skycat 6,173 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I thought I'd ask this question after seeing a post by someone on another thread saying that the first thing they did after lamping was go to bed!!! How many of you a) wash your dog's feet and check it over? give it a drink of water or something else? c) give it a light easily digestible meal? I do all three as a matter of course when my dogs have been out all day working, or lamping, IMO just chucking the dog back in the kennel after it has worked hard smacks of bad stockmanship and a don't care attitude: even if you only consider your dog to be a tool for work, doesn't it make sense to look after your tools? As far as not feeding after working is concerned I have always fed after hard work: Jeez! I wouldn't like to go to bed on an empty stomach after slogging my guts out so why should I do that to my dogs? Obviously I don't give them a big heap of bones or other difficult to digest stuff when they're tired, but I always give them a decent meal. If a dog won't eat when it gets home then it's been run too hard: fact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I always checked the dog over for any cuts etc. Waited an hour then fed him. I have never washed their feet but will now after taking advice from a friend. I have also started to rub him down (massage) with a formula given to me, including camphor etc, and he will go in the porta mag box for the hour before he gets his dinner....also advice from a good friend And for me....put the leccy blanket on, have a cup of tea, some chocolate and another cup of tea, whilst waiting the hour. Then off to bed to analyze the night out in my head MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bill88 6 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I always think,you get out what you put in.I always check my dogs over when they get back in after a night on the lamp.Wash the feet in some tepid water,a good towel down if its been wet,and some warm milk 50/50 with water,to which i add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar,and a tablespoon of honey.I ususally feed my dogs about 11pm,if they have a night out planned i will feed them a half measure about 5/6pm,and another half measure next morning.My old man always did this ,and it seemed to work,so why change? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 That 20 minutes or so in the Portamag works wonders on a stiff tired dog: if your'e small enough to get in the Mag box yourself: try it!!!! I lie in it with my legs sticking through the door: and I know it works LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Im going to try it At the mo it seems to be on permanently with the dogs (& cats). Its on an hour as its an old box and may be a bit less effective than newer ones. Ive got a vision of skinny little legs sticking out of my box now thanks Sky MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 give mine a wee bowl of milk in kitchen look for nicks cuts wash and spray them, block of beef mince and put the dog in a single run so it can get a good rest away from the other dogs.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Frank Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 I rub mine down, let them rest for an half hour or so, then give them a feed and a warm bed. Rub them down in the morning again, in between, a drink of glucose, seems to perk them up, if they are low on energy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Lurcher 1,013 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Some good tips, I would let her stay in the house for a while, milk and then if things are ok with her its off to bed with her. Some nights when its raining she is allowed to stay indoors, she loves it. Simple. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MATTI 34 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Im going to try it At the mo it seems to be on permanently with the dogs (& cats). Its on an hour as its an old box and may be a bit less effective than newer ones.Ive got a vision of skinny little legs sticking out of my box now thanks Sky MOLL. And now i have got a vision of skinny little legs sticking out of your box, MOLL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Nahh, legs tucked firmly away Matti Although ive found it is impossible to drink a cup of tea in there Although i didn't really need the company, they had already had their turn MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snoopdog 1,256 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 your bloody nuts moll how did you feel after Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I could feel the tingles when i was in. Ill let you know if it works, ill have half an hour everyday and see if the old joints feel any better MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bitsa lurcher Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 i can't wait till i get mine moll for the info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Always a pleasure Bitsa MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Frank Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 How much is one of them Mag boxes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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