tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post1585018926136530746..comments2023-11-03T02:50:42.415-07:00Comments on A Cowboy's Wife: Border Collies...The W.O.W. factor!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18262478798908787803noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-15833407946266991802009-03-17T05:39:00.000-07:002009-03-17T05:39:00.000-07:00My neighbor has 3 Border Collies, and they're ...My neighbor has 3 Border Collies, and they're all black & white like yours. Watching our pets age is often heartbreaking. I have a Pit-Bull that is a gentle giant, and a Yorkshire Terrier who is mean as a lion!Donna Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320487195896457436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-60817461440540216402009-03-12T05:23:00.000-07:002009-03-12T05:23:00.000-07:0013! Now that's a nice, long life for a hard worki...13! Now that's a nice, long life for a hard working pooch! I think that just like us people, dogs don't like to be alone in their golden years. Adn it seems that ol' Mac has taken that to the extreme - wanting to spend every waking moment with you. Here's hoping he remembers what night is really for and you catch some Zzzzz's soon!wordmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06944054280970181055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-6183713556456423502009-03-10T10:03:00.000-07:002009-03-10T10:03:00.000-07:00Yep SOunds like he needs a pal. C'mon another baby...Yep SOunds like he needs a pal. C'mon another baby border collie! You see the puppy would wear him out, he would have no choice but to sleep. lol, Dogs are supposed to sleep outside? Mine told me they were supposed to be inside?Train Wreckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935319684656879210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-55061927433007122882009-03-09T12:07:00.000-07:002009-03-09T12:07:00.000-07:00Sweet puppy!Sweet puppy!The Blonde Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-45114093780736956052009-03-09T09:17:00.000-07:002009-03-09T09:17:00.000-07:00Hi Barb. I haven't had a chance to sit and read bl...Hi Barb. I haven't had a chance to sit and read blogs for a few days. Would somebody please tell me what happened to the weekend....I blinked and it was gone!! <BR/><BR/>This sounds like what my sister is going through with her 18 year old rat terrier. Sounds like your poor fella is really loosing more of his hearing and his eye sight is no longer good at night. Since he is not hearing or seeing DesertHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299030668463978206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-53525510010319423922009-03-09T06:28:00.000-07:002009-03-09T06:28:00.000-07:00Oh mercy. I'm glad some people had suggestions. I'...Oh mercy. I'm glad some people had suggestions. I'm clueless.Beverlydruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076952202754480892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-80865859213426829702009-03-09T05:40:00.000-07:002009-03-09T05:40:00.000-07:00Maybe you can get a sleep aid from your vet for hi...Maybe you can get a sleep aid from your vet for him. Nothing like not getting to sleep when you want to!! Poor thing! You and your trusted sidekick!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740773134565352607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-26576144622525733352009-03-09T03:15:00.000-07:002009-03-09T03:15:00.000-07:00I am so thankful that you stopped by to leave a co...I am so thankful that you stopped by to leave a comment so I came here to read this. Mike is different now too and went through a period when he couldn't handle nights too well. Thankfully we have managed to work into a new routine and he sleeps again. Mac sounds like a grand guy..threecolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811004278088768813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-79915700276320450912009-03-08T18:09:00.001-07:002009-03-08T18:09:00.001-07:00ah yes, the animal kingdom and how they come into ...ah yes, the animal kingdom and how they come into our heart... be it our dogs, horses.. G-ds awesome creatures<BR/><BR/>gpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-4908906193069682522009-03-08T18:09:00.000-07:002009-03-08T18:09:00.000-07:00ah yes, the animal kingdom and how they come into ...ah yes, the animal kingdom and how they come into our heart... be it our dogs, horses.. G-ds awesome creatures<BR/><BR/>gpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-88220983308330550092009-03-08T17:24:00.000-07:002009-03-08T17:24:00.000-07:00Well, you tried what I suggested and it doesn't wo...Well, you tried what I suggested and it doesn't work...hmmmm now my little brain is working quite a bit! He doesn't like the bedroom, but he likes his den under the coop? Have you tried a dog crate with some warm blankets, the door left open till he's used to it so he knows he can get out if he feels the need. Perhaps there is a neighbor nearby who could loan you one to see if that will do the GeckoGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616793078634664590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-39923359780995092622009-03-08T07:06:00.000-07:002009-03-08T07:06:00.000-07:00I wouldn't forget the Hugs ☺ ♥I wouldn't forget the Hugs ☺ ♥Dr.bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12528063840513515669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-89945658857566093792009-03-08T07:04:00.000-07:002009-03-08T07:04:00.000-07:00I'm sad on you, for not being able to sleep comfor...I'm sad on you, for not being able to sleep comfortably at night and on Mac of fear of the night <BR/>take him to doctor. <BR/>Or to make it face the fear of the night, can succeed. Thanks Allah we don't face things like these coz we don't have animals at home ( mom never allow this happen) and in our society no one have cat or dog.Dr.bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12528063840513515669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-1847230661637031822009-03-07T23:58:00.000-08:002009-03-07T23:58:00.000-08:00Poor Mac!! Poor YOU!! I think Borders are highly...Poor Mac!! Poor YOU!! I think Borders are highly emotional and sensitive because they are so smart. Wonder if losing some of his hearing and eyesight is making him feel a little panicky. Perhaps a trip to the vet is in order for some meds that might ease the transition for all of you. I wanted a tri-color when we got Minky but couldn't find one. So now we just have two colors of hair all Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-52196073543936388472009-03-07T23:21:00.000-08:002009-03-07T23:21:00.000-08:00My goodness! We have two border collies at work w...My goodness! We have two border collies at work which are just gorgeous and I can't wait to get a pup when I have enough land for one to romp around on... but foal watch season is bad enough... a dog that's scared of the dark?<BR/><BR/>Here's to hoping you manage to get some sleep but if not, bring on the productivity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-21627966854457895952009-03-07T19:14:00.000-08:002009-03-07T19:14:00.000-08:00LOL I'll send ole Mac a girlfriend to keep him com...LOL I'll send ole Mac a girlfriend to keep him company so you can keep somebody else company. Poor old guy just needs company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-78181776235389037082009-03-07T17:56:00.001-08:002009-03-07T17:56:00.001-08:00you could try giving him a tylenol PM.I am joking ...you could try giving him a tylenol PM.<BR/><BR/>I am joking of course!<BR/>luvs ya sissy<BR/>JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10319000223773398092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-64801730611234918652009-03-07T17:56:00.000-08:002009-03-07T17:56:00.000-08:00Sounds like you need to get him a buddy...Sounds like you need to get him a buddy...LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614843246640462976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-55542547951999341132009-03-07T16:58:00.000-08:002009-03-07T16:58:00.000-08:00My Mac is an eleven year old Great Dane. NOw he wa...My Mac is an eleven year old Great Dane. NOw he wants to go outside every two hours at night. Usually Hubby gets up to let him out, but I hear ya when you say it's getting old. But then I remember all the amazing love and devotion he has given us and I just sigh and get up. He won't be with us much longer and I know Ill miss him when he's gone. <BR/>good luck with your old guy. Maybe an aspirin Vaquerogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367676563270560606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-52686977485382195612009-03-07T13:11:00.000-08:002009-03-07T13:11:00.000-08:00Poor Mac !My first thought is that his vision goin...Poor Mac !<BR/>My first thought is that his vision going and when it gets dark, he can't see well and he is frightned, like he's lost Cowboy and can't find him? Trapper's dad had a border collie cross who got like that when she got older.<BR/>Our terrier, Henery, has doggie dementia, I just know it. He will start barking at nothing looking up in the air in the house, he'll start running around asAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-80828237658552910832009-03-07T12:56:00.000-08:002009-03-07T12:56:00.000-08:00We all get older every day..... here is to Mac! ...We all get older every day..... here is to Mac! Keep up dude. Just give mom a break from the night escapades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-2675430641596367602009-03-07T11:02:00.000-08:002009-03-07T11:02:00.000-08:00Well Barb, Ole Mac just loves you and wants you ne...Well Barb, Ole Mac just loves you and wants you near! I want to get Hubby a border collie for the cattle but haven't done it yet!<BR/> CarolCarol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-28786741804769101162009-03-07T10:55:00.000-08:002009-03-07T10:55:00.000-08:00The life of an older dog is so different. He is l...The life of an older dog is so different. He is losing his hearing, and probably more of his eyesight. He probably has some doggie alzheimers too. One thing I will pass on..I had two older Shelties that had some quirks like this..and they were both in early stages of kidney failure. Sadly they passed on..<BR/>Have you tried making him his own "den" in the house? Someplace he feels safe..near Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-69348660632324286102009-03-07T10:46:00.000-08:002009-03-07T10:46:00.000-08:00Oh Barb....here you are again. Tucker didn't howl ...Oh Barb....here you are again. Tucker didn't howl at night, cause sleeping was his favorite past time! He did howl in his sleep tho' and here's a thought....why not give him something with yours or Cowboy's scent on it for at night time... like you would for a pup weaned too early from its momma?? Or let him sleep in your bedroom?? Tuck and the younger one slept at the foot of my folks bed on theGeckoGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616793078634664590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7961900362487178818.post-73401803871120632112009-03-07T10:21:00.000-08:002009-03-07T10:21:00.000-08:00Great news! does this mean Skeeter is going to get...Great news! does this mean Skeeter is going to get MORE NEUROTIC? He is at present wrapped around my ankle in the office because someone yelled.Sherry Sikstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15739108723318002627noreply@blogger.com