Originally Posted by
thieuster
I really need a Dave to go with my Rottweiler! Colour-coordinated. My wife veto'd my plan. A 'Dave' as the vocal alarm bell and the Rottweiler to take care of business.
While writing this... My rottweiler fractured the outside toe of his left-front paw. I noticed him limping. A short trip to the vet + and x-ray showed a minor fracture. Probably as a result of running across a frozen, uneven field. Not much we can do (like humans). It will heal. A bunch of painkiller pills will help him for a few days. And a strict 'on leash' regime for 10 days. The latter being the biggest hurdle for my used-to-free-roaming Rotti. I walk my dog on my own grounds now.
Painkillers and Rottweilers... not a good combo. They don't feel pain in the first place. 'Shake it off' is their breed's motto. The level of 'I don't feel a thing' is now raised.
Here's something to throw into the mix: wolves. More and more sightings of wolves close to our home. Last year I spotted one in the field across my house. A 'lone wolf' (I always wanted to write that!) but now there are two, working as a pair. No-one has given me an answer how to avoid an encounter. My biggest chance of keeping clear of wolves in the dark, are the donkeys on the land next to us. Donkeys originate from areas where wolves live as well. Donkeys are known for their 'hell of a noise' when they spot a wolf. As long as these two donkeys are quiet...