Screaming

[Yvonne G]

OMG! I've never heard a dog make that sound before!!!

So I'm going around this a.m. feeding the tortoises and I just went through the gate into the Texas tortoise yard which is right next door, fenced off, from the pond. All the sudden I hear this TERRIBLE screaming coming from the pond and I thought well, hell, what has she gotten herself into this time. I looked over and Spring was spinning around in circles with this big turtle hanging off her nose, screaming to beat the band. By the time I got over the fence to rescue her the turtle had dropped off. It was the Argentine sideneck, who is about a foot and a half long. Poor Spring. I said, "Well, let's hope that made you learn a lesson!" I just wish something like that could happen with the box turtles and tortoises. I have to be aware of her every minute we're outside and can't leave her alone for a minute.

 

[EppsDynasty]

Ha Ha Ha ........ I really wonder if it wont teach her about the tortoises as well. Where we live people pay for rattlesnake training. This is a shock collar on the dog and a zap when they introduce the rattlesnake to the snake. Some of those "Trained Dogs" avoid all snakes.

 

[wellington]

Awww, her dumb puppy brain sure didn't work out for her this time lol. Let's hope she learns a big lesson.
Maybe that's why turtles and dogs shouldn't be together. Not for the safety of the turtle but the dog lol.

 

[Yvonne G]

Ha Ha Ha ........ I really wonder if it wont teach her about the tortoises as well. Where we live people pay for rattlesnake training. This is a shock collar on the dog and a zap when they introduce the rattlesnake to the snake. Some of those "Trained Dogs" avoid all snakes.

That's something to think about. Thanks for the idea.

 

[sandwill]

Dang, That bite seems painful. Dogs are curious to check on everything.

 

[TammyJ]

How is she behaving now?

 

[Maggie3fan]

Poor doggie! But that big turtle! I'm surprised that little bite is all she got from that big turtle...lol

 

[SuzanneZ]

OMG! I've never heard a dog make that sound before!!!

So I'm going around this a.m. feeding the tortoises and I just went through the gate into the Texas tortoise yard which is right next door, fenced off, from the pond. All the sudden I hear this TERRIBLE screaming coming from the pond and I thought well, hell, what has she gotten herself into this time. I looked over and Spring was spinning around in circles with this big turtle hanging off her nose, screaming to beat the band. By the time I got over the fence to rescue her the turtle had dropped off. It was the Argentine sideneck, who is about a foot and a half long. Poor Spring. I said, "Well, let's hope that made you learn a lesson!" I just wish something like that could happen with the box turtles and tortoises. I have to be aware of her every minute we're outside and can't leave her alone for a minute.

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Poor nose.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Poor dog.
But it's probably a valuable learning experience

 

[EppsDynasty]

How is your dog training going? I was reminded of my advice last night when dealing with "Salt" our pig. I use the "Good" and "Bad" words for discipline and reward.

 

[Yvonne G]

How is your dog training going? I was reminded of my advice last night when dealing with "Salt" our pig. I use the "Good" and "Bad" words for discipline and reward.

Not good. She just wants to jump! That's why I named her Spring. She has springs in her feet. AT least she's not putting her feet on me when she jumps, but she's still jumping in front of me. She leaps all the time. She runs under a tree and leaps up all four feet off the ground, biting at the branches. She leaps in the middle of the yard, all four feet off the ground if a plane or bird flies over. She does "airs above the ground" better than the lippizan stallions. I'm thinking I need to get her started on a joint supplement in case all that leaping causes hardship on her joints as she lands. She's probably about 50lbs now.

 

[EppsDynasty]

Not good. She just wants to jump! That's why I named her Spring. She has springs in her feet. AT least she's not putting her feet on me when she jumps, but she's still jumping in front of me. She leaps all the time. She runs under a tree and leaps up all four feet off the ground, biting at the branches. She leaps in the middle of the yard, all four feet off the ground if a plane or bird flies over. She does "airs above the ground" better than the lippizan stallions. I'm thinking I need to get her started on a joint supplement in case all that leaping causes hardship on her joints as she lands. She's probably about 50lbs now.

Well at least your not on the receiving end of the jumps. If consistent she should be able to be trained to only jump outside. I wish the best for you and "Air Dog"

 

[Cathie G]

Awww, her dumb puppy brain sure didn't work out for her this time lol. Let's hope she learns a big lesson.
Maybe that's why turtles and dogs shouldn't be together. Not for the safety of the turtle but the dog lol.

Amen.

 

[Cathie G]

OMG! I've never heard a dog make that sound before!!!

So I'm going around this a.m. feeding the tortoises and I just went through the gate into the Texas tortoise yard which is right next door, fenced off, from the pond. All the sudden I hear this TERRIBLE screaming coming from the pond and I thought well, hell, what has she gotten herself into this time. I looked over and Spring was spinning around in circles with this big turtle hanging off her nose, screaming to beat the band. By the time I got over the fence to rescue her the turtle had dropped off. It was the Argentine sideneck, who is about a foot and a half long. Poor Spring. I said, "Well, let's hope that made you learn a lesson!" I just wish something like that could happen with the box turtles and tortoises. I have to be aware of her every minute we're outside and can't leave her alone for a minute.

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I always put Razberri away when my brother brings his lab over to visit. My brother probably thinks it's to protect my rabbit but it's actually to protect his dog. My dainty little 5 1/2lb rabbit doesn't like being put away for her safety when Molly the lab visits. If I don't get my bunny put away before Molly comes in first, Razberri goes into guard wabbit mode and attacks. Molly is such a wuss she wouldn't be able to handle all that. Dilly will only go so far too.

 

[SinLA]

I always put Razberri away when my brother brings his lab over to visit. My brother probably thinks it's to protect my rabbit but it's actually to protect his dog. My dainty little 5 1/2lb rabbit doesn't like being put away for her safety when Molly the lab visits. If I don't get my bunny put away before Molly comes in first, Razberri goes into guard wabbit mode and attacks. Molly is such a wuss she wouldn't be able to handle all that. Dilly will only go so far too.

Monty Python warned us about this