Ozzie is much much better. Thanks to all of you for your good wishes.
He looks serious in the picture above, because I took the photo while he was in his spot watching me cook dinner. He waits stoically for me to clumsily drop a bit of food out of the sky. This is what they call "intermittent conditioning". A few times in the past, I dropped something tasty, so his brain figures that it could happen again. So he waits. I wish I could achieve that effect with "stay" and "off".
It was very traumatic to see him in pain and to worry that he could have caused himself some serious damage. All's well that ends well, except for DH, whose wallet is still smarting.
Saturday, I spent the entire morning Ozzie Proofing my sewing room. I swept and tidied and put every single loose item out of his reach. I may reap some benefit from that activity myself----it sure was nice to sew in an uncluttered and clean room!
I still have no idea where he got all that black thread. There were no spools or bobbins to be found anywhere. My best guess is he stood up and grabbed a string of thread off of my bobbin rack (you know how they unravel and can hang down). He must have chewed it around until he bit off a long long piece and then got it all wrapped 'round his tongue. Now we could not have done that if we tried for a zillion years.
Hope all of you had a splendid weekend. I am off to visit Dad for Sunday Dinner, but will be back Monday afternoon with something quilty.
I'm so sorry you and Ozzie had to go through all of that ~ thanks for sharing the warnings with all of us. If only one pet is better protected...
Memphis hugs to all!
Posted by: quiltdivajulie | July 20, 2008 at 08:07 AM
I am so glad Ozzie is better! Because our two cats are VERY inquisitive, I have all my thread and bobbins in a latched box that they can't possibly open. I mostly hand stitch so it's not unusual for me to have a needle with thread hanging out of it attached to my blouse somewhere as I daren't leave one in a pin cushion. That would attract way too much attention!
Posted by: Cathi | July 20, 2008 at 08:27 AM
It's wonderful to see Ozzie back to his normal self again. These dogs...but what would we ever do without them?
Posted by: Carol | July 20, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Thank goodness he is back to normal! He doesn't look his happy self, though. Perhaps he is reflecting on his terrifying experience?
(Or waiting for you to drop food)
Posted by: Jeanne | July 20, 2008 at 09:46 AM
I am so happy to hear that he is back to his normal wonderful self, even if it means he is into everything.... Terriers are like having a 2 year old around forever... I am sure you are relieved beyond words, doggie proofing our homes and sewing rooms is so tedious, especially since they will find things that we never imagined could get them into trouble or inflict wounds. Hugs to you both
Posted by: Ronda Beyer | July 20, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I am so glad that your little friend is alright. How scary for both of you. Thanks for sharing the caution with us all. It is something those of us with pets or small children, should all be aware of.
Posted by: Julia | July 20, 2008 at 01:20 PM
I am glad to hear that Ozzie is doing better! I will pray for a speedy recovery!
Enjoy your trip to your dad's house!
Posted by: Stefanie | July 20, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Glad Ozzie is feeling better. Enjoy your trip.
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | July 20, 2008 at 02:07 PM
WOW I got goosebumps when I saw this. I have a Briard,one day while I was out she chewed the welcome mat. It was the kind of carpet that if you pull one string it just keeps unraveling. I was feeling guilty for leaving and gave her a rawhide chew. Some how all of this turned into the strings wrapping around the chew in her stomach. The vet had to operate and took 5 meters of string out of her intestines! Thank God you caught in time, good you took him for a ride!
Posted by: Kris | July 20, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Hi Nicole Glad ozzie is Ok again Have a nice time at your dads.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Mary Wood | July 20, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Glad to see Ozzie looking perkier. I spent most of last week watching a sick cat and wondering if this was going to be his end because he is pretty old. But he seems to have come out of it after $250 worth of ultrasounds and new food!
Posted by: Chris@catsonmyquilts | July 20, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Hey, glad to see the Oz Man is okay. I have the same rug in front of my kitchen sink. Got mine at Target.
Posted by: Marianne | July 20, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Glad Ozzie's better! What a scare!
Chance waits for things to drop too. So, when I want him to go away, I drop a piece of onion - the only thing he won't eat!
Posted by: Debbie | July 20, 2008 at 10:04 PM
I too am happy to read that he's going to be okay. My what a scare you had and poor Ozzie to have to go through that ordeal. Ozzie has captured my heart too, as he has grandson Owen's.
Posted by: Connie W | July 21, 2008 at 04:51 AM
Happy to hear Ozzie is all better. We enjoy hearing about is adventures (or should I say misadventures). I am certainly going to check my sewing room more carefully now - one goofy dog and an inquistive cat could get into a lot of trouble there.
Posted by: Lynn | July 21, 2008 at 06:15 AM
So glad he's better. Every now and then Chesty manages to get hold of a spool of thread and chews on it. I do everything I can to keep it from happening but this dog gets into everything - it's like having a 2 year old who never grows up.
Posted by: Mary | July 21, 2008 at 12:16 PM
poor Ozzie glad he is better. HUGS!
Posted by: Carin | July 21, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Sure glad your boy is better and waiting for gift treats from the sky!
Posted by: Lynne in Hawaii | July 22, 2008 at 12:39 AM
One of the things I did to avoid strings hanging out of bobbins to entice my Westie was to use Paper hole reinforcement circles to attach the thread to the bobbin. The hole in the center is exactly the same size as the hole in the bobbin. It works great on bobbins and on spools of thread. Because my Westie is too curious to stay away from anything on the floor or within her reach, I have to protect her and my budget! Glad Ossie is better. Love your pictures of him.
Posted by: Char | July 22, 2008 at 08:05 AM
I just read about Ozzie--how scary!! Glad to hear it was relatively minor.
xoxo
Posted by: Jan | July 22, 2008 at 04:46 PM
So glad that Ozzie is back to his normal frisky self. I can't imagine how scary that had to be. Give him a big hug from Cami and I.
Posted by: Karen | July 22, 2008 at 06:49 PM
so glad to see Ozzie is doing well, boy what a fright!! He is just a Gorgeous dog, naughty but Nice, lol.
cheers
maree
Posted by: maree watt | July 22, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Love me some ozzie, more more more, Please some more ozzie.
Posted by: quilts quilts | July 23, 2008 at 06:02 AM
Good to see Ozzie back to his regular self! How nice you cleaned your sewing room, too! It feels good to have your space neat and tidy for a bit, isn't it?
Posted by: Nan | July 23, 2008 at 10:25 AM