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Ice Cubes

SeonSeon Lake Camanch, CA
in Bull Terrier Character

When we first brought Raider a home an ice cube from the
fridge dispenser fell on the floor and he scooped it up quick.  Since then when he hears ice being dispense,
he runs to the kitchen and waits for an ice cube from the wife.  He chews it like "hard" candy.

Well yesterday while I was out at the marina working on the boat the
wife had “Raider duty” at home.  When I
got back home she told me that Raider was on his hind legs against the fridge
trying to push the lever back with his nose to get a cube of ice.  Too funny. 
Sorry no pics.

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  • philsergeantphilsergeant Palm City, Florida, USA
    You gotta get pictures of that! Marco likes me to donate ice cubes from my evening drink... In truth, although I tap them on the glass edge a few times before giving them up... Think he gets a hint of the alcohol off them /:)
    In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
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  • BulliesofNCBulliesofNC Richlands, NC
    Raider is a Smart Bullie! Now he knows how to get a treat for himself. That is funny!!


    - Steve Gogulski
    "It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
    www.bulliesofnc.com
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  • QuinnofheartsQuinnofhearts
    Quinn is a nut for ice!! Whenever the ice maker starts going she'll run to the kitchen and jump up and try and knock the person's cup away so ice will fall on the floor.

    Also I was very lucky she had this quirk because when she broke her leg a couple years back, ice cubes were the only way I could keep her hydrated. Didn't eat much, wouldn't drink...but them ice cubes... YES.
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  • DjammyDjammy
    Funny, dogs really seem to love ice cubes. I currently give Djamila ice cubes several times, because it is SO HOT here right now. It rehydrates her and cools her a little from inside.
    Also keeps her busy for a moment - she loves crack'n them.
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  • philsergeantphilsergeant Palm City, Florida, USA
    Yeah! Don't you love that sound when they crunch them with their mouths 3/4 open, it's so loud... makes you understand just how much they enjoy it.
    In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
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  • BulliesofNCBulliesofNC Richlands, NC
    I must have some weirdos because none of mine are interested in ice cubes. I've tried several times to feed them ice cubes and a couple will lick at them but they always end up on the floor to melt away. :-??


    - Steve Gogulski
    "It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
    www.bulliesofnc.com
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  • philsergeantphilsergeant Palm City, Florida, USA
    Come and live in FL a while... why do you think everybody buys those big bags of ice, sold just about everywhere... Our refrigerators can't keep up.  This summer has been brutal, worst in the 26 years I have been here ... and the BUGS!!!! forgetabout.
    In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
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  • DjammyDjammy
    I am SO happy that we have a pool right now. Otherwise I'd really run out of ideas on how to exercise my Red Bull BT and coool myself a little either. Racing against each other for her Gnawsome in the pool is Djamila's favorite game at the moment.
    Frozen filled Kongs and ice cubes are standard these days.
    I feel a little guilty complaining about the heat, because I've always loved Florida for the nice weather. But this summer is brutal!
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  • apanichapanich
    I always give my dog ice cubes and she loves it, but recently my coworker mentioned that her german shepherd teeth were grinded down by chewing on ice all the time (according to the vet). Any thoughts on ice is bad for their teeth?
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  • philsergeantphilsergeant Palm City, Florida, USA
    I can't see it... what do vets know anyway..?. Besides how to skim large chunks of money from animal lovers by pretending to be one....
    In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
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  • philsergeantphilsergeant Palm City, Florida, USA
    @Djammy   I hear you... at times I even think that global warming (bullshit) could actually be true... but then I wake up and know that next Summer will be unusually cool.
    In the beginning God created English Bull Terriers, in the image of EBT's, God created all other breeds.
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  • QuinnofheartsQuinnofhearts
    We've had soooo much rain this summer I'm not really sure if it's been hot or not.
    We actually don't have an ice maker at my apt, so ice is more of a special treat for Quinn. Gets it at my parents house or "bobs" for cubes at events where they have big tubs full of ice water. A while back I did make some ice cubes that were 1/2 broth, 1/2 water and Quinn loved those! I have a recipe for little frozen yogurt treats as well, but I've been quite lazy... Seem to have misplaced my motivation this year. :-??
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  • DjammyDjammy
    @philsergeant
    Absolutely possible. The first winter I lived here was an unusual cold one. That really got me by surprise. I had just left all of my winter clothes back in Germany. Stupid decision. An old lady in a store later told me that winter 2008 was so cold for her she was close to buying extra clothing, because everything from her closet was already in use - worn several in layers - at that time. Florida can be extreme. ;)


    @Quinnofhearts
    I get creative got get Djamila off my back. That's why frozen stuff is on my list.
    She is just sucking and licking her frozen Kong with yogurt, busy for about 20 minutes now. :)
    It's also a good cleaning incentive - I'm wiping the floor every time after she had the ball in our office, because it makes a real mess.


    @apanich
    Wear and breaking can happen with a lot of treats and toys. I've read warnings about the ice cubes too and I guess the risk is present. Tummy aches from large chunks of ice swallowed in whole is another possible issue. There are indeed some toys and treats I don't give to my dog for different reasons - among them wear and breakage. In nature carnivores eat EVERYTHING, including bones and cartilage. I consider bones, antlers etc. harder than little ice cubes. So for me the chance of damage is low enough to allow her having them.
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  • SeonSeon Lake Camanch, CA
    IMO those nylabones are the ones that's bad for the digestive on dogs.  Ice melts and as for the teeth, ice is more foregiving that soup bones ;) .
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  • apanichapanich
    @djammy, I completely agree with you. Part of Prada's diet is raw and she goes through the bones like nothing. I certainly will not stop giving her ice cubes specially since she is enjoying it a lot. Just wanted to hear other opinions.  
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