking but would pause to eat. Mostly Indy as Spider would come to the gate, take some food, then back away.
Cathy finally quieted them down by sprinkling water on Indy and showing Spider the rolled up paper.
As I left, the white dogs were gone. The only dog not barking was a Husky looking at us through at the corner of a fence. Hmm. Maybe Husky's are friendly because there's a friendly one on Judd. There was a big dog at a gate. Might be a mastiff. Kimo went up to the gate but the dog barked or growled and Kimo backed off.
Off to Donna's house. I was going to head to the backyward, but saw Christie coming out. So I let Kimo loose and he ran in the house. I think Timmy and Mars got kind of scared and Donna grabbed his leash and led him back outside. And Christie petted him for a little while.
They were off to the airport and I took Kimo around the block. Saw Wellington outside with a couple of guys looking at his sprinkler system. Let Kimo sniff him and he turned around and pet him (I was watching to see if Kimo would stiffen but he seemed OK.)
Continuing on, Kimo charged the driveway at the house he doesn't like on Nehoa. I calmed him down and walked him back and forth and he seemed better.
Off to Pauoa where I saw a couple of Japanese Spitz's (looked like JS anyway) a month or so ago. This time the dogs weren't in the yard. Maybe they were inside sleeping. So I walked around a bit. And when I got back to my car parked at the park, I heard a dog barking at us. It turned out to be a Japanese Spitz tied in the yard. Later a loose Husky came over and they sniffed before running off. I sat down and was kind of hoping the Husky would come over to us, but he just ran up the street.
Then to 7-11 to use one of my coupons. Unfortunately there were not shady spots. So I had to park in the sun. Got a hot dog and Mountain Blast and when I came up Kimo was sitting on the floor of the car.
Took him home and gave him water and a cube of ice. I think he's tired.
[5/25, posted 5/26]
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Dogwalkers, etc.
Erin Gerwig is a go-getter, as shown by how quickly she moved up through the ranks when she worked for Voyager Submarines. Now she is running a successful business that takes care of pets for customers who typically are either away on vacation or putting in long hours at their jobs.
Mark Coleman: How long have you been running Dogwalkers etc!, and what was your inspiration for starting it?
Erin Gerwig: I started it by myself in June of 2001. The inspiration was that I was working as a boat captain for a tourist company that shut down and let all its employees go. So basically I was left without a job, but I saw it as an opportunity to create something for myself, so I could be my own boss. And, you know, I've always loved animals -- that's always totally been a part of my life. Also, dog-walking, pet-sitting was starting to catch on on the mainland -- I'm originally from the D.C. area -- but it wasn't in Hawaii, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
Mark Coleman: How long have you been running Dogwalkers etc!, and what was your inspiration for starting it?
Erin Gerwig: I started it by myself in June of 2001. The inspiration was that I was working as a boat captain for a tourist company that shut down and let all its employees go. So basically I was left without a job, but I saw it as an opportunity to create something for myself, so I could be my own boss. And, you know, I've always loved animals -- that's always totally been a part of my life. Also, dog-walking, pet-sitting was starting to catch on on the mainland -- I'm originally from the D.C. area -- but it wasn't in Hawaii, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Bow wow boarders
Inuki, a 1-year-old Shiba Inu, was so anxious about staying home alone when both her owners were at work that she would chew up books and magazines and leave a trail of teeth marks on the walls.
It was a problem, until she became a regular at doggie day care.
While popular on the mainland, the niche for doggie day care businesses in Hawaii is just beginning to grow as more dog owners -- or dog parents -- seek the service while they are away at work.
It was a problem, until she became a regular at doggie day care.
While popular on the mainland, the niche for doggie day care businesses in Hawaii is just beginning to grow as more dog owners -- or dog parents -- seek the service while they are away at work.
down Skyline
Kimo was lying down in the front and I figured it was time to walk. The leash was under his feet but I gently tugged it anyway. He charged, I blocked with my arm (I was sitting on the step) and he (fairly) quickly came to his senses.
took Kimo and Hershey out. Koa's owner was going out to golf. Big Koa was behind his gate and Koa was looking from inside the house behind the screen door.
went to Lolena Place then Skyline and decided to go down Skyline. Toward the bottom of the hill, there was a bunch of dogs barking down the driveway behind the gate. It looked like around 6 or 8 beagles and another bigger dog.
A couple of beagles looked like they were fighting when they got excited. And one of the beagles was fighting with the big dog. The "fights" didn't last too long. And it didn't look like there was much damage. Soon enough, an older Japanese (looked like) man came out. He didn't look that cheerful to me. Maybe he breeds beagles?
Proceeded to Houghtailing, then to Naio. Around the bend, a couple of friendly looking dogs started barking (they didn't look too friendly when they were barking though). Soon joined by another neighbor dog. A lady looked from the door.
Continue on.
Then a small dog was barking on the right (makai) side. I edged Kimo closer and the dog backed away but eventually came back and sniffed. Hershey seemed hesitant but came over to the gate, but I don't remember them sniffing. Then we were off and the dog resumed barking.
Back up Maalaea, then up Hillcrest and Makanani. Back through the construction. To the gate with the old brown dog. I noticed he's actually darkish brown with white spots, not black. The dog was lying down but came to the gate. Kimo wasn't eager to go to the gate, but eventually he edged to the gate and they sniffed.
On the way back, the HandiVan dropped off Betty. Kimo came to her and she petted him (though I was watching). Hershey sat down on the side, but at least he didn't howl or growl at her.
[5/20am]
took Kimo and Hershey out. Koa's owner was going out to golf. Big Koa was behind his gate and Koa was looking from inside the house behind the screen door.
went to Lolena Place then Skyline and decided to go down Skyline. Toward the bottom of the hill, there was a bunch of dogs barking down the driveway behind the gate. It looked like around 6 or 8 beagles and another bigger dog.
A couple of beagles looked like they were fighting when they got excited. And one of the beagles was fighting with the big dog. The "fights" didn't last too long. And it didn't look like there was much damage. Soon enough, an older Japanese (looked like) man came out. He didn't look that cheerful to me. Maybe he breeds beagles?
Proceeded to Houghtailing, then to Naio. Around the bend, a couple of friendly looking dogs started barking (they didn't look too friendly when they were barking though). Soon joined by another neighbor dog. A lady looked from the door.
Continue on.
Then a small dog was barking on the right (makai) side. I edged Kimo closer and the dog backed away but eventually came back and sniffed. Hershey seemed hesitant but came over to the gate, but I don't remember them sniffing. Then we were off and the dog resumed barking.
Back up Maalaea, then up Hillcrest and Makanani. Back through the construction. To the gate with the old brown dog. I noticed he's actually darkish brown with white spots, not black. The dog was lying down but came to the gate. Kimo wasn't eager to go to the gate, but eventually he edged to the gate and they sniffed.
On the way back, the HandiVan dropped off Betty. Kimo came to her and she petted him (though I was watching). Hershey sat down on the side, but at least he didn't howl or growl at her.
[5/20am]
more barking
Writing this on Ubuntu on Arlene's computer
was barking last night to go poop, but i don't think anything came out, only air
then barked at paper guy this morning at 3:40AM, but quickly moved away from ewa gate when he saw me coming
barked to go poop this morning about 6:30AM. I took him to the ewa side, but he went to the gate. Doesn't want to poop in backyard. Pooped some on the ewa side. Then some on the DH side. Then ran and jumped the stonewall and went into Pat's shed.
Went to front steps. Stayed with him to see his reaction to Cheung's car. Didn't bark at Malia's neighbor's car. Didn't bark at Herbie's car. And sure enough, barked at Cheung's car. Pulled him back quickly. Got the side-eye from daughter and mother.
was barking last night to go poop, but i don't think anything came out, only air
then barked at paper guy this morning at 3:40AM, but quickly moved away from ewa gate when he saw me coming
barked to go poop this morning about 6:30AM. I took him to the ewa side, but he went to the gate. Doesn't want to poop in backyard. Pooped some on the ewa side. Then some on the DH side. Then ran and jumped the stonewall and went into Pat's shed.
Went to front steps. Stayed with him to see his reaction to Cheung's car. Didn't bark at Malia's neighbor's car. Didn't bark at Herbie's car. And sure enough, barked at Cheung's car. Pulled him back quickly. Got the side-eye from daughter and mother.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
quickanddirtytips
While browsing through podcasts on itunes (trying to troubleshoot ipod connection to computer) yesterday, noticed The Dog Trainer at quickanddirtytips.com.
I listened to the barking episode and it made sense to me.
It actually is easier to listen via the website rather via itunes. Though I guess you can save it in itunes should the website ever go away.
I listened to the barking episode and it made sense to me.
It actually is easier to listen via the website rather via itunes. Though I guess you can save it in itunes should the website ever go away.
Monday, May 18, 2009
friendly cat
took Kimo out since he was running back and forth (it turns out Keith was out with Pat).
Went up the street and sat in front of Tanabe house. There was some barking from Petey (I assume) at us plus Herbie was out playing football with his son.
There was a black and white cat at Ito's. I thought it might have been Musubi, but then the other black and white cat came sauntering over and sat down by us next to Kimo. I think the cat might be romantically interested in Kimo. I watched and held the leash just in case but no problems.
Pat saw us sitting with the cat and seemed amused.
[5/18, posted 5/19]
Went up the street and sat in front of Tanabe house. There was some barking from Petey (I assume) at us plus Herbie was out playing football with his son.
There was a black and white cat at Ito's. I thought it might have been Musubi, but then the other black and white cat came sauntering over and sat down by us next to Kimo. I think the cat might be romantically interested in Kimo. I watched and held the leash just in case but no problems.
Pat saw us sitting with the cat and seemed amused.
[5/18, posted 5/19]
more dog encounters
took Kimo out early and walked a little with mom.
up the street, big Koa was barking. Since the garage was empty, I took Kimo inside. They sniffed, and I made them sit for treats. Kimo growled and I made him lie down.
Then Brit came walking with Rudy and Blue. Make Kimo lie down. Brit remarks they don't have to move after all.
As BRB headed back, I decided to take Kimo down the Miyamoto driveway. Well, he kind of decided for me. He wanted to go into the garage as he must have remembered the treats he used to get there. Miki and Shammy were by the gate, but not much reaction.
Went to get Hershey and saw Koa by the gate. But didn't see him as we came back.
Reina was coming out with Miki and Shammy. I stopped to let them go first. But she wanted me to go first.
Kimo acted up passing by. But he fairly quickly snapped out of it. Gave his head a few tugs forward as he kept wanting to look back.
Head out to Makanani and Aulii. The friendly Jack Russell was loose. I kind of paused and the Jack Russell came out to greet the dogs. They sniffed. And Hershey postured.
On the way back, we greeted the old black dog by the gate.
[5/18, posted 5/19]
up the street, big Koa was barking. Since the garage was empty, I took Kimo inside. They sniffed, and I made them sit for treats. Kimo growled and I made him lie down.
Then Brit came walking with Rudy and Blue. Make Kimo lie down. Brit remarks they don't have to move after all.
As BRB headed back, I decided to take Kimo down the Miyamoto driveway. Well, he kind of decided for me. He wanted to go into the garage as he must have remembered the treats he used to get there. Miki and Shammy were by the gate, but not much reaction.
Went to get Hershey and saw Koa by the gate. But didn't see him as we came back.
Reina was coming out with Miki and Shammy. I stopped to let them go first. But she wanted me to go first.
Kimo acted up passing by. But he fairly quickly snapped out of it. Gave his head a few tugs forward as he kept wanting to look back.
Head out to Makanani and Aulii. The friendly Jack Russell was loose. I kind of paused and the Jack Russell came out to greet the dogs. They sniffed. And Hershey postured.
On the way back, we greeted the old black dog by the gate.
[5/18, posted 5/19]
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Koa and the old dog
[Sun 5/17, posted 5/19]
took Kimo out, see RMS coming
Koa comes to gat, take Koa for walk too
Lolena - see little terrier out in yard (usually at door barking)
Makanani, Aulii, Puna, Makanani
old black dog comes to gate. dogs sniff w/ no incidents
took Kimo out, see RMS coming
Koa comes to gat, take Koa for walk too
Lolena - see little terrier out in yard (usually at door barking)
Makanani, Aulii, Puna, Makanani
old black dog comes to gate. dogs sniff w/ no incidents
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
hold on
Took Kimo out since big Koa was being walked and Keith and Kimo were barking.
Then Pat took Keith out. I decided to take him up the sidewalk. As Pat and Keith came up, I held Kimo kneeling between him and the road. He breathed heavy but didn't go wild. Progress?
Later at Charlotte's place, I saw a UPS truck coming. I forced Kimo to lie down, but he panicked as the truck came back and forced his way up.
I'll call the score 1 to 1.
[5/13, posted 5/14]
Then Pat took Keith out. I decided to take him up the sidewalk. As Pat and Keith came up, I held Kimo kneeling between him and the road. He breathed heavy but didn't go wild. Progress?
Later at Charlotte's place, I saw a UPS truck coming. I forced Kimo to lie down, but he panicked as the truck came back and forced his way up.
I'll call the score 1 to 1.
[5/13, posted 5/14]
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Hershey eats a doughnut
took Kimo and Hershey to Lolena Place. Hershey was sniffing at the house at the beginning of the street and found a doughnut. He is not easily discouraged from eating and it was soon devoured.
(The next day, Wednesday, he found some bread on Hala Drive and ate that. Let's just see he has a nose for food.)
Tue [5/12, posted 5/14]
(The next day, Wednesday, he found some bread on Hala Drive and ate that. Let's just see he has a nose for food.)
Tue [5/12, posted 5/14]
Thursday, May 7, 2009
peace to the jogger
After taking Kimo and Hershey to the park, I took the dogs home.
The jogger came running by and Kimo didn't bark. I wasn't sure that he wouldn't bark as the jogger made his return trip, but was pretty sure that Hershey would. I took a chance and went over to Hershey who was still on the steps and distracted him with treats as the jogger came back. Kimo didn't bark. And Hershey was successfully distracted. Only Keith barked, but it seemed milder than usual.
The peace didn't last too long though. As a lady with a big dog came walking by. I had Kimo lie down but he didn't want to go on his side. So I put additional pressure and he squealed a bit as he went on his side. It turned out to be an American Mastiff (as I asked her as she went by). Hershey howled.
More howling in the afternoon as Hershey howled at the two neighborhoods girls from up the street.
[Thu 5/7, posted 5/8]
The jogger came running by and Kimo didn't bark. I wasn't sure that he wouldn't bark as the jogger made his return trip, but was pretty sure that Hershey would. I took a chance and went over to Hershey who was still on the steps and distracted him with treats as the jogger came back. Kimo didn't bark. And Hershey was successfully distracted. Only Keith barked, but it seemed milder than usual.
The peace didn't last too long though. As a lady with a big dog came walking by. I had Kimo lie down but he didn't want to go on his side. So I put additional pressure and he squealed a bit as he went on his side. It turned out to be an American Mastiff (as I asked her as she went by). Hershey howled.
More howling in the afternoon as Hershey howled at the two neighborhoods girls from up the street.
[Thu 5/7, posted 5/8]
Afghanistan's pig
KABUL (AFP) – Afghanistan's only known pig has been taken off display at Kabul Zoo and locked away to avoid panic among visitors who may be worried about swine flu, the zoo's director said Wednesday.
"We put the pig temporarily in his winter house under quarantine because of swine influenza," director Aziz Gul Saqib told AFP.
"Most people don't have much knowledge about swine influenza and seeing a pig, they panic that they will be infected.
"Just to address our visitors' concerns, we have put the pig away from public view for the past two days," he said.
The interned animal -- known simply as "Pig" -- was one of two given to Afghanistan by China in 2002, months after the ouster of the hardline Taliban regime, to help reestablish the zoo after it was destroyed during civil war.
However, the other pig -- and their offspring -- were killed in an attack by a bear.
Despite being the only pig, it was not too lonely, Saqib said.
"The pig made friends with a goat and was happy sticking to the goat in the enclosure, where some other goats and deer were on show for visitors," Saqib said.
"We put the pig temporarily in his winter house under quarantine because of swine influenza," director Aziz Gul Saqib told AFP.
"Most people don't have much knowledge about swine influenza and seeing a pig, they panic that they will be infected.
"Just to address our visitors' concerns, we have put the pig away from public view for the past two days," he said.
The interned animal -- known simply as "Pig" -- was one of two given to Afghanistan by China in 2002, months after the ouster of the hardline Taliban regime, to help reestablish the zoo after it was destroyed during civil war.
However, the other pig -- and their offspring -- were killed in an attack by a bear.
Despite being the only pig, it was not too lonely, Saqib said.
"The pig made friends with a goat and was happy sticking to the goat in the enclosure, where some other goats and deer were on show for visitors," Saqib said.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Gayle and her gang
I took Kimo out since Keith was out. I went out to Makanani, Skyview, Hillcreast, Kamalii.
Going back I saw Gayle and her gang entering our street and decided to join her. She seemed to want to pet Kimo but I discouraged her. I mentioned that I see her on twitter, but she didn't remember how/why she added me. Kimo was going OK, but Nacho must have sent a message and he went briefly wild. After he calmed down, Gayle mentioned that I might want to muzzle him (maybe because I said he's bitten a lot of people in the past) or socialize him at a place like Ohana Day Care. I said he didn't like the muzzle and would paw it off and that I'm not worried for myself (when he gets wild) but for other people.
Continuing on, big Koa was being walked (by the big guy and the small boy trailing). And there was a slight commotion (acting up) as they crossed paths. She kept telling them to focus.
Anyway, I stopped and sat down by the storm drain as Gayle paused by Keith's house as he was barking and then proceeded up to Malia's house where Petey and Chloe were barking. She took out Gizmo briefly and I remarked that he's smaller than the other one (Puppy). She said he's 5 pounds, but used to be 10. He still has a young face and looks happy riding in the carriage.
I started walking back with them but she told me to go ahead. Another one who doesn't want to walk with Kimo. I proceeded and turned around as big Koa came walking back down and followed them back (the boy on the scooter fell but got right back up). OK bye bye doggies.
[Wed 5/6, posted 5/8]
Going back I saw Gayle and her gang entering our street and decided to join her. She seemed to want to pet Kimo but I discouraged her. I mentioned that I see her on twitter, but she didn't remember how/why she added me. Kimo was going OK, but Nacho must have sent a message and he went briefly wild. After he calmed down, Gayle mentioned that I might want to muzzle him (maybe because I said he's bitten a lot of people in the past) or socialize him at a place like Ohana Day Care. I said he didn't like the muzzle and would paw it off and that I'm not worried for myself (when he gets wild) but for other people.
Continuing on, big Koa was being walked (by the big guy and the small boy trailing). And there was a slight commotion (acting up) as they crossed paths. She kept telling them to focus.
Anyway, I stopped and sat down by the storm drain as Gayle paused by Keith's house as he was barking and then proceeded up to Malia's house where Petey and Chloe were barking. She took out Gizmo briefly and I remarked that he's smaller than the other one (Puppy). She said he's 5 pounds, but used to be 10. He still has a young face and looks happy riding in the carriage.
I started walking back with them but she told me to go ahead. Another one who doesn't want to walk with Kimo. I proceeded and turned around as big Koa came walking back down and followed them back (the boy on the scooter fell but got right back up). OK bye bye doggies.
[Wed 5/6, posted 5/8]
Monday, April 27, 2009
half a charge
After our morning walk, I was looking over the paper on the front steps with Kimo on the landing. Suddenly Kimo turned and charged at me. He went up on my arm as I blocked then stopped short. After that he was OK.
He must be getting better since he didn't bite me this time. (Is how I'm trying to look at it.)
[4/27, posted 4/29]
He must be getting better since he didn't bite me this time. (Is how I'm trying to look at it.)
[4/27, posted 4/29]
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Fifi has a cone
As I went for my morning walk, I saw Kimo (the human) out with Mochi & Fifi. Fifi was wearing a cone because she had some kind of ear plug problem. She also has some skin problems.
Anyway, no problems with the dogs reacting with each other though I kept Kimo a little distance away. So he doesn't go crazy with every dog. He doesn't interact too much with Mochi and Fifi any more (especially Fifi), but he must still remember them.
Coming back, Jumbo Koa w/ Jason was out of the gate. For a change, Koa stayed when Jason told him to sit. And we walked past with no problems.
[Sun 4/26, posted 4/29]
Anyway, no problems with the dogs reacting with each other though I kept Kimo a little distance away. So he doesn't go crazy with every dog. He doesn't interact too much with Mochi and Fifi any more (especially Fifi), but he must still remember them.
Coming back, Jumbo Koa w/ Jason was out of the gate. For a change, Koa stayed when Jason told him to sit. And we walked past with no problems.
[Sun 4/26, posted 4/29]
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Musubi pays a visit
I had Kimo on the front steps after our walk. Then I noticed a dead bee by the fence and went to pick it up.
Kimo ran down as I picked him up and I opened the gate to see where he would go. He ran to the yard by the palm tree and I saw Musubi there. Musubi didn't have his collar on, but I could recognize him by the lack of hair on the side of his eyes. (I think that's Musubi anyway. It might be Malia's other black and white cat.) Kimo stopped short and I grabbed the leash but left it loose. He sniffed and Musubi seemed mostly passive. No problems.
I took Kimo in the back because I was going to take mom to Chinatown. Soon enough Musubi showed up at the back gate. Kimo seemed a little unsure because he's usually protective in the back. But no barking. So that's a good sign. For Musubi anyway.
Kimo ran down as I picked him up and I opened the gate to see where he would go. He ran to the yard by the palm tree and I saw Musubi there. Musubi didn't have his collar on, but I could recognize him by the lack of hair on the side of his eyes. (I think that's Musubi anyway. It might be Malia's other black and white cat.) Kimo stopped short and I grabbed the leash but left it loose. He sniffed and Musubi seemed mostly passive. No problems.
I took Kimo in the back because I was going to take mom to Chinatown. Soon enough Musubi showed up at the back gate. Kimo seemed a little unsure because he's usually protective in the back. But no barking. So that's a good sign. For Musubi anyway.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
a mild charge
I was on the front steps reading the paper with Kimo on the landing. I ruffled the paper (not on purpose) and Kimo came charging at me.
At least he stopped short though and I don't think he made any contact with me. He wasn't even sleeping either. Well maybe one day he'll learn. Or maybe he's learning already since he (or me) cut short the attack. Well maybe one day I'll learn.
[Sat 4/18, posted 4/21am]
At least he stopped short though and I don't think he made any contact with me. He wasn't even sleeping either. Well maybe one day he'll learn. Or maybe he's learning already since he (or me) cut short the attack. Well maybe one day I'll learn.
[Sat 4/18, posted 4/21am]
Friday, April 17, 2009
Kimo goes wild
I took Kimo out over the Hershey's house and as we started going to sidewalk, Kimo got frisky and started running around. He ran around in circles and around the Tsutsui bush. It was like he wanted to play. But in the meantime Hershey stayed still, like he was afraid of what Kimo was going to do.
Continuing on, Big Koa was loose on the street which is rare. Mrs. Wong was out there and seemed to get a little worried as Koa started sniffing Hershey's butt. Again, Hershey seemed a little scared and didn't move. I was worried more about Kimo and he kept his distance. She finally was able to drag Koa back inside (which isn't easy since he's so big, not because he's wild or anything). But then Kimo got wild. I held the leash high but he jumped up and bit my hand. I tugged the leash a couple of times and he finally snapped out of it. Then he went more or less back to normal.
I was planning to take them to the park, but then I saw my hand was bleeding a little. But it wasn't that bad, so we went to the park anyway.
When we got there we saw the guy doing tai chi (or whatever) and exercises on basketball court. And there was a guy with a nice white dog. Sort of looked like big Kimo though he wasn't completely all white. But then the guy seemed wary of us and turned back away out of the park.
We got to the volleyball court. Let them walk around some. Make them come and lie down for some chicken jerky.
Good enough. Head home.
Continuing on, Big Koa was loose on the street which is rare. Mrs. Wong was out there and seemed to get a little worried as Koa started sniffing Hershey's butt. Again, Hershey seemed a little scared and didn't move. I was worried more about Kimo and he kept his distance. She finally was able to drag Koa back inside (which isn't easy since he's so big, not because he's wild or anything). But then Kimo got wild. I held the leash high but he jumped up and bit my hand. I tugged the leash a couple of times and he finally snapped out of it. Then he went more or less back to normal.
I was planning to take them to the park, but then I saw my hand was bleeding a little. But it wasn't that bad, so we went to the park anyway.
When we got there we saw the guy doing tai chi (or whatever) and exercises on basketball court. And there was a guy with a nice white dog. Sort of looked like big Kimo though he wasn't completely all white. But then the guy seemed wary of us and turned back away out of the park.
We got to the volleyball court. Let them walk around some. Make them come and lie down for some chicken jerky.
Good enough. Head home.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
big Koa on the loose
I saw big Koa loose across the street. It was unusual because none of the dogs noticed and so no barking.
I went out and patted my leg for Koa to come and he came trotting over. Then I leashed him and took him by the front steps fence. Kimo got up and came to the fence and went wild. After a while, he would sit on command. But when I turned to leave, he would go wild again. Finally, I got him to sit, give him some chicken jerky and left when he started eating it.
As I went up the road, Hershey noticed and started howling.
Big Koa is not really trained on the short leash as he would pull. But he really didn't pull when I had the leash loose, though he led the way.
When I got to the Wong's, I saw the gate was open. I don't know if they left it open or he opened it. Koa sat readily for a biscuit. Then I left. A friendly and mostly gentle dog. Thank goodness because he's so big.
I went out and patted my leg for Koa to come and he came trotting over. Then I leashed him and took him by the front steps fence. Kimo got up and came to the fence and went wild. After a while, he would sit on command. But when I turned to leave, he would go wild again. Finally, I got him to sit, give him some chicken jerky and left when he started eating it.
As I went up the road, Hershey noticed and started howling.
Big Koa is not really trained on the short leash as he would pull. But he really didn't pull when I had the leash loose, though he led the way.
When I got to the Wong's, I saw the gate was open. I don't know if they left it open or he opened it. Koa sat readily for a biscuit. Then I left. A friendly and mostly gentle dog. Thank goodness because he's so big.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Kimo pukes
I brought Kimo's food out but he didn't seem interested in it. I didn't want to coax him to eating it, so I just left it and went back in the house, hoping he would eventually learn to eat it without me being there.
He barked a couple of times. So I thought he wanted to eat but he still didn't seem interested. Maybe he wanted to eat treats. And the food isn't that tasty.
Then later I come out and see him heaving and puking on the grass. Not sure why, but it didn't look good. Sometimes he vomits after eating grass. But this is the most that I've seen him do it.
I brought his bowl back in the house, but left some kibble on the cement for him. But he never ate it.
Later, he was lying on his pillow. And I couldn't help myself and hand fed him some kibble by putting on his pillow next to his mouth. Then I sat down on the chair and he finally went over to the bowl and ate all the food.
[4/15, posted 4/16]
The next day, he seems better.
He barked a couple of times. So I thought he wanted to eat but he still didn't seem interested. Maybe he wanted to eat treats. And the food isn't that tasty.
Then later I come out and see him heaving and puking on the grass. Not sure why, but it didn't look good. Sometimes he vomits after eating grass. But this is the most that I've seen him do it.
I brought his bowl back in the house, but left some kibble on the cement for him. But he never ate it.
Later, he was lying on his pillow. And I couldn't help myself and hand fed him some kibble by putting on his pillow next to his mouth. Then I sat down on the chair and he finally went over to the bowl and ate all the food.
[4/15, posted 4/16]
The next day, he seems better.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
eat Kimo eat
Today, Kimo wasn't interested in eating the apple chunks which had his medicine. Not hungry I assume.
Last time, I just put it next to his mouth while he was lying on his pillow. But this time, he wasn't lying on his pillow.
So I threw a kibble then two on his pillow and he went to eat it, then lay down. Then I fed him the apple bits.
Then I tried putting some kibble in his Kong and he ate some more.
Maybe I should just not feed him if he's not hungry. But I don't usually feed him that much. Though sometimes he asks for seconds.
Last time, I just put it next to his mouth while he was lying on his pillow. But this time, he wasn't lying on his pillow.
So I threw a kibble then two on his pillow and he went to eat it, then lay down. Then I fed him the apple bits.
Then I tried putting some kibble in his Kong and he ate some more.
Maybe I should just not feed him if he's not hungry. But I don't usually feed him that much. Though sometimes he asks for seconds.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Kimo goes walking (and walking)
Donna was supposed to take Kimo walking with her and Allie. But I took mom to the doctor and Donna wasn't at our house, so I thought she might have gone ahead without Kimo.
So I drove down and parked on Bates Street. I didn't see Donna's car, so I took Kimo to go see Chibi. On the way, Donna called from our house. And then she came down.
We were going up Liliha and saw Chibi (and the owner), but then it started to drizzle and they decided to go down Liliha instead. We went down to Vineyard and back up Nuuanu where they stopped to get some food from Sam's Deli. In the meantime, me and Kimo waited outside.
Finally we got back to Allie's house where Donna took a look at the TV Allie won. All in all, Kimo behaved himself and only pooped once. I think he walks better in a group.
On the way home I saw Malia walking Chloe. So I decided to go up the street and overtake her. He started breathing heavy a bit, but was OK after a while. And we walked back pretty much OK (except for Keith barking his head off).
Then Malia took Chloe home and retrieved Shirley and Petey. We walked a bit and the leashes were getting tangled, so I volunteered to walk Petey. When I reached to get the leash, Petey charged Kimo and Kimo went wild (though not as wild as he can get). It took a little while to get the leashes in position in position and for them to settle down. But then the walk proceeded OK.
On the way up, we saw Diana out with Max. I was holding Petey's leash too loose and he charged Max. Max didn't react much. We finally got Petey reeled in. Diana informed us that Brit and Melissa's (Rudy and Blue) house got robbed. Not good.
Then the walk back went mostly well except for one charge by Petey behind my legs which I caught in time.
I brought Kimo in the back. Then a while later, I heard the dogs barking. It was Koa loose again. I called him to me and reverse-leashed him before he ran away. I took him home and Toni had a visitor outside going back in. Toni greeted me. I thought she was going to let Koa in, but she closed the door. So I let him in the side gate.
After that, Kimo seemed tired (can't blame him). At first he didn't want to eat, so I would keep bringing his food back into the house. It looked like either he was waiting for the right signal to eat. Or wanted more tasty food (like his chicken jerky that he seems to like). Then about the third time when he barked for his food, I brought it out, set it on the floor and started to read the paper. Then he ate it. All of it.
I thought that might be the signal he was waiting for. So I went in and got some more food. Put it down and started to read the paper again. But he didn't go for it this time.
Well, he'll eat when he gets hungry enough.
[4/13, posted 4/14am]
So I drove down and parked on Bates Street. I didn't see Donna's car, so I took Kimo to go see Chibi. On the way, Donna called from our house. And then she came down.
We were going up Liliha and saw Chibi (and the owner), but then it started to drizzle and they decided to go down Liliha instead. We went down to Vineyard and back up Nuuanu where they stopped to get some food from Sam's Deli. In the meantime, me and Kimo waited outside.
Finally we got back to Allie's house where Donna took a look at the TV Allie won. All in all, Kimo behaved himself and only pooped once. I think he walks better in a group.
On the way home I saw Malia walking Chloe. So I decided to go up the street and overtake her. He started breathing heavy a bit, but was OK after a while. And we walked back pretty much OK (except for Keith barking his head off).
Then Malia took Chloe home and retrieved Shirley and Petey. We walked a bit and the leashes were getting tangled, so I volunteered to walk Petey. When I reached to get the leash, Petey charged Kimo and Kimo went wild (though not as wild as he can get). It took a little while to get the leashes in position in position and for them to settle down. But then the walk proceeded OK.
On the way up, we saw Diana out with Max. I was holding Petey's leash too loose and he charged Max. Max didn't react much. We finally got Petey reeled in. Diana informed us that Brit and Melissa's (Rudy and Blue) house got robbed. Not good.
Then the walk back went mostly well except for one charge by Petey behind my legs which I caught in time.
I brought Kimo in the back. Then a while later, I heard the dogs barking. It was Koa loose again. I called him to me and reverse-leashed him before he ran away. I took him home and Toni had a visitor outside going back in. Toni greeted me. I thought she was going to let Koa in, but she closed the door. So I let him in the side gate.
After that, Kimo seemed tired (can't blame him). At first he didn't want to eat, so I would keep bringing his food back into the house. It looked like either he was waiting for the right signal to eat. Or wanted more tasty food (like his chicken jerky that he seems to like). Then about the third time when he barked for his food, I brought it out, set it on the floor and started to read the paper. Then he ate it. All of it.
I thought that might be the signal he was waiting for. So I went in and got some more food. Put it down and started to read the paper again. But he didn't go for it this time.
Well, he'll eat when he gets hungry enough.
[4/13, posted 4/14am]
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Kimo's chewing and eating habits
I notice that Kimo likes to chew on his chew bone when I'm sitting in the back reading. But when I go back into the house, he stops chewing. Can't figure out why that is.
Maybe it's related to his eating habits. He generally won't eat his food until I come out and watch him eat. Unless it's something really tasty like chicken jerkey or certain dog biscuits. Maybe it's because I trained him to sit down and wait first before he can eat. Unintended consequences.
Maybe it's related to his eating habits. He generally won't eat his food until I come out and watch him eat. Unless it's something really tasty like chicken jerkey or certain dog biscuits. Maybe it's because I trained him to sit down and wait first before he can eat. Unintended consequences.
Obama dog
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's decided: the Obamas have chosen a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog to be the first pet.
In what was one of the White House's most tightly kept secrets, President Barack Obama's daughters, 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha, have settled on a black and white pup, a White House official speaking on the condition of anonymity told The Associated Press Saturday night.
The dog, a gift from Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts who owns several Portuguese water dogs himself, will make his big debut Tuesday afternoon.
The Washington Post reported in its online editions Saturday night that Obama's daughters chose the name Bo for the pup because first lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley, a reference to the singer "Bo" Diddley.
[via hawaiipetmag via twitter]
In what was one of the White House's most tightly kept secrets, President Barack Obama's daughters, 10-year-old Malia and 7-year-old Sasha, have settled on a black and white pup, a White House official speaking on the condition of anonymity told The Associated Press Saturday night.
The dog, a gift from Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts who owns several Portuguese water dogs himself, will make his big debut Tuesday afternoon.
The Washington Post reported in its online editions Saturday night that Obama's daughters chose the name Bo for the pup because first lady Michelle Obama's father was nicknamed Diddley, a reference to the singer "Bo" Diddley.
[via hawaiipetmag via twitter]
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Kimo on the steps
In the afternoon, Kimo was barking again. It was the Wong kids in the street.
I took him in front and saw Mr. Chung and Yokomoto taking their walk. So I decided to join them even though I didn't have a bag with me. He pooped by the fire hydrant so I marked that down in memory.
Returning, Malia's dogs started to bark at Kimo. I sat him in Yokomoto driveway then edged closer to the Hayashida yard. It took a while, but the barking subsided a bit. Shirley was the first one to give up and went somewhere in the back I assume. It was mostly Petey sporadically barking.
I took Kimo home and went back to pick up his poop (on Hayashida's yard). The Cheungs returned home but I pressed on. Disappointingly, Malia's dogs started barking at me (I thought they were barking at Kimo all this time). I went to pick up the poop and Malia's cat came out. I thought I heard the Cheungs calling the cat, but the cat just lay down on the road near the curb in front of the house.
Then I stayed with Kimo on the front steps reading the paper. Pat brought out Keith and I calmed Kimo down after he reacted. Then the Wong kids were on the street again, and Pat took Keith back up the steps. Later I could hear Keith going wild in the house.
I continued reading the paper and must have unwittingly moved/pulled the leash while it was under him. Kimo went wild and attacked. I must have blocked him partially with the paper because I saw part of it torn later. He calmed down without biting me though I have a scratch on my leg. Then I made him lie down.
I think these attacks must make good jiu-jitsu training. Staying calm while under attack. I guess that's one way to look at it.
[Wed 4/8, posted 4/9]
I took him in front and saw Mr. Chung and Yokomoto taking their walk. So I decided to join them even though I didn't have a bag with me. He pooped by the fire hydrant so I marked that down in memory.
Returning, Malia's dogs started to bark at Kimo. I sat him in Yokomoto driveway then edged closer to the Hayashida yard. It took a while, but the barking subsided a bit. Shirley was the first one to give up and went somewhere in the back I assume. It was mostly Petey sporadically barking.
I took Kimo home and went back to pick up his poop (on Hayashida's yard). The Cheungs returned home but I pressed on. Disappointingly, Malia's dogs started barking at me (I thought they were barking at Kimo all this time). I went to pick up the poop and Malia's cat came out. I thought I heard the Cheungs calling the cat, but the cat just lay down on the road near the curb in front of the house.
Then I stayed with Kimo on the front steps reading the paper. Pat brought out Keith and I calmed Kimo down after he reacted. Then the Wong kids were on the street again, and Pat took Keith back up the steps. Later I could hear Keith going wild in the house.
I continued reading the paper and must have unwittingly moved/pulled the leash while it was under him. Kimo went wild and attacked. I must have blocked him partially with the paper because I saw part of it torn later. He calmed down without biting me though I have a scratch on my leg. Then I made him lie down.
I think these attacks must make good jiu-jitsu training. Staying calm while under attack. I guess that's one way to look at it.
[Wed 4/8, posted 4/9]
Big Koa and Koa
Kimo lay down when I was going to take him for his walk, so I figured he didn't want to go and trimmed some branches at the back fence.
Finally I took him out, I saw RMS coming back, I ducked into Big Koa's place.
Kimo wandered to the fence where they sniffed. No incidents. But Big Koa whined as I was leaving like he wanted some treats or something.
I'm trying to lead Kimo more on walks again (after seeing The Wasserman/Bubba episode again). I had lapsed to mostly letting him walk on a loose leash and letting sniff and mark whenever he wanted.
Later, after returning home, I heard Kimo and Keith barking. It was Koa loose again. I suppose someone must have opened the garage door. He came to meet when I called him to be petted. But when I was going to walk him him, he ran up the Hatanaka driveway.
[Wed 4/8, posted 4/9]
Finally I took him out, I saw RMS coming back, I ducked into Big Koa's place.
Kimo wandered to the fence where they sniffed. No incidents. But Big Koa whined as I was leaving like he wanted some treats or something.
I'm trying to lead Kimo more on walks again (after seeing The Wasserman/Bubba episode again). I had lapsed to mostly letting him walk on a loose leash and letting sniff and mark whenever he wanted.
Later, after returning home, I heard Kimo and Keith barking. It was Koa loose again. I suppose someone must have opened the garage door. He came to meet when I called him to be petted. But when I was going to walk him him, he ran up the Hatanaka driveway.
[Wed 4/8, posted 4/9]
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Princess
Went to pick up mom's car which had the fender dent repaired. There was a good looking pitbull as I got out. I knelt down and patted my thigh and she came to me. Pretty friendly.
Later I remarked to one of the workers that the dog was friendly. And he called for her Princess. But she was nowhere to be seen.
[4/7, posted 4/9]
Later I remarked to one of the workers that the dog was friendly. And he called for her Princess. But she was nowhere to be seen.
[4/7, posted 4/9]
Kimo and Miki
I took Kimo and Hershey out and saw Reina walking Miki and Shammy.
I stopped, Kimo growled then calmed down a bit. So I decided to follow them at a distance. But I didn't think Kimo was ready, so I turned around as they came back and waited until they went down the driveway. Then we proceeded to Lolena Place where we saw a lady snooping around the houses. It turns out she was working for the upcoming census.
[Tue 4/7, posted 4/9am]
I stopped, Kimo growled then calmed down a bit. So I decided to follow them at a distance. But I didn't think Kimo was ready, so I turned around as they came back and waited until they went down the driveway. Then we proceeded to Lolena Place where we saw a lady snooping around the houses. It turns out she was working for the upcoming census.
[Tue 4/7, posted 4/9am]
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Brit turns around
took Kimo out and decided to go on a second lap with MHA
Here comes BRB. Kimo goes wild. Force him to lie down. But Brit turns around commenting that her shoulder isn't worth it.
[Saturday 4/4, posted 4/7]
Here comes BRB. Kimo goes wild. Force him to lie down. But Brit turns around commenting that her shoulder isn't worth it.
[Saturday 4/4, posted 4/7]
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Eddie is back
I went to walk Koa in the afternoon and saw somebody had given him food already as a little was uneaten. Then I saw Eddie was back. I gave him the update (tapeworm, ticks, etc.) and the leftover meds.
OK, maybe I'll get a vacation for a month.
Headed back, I see the paper guy coming which Kimo has been running to the fence and barking lately. I stood by the Tsutsui mailbox to see if I could deflect his barking. Not really too successful, though he wasn't super intense. The paperguy gave me the paper and Kimo ran to the DH side. I went over there and eventually Kimo turned away.
[4/1, posted 4/3]
OK, maybe I'll get a vacation for a month.
Headed back, I see the paper guy coming which Kimo has been running to the fence and barking lately. I stood by the Tsutsui mailbox to see if I could deflect his barking. Not really too successful, though he wasn't super intense. The paperguy gave me the paper and Kimo ran to the DH side. I went over there and eventually Kimo turned away.
[4/1, posted 4/3]
Koa goes off the wall
I took out Kimo & Hershey in the morning. Saw RMS out, so we waited by Koa's house. Soon enough I hear Koa whining, so I give in and take him out too.
Struggle down the street with the dogs pulling and decide to go to Lolena Place. We went along the wall and Koa either fell or jumped down (and it's a pretty long way down). What to do? I still had hold off the leash and tried to walk him back toward the driveway. And as we neared the driveway, Koa decided to try to jump/climb back up. He was almost at the top and in danger of slipping back down and I pulled him up over the wall.
So we finally made it to Lolena Place which was greeted with multiple poops.
On the way back I cinched up Koa's leash and Hershey's choke chain high on their necks and we walked pretty well headed back.
[4/1, posted 4/3]
Struggle down the street with the dogs pulling and decide to go to Lolena Place. We went along the wall and Koa either fell or jumped down (and it's a pretty long way down). What to do? I still had hold off the leash and tried to walk him back toward the driveway. And as we neared the driveway, Koa decided to try to jump/climb back up. He was almost at the top and in danger of slipping back down and I pulled him up over the wall.
So we finally made it to Lolena Place which was greeted with multiple poops.
On the way back I cinched up Koa's leash and Hershey's choke chain high on their necks and we walked pretty well headed back.
[4/1, posted 4/3]
Monday, March 30, 2009
Indy goes to tennis
Lori told me Sunday that Cathy was going to bring Indy to tennis, so I fed Kimo early and went over to her mom's house before tennis.
Spider and Indy were barking furiously by the fence as usual. I kneeled down by the fence and gave them some chicken jerky. They took the food, but still barked and Spider took a nip in my thigh. Little damage, but I see four teeth marks.
Then I went inside against the advice of mom. And continued feeding. Indy eagerly came up to eat and was kind of pushy to eat more. Spider would eat and run. But at least he stopped barking except for one stretch. I tossed the food to him for him to resume eating. Spider was affectionate to Cat's mom. But it takes a while for him to warm up. She said when he first came, he would stand outside in the rain.
Cathy brought Indy to tennis and Ann came out to greet her. At first Cat walked her outside on the grass.
Bry (the guy who's supposed to be shy with dogs since he got bitten) pet her. Later Bob took her for a walk. Sujin carried her in her lap. And later I saw she was in Bob's lap too!
[Mon 3/30, posted 4/1 a.m.]
Spider and Indy were barking furiously by the fence as usual. I kneeled down by the fence and gave them some chicken jerky. They took the food, but still barked and Spider took a nip in my thigh. Little damage, but I see four teeth marks.
Then I went inside against the advice of mom. And continued feeding. Indy eagerly came up to eat and was kind of pushy to eat more. Spider would eat and run. But at least he stopped barking except for one stretch. I tossed the food to him for him to resume eating. Spider was affectionate to Cat's mom. But it takes a while for him to warm up. She said when he first came, he would stand outside in the rain.
Cathy brought Indy to tennis and Ann came out to greet her. At first Cat walked her outside on the grass.
Bry (the guy who's supposed to be shy with dogs since he got bitten) pet her. Later Bob took her for a walk. Sujin carried her in her lap. And later I saw she was in Bob's lap too!
[Mon 3/30, posted 4/1 a.m.]
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Koa on the loose
I took Kimo out for his morning walk. Koa was by the gate, so I let him out and he took off down the street. We walked following at a distance as he headed down Lolena. We finally caught up to him and since we weren't far from the park I took them to the volleyball court and let them sniff around.
On the way back, the dogs (one brown, one white, but mostly the smaller brown one) were barking at us. The girl started calling the dog to her without too much success. I know the feeling.
[Sat 3/28, posted 4/1]
On the way back, the dogs (one brown, one white, but mostly the smaller brown one) were barking at us. The girl started calling the dog to her without too much success. I know the feeling.
[Sat 3/28, posted 4/1]
Friday, March 27, 2009
holding the collar
I heard a jogger er jogging, so I went outside to keep Kimo from barking.
He was lying down and I knelt down and grabbed him by the collar. I held him and after a while he started growling. I didn't let go and he became more and more intense and nipped me in the arm (though he didn't completely lose it, it was bad enough). I knelt by him to let him smell him and eventually got him to lie dow.
I think he didn't care for how my arm was positioned when I was holding him as it was sort of in front of his face. I should be more careful and approach him more from the side or back and not in front of his eyes where it's more confrontational.
[3/27, posted 4/3]
He was lying down and I knelt down and grabbed him by the collar. I held him and after a while he started growling. I didn't let go and he became more and more intense and nipped me in the arm (though he didn't completely lose it, it was bad enough). I knelt by him to let him smell him and eventually got him to lie dow.
I think he didn't care for how my arm was positioned when I was holding him as it was sort of in front of his face. I should be more careful and approach him more from the side or back and not in front of his eyes where it's more confrontational.
[3/27, posted 4/3]
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
mean dogs get jobs
Nobody has broken out of the Idaho State Correctional Institution in more than 20 years. Prison officials like to think a hard-bitten corps of sentries with names like Cookie, Bongo and Chi Chi has had something to do with that.
The institution is the only state prison in the U.S. to use snarling, snapping sentry dogs to patrol its perimeter.
In a program begun in 1986, 24 mean dogs — mostly German shepherds, rottweilers and Belgian malinois, with a few boxers and pit bulls — roam the space between the inner and outer chain-link fences 24 hours a day, ferociously defending their territory.
Get too close to the fence and they will bare their teeth, bark and lunge. Set foot in their space and they will attack.
The animals themselves are former death row inmates — dogs that were deemed too dangerous to be pets and would have been destroyed at the local pound if they had not been given a reprieve and assigned to prison duty.
[via bdparts]
The institution is the only state prison in the U.S. to use snarling, snapping sentry dogs to patrol its perimeter.
In a program begun in 1986, 24 mean dogs — mostly German shepherds, rottweilers and Belgian malinois, with a few boxers and pit bulls — roam the space between the inner and outer chain-link fences 24 hours a day, ferociously defending their territory.
Get too close to the fence and they will bare their teeth, bark and lunge. Set foot in their space and they will attack.
The animals themselves are former death row inmates — dogs that were deemed too dangerous to be pets and would have been destroyed at the local pound if they had not been given a reprieve and assigned to prison duty.
[via bdparts]
Saturday, March 14, 2009
tying up dogs to be outlawed
A Senate committee gave unanimous approval last week to a bill that would outlaw lengthy tethering of man’s best friend, a cruelty that is common in backyards throughout the state. The bill would make it a misdemeanor to tie a dog by chain, rope or other attachment to a doghouse, tree, fence or any other stationery object for more than three hours during a 24-hour period. Use of a running line, pulley or trolley system is among the exceptions.
The reasons are clear, as listed in testimony by the Humane Society of the United States:
>> Researchers reported in a 1994 edition of the journal Pediatrics that chained dogs are nearly three times more likely to bite than unchained dogs and more than five times more likely to bite children.
>> The U.S. Department of Agriculture concluded in 1996 that “continuous confinement of dogs by a tether is inhumane.”
>> The American Veterinary Medical Association warned several years ago that people should “never tether or chain your dog because this can contribute to aggressive behavior.”
The reasons are clear, as listed in testimony by the Humane Society of the United States:
>> Researchers reported in a 1994 edition of the journal Pediatrics that chained dogs are nearly three times more likely to bite than unchained dogs and more than five times more likely to bite children.
>> The U.S. Department of Agriculture concluded in 1996 that “continuous confinement of dogs by a tether is inhumane.”
>> The American Veterinary Medical Association warned several years ago that people should “never tether or chain your dog because this can contribute to aggressive behavior.”
Friday, March 13, 2009
Koa's tapeworm medicine
After finding tapeworms in Kimo's poop yesterday morning and this morning (though not yesterday afternoon), I saw tapeworms in Koa's poop this morning.
Since I had to go refill Koa's prescription anyway, I went down to Gleason's office and told them about the tapeworm. I was expecting Droncit which is what Kimo's vet gives. Instead I got Drontal Plus.
It turns out that Bayer puts out both products and that Drontal Plus is the same as Droncit (which is praziquantel) plus two more ingredients pyrantel Pamoate and febantel. The other two ingredients act against hookworms and tapeworms.
***
[2/7/11 via Linda&dogwhispererfans] I use Iverhart Max for my 4guys. I get the 51-100lb size and cut them in half for Toby and Teddy my Border Collie mixes. 2 packages cost me $80 and get me 6 months of heartworm prevention as well as catching roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms . Ingredients are ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel.
So this is another possible treatment for tapeworms. Actually it's for prevention of tapeworms, but maybe it'll treat it too?
From the website, Now, IVERHART MAX® (ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) Chewable Tablets takes this powerful, proven treatment to the next level to give your pet the most complete protection available against heartworms and roundworms, hookworms, and now, tapeworms.
Since I had to go refill Koa's prescription anyway, I went down to Gleason's office and told them about the tapeworm. I was expecting Droncit which is what Kimo's vet gives. Instead I got Drontal Plus.
It turns out that Bayer puts out both products and that Drontal Plus is the same as Droncit (which is praziquantel) plus two more ingredients pyrantel Pamoate and febantel. The other two ingredients act against hookworms and tapeworms.
***
[2/7/11 via Linda&dogwhispererfans] I use Iverhart Max for my 4guys. I get the 51-100lb size and cut them in half for Toby and Teddy my Border Collie mixes. 2 packages cost me $80 and get me 6 months of heartworm prevention as well as catching roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms . Ingredients are ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel.
So this is another possible treatment for tapeworms. Actually it's for prevention of tapeworms, but maybe it'll treat it too?
From the website, Now, IVERHART MAX® (ivermectin/pyrantel pamoate/praziquantel) Chewable Tablets takes this powerful, proven treatment to the next level to give your pet the most complete protection available against heartworms and roundworms, hookworms, and now, tapeworms.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
lady with chihuahua and papillons again
took Koa out, Keith came out
Pat stops because lady with the chihuahua and two papillons came again
So I walked with her. Kimo acted up at first, then settled
[3/11, posted 3/27]
Pat stops because lady with the chihuahua and two papillons came again
So I walked with her. Kimo acted up at first, then settled
[3/11, posted 3/27]
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Kimo and Koa lie down, Kimo growls, Malia's pack again
Took Kimo out for his morning walk, Hershey was already in the house (looking sad as he looked out)
Koa was by the gate and whined when he saw us, so I took him out.
It was a struggle going down the street, but better later
Go to the backyard, Kimo runs up the steps and barked at big Koa. Koa barks at Kimo.
I made both lie down to treats
then took them both back down in back and made them sit & down to chicken jerky.
Back home in the back. Mom opens the door to ask me something and Kimo starts growling. I go between them. Not good.
In the afternoon, Koa got loose. Keith went wild. And so does Kimo.
Take Koa and Kimo out for walk. Malia drives by and says she got a choke chain for Petey. OK, skip volleyball tonight.
Continuing on, I see Ann's daughter walking Fifi & Mochi. I stop by Charlotte's house and wait. I start chatting with Charlotte (and Roy later) and have the dogs lying down. OK, they seemed pretty relaxed.
Back home in back with Kimo. Malia's pack comes by and Kimo starts running back and forth.
Take him out and he breathes heavy at first, lags behind as we start to follow and finally catch up.
Petey lunges a few times, goes after poor Shirley who's walking next to him a few times.
I take Shirley and after a few seconds of struggle, Shirley and Kimo walk OK, though Shirley is pulling (to go next to Malia).
Take Chloe home. Norman takes Petey. And the next lap goes pretty well.
[Tuesday 3/10, posted 3/27]
Koa was by the gate and whined when he saw us, so I took him out.
It was a struggle going down the street, but better later
Go to the backyard, Kimo runs up the steps and barked at big Koa. Koa barks at Kimo.
I made both lie down to treats
then took them both back down in back and made them sit & down to chicken jerky.
Back home in the back. Mom opens the door to ask me something and Kimo starts growling. I go between them. Not good.
In the afternoon, Koa got loose. Keith went wild. And so does Kimo.
Take Koa and Kimo out for walk. Malia drives by and says she got a choke chain for Petey. OK, skip volleyball tonight.
Continuing on, I see Ann's daughter walking Fifi & Mochi. I stop by Charlotte's house and wait. I start chatting with Charlotte (and Roy later) and have the dogs lying down. OK, they seemed pretty relaxed.
Back home in back with Kimo. Malia's pack comes by and Kimo starts running back and forth.
Take him out and he breathes heavy at first, lags behind as we start to follow and finally catch up.
Petey lunges a few times, goes after poor Shirley who's walking next to him a few times.
I take Shirley and after a few seconds of struggle, Shirley and Kimo walk OK, though Shirley is pulling (to go next to Malia).
Take Chloe home. Norman takes Petey. And the next lap goes pretty well.
[Tuesday 3/10, posted 3/27]
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sunday walk
I decided to take Kimo for a long Sunday walk.
First stop was the friendly dog on Judd.
Then we visited the dog on Bachelot. Last time there were two dogs, this time there was only one. The dog stayed in the garage at first then came out after a while.
Then we visited Chibi. In the past, he would run out to see us. But this time he took his time coming out. I guess because Kimo snubbed him last time. Kimo only briefly sniffed. But at least he sniffed.
Then instead of going home via Laki, I tried going straight up Kealakai. And there were two manic dogs going wild. I guess that's why I started going via Laki.
[3/8, posted 3/26]
First stop was the friendly dog on Judd.
Then we visited the dog on Bachelot. Last time there were two dogs, this time there was only one. The dog stayed in the garage at first then came out after a while.
Then we visited Chibi. In the past, he would run out to see us. But this time he took his time coming out. I guess because Kimo snubbed him last time. Kimo only briefly sniffed. But at least he sniffed.
Then instead of going home via Laki, I tried going straight up Kealakai. And there were two manic dogs going wild. I guess that's why I started going via Laki.
[3/8, posted 3/26]
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Malia's pack
The dogs were barking. It was Malia and Norman walking Chloe, Petey, and Shirley
I brought Kimo out and Petey and Kimo went wild at first. Then settled as I decided to walk next to Chloe (trailing the pack).
After the first lap, they decided to go for another lap but took Chloe home.
While waiting Petey got excited and went after Shirley. And Kimo got excited in turn and bit my arm. It took a little while to settle him down.
The next lap didn't go too badly for the most part.
But as we came back, Toni & Troy came back with Koa and Koa got loose and ran after Chloe. I managed to snag Koa and took him back to Troy.
Petey was acting up as we continued the walk back. I told Malia to switch him to her left (so she was between Petey and Kimo) and he behaved better after that.
[3/5, posted 3/25]
I brought Kimo out and Petey and Kimo went wild at first. Then settled as I decided to walk next to Chloe (trailing the pack).
After the first lap, they decided to go for another lap but took Chloe home.
While waiting Petey got excited and went after Shirley. And Kimo got excited in turn and bit my arm. It took a little while to settle him down.
The next lap didn't go too badly for the most part.
But as we came back, Toni & Troy came back with Koa and Koa got loose and ran after Chloe. I managed to snag Koa and took him back to Troy.
Petey was acting up as we continued the walk back. I told Malia to switch him to her left (so she was between Petey and Kimo) and he behaved better after that.
[3/5, posted 3/25]
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Kimo and Chloe
The dogs were barking in the afternoon. It was Malia walking Chloe. I brought Kimo along. He growled a little when they sniffed but they seemed OK after that.
[3/4, posted 3/18]
[3/4, posted 3/18]
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Koa and Keith
I took Kimo out in the morning, Koa was whining at the gate, so I took him along. It was a struggle at first. Diana & Max were in garage (I think I let Koa go to her, but not Kimo).
Took Kimo home. Keith was barking, so I sat by Iha curb to see how long it took for Keith to calm down (answer: never, well he wasn't completely frantic but never completely stopped barking)
Walked back and forth, but never quite extinguished the bark.
OK, back up the street. Kona barks at Koa. Mr. Sills peers out.
That afternoon, I took Koa for another walk. I heard Kimo barking, so I walked toward Steven's house. Pat was walking Keith up the street. I stopped. Keith saw Koa then turned around. Pat seemed amused.
go to get Kimo. sit in front. go up past Keith's house. some rxn.
eye Melinda in kitchen, poop on grass, take home.
feed Koa
[3/1, posted 3/12]
Took Kimo home. Keith was barking, so I sat by Iha curb to see how long it took for Keith to calm down (answer: never, well he wasn't completely frantic but never completely stopped barking)
Walked back and forth, but never quite extinguished the bark.
OK, back up the street. Kona barks at Koa. Mr. Sills peers out.
That afternoon, I took Koa for another walk. I heard Kimo barking, so I walked toward Steven's house. Pat was walking Keith up the street. I stopped. Keith saw Koa then turned around. Pat seemed amused.
go to get Kimo. sit in front. go up past Keith's house. some rxn.
eye Melinda in kitchen, poop on grass, take home.
feed Koa
[3/1, posted 3/12]
Friday, February 27, 2009
a bird in the food
After walking Koa with Stanley and Sam, I went to feed him. When I opened the lid, a bird was in there and flew out. Must have been in there since the morning.
Later I tried to see if I could get Keith to sit for food. Not working.
[2/27, posted 3/11]
Later I tried to see if I could get Keith to sit for food. Not working.
[2/27, posted 3/11]
Kimo, Hershey, Koa go to the park
Took Kimo out and picked up Hershey. And saw Koa, so picked him up too.
Struggle to the park and to the volleyball court
The dog sniff and I made them come for treats
Before we left, Kimo was acting frisky. But Hershey seemed scared so no dog chasing this time.
[2/27, posted 3/11]
Struggle to the park and to the volleyball court
The dog sniff and I made them come for treats
Before we left, Kimo was acting frisky. But Hershey seemed scared so no dog chasing this time.
[2/27, posted 3/11]
Thursday, February 26, 2009
What your pet can teach you
I am honored that so many people look to me to help them enjoy more fulfilling relationships with their dogs, but the truth is that the dogs themselves have been my teachers. The most valuable lessons I’ve received have come from animals. Here are some of the ways dogs have helped me become a better, happier, and more-balanced human being.
Live in the moment.
People often wonder how I get such quick results with the dogs I rehabilitate. The answer is simple: Dogs live in the moment. They don’t regret the past or worry about the future. If we can learn to appreciate and focus on what’s happening in the here and now, we’ll experience a richness of living that other members of the animal kingdom enjoy.
Nurture a balanced life.
I tell my clients to follow this simple rule with their dogs: Offer exercise, discipline, and affection every day. Do the same for yourself. We humans are happier if our routines include physical activity, a sense of structure, and the opportunity to give and receive love on a daily basis.
Trust your instincts.
Animals don’t care about words. They recognize that what’s really going on in any interaction is beneath the surface. Many of us have lost touch with this all-important instinctual part of our natures. By paying attention to nonverbal cues such as body language and energy, we can learn more about our friends, our loved ones, and ourselves.
Be direct and consistent in your communication.
Many of my clients only intermittently enforce rules, leaving their pets confused about what is and isn’t acceptable behavior. Great relationships, no matter the species, begin with clear and consistent communication. This is a lesson we should carry into other areas of our lives—with our family, our friends, and at work. Remember: We teach people how to treat us.
Learn to listen.
Make the time to lend an ear to those you love or those who want to transform their lives. But don’t try to fix their problems, and don’t take their problems personally, either. A great leader is also a great follower and knows that everybody counts.
Don’t hold grudges.
There’s a remarkable lack of conflict in dog packs. That’s because members resolve the situation when disagreements arise, then move on. Imagine what our world would be like if we dealt with our conflicts before they escalated out of control. Holding onto negative feelings tends to make them multiply and prevent us from moving forward.
Live with purpose.
When dogs are bored, they develop issues ranging from anxiety to aggression. But when given a job and a way to contribute to the pack’s well-being, they turn around almost immediately. All animals—including humans—have an inborn need to work for food and water. Ask yourself how you can contribute more to your job, your family, and the world around you. You’ll feel much better about yourself if you earn your food and water, too.
Celebrate every day.
For a dog, every morning is Christmas morning. Every walk is the best walk, every meal is the best meal, every game is the best game. We can learn so much by observing the way our pets rejoice in life’s simplest moments. Take time every day to celebrate the many gifts that are hidden in the ordinary events of your own life.
Cesar Millan is the author of A Member of the Family
and star of the National Geographic Channel’s “Dog Whisperer.”
Live in the moment.
People often wonder how I get such quick results with the dogs I rehabilitate. The answer is simple: Dogs live in the moment. They don’t regret the past or worry about the future. If we can learn to appreciate and focus on what’s happening in the here and now, we’ll experience a richness of living that other members of the animal kingdom enjoy.
Nurture a balanced life.
I tell my clients to follow this simple rule with their dogs: Offer exercise, discipline, and affection every day. Do the same for yourself. We humans are happier if our routines include physical activity, a sense of structure, and the opportunity to give and receive love on a daily basis.
Trust your instincts.
Animals don’t care about words. They recognize that what’s really going on in any interaction is beneath the surface. Many of us have lost touch with this all-important instinctual part of our natures. By paying attention to nonverbal cues such as body language and energy, we can learn more about our friends, our loved ones, and ourselves.
Be direct and consistent in your communication.
Many of my clients only intermittently enforce rules, leaving their pets confused about what is and isn’t acceptable behavior. Great relationships, no matter the species, begin with clear and consistent communication. This is a lesson we should carry into other areas of our lives—with our family, our friends, and at work. Remember: We teach people how to treat us.
Learn to listen.
Make the time to lend an ear to those you love or those who want to transform their lives. But don’t try to fix their problems, and don’t take their problems personally, either. A great leader is also a great follower and knows that everybody counts.
Don’t hold grudges.
There’s a remarkable lack of conflict in dog packs. That’s because members resolve the situation when disagreements arise, then move on. Imagine what our world would be like if we dealt with our conflicts before they escalated out of control. Holding onto negative feelings tends to make them multiply and prevent us from moving forward.
Live with purpose.
When dogs are bored, they develop issues ranging from anxiety to aggression. But when given a job and a way to contribute to the pack’s well-being, they turn around almost immediately. All animals—including humans—have an inborn need to work for food and water. Ask yourself how you can contribute more to your job, your family, and the world around you. You’ll feel much better about yourself if you earn your food and water, too.
Celebrate every day.
For a dog, every morning is Christmas morning. Every walk is the best walk, every meal is the best meal, every game is the best game. We can learn so much by observing the way our pets rejoice in life’s simplest moments. Take time every day to celebrate the many gifts that are hidden in the ordinary events of your own life.
Cesar Millan is the author of A Member of the Family
and star of the National Geographic Channel’s “Dog Whisperer.”
Kimo and Aunty Snips
I was in the back with Kimo and Aunty Snips came to the screen door.
Kimo didn't bark or even react much. I don't know if it was because I was with her or he's getting used to people at the screen door. Maybe Sophie helped. I remember last time he would react (bark & growl) when Aunty came to the door (though I was inside at the time).
[2/26, posted 3/9]
Kimo didn't bark or even react much. I don't know if it was because I was with her or he's getting used to people at the screen door. Maybe Sophie helped. I remember last time he would react (bark & growl) when Aunty came to the door (though I was inside at the time).
[2/26, posted 3/9]
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
better than kids?
Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3. Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college,
and.....
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children...
[via raynette]
1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3. Are easier to train
4. Normally come when called
5. Never ask to drive the car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't have to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't want to wear your clothes
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college,
and.....
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children...
[via raynette]
Max has a visitor
For some reason, Kimo wanted to exit via the ewa gate in the morning. I picked up Hershey and heard barking as we got to Max' house. Max was behind the gate with another dog (not sure if it was Kapena).
I let Kimo loose and he went over to sniff the other dog. But Hershey was shy and stayed back. So actually Kimo is relatively friendly or at least curious because he always likes to go to doors and sniff.
[2/25, posted 3/9]
I let Kimo loose and he went over to sniff the other dog. But Hershey was shy and stayed back. So actually Kimo is relatively friendly or at least curious because he always likes to go to doors and sniff.
[2/25, posted 3/9]
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Hersey, Koa, Kimo at the park
took Kimo out and went to get Hershey. Koat was loose. He stayed around briefly then ran off.
We proceeded on our walk and Koa showed up on our way home. He smelled. It looked like he rolled in (his?) poop.
I took them all to the back yard. Then decided to take them all to the park. It wasn't that easy with Koa pulling.
We got to the volleyball court. Kimo started running. Then Hershey got Koa to chase him and they play fight (with a little growling).
Took Koa home, then saw big Koa by the gate. Get them to sit and treat them.
[2/24/09, posted 3/3/09]
We proceeded on our walk and Koa showed up on our way home. He smelled. It looked like he rolled in (his?) poop.
I took them all to the back yard. Then decided to take them all to the park. It wasn't that easy with Koa pulling.
We got to the volleyball court. Kimo started running. Then Hershey got Koa to chase him and they play fight (with a little growling).
Took Koa home, then saw big Koa by the gate. Get them to sit and treat them.
[2/24/09, posted 3/3/09]
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Kimo, Bear, and Betty
Sunday morning.
Early barking at lady walking two terriers
I took Kimo out via the ewa gate and saw Koa loose. I was going to retrieve him but he ran away.
Proceed with pooping and walking.
Koa shows up again as we return. OK, we walk w/ Koa too.
After eating (though he wasn't too hungry), more barking
It was Lana's husband walking Bear.
I brought out Kimo and they sniffed each other though I answered in the affirmative if Kimo bites.
Then Betty came walking. Pet with no problem. Then we went to Yokomoto to get lemons. And we walked back.
Sunday evening.
After coming back from the volleyball game and driving back on our street, I saw a dog who looked kind of like Kimo being walked. Actually it was Donna walking Kimo. I guess I'm not used to seeing somebody else walk Kimo.
[2/22, posted 2/25]
Early barking at lady walking two terriers
I took Kimo out via the ewa gate and saw Koa loose. I was going to retrieve him but he ran away.
Proceed with pooping and walking.
Koa shows up again as we return. OK, we walk w/ Koa too.
After eating (though he wasn't too hungry), more barking
It was Lana's husband walking Bear.
I brought out Kimo and they sniffed each other though I answered in the affirmative if Kimo bites.
Then Betty came walking. Pet with no problem. Then we went to Yokomoto to get lemons. And we walked back.
Sunday evening.
After coming back from the volleyball game and driving back on our street, I saw a dog who looked kind of like Kimo being walked. Actually it was Donna walking Kimo. I guess I'm not used to seeing somebody else walk Kimo.
[2/22, posted 2/25]
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Kimo and the wedding day
Since I was going to be out on Timmy's wedding day, I decided to take Kimo for a long walk in the morning.
Instead of going down Kealakai, I went down Judd and noticed there was no barking on Iholena. Apparently those dogs up on the balcony are all gone. Which is sort of surprising.
Then we visited the good-looking husky-type dog on Judd. Then to Liliha, but no Chibi in sight.
Finally to Bachelot. There's now a younger dog joining the bigger one. The older one still seemed friendly. But the younger one was more excited and barked as we left the area.
[Saturday 2/21/09, posted 2/25]
Instead of going down Kealakai, I went down Judd and noticed there was no barking on Iholena. Apparently those dogs up on the balcony are all gone. Which is sort of surprising.
Then we visited the good-looking husky-type dog on Judd. Then to Liliha, but no Chibi in sight.
Finally to Bachelot. There's now a younger dog joining the bigger one. The older one still seemed friendly. But the younger one was more excited and barked as we left the area.
[Saturday 2/21/09, posted 2/25]
Friday, February 20, 2009
fixing the fence
Tsutsui's fence was missing a couple of planks, so I had extended the plastic fencing to block Kimo from going next door.
But today I finally decided to fix the fence and I found a few nails and nailed the planks back.
[Fri 2/20, posted 8/2]
But today I finally decided to fix the fence and I found a few nails and nailed the planks back.
[Fri 2/20, posted 8/2]
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Kimo and the bridal shower
Mars' bridal shower was at our house and I was supposed to leave and take Kimo with me, but I stuck around for a little while as the early guests arrived.
Mars' niece, Sophie, came to the back door as Kimo was back with me. And I was pleased to see no growling or barking. She pressed against the screen and he sniffed her. Then I decided to play some food fetch and she seemed interested in watching.
Finally I decided it was time to go. Jacque was arriving as I was leaving and I held Kimo as she went up the steps. She commented that he usually barks at her when he sees her.
Off to the Moanalua dog park. Nobody was there when I arrived. Just some people playing basketball on the court next door. Kimo went up exploring in the hills as I tried to keep sight of him through the bushes.
Later a lady came with her 1-year old female beagle. They sniffed each others noses with no incident. Then Kimo walked away and she kind of followed him for a bit. Then they went their separate ways.
They left after a while and I sat at the table reading some Dog Listener (IIRC). Kimo went to a dirt patch on the grass in the middle of the field and sat there waiting for me.
When I was ready I walked to the gate and he got up and followed me.
Next I off to Donna's house. I took him for a reverse (counter-clockwise) and he still reacted to that one house. I sat him and fed him treats until he calmed down and continued on.
I put him in the back and tied him to the fence where he used to live. He barked a few times. Not sure of all of them, but at least a couple times it was at other dogs barking. After a while he calmed down and just sat for quite a while in his enclosure waiting and watching.
After a quickie nap and a phone call to Donna, I was back home.
Mars and her sister and her friend was still there. Sophie was still there too and Kimo went up the front steps and sniffed her through the front door with no problem.
[2/19, posted 2/24]
Mars' niece, Sophie, came to the back door as Kimo was back with me. And I was pleased to see no growling or barking. She pressed against the screen and he sniffed her. Then I decided to play some food fetch and she seemed interested in watching.
Finally I decided it was time to go. Jacque was arriving as I was leaving and I held Kimo as she went up the steps. She commented that he usually barks at her when he sees her.
Off to the Moanalua dog park. Nobody was there when I arrived. Just some people playing basketball on the court next door. Kimo went up exploring in the hills as I tried to keep sight of him through the bushes.
Later a lady came with her 1-year old female beagle. They sniffed each others noses with no incident. Then Kimo walked away and she kind of followed him for a bit. Then they went their separate ways.
They left after a while and I sat at the table reading some Dog Listener (IIRC). Kimo went to a dirt patch on the grass in the middle of the field and sat there waiting for me.
When I was ready I walked to the gate and he got up and followed me.
Next I off to Donna's house. I took him for a reverse (counter-clockwise) and he still reacted to that one house. I sat him and fed him treats until he calmed down and continued on.
I put him in the back and tied him to the fence where he used to live. He barked a few times. Not sure of all of them, but at least a couple times it was at other dogs barking. After a while he calmed down and just sat for quite a while in his enclosure waiting and watching.
After a quickie nap and a phone call to Donna, I was back home.
Mars and her sister and her friend was still there. Sophie was still there too and Kimo went up the front steps and sniffed her through the front door with no problem.
[2/19, posted 2/24]
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Kimo snaps
I took Kimo out for his afternoon walk. At the beginning of the street, Max barked. So I brought him to visit Max through the screen door. Di brings him out and tried to pet him after letting him sniff her hand. I could see him tense up and said uh-oh. And he snarled and snapped at her hand. I pulled his leash up and looked at him until he calmed down. No contact as far as I could tell. But still scary and disappointing.
After that it was Koa's turn. He's getting better walking on the steps as I'm trying to train him not to walk in front of me when going up and down the steps. Once that is done, I hope to do the same on the regular walk.
I'm also back to using the reverse leash when walking him. So that he gets used to walking on the side of me. I'm walking a little brisker so as not be as frustrating for him (and me).
I went back to the front of the street again and Max barked again. To the door. Di brings Max out again to visit. But Koa sees Kai by the plants and reacted, though he didn't go very wild. Still Kai jumped on the garage roof to get out of his way.
[2/18, posted 2/21 a.m.]
After that it was Koa's turn. He's getting better walking on the steps as I'm trying to train him not to walk in front of me when going up and down the steps. Once that is done, I hope to do the same on the regular walk.
I'm also back to using the reverse leash when walking him. So that he gets used to walking on the side of me. I'm walking a little brisker so as not be as frustrating for him (and me).
I went back to the front of the street again and Max barked again. To the door. Di brings Max out again to visit. But Koa sees Kai by the plants and reacted, though he didn't go very wild. Still Kai jumped on the garage roof to get out of his way.
[2/18, posted 2/21 a.m.]
Monday, February 16, 2009
Kimo, the cat, and the fish treat
Kimo was barking in the back. It turned out to be the black and white cat that he seems to be friendly at when he's out on the street (but apparently not when he's behind the fence).
I took Kimo out of the gate and the cat came closer. I decided to try to give the cat the fish treat (that Bry and Joyce gave to Lori but she didn't want and I wound up with it). The cat sniffed it but didn't eat it. So I decided to give Kimo the fish and the cat some chicken jerky. That worked better as the cat started munching on the jerky and Kimo started to eat the fish (though he only at about half).
Then we went out for our walk and the cat followed us for a little distance.
We went to the end of the street and saw RMS coming. I motioned for them to keep coming and took Kimo up Betty's driveway steps and fed him bits of jerky to keep him distracted.
[2/16, posted 2/20]
I took Kimo out of the gate and the cat came closer. I decided to try to give the cat the fish treat (that Bry and Joyce gave to Lori but she didn't want and I wound up with it). The cat sniffed it but didn't eat it. So I decided to give Kimo the fish and the cat some chicken jerky. That worked better as the cat started munching on the jerky and Kimo started to eat the fish (though he only at about half).
Then we went out for our walk and the cat followed us for a little distance.
We went to the end of the street and saw RMS coming. I motioned for them to keep coming and took Kimo up Betty's driveway steps and fed him bits of jerky to keep him distracted.
[2/16, posted 2/20]
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Kimo goes long
I took Kimo out in the morning and decided to take him for a longer walk. We went down Kealakai but didn't see the dog at the corner. Maybe he's gone? Then down Kunawai, then to Liliha to visit Chibi. We didn't see Chibi at first but then he appeared with a young girl who spotted Kimo and encouraged Chibi to come to the fence. Chibi came to sniff and this time Kimo didn't snub him and sniffed back. I mentioned to the girl that they met before.
Then I took him to the dog on Judd Street. They sniffed a short while and I noted they both looked wolf-like though Kimo is much smaller. As we were leaving the dog started howling like he wanted company and didn't want us to leave.
[2/14, posted 2/17]
Then I took him to the dog on Judd Street. They sniffed a short while and I noted they both looked wolf-like though Kimo is much smaller. As we were leaving the dog started howling like he wanted company and didn't want us to leave.
[2/14, posted 2/17]
Friday, February 13, 2009
the lady with three dogs
Kimo was barking at Pat taking out Keith. So I leashed him to my leg while I was sitting in the back.
Then I took Kimo out and as I neared the beginning of the street we saw a lady with three dogs coming. She asked if it was a deadend and it was. Kimo got restless but eventually calmed down as I walked him toward her and the dogs.
Then she turned around. It turns out that two of the dog were Papillons aged 7 and 17 and one was named Gizmo. The other dog is a chihuahua named Nacho.
Nacho was kind of acting up toward Kimo and the lady sort of spanked him. Then I kind of volunteered to walk Nacho and after a short while they were walking pretty well together.
She asked me about the lady who told her to come to the park. I told her that was Diana with Max and we went to her house where the dogs interacted a bit.
Then Diana's daughter came to take Max for his walk and the lady took the dogs home as it looked like it might rain.
Then later after going home, a lady was walking two terriers.
Kimo was running back and forth then seemed to get uncertain which way to run and started running in circles. I don't know if that's the true explanation, but it looked kind of funny.
[2/13, posted 2/16]
Then I took Kimo out and as I neared the beginning of the street we saw a lady with three dogs coming. She asked if it was a deadend and it was. Kimo got restless but eventually calmed down as I walked him toward her and the dogs.
Then she turned around. It turns out that two of the dog were Papillons aged 7 and 17 and one was named Gizmo. The other dog is a chihuahua named Nacho.
Nacho was kind of acting up toward Kimo and the lady sort of spanked him. Then I kind of volunteered to walk Nacho and after a short while they were walking pretty well together.
She asked me about the lady who told her to come to the park. I told her that was Diana with Max and we went to her house where the dogs interacted a bit.
Then Diana's daughter came to take Max for his walk and the lady took the dogs home as it looked like it might rain.
Then later after going home, a lady was walking two terriers.
Kimo was running back and forth then seemed to get uncertain which way to run and started running in circles. I don't know if that's the true explanation, but it looked kind of funny.
[2/13, posted 2/16]
Koa walks up the steps
It's still slow going walking with Koa. Today I tried walking him up the steps. The mission is for him to walk up the steps behind or with me, but not go in front of me. It's still slow going, but I think this is a more concrete way to understand. Finally did it after several restarts.
Then once we get this done, maybe we can generalize to regular walking.
[2/13, posted 2/16]
Then once we get this done, maybe we can generalize to regular walking.
[2/13, posted 2/16]
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Hershey gets a panic attack
Kimo didn't want to get so I took out Hershey instead
I brought Hershey up to the DH gate, but he seemed scared to go up so I kind of coaxed him up, but Kimo still didn't get up even after he saw us. So I took Hershey out solo.
While walking, BRB (Brit, Rudy and Blue) came up walking. Hershey howled and started getting panicky and pulled. Never really saw him like that.
He eventually calmed a little and I took him to the gate again. This time Kimo sat up and I took them both for their walk
[2/11, posted 2/16]
I brought Hershey up to the DH gate, but he seemed scared to go up so I kind of coaxed him up, but Kimo still didn't get up even after he saw us. So I took Hershey out solo.
While walking, BRB (Brit, Rudy and Blue) came up walking. Hershey howled and started getting panicky and pulled. Never really saw him like that.
He eventually calmed a little and I took him to the gate again. This time Kimo sat up and I took them both for their walk
[2/11, posted 2/16]
Monday, February 9, 2009
another visit with Spider
I took Kimo and Hershey to the park in the morning. And as we were leaving, Di brings Max. OK, back to the court. The problem was Hershey got loose. He ran circles around the playground set and eventually came to me for a bacon bit.
Back to the court. Hershey and Max wrestled again. Same result: Max gets pinned.
In the afternoon, I went to feed Koa. He was in the front lying on his pillow. The strange thing was that he wasn't even tied up. I walked back with Mr. Chung and Mr. Yokomoto. Then took him home. Guests were in the back as I fed him. After the feeding, they (and Toni) were headed home (to the Big Island?) he drove off with Toni and and headed home (to the big island?) and I tied Koa in front.
After that, I fed Kimo early and stopped off at Cat's house to see if she was going to bring Indy to tennis.
Spider started barking as usual. Indy was more friendly Cat eventually got the choke chain and leash on Spider and I took him for a walk. He walks pretty well, so I'm wondering if he had walk training before. He was still wary of me though since he didn't take any food. When I got back, he went to Cat and eventually I enticed him with the chicken jerky. When that seem to be working well, we moved inside the gate and got them both eating treats out of my hand.
OK, that worked though will probably have to repeat a few times.
Off to tennis.
[2/9, posted 2/14]
Back to the court. Hershey and Max wrestled again. Same result: Max gets pinned.
In the afternoon, I went to feed Koa. He was in the front lying on his pillow. The strange thing was that he wasn't even tied up. I walked back with Mr. Chung and Mr. Yokomoto. Then took him home. Guests were in the back as I fed him. After the feeding, they (and Toni) were headed home (to the Big Island?) he drove off with Toni and and headed home (to the big island?) and I tied Koa in front.
After that, I fed Kimo early and stopped off at Cat's house to see if she was going to bring Indy to tennis.
Spider started barking as usual. Indy was more friendly Cat eventually got the choke chain and leash on Spider and I took him for a walk. He walks pretty well, so I'm wondering if he had walk training before. He was still wary of me though since he didn't take any food. When I got back, he went to Cat and eventually I enticed him with the chicken jerky. When that seem to be working well, we moved inside the gate and got them both eating treats out of my hand.
OK, that worked though will probably have to repeat a few times.
Off to tennis.
[2/9, posted 2/14]
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Kimo takes a bath
the dogs were barking, it was Ann walking Mochi & Fifi.
I brought Kimo in front to poop, then joined them on the walk. No problem.
When I came back, I figured WTH, I'll give Kimo a bath. I carried him up to the garage basin, not much trouble. (It's been a while since he's been bathed in the basin because we've been wary of carrying him. But since I've been handling him more in the last few months he seems more comfortable with being grabbed.)
What was more trouble was trying to rinse him since I didn't have the rubber hose attachment for the faucet, so I had to kind of splash the water up toward his neck area. But I guess it went OK.
[2/7, posted 2/11 a.m.]
I brought Kimo in front to poop, then joined them on the walk. No problem.
When I came back, I figured WTH, I'll give Kimo a bath. I carried him up to the garage basin, not much trouble. (It's been a while since he's been bathed in the basin because we've been wary of carrying him. But since I've been handling him more in the last few months he seems more comfortable with being grabbed.)
What was more trouble was trying to rinse him since I didn't have the rubber hose attachment for the faucet, so I had to kind of splash the water up toward his neck area. But I guess it went OK.
[2/7, posted 2/11 a.m.]
Thursday, February 5, 2009
attack from the house
I put the big pillow in the doghouse. At first Kimo didn't seem to want to sleep on it, but tonight he was fast asleep while I looked over the old newspaper in the chair. Suddenly Kimo woke up and attacked. He nailed me in my left side then went higher (for the head?). I blocked him with my arm and waited until the rage subsided. It was over pretty quickly as he recognized me and calmed down. After that he sat by my side and I petted him like usual. The whole incident probably took like 3 seconds.
OK, not completely cured yet. But no huge damage. I still have some scabbing from the bite though (which went right through my sweatshirt).
[2/5, posted 2/10]
OK, not completely cured yet. But no huge damage. I still have some scabbing from the bite though (which went right through my sweatshirt).
[2/5, posted 2/10]
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
up the Keith staircase
As I was taking Kimo back from his walk to the back gate, he veered off and run up the back steps of Pat's house. He made his way to the front of the house and naturally this ensued in a lot of frenzied barking from Keith.
I decided to carry Kimo up the front steps to see what would happen. Naturally there was more barking, but Kimo didn't struggle much. I stayed there until Keith calmed or at least stopped barking. I don't think it actually took that long. Then repeat.
[2/4, posted 2/10]
I decided to carry Kimo up the front steps to see what would happen. Naturally there was more barking, but Kimo didn't struggle much. I stayed there until Keith calmed or at least stopped barking. I don't think it actually took that long. Then repeat.
[2/4, posted 2/10]
Sunday, February 1, 2009
walking Petey
I was going up to feed Koa but then Malia and Norman were coming back from their (rare) walk with Petey, Shirley, and Chloe. I figured I'd walk back with them to see how Kimo and Keith react. I got Petey's leash and stopped between Kimo's and Keith's houses as Malia and Norman continued up.
Kimo seemed a little confused but slowed down his barking. I think Pat might have blocked Keith from the couch, but he started jumping at the window. Well one out of two. Sort of.
In the meantime, Petey behaved pretty well with no noticeable reaction to either Kimo or Keith.
[2/1, posted 2/7 a.m.]
Kimo seemed a little confused but slowed down his barking. I think Pat might have blocked Keith from the couch, but he started jumping at the window. Well one out of two. Sort of.
In the meantime, Petey behaved pretty well with no noticeable reaction to either Kimo or Keith.
[2/1, posted 2/7 a.m.]
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Koa and the kerchief
I went to feed Koa and he was wearing a kerchief. I have to say it looked pretty good on him. I guess Toni's back because who else would put a kerchief on him?
[1/29, posted 2/4]
[1/29, posted 2/4]
Monday, January 26, 2009
Praise as correction
I was revisiting the Lee Charles Kelley blog and see that he has a new site at blogspot. I found this article particularly intriguing. I'll have to study it more carefully but on quick reading dogs (and other animals I suppose) do undesirable actions because they view the event in a negative way. The idea is to change the negative connection of the event. In this case, LCK uses something positive (praise or play) as the event happens and eventually the dog should associate it with something positive. Like when Victoria Stilwell gives treats to dogs to distract them from a negative stimulus. Or something like that.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Koa and the Miyamotos
I went to feed Koa and decided to take him for a short walk first. Amy and Reina were coming back from the Hayashida open house. And Yokomoto was coming back during his walk [if I recall correctly]. So I decided to stop with Koa as they chatted. I brought Koa to sniff Amy and she backed away with Reina remarking that she more careful with dogs even since she got bitten (by Kimo). And Reina remarked that Koa looked so calm. At least in comparison to the times she seen him growling and snarling when she used to try to walk Miki and Shammy past him (but now she only goes the other way).
[1/25, posted 2/1]
[1/25, posted 2/1]
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Kimo goes to the vet
Kimo's poop is still runny and has pretty much degraded to multiple runny drops.
Donna decided to make an appointment with the vet.
There was an older guy assisting the vet and he just carried off Kimo to be weighed with no muzzle or anything. And no protest from Kimo though he seemed a little scared (with the tail between his legs). Turned out that was the vet's father (who's also a vet and I guess the one who started the business).
The vet found some kind of bacteria in his poop which he might have caught from exposure to birds. So he got some medicine. A bottle of Erythromycin and a bottle of Metroridazol.
Erythromycin is an antibiotic. Metronidazole is an anti-infective medication, but I think it was for his soft poop.
The vet said it might be a challenge to get him to eat the pill as it doesn't have a good taste. I told him I was giving him vienna sausage with a medicine and he replied it's really not that good for the dog. I asked what he suggested for the pill and he said there's a product called Pill Pockets. So we picked some up at Pet Discount Warehouse.
[1/31] Anyway, after taking the medication for a couple days, he seemed to be more energetic and his poop is much improved. Really good actually.
However Donna took his poop to the vet yesterday and he said the bug isn't gone and prescribed another week's dose of the medicine.
[1/24, posted 1/31]
Donna decided to make an appointment with the vet.
There was an older guy assisting the vet and he just carried off Kimo to be weighed with no muzzle or anything. And no protest from Kimo though he seemed a little scared (with the tail between his legs). Turned out that was the vet's father (who's also a vet and I guess the one who started the business).
The vet found some kind of bacteria in his poop which he might have caught from exposure to birds. So he got some medicine. A bottle of Erythromycin and a bottle of Metroridazol.
Erythromycin is an antibiotic. Metronidazole is an anti-infective medication, but I think it was for his soft poop.
The vet said it might be a challenge to get him to eat the pill as it doesn't have a good taste. I told him I was giving him vienna sausage with a medicine and he replied it's really not that good for the dog. I asked what he suggested for the pill and he said there's a product called Pill Pockets. So we picked some up at Pet Discount Warehouse.
[1/31] Anyway, after taking the medication for a couple days, he seemed to be more energetic and his poop is much improved. Really good actually.
However Donna took his poop to the vet yesterday and he said the bug isn't gone and prescribed another week's dose of the medicine.
[1/24, posted 1/31]
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Koa runs away
It was about 3:30 in the morning when I heard Kimo barking (is that why Steven Cheung no longer waves?). It was Koa on the loose. I followed him up the street but he went up Banzai's driveway. I waited for him for a little while at his house but he didn't show up.
Later that morning, mom says he showed up at our house (around 6:30 AM or so), but he was gone again.
I went to check on Koa later that morning, but still a no show.
After a quick shower, I got in the car and drove around looking for Koa. I stopped at AOP again, but this time no luck. Maile said she'll call if she sees him.
On the way back, I stopped by the house again and heard him in the garage, apparently trying to get into the house. That's a relief. I fed him a little then tied him in the front.
[1/22, posted 1/28]
Later that morning, mom says he showed up at our house (around 6:30 AM or so), but he was gone again.
I went to check on Koa later that morning, but still a no show.
After a quick shower, I got in the car and drove around looking for Koa. I stopped at AOP again, but this time no luck. Maile said she'll call if she sees him.
On the way back, I stopped by the house again and heard him in the garage, apparently trying to get into the house. That's a relief. I fed him a little then tied him in the front.
[1/22, posted 1/28]
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Koa and the neighbor
I took Kimo out for his afternoon walk and Koa was barking at the gate. So I decided to bring him along. I went with the reverse leash this time which usually works for a little while, but then it seems to lose its effectiveness for a while (where one would think it would become more effective as the dog gets more tired).
I took Kimo home and went to feed Koa. And practiced walking (having him follow me with food in my hand). He followed I suppose, but not anywhere close to a heel.
Soon after going home, Koa was on the loose and showed up at my front door. I walked up the street with him and he jumped on to the neighbor's lawn. The neighbor shushed him away while I said "I got him". He said Koa poops on his lawn and I jumped up onto the lawn area as Koa ran around back and forth (almost like the crazies that Kimo sometimes has/had). Finally he settled down and I grabbed him and took him home.
[1/20, posted 1/28]
I took Kimo home and went to feed Koa. And practiced walking (having him follow me with food in my hand). He followed I suppose, but not anywhere close to a heel.
Soon after going home, Koa was on the loose and showed up at my front door. I walked up the street with him and he jumped on to the neighbor's lawn. The neighbor shushed him away while I said "I got him". He said Koa poops on his lawn and I jumped up onto the lawn area as Koa ran around back and forth (almost like the crazies that Kimo sometimes has/had). Finally he settled down and I grabbed him and took him home.
[1/20, posted 1/28]
RMS progress?
not yet.
I took Kimo out and took Hershey too.
We were coming back from the beginning of the street and Reina was coming up from the driveway. She saw us and asked me if it was OK. I nodded OK and held Kimo. But then he reacted as they came closer and Miki reacted to his reaction. And back down the driveway they went.
I called to her that it was OK to come back out as we were going back down the road. But I don't believe she did.
[1/20, posted 1/28]
I took Kimo out and took Hershey too.
We were coming back from the beginning of the street and Reina was coming up from the driveway. She saw us and asked me if it was OK. I nodded OK and held Kimo. But then he reacted as they came closer and Miki reacted to his reaction. And back down the driveway they went.
I called to her that it was OK to come back out as we were going back down the road. But I don't believe she did.
[1/20, posted 1/28]
Monday, January 19, 2009
Nylabone
Kimo still isn't right with his poop still small and runny. I looked at his Nylabone chew toy and saw that the edges are being eaten away. I'm wondering how safe it is.
It's probably safe as thousands are being sold, but I found there are a number of cases where eaten Nylabone chunks have been harmful to the dog.
I hope Kimo isn't one of them. Hopefully whatever he has eaten has passed through or thrown up. It doesn't appear to me that too big of a chunk has been eaten but only little bits. But just in case, I'm dumping the old Nylabone.
And it's not just Nylabone.
Apparently there is no completely safe chew toy. But apparently the Kong and some of Nylabone products are among the safer to use. Maybe this one too?
It's probably safe as thousands are being sold, but I found there are a number of cases where eaten Nylabone chunks have been harmful to the dog.
I hope Kimo isn't one of them. Hopefully whatever he has eaten has passed through or thrown up. It doesn't appear to me that too big of a chunk has been eaten but only little bits. But just in case, I'm dumping the old Nylabone.
And it's not just Nylabone.
Apparently there is no completely safe chew toy. But apparently the Kong and some of Nylabone products are among the safer to use. Maybe this one too?
Sunday, January 18, 2009
sitting with the cat
Later that afternoon, I took Kimo out since he was barking at Wayne/Keith.
We went up DH side of the street and the black and white cat started joined us. We all sat down near the curb between Tanabe/Pang and watched Pat and Keith walking up the street.
[1/18, posted 1/27]
We went up DH side of the street and the black and white cat started joined us. We all sat down near the curb between Tanabe/Pang and watched Pat and Keith walking up the street.
[1/18, posted 1/27]
Kimo throws up
I thought Kimo was getting better but his eyes are still watery and he unexpectedly threw up his food by Tanabe's place. Stay tuned.
[1/18, posted 1/26]
[1/18, posted 1/26]
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Dog Listener
While browsing at the library, I came across this book called The Dog Listener. It's inspired by Monty Roberts who is called the Horse Whisperer though it doesn't really use the specific Horse Whisperer techniques (not that I know what they are). One day I'll have to watch the movie. (The movie I see now is modeled after other Horse Whipererers especially Buck Brannaman, not Monte Roberts.)
The author is Jan Fennell and she calls her technique Amichien Bonding. It's based on the view that the dog is a pack animal and doesn't use forceful techniques.
Here's a less than positive review of the book by Kate Connick. Frankly, the reviewer comes across as a jerk to me (just based on how she wrote the review). Maybe she was just in a bad mood. Or that this "amateur" methodology was an affront to her professional expertise (like Dodman against Millan). Because her website (other than this review) seems much more positive [just the name of site seems positive - Courteous Canines]. Hey, if it works, it works. [2/5/09 - I see now that she has reviews of quite a number of books on her site. So I suppose she must be knowledgeable. Perusing some of her reviews, she sounds like a right-wing Republican. NTTAWWT.]
More positive reviews are at Amazon. Out of 89 reviews, 68 are five star and 4 are one star. None particularly say her techniques don't work, but take issue with the theory behind why they work.
[1/15, posted 1/24]
[1/26 a.m.] Fennell also has a book called Tales from the Dog Listener (found from an ebay search) which is a book of stories. (The sitstay link on the right came from a google search on this book.)
The author is Jan Fennell and she calls her technique Amichien Bonding. It's based on the view that the dog is a pack animal and doesn't use forceful techniques.
Here's a less than positive review of the book by Kate Connick. Frankly, the reviewer comes across as a jerk to me (just based on how she wrote the review). Maybe she was just in a bad mood. Or that this "amateur" methodology was an affront to her professional expertise (like Dodman against Millan). Because her website (other than this review) seems much more positive [just the name of site seems positive - Courteous Canines]. Hey, if it works, it works. [2/5/09 - I see now that she has reviews of quite a number of books on her site. So I suppose she must be knowledgeable. Perusing some of her reviews, she sounds like a right-wing Republican. NTTAWWT.]
More positive reviews are at Amazon. Out of 89 reviews, 68 are five star and 4 are one star. None particularly say her techniques don't work, but take issue with the theory behind why they work.
[1/15, posted 1/24]
[1/26 a.m.] Fennell also has a book called Tales from the Dog Listener (found from an ebay search) which is a book of stories. (The sitstay link on the right came from a google search on this book.)
big Koa on the wall
I took Kimo out a little late for his morning walk and Hershey was inside the house already.
I saw RMS in the distance and stopped on the street and fed Kimo treats to distract him. Turning back, I saw big Koa on the wall, we went to him and he stepped onto the trash bin and jumped down. Kimo growled a couple of times so I had to correct him and we lured Koa back behind the gate. Then treat-time.
Going home, I put Kimo on the landing while I trimmed the plants and pulled some weeds. BRB came by and Kimo went wild. I had him lie down on the return trip and he seemed OK.
[1/15/09, posted 1/24/09]
I saw RMS in the distance and stopped on the street and fed Kimo treats to distract him. Turning back, I saw big Koa on the wall, we went to him and he stepped onto the trash bin and jumped down. Kimo growled a couple of times so I had to correct him and we lured Koa back behind the gate. Then treat-time.
Going home, I put Kimo on the landing while I trimmed the plants and pulled some weeds. BRB came by and Kimo went wild. I had him lie down on the return trip and he seemed OK.
[1/15/09, posted 1/24/09]
Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
feeding on the other side
Kimo didn't seem eager to eat, so I place the bowl on the side near his doghouse and he ate there. It seems he's waiting for the signal that it's OK for him to eat, but I don't know what it is.
[1/10, posted 1/16]
[1/10, posted 1/16]
walking with the cat
Today the black and white cat (w/o the collar) was out. Seemed friendly with Kimo and walked with us for a little while as we headed back down the road.
[1/10, posted 1/16]
[1/10, posted 1/16]
Friday, January 9, 2009
under the chair
Kimo heard a bomb (one of those illegal homemade firecrackers I think). If he were in the garage he would run up the backstairs. I would have expected to go into his doghouse, but this time he went under the chair on which I was sitting. I continued reading the paper.
[1/9, posted 1/25]
[1/9, posted 1/25]
Thursday, January 8, 2009
UnderDog to WonderDog
There's a new show on Animal Planet called Underdog to Wonderdog. It's kind of like a combination of Extreme Makeover and Dog Town. They have a team working to rehab a dog to prepare for placement with a family. It's for a good cause, but sometimes seems sort of like a overuse of resources. Not sure if I'll be recording these to DVD. Maybe.
[1/8-1/9, posted 1/14]
[1/8-1/9, posted 1/14]
Kimo and the storm drain
Kimo smelled something in the storm drain. Or saw something that went inside. I moved him away and he growled. Hold until calm. Still working - not there yet.
Seemed more energetic today, so maybe he's getting better.
[1/8, posted 1/14]
Seemed more energetic today, so maybe he's getting better.
[1/8, posted 1/14]
Koa and Keith again
Koa was on the loose again and this time Pat was out walking Keith. Keith goes wild and Pat picks him up
Koa runs home and I followed him home. Toni had let him out because she thought she heard me. Take him for short walk then feed him.
[1/8, posted 1/14]
Koa runs home and I followed him home. Toni had let him out because she thought she heard me. Take him for short walk then feed him.
[1/8, posted 1/14]
Monday, January 5, 2009
Keith and Koa
Kimo was barking at Keith and I went to greet Keith outside.
But Koa was loose and Keith went nuts.
I leashed Koa but he slipped the leash. I grabbed him and took him in back. Then took Kimo (who was barking) and Koa back to Koa's house and tied Koa in the front.
Then Kimo got to go to tennis.
[1/5/09 posted 1/13/09]
But Koa was loose and Keith went nuts.
I leashed Koa but he slipped the leash. I grabbed him and took him in back. Then took Kimo (who was barking) and Koa back to Koa's house and tied Koa in the front.
Then Kimo got to go to tennis.
[1/5/09 posted 1/13/09]
Saturday, January 3, 2009
take Koa home
After coming back from Utage (Christie's back to school tonight and mom went to Donna's house), Koa was loose.
I took him to his house, then thought hey why not bring him to my house. That would be a surprise for the people coming over. So I carried down his pillow to my house with him in tow. But when he got there it seemed he wanted to go in my car. So I drove him back home and tied him in front.
[1/3/09, posted 1/12/09]
I took him to his house, then thought hey why not bring him to my house. That would be a surprise for the people coming over. So I carried down his pillow to my house with him in tow. But when he got there it seemed he wanted to go in my car. So I drove him back home and tied him in front.
[1/3/09, posted 1/12/09]
Rudy & Blue's other walker
I went up to check on Koa and saw Rudy & Blue coming with the other person (not Brit) walking. I decided to stop and walk a bit with her at the same time checking whether Kimo would bark. It turns out her name is Melissa (the doctor) and that Brit was away on the mainland. She inquired about my fence since she was interested in fencing her yard but didn't want to pay big bucks for a chain link fence. Gardenfence.com
[1/3/09, posted 1/12/09]
[1/3/09, posted 1/12/09]
On The Grass
Kimo didn't seem to be energetic this morning. He wasn't hungry and just lies down. Don't know if it's an after-effect from the fireworks or that he's sick. Or both.
Usually when Kimo wants to poop, he walks back and forth to the DH gate and sometimes barks. That's sort of strange because he's outside in the backyard and just needs to walk the other way to the grass.
But today I saw he did go by himself to the Ewa grass to poop. I guess it's how bad he wants to go and whether he knows if I'm nearby. There were multiple spots of poop, so he went multiple times without me noticing.
He doesn't really like the grass too much though because when he's done, he runs back to the cement area.
[1/3/09, posted 1/12/09]
Usually when Kimo wants to poop, he walks back and forth to the DH gate and sometimes barks. That's sort of strange because he's outside in the backyard and just needs to walk the other way to the grass.
But today I saw he did go by himself to the Ewa grass to poop. I guess it's how bad he wants to go and whether he knows if I'm nearby. There were multiple spots of poop, so he went multiple times without me noticing.
He doesn't really like the grass too much though because when he's done, he runs back to the cement area.
[1/3/09, posted 1/12/09]
Koa at the park
I went to check on Koa and he greeted me like I've been gone for a long time
Took him to the park for the first time and ran a little, then practiced walking in the tennis court
fed him his medicine w/ sausage and chanced leaving him in the backyard (instead of tying him up)
[1/3, posted 1/16 9:13PM]
Took him to the park for the first time and ran a little, then practiced walking in the tennis court
fed him his medicine w/ sausage and chanced leaving him in the backyard (instead of tying him up)
[1/3, posted 1/16 9:13PM]
Thursday, January 1, 2009
still touchy
Kimo was lying in the back near the door. I opened the door and touched him and he jumped up on me. Still touchy sometimes.
So now (as I write this on 1/11) sometimes I purposely touch him lightly with the door. And in general, he gets up and moves a bit away. In general..
[1/1/09, posted 1/11/09]
So now (as I write this on 1/11) sometimes I purposely touch him lightly with the door. And in general, he gets up and moves a bit away. In general..
[1/1/09, posted 1/11/09]
Kimo on New Year's Eve
The first year I got Kimo (late 2006), I took him with us to Billy's house on New Year's eve. He mostly sat outside next to the chair or went into the corner under the little shelter Cyna prepared for him.
The next year, I left him at home. We had the doghouse in the garage, so I thought he would go and stay there when/if the fireworks started. But when we came home, at first I couldn't find him. It turned out he had squeezed under the door that separated the garage from the laundry room and was hiding in there. He must have been scared because normally he doesn't fit under the door.
The year, I decided to leave him at home but to come home earlier before midnight. We got home around 11:15 or so and he was in the bushes where he normally doesn't stay. Apparently he was trying to figure out how to get to the back steps leading up from the laundry room to the house.
I decided to bring him to the front steps and try to keep him calm while watching the fireworks. There was quite a lot, more than I expected, and he seemed pretty skittish but mostly OK.
Sometime after midnight, it seemed to die down a bit. I was sitting on the steps just above the landing and I left him to go by the railing on the landing nearest the street. Kimo took that opportunity to run into the garage and up the steps. We stayed there for a little while, then I took him in back.
Not sure what I'm going to do next year. Maybe the same thing.
[posted 1/8/09]
The next year, I left him at home. We had the doghouse in the garage, so I thought he would go and stay there when/if the fireworks started. But when we came home, at first I couldn't find him. It turned out he had squeezed under the door that separated the garage from the laundry room and was hiding in there. He must have been scared because normally he doesn't fit under the door.
The year, I decided to leave him at home but to come home earlier before midnight. We got home around 11:15 or so and he was in the bushes where he normally doesn't stay. Apparently he was trying to figure out how to get to the back steps leading up from the laundry room to the house.
I decided to bring him to the front steps and try to keep him calm while watching the fireworks. There was quite a lot, more than I expected, and he seemed pretty skittish but mostly OK.
Sometime after midnight, it seemed to die down a bit. I was sitting on the steps just above the landing and I left him to go by the railing on the landing nearest the street. Kimo took that opportunity to run into the garage and up the steps. We stayed there for a little while, then I took him in back.
Not sure what I'm going to do next year. Maybe the same thing.
[posted 1/8/09]
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Kimo in the house
took Kimo out front to poop, but got caught in the rain.
Went in the garage and up backsteps. And let Kimo in the house for a rare occasion. I let him sniff around a bit, then took him out the back door.
[12/30 pm or 12/31 am, posted 1/14 am]
Went in the garage and up backsteps. And let Kimo in the house for a rare occasion. I let him sniff around a bit, then took him out the back door.
[12/30 pm or 12/31 am, posted 1/14 am]
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Bobby the Papillon
While taking Kimo for his afternoon walk, Vern was walking too and told me that Bobby (the Papillon) passed away.
Later Mamo told me that Bobby wasn't that old. He was throwing up and they took him to the vet. The vet took him home and he passed away while with the vet. Sounded like he ate something poisonous.
[12/30 posted 1/7]
Later Mamo told me that Bobby wasn't that old. He was throwing up and they took him to the vet. The vet took him home and he passed away while with the vet. Sounded like he ate something poisonous.
[12/30 posted 1/7]
Monday, December 29, 2008
Mr. Hershey and the mailman
Hershey was howling at the mailman, so I went over and took him for a walk basically behind and alongside Garrett in the mailtruck.
Diana gives Kimo a present. A bag with some dogtreats.
[Monday 12/29, posted 1/4/09]
Diana gives Kimo a present. A bag with some dogtreats.
[Monday 12/29, posted 1/4/09]
Zeus
Brian Kajiyama has never been able to talk due to cerebral palsy, but he and his new service dog, Zeus, have formed a special bond that goes beyond words.
The young Labrador retriever has learned a new sign language created especially for Kajiyama, who can only move his right hand and arm, and his mouth.
"Zeus has a very unique coloring, where his back fur is golden, but has two light spots that are like angel wings; he truly is heaven sent," said Kajiyama through his DynaWrite device, which converts what he has typed into a human voice.
The young Labrador retriever has learned a new sign language created especially for Kajiyama, who can only move his right hand and arm, and his mouth.
"Zeus has a very unique coloring, where his back fur is golden, but has two light spots that are like angel wings; he truly is heaven sent," said Kajiyama through his DynaWrite device, which converts what he has typed into a human voice.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
not easy getting Kimo up
Kimo was on his small pillow. Reached under to unhook leash and he growled. I pulled him up and he went slightly wild. Hold until calm. But he wasn't completely calm as he wouldn't lie down (like he usually does eventually) when I massage his neck.
Still have to be careful (and remain calm).
[12/27 p.m. posted 1/2/09]
Still have to be careful (and remain calm).
[12/27 p.m. posted 1/2/09]
Eddie off to Thailand after all
Eddie came by this afternoon with a bag of dog treats and a couple of bottle of pills for Koa. He's leaving for Thailand tomorrow. Says he's coming back in March. We'll see.
[12/27, posted 1/2/09]
[12/27, posted 1/2/09]
sensitve tail
I accidentally stepped on Kimo's tail and he jumped on me.
Still not the packleader.
[12/27, posted 1/2/09]
Still not the packleader.
[12/27, posted 1/2/09]
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Chloe on the loose
The dogs were barking. It was Chloe on the loose by Iha's house.
I went in back to retrieve a leash, but when I opened the gate Kimo ran out and went across and went down Iha's steps. And I had to go down the steps to retrieve him. Gary was on the computer or something and didn't seem to notice us going down and up the steps.
Then I went looking for Chloe. She was by her house but I couldn't figure out how to return her since nobody was home and the gate was locked. So I brought her home. I went to the back fence with her and Kimo went wild (on the inside of the fence). So I kneeled in between them until Kimo backed off.
I tied her to the railing in front and read the paper to keep her company. She eventually dozed off. And I waited until Malia came home. I went up to Malia and we went down to retrieve her.
Chloe is getting old and maybe she's wandering off in her last days.
[12/25, posted 12/31/08]
Chloe on the loose again. Bring her up steps and ring doorbell.
[12/29, posted 1/14/09]
I went in back to retrieve a leash, but when I opened the gate Kimo ran out and went across and went down Iha's steps. And I had to go down the steps to retrieve him. Gary was on the computer or something and didn't seem to notice us going down and up the steps.
Then I went looking for Chloe. She was by her house but I couldn't figure out how to return her since nobody was home and the gate was locked. So I brought her home. I went to the back fence with her and Kimo went wild (on the inside of the fence). So I kneeled in between them until Kimo backed off.
I tied her to the railing in front and read the paper to keep her company. She eventually dozed off. And I waited until Malia came home. I went up to Malia and we went down to retrieve her.
Chloe is getting old and maybe she's wandering off in her last days.
[12/25, posted 12/31/08]
Chloe on the loose again. Bring her up steps and ring doorbell.
[12/29, posted 1/14/09]
visiting Miki and Shammy
I took Kimo out and saw a dog loose. I thought it was Koa but wasn't totally sure. I was up by Tanabes. Keith was barking, but not crazily. But then Pat came out and clapped to chase Koa away who was in front of her house. At that point Kimo went wild, and I had to hold him until he calmed.
Continuing on, the Miyamoto family (Amy, Reina, Wynn) were all going out. So on the way back, I decided that was my chance to sneak in a visit to Miki and Shammy. I wasn't brave/crazy enough to bring Kimo in (why spoil Christmas?), so I left him between the gates. When I went down, I didn't see them. They were both in their house. Miki came out to be petted, then Shammy got up too. After a short while, I went up to leave. Miki and Shammy came up but stayed by the corner of the house. I faced Kimo so he could look at them. No incidents. Then bye bye.
[Thu 12/25, posted 12/31]
Continuing on, the Miyamoto family (Amy, Reina, Wynn) were all going out. So on the way back, I decided that was my chance to sneak in a visit to Miki and Shammy. I wasn't brave/crazy enough to bring Kimo in (why spoil Christmas?), so I left him between the gates. When I went down, I didn't see them. They were both in their house. Miki came out to be petted, then Shammy got up too. After a short while, I went up to leave. Miki and Shammy came up but stayed by the corner of the house. I faced Kimo so he could look at them. No incidents. Then bye bye.
[Thu 12/25, posted 12/31]
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
running back and forth
Kimo was barking at Keith walking in the front.
So I went to cut him off and ran to the other gate. So I went to the other gate and he ran back to the other gate. So I started to chase him back and forth. One of us got some good exercise.
That night we went to Julie's house for the Christmas party. They have a big retriever named Junior. Jenny's daughter really likes him.
[Wed 12/24, posted 12/31]
So I went to cut him off and ran to the other gate. So I went to the other gate and he ran back to the other gate. So I started to chase him back and forth. One of us got some good exercise.
That night we went to Julie's house for the Christmas party. They have a big retriever named Junior. Jenny's daughter really likes him.
[Wed 12/24, posted 12/31]
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
tape worm again
I took Kimo out in the morning and saw tapeworm in his poop again
that afternoon, I took Kimo out and when I was coming near Tsutsui's house, I stopped as mom was talking with Pat with Keith next to her.
They were calm for a while, then they acted up briefly toward the end.
Then I let him stay on the landing as I finished mowing the front grass.
Later I took him in back and I accidentally stepped on his tail or foot. And he went wild at me. I stood my ground. And eventually he calmed down and went to the side of the chair and sat down
[Tue 12/23, posted 12/30]
I gave him the tapeworm pill (droncit) that evening.
that afternoon, I took Kimo out and when I was coming near Tsutsui's house, I stopped as mom was talking with Pat with Keith next to her.
They were calm for a while, then they acted up briefly toward the end.
Then I let him stay on the landing as I finished mowing the front grass.
Later I took him in back and I accidentally stepped on his tail or foot. And he went wild at me. I stood my ground. And eventually he calmed down and went to the side of the chair and sat down
[Tue 12/23, posted 12/30]
I gave him the tapeworm pill (droncit) that evening.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Dog Man
I was out walking Kimo and Charlotte happened to be in the mood for conversation. She told me about that she had been sick, went to jury duty, and read a book called Dog Man.
It was about a man in Japan who decided to keep try to keep the Akita breed alive. From Amazon.com: Morie Sawataishi had never owned a dog, but in 1944, when the Japanese man was 30 years old, the desire for one came over him like a sudden... craving. During WWII, snow country dogs were being slaughtered for pelts to line officers' coats; working for Mitsubishi in the remote snow country, Morie decided to rescue Japan's noble, ancient Akita breed—whose numbers had already dwindled before the war—from certain extinction.
I asked her and she said she heard about it on the Charlie Rose show.
Then at the end of the walk, Kimo sniffed the black and white cat (Musubi?).
[12/19, posted 12/26]
It was about a man in Japan who decided to keep try to keep the Akita breed alive. From Amazon.com: Morie Sawataishi had never owned a dog, but in 1944, when the Japanese man was 30 years old, the desire for one came over him like a sudden... craving. During WWII, snow country dogs were being slaughtered for pelts to line officers' coats; working for Mitsubishi in the remote snow country, Morie decided to rescue Japan's noble, ancient Akita breed—whose numbers had already dwindled before the war—from certain extinction.
I asked her and she said she heard about it on the Charlie Rose show.
Then at the end of the walk, Kimo sniffed the black and white cat (Musubi?).
[12/19, posted 12/26]
Thursday, December 18, 2008
only a flesh wound
Keith was barking at something and Kimo was going wild at the gate.
I kneeled down in front of him with my arm as protection and he either bit it or scratched it in his fury. I hope that he'll learn not to do that. But maybe the only way to prevent it is to have him do it and learn the consequences (which is a scratch or bite on my arm).
It would have been a bit safer if I had my sweatshirt on at the time though.
[posted 12/26 - I still see the scratches/bitemarks]
I kneeled down in front of him with my arm as protection and he either bit it or scratched it in his fury. I hope that he'll learn not to do that. But maybe the only way to prevent it is to have him do it and learn the consequences (which is a scratch or bite on my arm).
It would have been a bit safer if I had my sweatshirt on at the time though.
[posted 12/26 - I still see the scratches/bitemarks]
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ginger update
Took Kimo out and picked up Hershey.
Saw RMS coming. We ducked to Koa's place and both poop on the grass.
Then we went off to the park. Ginger was barking and wasn't wearing her cone. Good sign for her.
We went to the tennis court. I ran across. Kimo comes. But Hershey just sniffs.
Returning, the dogs were barking at Mr. Wong who rarely walks down the street but did today. I brought out Kimo and went toward the Tsutsui's. Hershey quieted down. I guess he sort of listens to me (even though I didn't say anything.)
Also some neighbors that I'm not familiar with went walking too. Father, daughter?, boy, girl. I think they might live at the house behind the Flores house.
[posted 12/24]
Saw RMS coming. We ducked to Koa's place and both poop on the grass.
Then we went off to the park. Ginger was barking and wasn't wearing her cone. Good sign for her.
We went to the tennis court. I ran across. Kimo comes. But Hershey just sniffs.
Returning, the dogs were barking at Mr. Wong who rarely walks down the street but did today. I brought out Kimo and went toward the Tsutsui's. Hershey quieted down. I guess he sort of listens to me (even though I didn't say anything.)
Also some neighbors that I'm not familiar with went walking too. Father, daughter?, boy, girl. I think they might live at the house behind the Flores house.
[posted 12/24]
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Koa on the loose, Kimo on the driveway
Koa was loose this afternoon. And came to the back gate on the DH side. I took Kimo out and they sniffed. Then Koa ran to the other side (ewa) of the house. I called him and he came. Then ran off again.
I walked up the street and saw Eddie. I guess he ain't in Thailand.
That night I took Kimo out to pee and after he lied down on the driveway. Uh oh. He was stiff and didn't want to get up. I carefully pull him up and slowly shook him out it. Then went back and made him sit there and go off again.
[posted 12/24 2:20PM]
I walked up the street and saw Eddie. I guess he ain't in Thailand.
That night I took Kimo out to pee and after he lied down on the driveway. Uh oh. He was stiff and didn't want to get up. I carefully pull him up and slowly shook him out it. Then went back and made him sit there and go off again.
[posted 12/24 2:20PM]
Monday, December 15, 2008
very carefully
[Monday 12/15 a.m.]
I took Kimo out on the ewa side to pee/poop
After his business, he lay down on the driveway and I chained him there & went to pee
After coming back, I wanted to get him up. But the leash was not in a good position. So I very carefully grabbed him and gently brought him as he soft growled (as best that I can recollect it now).
Another thing to work on. He sometimes claims a spot and doesn't always give it up easily without a protest.
[posted 12/19/08 9:16 PM]
I took Kimo out on the ewa side to pee/poop
After his business, he lay down on the driveway and I chained him there & went to pee
After coming back, I wanted to get him up. But the leash was not in a good position. So I very carefully grabbed him and gently brought him as he soft growled (as best that I can recollect it now).
Another thing to work on. He sometimes claims a spot and doesn't always give it up easily without a protest.
[posted 12/19/08 9:16 PM]
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Kimo in the house
[Sun 12/14]
While out on our afternoon/evening walk, Donna's car came driving by and Kimo started pulling to go back home.
When I finally got home, I took him in the back and saw Christie back from school lying down on the patio mat. I opened the door and Kimo ran inside and ran to Christie. I told Christie to stand up, then Kimo started running excitedly throughout the house, then to Donna on the couch. I put the leash on him then made him lie down in the patio and took him out the door.
So he's definitely not calm in all instances.
[posted 12/19/08 9:11pm]
While out on our afternoon/evening walk, Donna's car came driving by and Kimo started pulling to go back home.
When I finally got home, I took him in the back and saw Christie back from school lying down on the patio mat. I opened the door and Kimo ran inside and ran to Christie. I told Christie to stand up, then Kimo started running excitedly throughout the house, then to Donna on the couch. I put the leash on him then made him lie down in the patio and took him out the door.
So he's definitely not calm in all instances.
[posted 12/19/08 9:11pm]
Indy and Spider
[Sun 12/14]
I decided to take Kimo to see Spider and the new puppy.
When I got there Spider barked (and barked and barked). I couldn't get him to stop. The puppy seemed more friendly though and came up as I sat on the steps inside the gate.
Cathy left to go play racquetball but I persisted in trying to retrieve Spider for another walk. Indy followed me as I pursued, but Indy stayed well out of distance.
Then I went outside the gate and tried to wait out Spider, but he kept barking and barking even with Cathy's mom there trying to quiet him. Finally, I went farther away and the barking subsided slightly and I went for a walk with Kimo around the block.
After that I went to Liliha and walked around that area. Chibi came up to greet us, but Kimo snubbed him. I saw mom driving to church on Judd. And visited the friendly dogs on Judd and Bachelot. Then I came back to Chibi and he didn't bother coming up to the gate to see us again.
[posted 12/19/08 4:35PM]
I decided to take Kimo to see Spider and the new puppy.
When I got there Spider barked (and barked and barked). I couldn't get him to stop. The puppy seemed more friendly though and came up as I sat on the steps inside the gate.
Cathy left to go play racquetball but I persisted in trying to retrieve Spider for another walk. Indy followed me as I pursued, but Indy stayed well out of distance.
Then I went outside the gate and tried to wait out Spider, but he kept barking and barking even with Cathy's mom there trying to quiet him. Finally, I went farther away and the barking subsided slightly and I went for a walk with Kimo around the block.
After that I went to Liliha and walked around that area. Chibi came up to greet us, but Kimo snubbed him. I saw mom driving to church on Judd. And visited the friendly dogs on Judd and Bachelot. Then I came back to Chibi and he didn't bother coming up to the gate to see us again.
[posted 12/19/08 4:35PM]
Friday, December 12, 2008
up Keith's stairs
After returning from our afternoon walk, I had Kimo loose while I dumped his poop in his trash. Suddenly I saw him running up the street chasing Musubi (or the other black and white cat). Then he diverted and ran up Keith's stairs. And they both went wild after each other. Pat closed the door and I tried to get Kimo (thus Keith) somewhat calm before I took him back down.
Later Kimo heard fireworks. Keith barks when he hears the fireworks, but Kimo still gets scared, though not as scared as he used to be. He stayed sitting by the fence for a while, then by the chair next to the door, then finally he went into his house.
A little while later I thought Kimo wanted to go out to pee, so I let him out the gate and he went into the garage and up the steps. (That's where he goes when he's scared.)
After a while letting him sit there, I noticed he went back down the steps. So I brought him in the back again and fed him.
[posted 12/17]
Later Kimo heard fireworks. Keith barks when he hears the fireworks, but Kimo still gets scared, though not as scared as he used to be. He stayed sitting by the fence for a while, then by the chair next to the door, then finally he went into his house.
A little while later I thought Kimo wanted to go out to pee, so I let him out the gate and he went into the garage and up the steps. (That's where he goes when he's scared.)
After a while letting him sit there, I noticed he went back down the steps. So I brought him in the back again and fed him.
[posted 12/17]
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Kimo and Big Koa
I took Kimo out and treated big Koa. Kimo growled some at end. Still some work to do.
That afternoon, Kimo was barking as Keith is out. I took Kimo up the street and Big Koa was out. I walked past but had to correct Kimo. Still some work to do.
Vern went for his walk and we joined him. But stopped to smell that cat by Ito's place. (Kimo, not me.)
[posted 12/24]
That afternoon, Kimo was barking as Keith is out. I took Kimo up the street and Big Koa was out. I walked past but had to correct Kimo. Still some work to do.
Vern went for his walk and we joined him. But stopped to smell that cat by Ito's place. (Kimo, not me.)
[posted 12/24]
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Miyamoto driveway
[Sun 12/7]
I took Kimo out for a short walk. Emma came driving by with Nalu in the car still looking for Kaleo.
I went to the end to visit Max. Kai was lying on the roof looking ready to fall asleep even with Kimo right there.
Then I decided to go down the Miyamoto driveway. Mochi and Fifi started barking from the balcony, but the boyfriend/husband? shushed them and they went back in the house.
I let Kimo sniff around the area including the garage where he used to run to get treats. Surprisingly Miki backed away from the gate as we came into the vicinity. No reaction from Kimo either even though he kind of avoided the gate.
That's a little suprising, though encouraging. Though he still reacts some when he sees Miki from the park volleyball court. Especially if Miki barks first.
He still goes wild when he sees Reina walking Miki and Shammy. I wonder if he's reacting to Reina too?
[posted 12/15/08 9:29 AM]
I took Kimo out for a short walk. Emma came driving by with Nalu in the car still looking for Kaleo.
I went to the end to visit Max. Kai was lying on the roof looking ready to fall asleep even with Kimo right there.
Then I decided to go down the Miyamoto driveway. Mochi and Fifi started barking from the balcony, but the boyfriend/husband? shushed them and they went back in the house.
I let Kimo sniff around the area including the garage where he used to run to get treats. Surprisingly Miki backed away from the gate as we came into the vicinity. No reaction from Kimo either even though he kind of avoided the gate.
That's a little suprising, though encouraging. Though he still reacts some when he sees Miki from the park volleyball court. Especially if Miki barks first.
He still goes wild when he sees Reina walking Miki and Shammy. I wonder if he's reacting to Reina too?
[posted 12/15/08 9:29 AM]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Spider
[Sat 12/6]
I took Kimo to Cathy's mom's house to see Spider. He was shy and ran away when I went inside the gate and tried to get near him.
Cathy finally caught him and I took him and Kimo for a walk. Spider protested at first. Then I adjusted his choke chain and put him on the left and he walked beautifully. Actually better than Kimo.
But he's still shy and was scared when I tried to pet him.
After that, I took Kimo to Donna's house. Nobody was home. I went in the back and let Kimo loose. He went to the bushes by the side of the house and I trimmed a little grass near his old area. But then when I went to check on him for about the third time, he was gone. I went to the front and couldn't see him. Then I went back to the back and heard him barking at the cat near the back makai fence. Whew.
Then I took him for a walk around the block. He still reacted to the house on Nehoa and I calmed him down and went back and forth and he seemed better.
[posted 12/14/08 3:27 PM]
I took Kimo to Cathy's mom's house to see Spider. He was shy and ran away when I went inside the gate and tried to get near him.
Cathy finally caught him and I took him and Kimo for a walk. Spider protested at first. Then I adjusted his choke chain and put him on the left and he walked beautifully. Actually better than Kimo.
But he's still shy and was scared when I tried to pet him.
After that, I took Kimo to Donna's house. Nobody was home. I went in the back and let Kimo loose. He went to the bushes by the side of the house and I trimmed a little grass near his old area. But then when I went to check on him for about the third time, he was gone. I went to the front and couldn't see him. Then I went back to the back and heard him barking at the cat near the back makai fence. Whew.
Then I took him for a walk around the block. He still reacted to the house on Nehoa and I calmed him down and went back and forth and he seemed better.
[posted 12/14/08 3:27 PM]
Friday, December 5, 2008
fence fight
Later that evening, I heard some growling in the back. Kimo was fence fighting with a terrier. It looked like Petey. I put the broom in between them and Petey ran off.
They both have some anger issues.
[posted 12/14/08 3:19PM]
They both have some anger issues.
[posted 12/14/08 3:19PM]
distracting with biscuits
[Fri 12/5]
With Keith walking, I decided to bring Kimo in front on landing and distract him by feeding him biscuits as Keith walked by (ala Victoria Stilwell). Seemed to work somewhat successfully.
[posted 12/14/08]
With Keith walking, I decided to bring Kimo in front on landing and distract him by feeding him biscuits as Keith walked by (ala Victoria Stilwell). Seemed to work somewhat successfully.
[posted 12/14/08]
Hershey and the stick
[Fri 12/5 a.m.]
I took Kimo and Hershey to the park. A dog was loose there. It looked kind of like Snoopy but was a little bigger and darker. There was also a lady there doing tai chi. The dog came to her and she gave it a bone. I guess that's her dog.
Then I took them to the tennis court. I ran and Hershey chases Kimo. Then Hershey grabbed a stick on the side of the court, I chase Hershey to try to get the stick, then Kimo chases him too
[posted 12/19/08 9:34 PM]
I took Kimo and Hershey to the park. A dog was loose there. It looked kind of like Snoopy but was a little bigger and darker. There was also a lady there doing tai chi. The dog came to her and she gave it a bone. I guess that's her dog.
Then I took them to the tennis court. I ran and Hershey chases Kimo. Then Hershey grabbed a stick on the side of the court, I chase Hershey to try to get the stick, then Kimo chases him too
[posted 12/19/08 9:34 PM]
Thursday, December 4, 2008
two Musubi?
[Thu 12/4]
I took Kimo up the street and passed by the black and white cat by Ito's house. Then further up near Tano's I see another one. There's two black and white cats! [Evidently the one with the collar is Musubi.] I let Kimo smell Musubi at Malia's. He got close, but then Musubi pawed him and backed up. Surprisingly Kimo didn't react much. I guess that's a good sign.
[posted 12/14/08 3:08 PM]
I took Kimo up the street and passed by the black and white cat by Ito's house. Then further up near Tano's I see another one. There's two black and white cats! [Evidently the one with the collar is Musubi.] I let Kimo smell Musubi at Malia's. He got close, but then Musubi pawed him and backed up. Surprisingly Kimo didn't react much. I guess that's a good sign.
[posted 12/14/08 3:08 PM]
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Kaleo is missing
[Wed 12/3]
I took out Kimo and picked up Hershey
RMS was out. Kimo didn't see them at first, then went wild (across from koa's house)
I held him but his leash came loose. I grabbed him and pinned him down
Continuing further, Kamakani and Emma came driving by. They moved on Monday and Kaleo got loose and they're looking for her.
Then we went to the park. It was rainy and they chase a little while on the volleyball court.
[posted 12/17/08 12:02PM]
I took out Kimo and picked up Hershey
RMS was out. Kimo didn't see them at first, then went wild (across from koa's house)
I held him but his leash came loose. I grabbed him and pinned him down
Continuing further, Kamakani and Emma came driving by. They moved on Monday and Kaleo got loose and they're looking for her.
Then we went to the park. It was rainy and they chase a little while on the volleyball court.
[posted 12/17/08 12:02PM]
Kimo at the dog park
[Sun 11/16]
I decided to take Kimo to the Moanalua dog park. As we entered a small dog came over to smell. The owner kind of took the dog away and Kimo went his way toward the back and up the hill and explored up there for a while.
Later another dog came to the park and came over to smell Kimo and Kimo shied away. I took Kimo away to prevent any problems and we watched the other dogs chased.
Then we left the park to walk around the tennis court. A guy playing tennis came over to greet Kimo and held out his hand through the fence despite my warning. He seemed OK for a while until he tensed and barked.
I decided to take Kimo to the Moanalua dog park. As we entered a small dog came over to smell. The owner kind of took the dog away and Kimo went his way toward the back and up the hill and explored up there for a while.
Later another dog came to the park and came over to smell Kimo and Kimo shied away. I took Kimo away to prevent any problems and we watched the other dogs chased.
Then we left the park to walk around the tennis court. A guy playing tennis came over to greet Kimo and held out his hand through the fence despite my warning. He seemed OK for a while until he tensed and barked.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
another attack
Tue 12/2
I took Kimo in front as Keith was out
tried to keep him calm but he flared up at the end, so I downed him.
Then Sakuda came out hitting golf balls, he was mostly OK, but then had an outburst at the end
Then he was lying down with the leash tangled at his feat. I tugged a bit to try to get the leash loose and he jumped up and went for my face. I quickly got things under control. But Kimo is still dangerous.
Then we went for a walk and stopped by to see Koa who was outside. Eddie came out and said he's going to Thailand again, so maybe I'll have to watch him again.
[posted 12/16/08 3:56 PM]
I took Kimo in front as Keith was out
tried to keep him calm but he flared up at the end, so I downed him.
Then Sakuda came out hitting golf balls, he was mostly OK, but then had an outburst at the end
Then he was lying down with the leash tangled at his feat. I tugged a bit to try to get the leash loose and he jumped up and went for my face. I quickly got things under control. But Kimo is still dangerous.
Then we went for a walk and stopped by to see Koa who was outside. Eddie came out and said he's going to Thailand again, so maybe I'll have to watch him again.
[posted 12/16/08 3:56 PM]
Monday, December 1, 2008
Myle's mother
[Monday 12/1]
take Kimo & Hershey out
both go wild as Rudy and Blue pass
go down Miyamoto driveway, Miki shies away as I take dogs near gate
go to park, make way to tennis court
Di comes w/ Max
Kimo & Miki bark at each other - calm Kimo down
Kimo chases Hershey, but Hershey not playing w/ Max
lady with two dogs comes to talk with Diana, turns out she's Myles' mother
Kimo growls at little terrier (outside the fence) & goes briefly wild
calm him down then seems OK
shy black & white dog barks briefly at Hershey
[posted 12/11 7:47 AM]
take Kimo & Hershey out
both go wild as Rudy and Blue pass
go down Miyamoto driveway, Miki shies away as I take dogs near gate
go to park, make way to tennis court
Di comes w/ Max
Kimo & Miki bark at each other - calm Kimo down
Kimo chases Hershey, but Hershey not playing w/ Max
lady with two dogs comes to talk with Diana, turns out she's Myles' mother
Kimo growls at little terrier (outside the fence) & goes briefly wild
calm him down then seems OK
shy black & white dog barks briefly at Hershey
[posted 12/11 7:47 AM]
Saturday, November 29, 2008
today's long walk
[Sat 11/29]
On the spur of the moment, decided to take Kimo for a long walk today
barking black dogs on Iholena, friendly dog on Judd, Chibi on Liliha, Elena, Sereno, Kuakini, Bachelot, another friendly dog (but Kimo not interested), guy walking 2 dogs crosses to other side of street, Judd, Liliha, see pomeranian being walked by girl, visit Chibi again, Kunawai, Lanakila, Laki, Kealakai, see JWs, Lolena, Kula (Koa outside - say hi)
[posted 12/8/08 3:26 PM]
On the spur of the moment, decided to take Kimo for a long walk today
barking black dogs on Iholena, friendly dog on Judd, Chibi on Liliha, Elena, Sereno, Kuakini, Bachelot, another friendly dog (but Kimo not interested), guy walking 2 dogs crosses to other side of street, Judd, Liliha, see pomeranian being walked by girl, visit Chibi again, Kunawai, Lanakila, Laki, Kealakai, see JWs, Lolena, Kula (Koa outside - say hi)
[posted 12/8/08 3:26 PM]
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Kimo likes hot dogs
[Tue 11/25/08]
I accidentally dropped a hot dog that I was going to eat on the floor. So I decided to give it to Kimo. I broke it up into eatable chunks and he gobbled it down. I guess Kimo likes hot dogs.
[posted 12/7/08 7:54PM]
I accidentally dropped a hot dog that I was going to eat on the floor. So I decided to give it to Kimo. I broke it up into eatable chunks and he gobbled it down. I guess Kimo likes hot dogs.
[posted 12/7/08 7:54PM]
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