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Cheyanne our Red Healer Miracle Dog

2009-12-04T05:21:00.000-08:00

Cheyanne

Cheyenne was born March 12th 2007 to a liter of eight other puppy's. And of course she was the runt of them all. From the time she was born she was a wanderer, mom could never keep her tucked in.

Changes in Cheyenne After her 1st day of birth we noticed her to be going down hill, she was losing strength, and we often found her cold, and pushed a way from the dinner table. So I began to feed her my self. I went to the Vets office and got some milk replacer and a puppy bottle, after the first feeding I soon learned she had and attitude and defiantly didn't like this bottle!
What was we to do? I tried an eye dropper that was worse...so I went to the store and got her a regular baby bottle and this one worked she LOVED it...she was hooked...
Does she come with Diapers?As for me it was just like having a real baby all over again the night feedings, taking her every where I went - We where calving heifers at the time so I put her in a little box with a heating pad and off we went. She was a pretty good conversation starter. We even took her to rodeos, it was so cute every one would come see what we had in the baby blanket. She stole every one hearts.
Whow two Moms! I still tried to get her to mingle with the other puppy's but that was sort of hard, she wanted them but they weren't sure of her, mom treated her just fine she licked and cared for her just as her own witch she was, I was just helping her out...
Picking out her name was not hard, I had often said the next dog I got I was going to name Cheyenne if it was a female...so after waiting for just about a month, my husband and I where watching a little TV and he ask when I was going to name her? I told him I was scared to name her, I was still afraid she would die. He says it has been a month since she was born, don't you think she deserves a name? So that night we named her Cheyenne.
We noticed She was different As Cheyenne got a little older she was having problems getting up and moving. I took her to a couple of local vets and after a bit of time we all decided she had a sever ear infection. This is what we treated her for.
What where we to do You have to remember she wasn't even six weeks old yet. After a few more weeks it was decided that she had damaged a nerve behind her eye with this ear infection. This in turn missed up her balance and motor skills...Our son suggested to us to put her down (to sleep) we couldn't do it. Cheyenne was our baby! So we plugged along helping her get up and move around.

Cheyenne hops like a rabbit She finally started to get the hang of "hopping" I suspect you would call it. She moves around kind of like a rabbit. She does a lot of circles to get some where some times. You might think she is ignoring you but she isn't, some times her body doesn't do what her brain is telling her to do. If she falls over we have to pick her up, to this day we really have to watch her.

Cheyenne is different but… We have four other dogs and they all love her. We have one in particular that really watches over her. If she falls he will stay by her side for the most part. They really love her, they do not care that she is a little different from all the rest.Cheyenne has no idea that she is different, she is happy, all the time! Talk about smart...it is scary! She will set when she is asked to (it is hard for her to stay she needs to move all the time) You tell her it is time for bed and she hops into the bed room in her spotwaits there for her treat

Nap Time....

Cheyenne is a creature of habit. She has gotten into one habit that is kind of funny, I shower in the morning and my husband after work, she is right there to lay by the shower while we shower, if you shut the door on her she can open it and come on in and wait for you. (My husband started give her drips of water on her head, she loves this) so now she waits for her puddles.... So we have given her a nick name of Puddle Head...

What a personality She loves to go for rides in the truck, you tell her "lets go for a ride" and out the door she goes and bounces or hops back and forth at the truck door waiting for a left it. Oh, and we can't forget the popcorn (this one is new) since it is winter and we are in the house a little early, we enjoy a bag of pop corn well of course we need to share with the kids (the dogs). What happens if we don't pop the pop corn? Cheyenne will come and sit at my feet and stare at me then go to the kitchen by the microwave look at it and come back and stare at me again. (all of this in a round about way - she needs to do her circles) We get the message though and pop up some pop corn. She is so funny....we love her...

Cheyeanne and her Pups

Cheyenne and Mother Hood Last Fall she gave birth to puppy's. This was not suppose to happen, but we where at a family branding and I had left her in the yard at the house (unfortunately we don't dare take her with when we ride or work cattle.) any way long story short one of the male border collies of one of our friends figured out how to get in the yard with her. The rest is history.....

We where spooked that she would die giving birth, but she didn't, she had six pups and we saved two of them, believe it or not she raised both of them just fine...The puppy's soon learned (with in a couple days) to come to her when she had fell over, it is such a miracle how they functioned as a family...truly amazing....we don't dare spay her, we are afraid that she would die, so w just need to watch her a little closer....
It has been two years since her birth, and to this day Cheyenne is doing great! Sometimes we get people who ask us if we still have the retarded dog. I simply say yes we still have Cheyenne and she isn't retarded (by no means) she is a miracle and she is just our little off heeler....
Something to think about you know I haven't found another dog that dislikes her, other dogs don't seem to think she has a problem, they just play like any other dog. Our dogs are learning how to play with her without her falling over, oh, she still falls, but there are days when they play all day long and she never falls over...she don't move like a normal dog, and she never well, but in her eyes, ours eyes and our other dogs, she is not any different for any other.

Gives you a little something to think about hey....

In My Eyes

2009-12-03T05:04:00.000-08:00

Are you from the city or the country? I know the vast majority of the folks reading this probably don't know much about being a cowboy or a rancher, just like I don't know about the "City Life". I go to LasVegas or Salt Lake City and I often think "how do people do this!" So many people! You can't see outside for the buildings! When you walk into a store you find that people are packed in there like sardines! And the Funny thing, is these folks look like they enjoy it!
Although I have seen a few folks that, you DEFIANTLY want to get clear of! If looks could kill....I would have been died many times over!

On the other hand I am sure if the "City Folks" had a chance to see what I see they would be at awe... Every day I see the beauty of the Mountains, I see a Momma Cow licking her new born calf...(some folks would probably thing that was disgusting) I watch my dogs play - race up and down the hill - seeing who can jump the brush the highest! Our dogs new act is walking on water! Now just because the water is frozen to ice this don't mean a thing! They have a ball on ice, making a quick turn around is most funny - down they go sliding all the way, and then up they go off on a dead run!

Beauty is everywhere even in the city's, just not the same as in the country. I have seen the State Capital at night with the lights shining brightly and the flag ruffly in the breeze, now this can be beautiful.

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2009-12-01T07:22:00.000-08:00

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Eight Steps to a Successful Dog Bath

2009-11-27T19:38:00.000-08:00

How to give your dog a bath: With these Dog Grooming Tips bathing your dog can be a pleasant experience for both YOU and your PET. Bath time, could turn out to be a looked forward event or a dreaded event for your dog and yourself. It all depends on what you make out of it. Be sure you set aside enough time to complete this essential part of Dog Grooming. Taking your time will make your pet more comfortable than if you are rushed.

Dirt and odors love dogs, which makes learning how to give a dog a bath an essential part of caring for your pet. You may have visions, or past experiences, of your dog tearing through the house half-soaped up and shaking water all over your new furniture. But bath time doesn't have to be an occasion to dread if you plan ahead and give your dog a bath he'll enjoy. Have patients with your pet. I am a Dog Groomer and believe me when I tell you patients is awarding for both you and your pet. I have a couple clients that have dogs that only have three legs , one is terrified of water, but all these dogs have trust in me, I have taken the time to show them how to stand, how to relax in the tub, bath time can be frightening to many pets. Trust and Confidence is an essential part of Pet Care. With this seven step dog grooming course, giving your pet a bath will be a snap.
If you have read “about Cheyenne” in my blog, you will understand that not all dogs are the same. She used to be very scared in the tub; she would hit the panic button big time! I never would get upset with her, and showed her I wouldn’t hurt her and that bath was a good thing. I still have to be very slow with her, but she has accepted bath and grooming time without to much trouble.
Let’s get started: First you want to gather you bath and grooming supplies, collect all the grooming supplies you’ll need for bath before you start. Some of the essential dog grooming bath supplies that I like to use includes:
Brush or comb: Have on hand the appropriate grooming brush or comb for your dog’s coat. One of my best recommendations is the Soft Rubber Dog Brush - Removes loose hair like a magnet, stimulates capillaries and natural oil production for healthy skin and coats.
Dog Shampoo and Cream Rinse: Be sure to use a Shampoo and Cream Rinse formulated for your pet. Product made for people don’t have the appropriate pH balance for dogs and this in turn can damage the coat and skin. I like to use an Oatmeal base shampoo; it seems to help with the itches.
Small Cotton Balls: These are for there ears, you need to keep water and soap clear of their ears.
Plastic Pitcher or Removable Shower head: The pitcher works great if you don’t have a removable shower head for wetting and rinsing you pet.
Lots of Towels for Drying your pet.
A couple optional items you might like to use when you give your dog a bath are special ophthalmic ointment to keep your dogs eyes from being burned by the shampoo this is available from your veterinarian or a pet supply store, and an ear dry solution if your dog has a lot of ear infections.

Eight steps for bathing and grooming your dog:
When you have everything gathered up, its time to give your dog a bath! A word of warning is be sure to close the door to the bathroom or whatever room you’re using to bath them, you don’t want any escapee’s…
Step one: Brush you dog
Be sure to always brush you dog before giving them there bath (this is also an important step in weekly dog grooming) you want to remove loose hair, tangles, and mats - bathing them before your do this will only make the tangles worse.
Step two: It time to jump into the tub
Place your dog into the tub, if they will climb in the tub this is very helpful if not gently place your pet into the tub, remember you don’t want to scare them. This is when you will want to put the cotton balls in the ears and apply the protective eye ointment in there eyes if you’re so inclined.
Step three: Get your pet wet!
Check the temperature of the water you will want to use lukewarm water to wet you pet. Start from the front and move to the back and the underneath, save his head for last – a dog with a dry head has less of a tendency to shake, since the best shakes start from the front and move back. You can keep a better hold of your pet with his hair dry around his neck and head.
Step four: Time for the Shampoo
You will want to use a generous amount of shampoo, (but go easy on the shampoo around his head and ears). Work the shampoo in to nice lather starting at the neck and moving back to the tail. Don’t forget to shampoo there belly and between the toes. If your dog has a longer coat, be sure to squeeze and press the shampoo through his hair rather than rubbing it, this can cause tangles.
Step five: Rinse and repeat if necessary
Rinse out the soap completely, Turn you hand over your dogs and check for any left over soap. Soap left on your dog can cause skin irritation. Be thorough when rinsing! If you dog is real dirty and smelly you may have reapply the soap to the offending areas wash and rinse again.
Step six: Wash the face last
Wet you dog’s head carefully and use your fingers or wash cloth to soap up his skull, muzzle and ears. Keep the soap away from his eyes. Then rinse everything again from front to back and do one last check for soapy residue that could need rinsing.
Step seven: Apply the cream rinse
Once you have your dog completely rinsed, it is time to apply the Cream Rinse. A good hint for this is to mix your Cream Rinse half and half with water, this way the cream rinse isn’t to thick and it won’t go on to heavy. Massage the cream rinse evenly all over your pet. I like to try and comb or brush the cream rinse into there coats, I feel this enhances their coat, and helps eliminates snarls in there coats. Be sure to rinse your pet thoroughly front to back as you did when you shampooed your dog.
Step eight: Prepare Yourself for the shake!
Remove the cotton balls from your dog’s ears. I have found if you hold a towel and stand back to let your do shake, they will shake themselves almost dry. Then use towel to dry as much of them as possible. If they have long hair remember to pat them dry this will help avoid tangles. If your pet will stand for it, you can use a blow dryer to help dry them. After a pleasant bath your dog may go nuts! Expect a sudden burst of craziness – running and rolling. Keep them inside and out of drafts until they are completely dry. I have found where ever your pet like to lie place a towel there to help absorb any excess water.
That is it; you are all done with your pet’s bath. See it isn’t that bad. Bathing should be a regularly practice with good dog grooming. Make sure you have the appropriate grooming supplies and equipment on hand and close by saving lots of confusion and trouble during there bath time.

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