Dogs on Winnipesaukee

[Grant]

Originally Posted by HUH

Sorry to bring the thread down but we have dog issues here as well. Barking almost constantly.. The little yippy ones realy get me. How can someone sit at the lake with a dog barking non stop and find it tranquil?
Respect seems to be a thing of the past as more people are showing up with dogs.. running through yards and pooping all over the place
"Ignorance is Bliss"

The problem you cite is not a dog problem, but a people problem -- just like loud boats, loud music, camp loudspeakers, motorcycles, etc. Did I mention loud boats? All these can be controlled by their owners (well, maybe not the boats so much).

We have two dogs, and usually have three at the house. They don't bark, they are kept on-leash when off our property, and I am the only one who sees their poop. Barking dogs are an owner issue. Address the owners, address the issue.

I think my dogs enjoy the Lake as much as humans!

[Pineedles]

I won't say anything against the people who are posting comments that I didn't intend to solicit with this thread, as it is important for we who have canine and feline guests in our home to respect the rights of our neighbors. Hopefully all who read this thread who love their cats and dogs do as Grant, SteveA, Chipj29, jetskier, sa mersdith, lakegeezer, and I'm sure many more try to do, which is to be good neighbors.

Huh and TiltonBB, you should speak to your inconsiderate neighbors.

[wishiwasthere]

I will try find my pics of my dogs that both passed away last summer. The "yippie" rat terrier, although rare for the breed, loved the water, as long as there was a ball thrown off the dock, or into the water, she would swim forever. She would also ride in the cockpit of the kayak with me, and then venture out on the front of it and enjoy the ride. Had to scoop her out a few times! My shepard/golden tried to "save" me and my 3 yr old son, one time on a tube. She jumped off a rock and headed out to us. Luckily, she was intercepted by my hubby, or we would have been deflated and gone down. I miss these dogs, and although the yipping can be annoying, I learned this summer that she really kept the squirells and chipmunks out of our yard at home. The critters have taken over!! I just know my dogs loved the lake, and didn't bark at night or at neighbors. My cat on the other hand would probably have stripped the area of all small living creatures,and maybe not so small, so he stays home! Sorry to the kitty's!
Keep the pics coming, love them all!!!

[chipj29]

Originally Posted by chipj29

We also have 3 cats, but I don't have any pictures of them. Actually, one of my cats (my baby Boo Boo) has been missing since last night. So we might be down to 2 cats, much to my dismay. We are holding out hope, but she has never been gone overnight before.

Originally Posted by Pineedles

I hope you find Boo Boo. I lost a real cutie (paws) to a coyote many years ago while I heard it happen. I'm sure yours is just day trippin for a few days.

What a picture! I already have my favorite. Pirate! Plus I see they are all wearing their border collars. What a wonderful invention.

Thanks Pineedles. We have lost other cats to coyotes, and I heard one of them getting picked off. Was not fun. This one hurt a lot, as we have had Boo Boo for several years, and she has come to be my baby kitty.

And wouldn't you know!! As I typed this while watching the start of the Sox game, I thought I heard a meow. I jumped up and low and behold, there is Boo Boo at the front door! She has never been gone overnight once, nevermind two nights. I brought her inside and gave her a big hug. My guess is that she got trapped in someones garage or something. I don't know, but she wouldn't stay out on her own.

Anyway, a big sigh of relief for me.

[Pineedles]

Chipj29,

As SteveA and others that went to FF06 can attest, I am 6' 6" 260 lbs. They can't attest to the fact that I am not a touch typist, but I can tell you that I am having a had time seeing the keys to type my joy that Boo Boo is back with you.

[chipj29]

Originally Posted by Pineedles

Chipj29,

As SteveA and others that went to FF06 can attest, I am 6' 6" 260 lbs. They can't attest to the fact that I am not a touch typist, but I can tell you that I am having a had time seeing the keys to type my joy that Boo Boo is back with you.

Thanks!
I am going to start a new topic on a related subject, as this thread is supposed to be about dogs. Sorry to bring it off-track.

[HUH]

We love dogs here and cats too. I posted my comments here so that maybe one dog owner or perspective dog owner might consider the implications.

[moose tracks]

[liberator211]

Clifford loves the lake, boat and all those sticks on the island.

[COWISLAND NH]

Marlee-N-Martha luv going to Cow every weekend!

[Misha888]

that's my cat. Samantha Skye Heather H-M
She's a cat boat. When it's docked.

Originally Posted by HUH

We love dogs here and cats too. I posted my comments here so that maybe one dog owner or perspective dog owner might consider the implications.

[Misha888]

so pretty.

[BaileyBecca]

Beautiful girl

[Misha888]

When she comes up, she heads straight down the hill for the dock. She does laps off the dock until she is so exhausted she can't get herself back on shore. My sister has had to aid her a time or two.

Back in the 70's my husbands family had a dog. The family would stop at Sawyers, and the dog was always itching to get to the lake. Sometimes they'd let her out and she'd run to the house. When they got home, the dog was in the water. Times have definitely changed since then, and one would never do that now. But cool memories.

Originally Posted by BaileyBecca

Beautiful girl

[ishoot308]

Here's Hailey at 3 years old doing the 2 things she likes best. Watching the sunset while laying on the recliner and sleeping while out fishing with me!

[SIKSUKR]

Did I mention I want to come back in my next life as ishoot's dog?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Did I mention I want to come back in my next life as ishoot's dog?

Get in line behind my father in law!!

[brk-lnt]

Here is Deja on Paugus Bay, jumping between floating chairs.
She has her own float (which wasn't in the water for this pic) that she will jump on/off of randomly throughout the day.
Boxers aren't typically considered water dogs, but this one LOVES the lake.

[salty dog]

All our dogs seem to love it at Winni. I wonder why?

(Sadie in her favorite spot, yesterday)

[Old Sarge]

Sam and Archie our longhair dachshunds

[GMan_NH]

These 2 don't much care for swimming, but they'll explore the island until they collapse.

[SteveA]

Originally Posted by Grant

The problem you cite is not a dog problem, but a people problem -- just like loud boats, loud music, camp loudspeakers, motorcycles, etc. Did I mention loud boats? All these can be controlled by their owners (well, maybe not the boats so much).

We have two dogs, and usually have three at the house. They don't bark, they are kept on-leash when off our property, and I am the only one who sees their poop. Barking dogs are an owner issue. Address the owners, address the issue.

I think my dogs enjoy the Lake as much as humans!

We have become "cat people" but no pets have ever beat our Goldens. They are both sadly gone for many years. No better breed IMHO.

Someone once told me that living with a Golden was like living with an idiot relative.. (no insult to anyones relatives! )

My favorite Golden story comes from a friend of my Dad. Frank and his wife where getting ready to go out for the evening, and husband Frank was assigned to go out and find "Walter" their Golden. Old Walter was always off visiting the neighbors. As Frank drove around in the pouring rain looking for Walter, he finally spotted him on a neighbors front porch. He rolled down the window and called Walter into the car. Walter jumped into the back seat. When he got home, he found his "Walter" already on his front porch.. and had to return the other Golden to his home. Long story, but anyone that has or has had a Golden will "get it".

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by SteveA

We have become "cat people" but no pets have ever beat our Goldens. They are both sadly gone for many years. No better breed IMHO.

Someone once told me that living with a Golden was like living with an idiot relative.. (no insult to anyones relatives! )

My favorite Golden story comes from a friend of my Dad. Frank and his wife where getting ready to go out for the evening, and husband Frank was assigned to go out and find "Walter" their Golden. Old Walter was always off visiting the neighbors. As Frank drove around in the pouring rain looking for Walter, he finally spotted him on a neighbors front porch. He rolled down the window and called Walter into the car. Walter jumped into the back seat. When he got home, he found his "Walter" already on his front porch.. and had to return the other Golden to his home. Long story, but anyone that has or has had a Golden will "get it".

See title above, I'd rather have a Golden than some of my relatives... cause they sure can be idiots!

AND............... the story about Frank and Walter is a riot........ and I always think the name of the man in On Golden Pond was Walter so I found that even funnier! (I know, I know, his name was Norman................so sue me! )

TY, Steve A, your post just tickled my funny bone -- on a night when I especially needed it!

[wynndog]

Originally Posted by Waterbaby

See title above, I'd rather have a Golden than some of my relatives... cause they sure can be idiots!

AND............... the story about Frank and Walter is a riot........ and I always think the name of the man in On Golden Pond was Walter so I found that even funnier! (I know, I know, his name was Norman................so sue me! )

TY, Steve A, your post just tickled my funny bone -- on a night when I especially needed it!

I do think you were close, Walter is the fish!

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Her are my two Cairn Terriers, Khaleesi (on the right) and Harry.
(His middle name is Drogo! Hers is Daenerys. )

They both don't like getting wet, but they sure like rides on boats! He turned three in April and she turned two in January. They are blood cousins - his papa and her mama were litter mates. I love my little fur babies. They are my surrogate children.

[bclaker]

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Her are my two Cairn Terriers, Khaleesi (on the right) and Harry.
(His middle name is Drogo! Hers is Daenerys. )

They both don't like getting wet, but they sure like rides on boats! He turned three in April and she turned two in January. They are blood cousins - his papa and her mama were litter mates. I love my little fur babies. They are my surrogate children.

Have you taught them how to drive, yet?

[Rattlesnake Gal]

Khalee tried to drive! I wanted to get a picture of her front feet up on the handlebars, but I was afraid I'd drop my phone. Maybe Paul can catch that for me sometime.