Judi Schuerman's Comments

I will keep you posted. Faye has a watchful eye on him as well. It is more likely to happen to males. He was so good the day before, he played and everything was normal. That night he went into his crate, slept all night and the next day he was lethargic and we just thought he was tired. I lied down with him on his bed and he felt too warm. We took him to the vet the next day. The vet sent us home with him and ofcourse we emailed Faye. She was communicating with the vet and us. BaiLee had a bunch of test and it was confirmed that that is what was wrong with him. He is feeling a bit better I think. He still lays around and walks gingerly. There is information on the web and Faye faxed an article to us and our vet. But yes I will keep you posted and thank you so much for your concern.

Eileen,
I've been reading a little about HOD and I've seen some scary photos showing the welling in the joints. I'm so glad you were up on it and acted swiftly. Do you have any ideas on what causes this condition? I've been watching Annie carefully, she is a little clumsy going down my stairs, she has gone down too quickly and sprained her front leg joints. So far she has no fever. How much does BaiLee weigh now? I did not know tha males are more likely to get this condition. Best wishes. Judi

Hi Judi,thank you for your kind words about me and my kennel.
I saw you wanted to find the name for your new puppy.Everybody does it his own way....I do it by myself.In our country all puppies' names of the litter must begin with the same letter,so I find the adjective I like and then add the suitable noun.These wonderful dogs deserve the names that are not repeated;they are like the children,they behave like the children and they stay the youngsters in their behaviour the whole life long speccially with their owner,or the person they love mostly in their human families.We choose the breed for ourselves,we choose the pet or show representative from the litter,their future lives are more or less in our hands,but the person they want as a guide,the person who will be their longlife greatest love they choose by themselves!
These are Irish setters the most loving ,kindest and devoted dogs in doggy world.With one year or 12 yrs they are the same,in their behaviour, they always need you and love you with all their heart!
Vojna

You are so cute. BaiLee all of a sudden one day got something in his head as well. We have always given him those bully sticks (cows chewable dried parts) and when it got short enough to fit into his mouth he wanted to go outside. He just walked and walked until he came upon a neat place to dig - so he thought. He was relentless in wanting to go outside and wanting to dig. At first we thought no problem but now it is a big problem cause he wants to dig up my landscaping. We have stopped him from doing that by that quick sharp tug on his lead and making the SCHUCK NO NOISE that our trainer taught us.

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So a sharp tug towards you on the lead. At the same time make a noise that you will use everytime. Faye says "Uh uh uh" we use "Schuck" and redirect the attention to something else. I also do not leave the dog unsupervised because the minute you are not attentive he turns into demon boy.
I hope that helps. Dogs bury bones for future hungry moments - and they never forget it is there.

Thanks for the nice comment about the pictures I posted. I was lucky enough to receive a digital camera for Christmas and have had fun snapping pictures. Since tax season (hubby is a CPA with his office in our home) is coming to a close I hope to have some time to catch up on favorite activities. Riley has really changed his looks in these last few months! He came to us as a gangly adolescent and has become a much more mature young man...LOL I didn't realize this happening so quickly until I compared some photos, too fast, too fast! Enjoy each day with your doggie blessing! Mary w/ rescued Riley O'Grady & Golden Sasha

Thank you for you comment to us. You have also nice photos and so beautiful puppy :)

Dear Judi,
Thanks for your comment on my video. It's a pleasure for me that you like them!
Bye, Petra

Thanks Judi for your comments on our ISBC advert.
I am glad you like it :-)
Hopefully you will have your own copy one day :-)

Hello,
I haven't heard from you for a very long time...
Hope that you all are welll.
How is Annie?
For sure she is not such a little girl now;););)
Regards,
Marta and the girls

Thanks Judi!! It whas very kinde of you =) Nice page! Best Regards from us!

hi Judi, your Annie has matured a lot! missing her little blogs! hope you are very happy with her! how is her brother doing, is he okey?
all the best, laura and the girls

Thank you,Judi.

Hi Judi, Time is quickly flying by. Today I was wondering how you and Annie are doing. Hope you have a wonderful holiday! Blessings, Mary w/ rescued Riley O'Grady & Golden Sasha

Hi Judy, the photos have been fun to do. I am currently trying to get a few good ones to include in holiday cards. I read that Annie had a burr problem with her ear while hunting, I'm sure in time it will grow back out. I have a problem with Riley having ear infections, have never had any of my setter's have such a problem.
A few weeks ago I attended a show in Howard Co., there was a dog there with BEAUTIFUL ears, we all decided the owner must keep them wrapped all the time. Wouldn't work here as Sasha is always tugging on Riley's ears to come play. Enjoy your day, Christmas in less than a week! YIPES! Blessings, Mary

Hi Judy, Annie is growing into such a beauty! Happy New Year to you!. Blessings, Mary w/ rescued Riley & Golden Sasha

Hi Judi :)
thanks for your nice comment. I hope you and Annie are doing great :)
have a nice day!
Agnieszka & Conner

Thanks for the comment! I really think Riley is a happy guy, however since we are working in the office (CPA) so much during tax season he isn't getting as much attention as he would like I'm sure. Fortunately the days are getting warmer so he and Sasha can be outside investigating...LOL
I hope Annie is doing well...they grow up way too fast!
A friend just dropped some pink bunny ears by for the fur kids, I'll need to get my camera out and see if they would like to pose! Blessings, Mary