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Later, with his tail between his legs, Toby admitted that he was actually attempting to perform a precordial thump, but got confused.
Dog saves owner with modified Heimlich
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses a humorous incident involving a dog named Toby who allegedly saved his owner using a modified Heimlich maneuver. The conversation explores various interpretations of the event, the role of pets in emergency situations, and the comedic aspects of the story.
Discussion Character
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants recount the event where Toby jumped on his owner, suggesting it was a form of a precordial thump, though this was met with skepticism regarding the dog's understanding of the Heimlich maneuver.
- Others humorously propose that their own pets are also practicing first aid techniques, with one mentioning a modified approach involving jumping onto the owner's stomach.
- A few participants express doubt about the dog's capability to intentionally perform the Heimlich, suggesting that luck played a significant role in the incident.
- There are jokes about pet first aid training and the concept of "defurrbrillators," indicating a lighthearted tone in the discussion.
- Some participants reflect on the personality of dogs and how it contributes to their actions, with one quoting that "a dog's got personality" as a significant factor.
- One participant misinterpreted the thread title, initially thinking the owner saved the dog, which led to a humorous comment about the lengths they would go to for their pet.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of humor and skepticism regarding the dog's actions, with no clear consensus on the dog's intent or the validity of the incident as a life-saving act. Some view it as a lucky occurrence, while others appreciate the humor in the situation.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes various interpretations of the dog's actions and the nature of the event, with some participants highlighting the lack of conscious intent from the dog. There are also references to comedic elements that may not align with a serious analysis of the situation.
Later, with his tail between his legs, Toby admitted that he was actually attempting to perform a precordial thump, but got confused.
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It takes real prints to dislodge an apple.
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brewnog
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After the event, the owner said she was thankful to be alive, and "feeling a little hoarse". But the story was clearly about a dog...
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Moonbear
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Ember must be taking the pet First Aid course too, since she has practiced this on a few mornings. But, being a bit lighter than Toby, she uses a modified approach of leaping from the headboard directly onto my stomach. 
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brewnog
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Pet first aid eh?
Do they get trained to use defurrbrillators?
Do they get trained to use defurrbrillators?
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Averagesupernova
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I misread the title of this thread and thought the owner saved the dog with a modified heimlich, not the other way around. I was about to post and say:
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I'd do the same for my dog.
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No one would post in the next half hour because you'd all be laughing uncontrollably.
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I'd do the same for my dog.
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No one would post in the next half hour because you'd all be laughing uncontrollably.
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Well my dog did try a modified hindlick once, but she just couldn't seem to reach.
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Moonbear
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[groan]brewnog said:
hypatia said:
[groan again]
Darn it, you know I'm a sucker for bad jokes! - #9
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Moonbear said:Ember must be taking the pet First Aid course too, since she has practiced this on a few mornings. But, being a bit lighter than Toby, she uses a modified approach of leaping from the headboard directly onto my stomach.
This behavior is strongly correlated to multiple viewings of the movie Alien.
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brewnog said:
Bravo!
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radou
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"But a dog's got personality. And personality goes a long way."
An appropriate quote.
An appropriate quote.
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The dog didn't know how to do the Heimlich. I don't get all the hype. :zzz:
The truth is that the dog had to call 911, tell the operator about the situation, then the operator explained the Heimlich, and then the dog did the Heimlich to save the life of its owner. The dog is totally over-rated.
The operator had to tell him what to do.
The truth is that the dog had to call 911, tell the operator about the situation, then the operator explained the Heimlich, and then the dog did the Heimlich to save the life of its owner. The dog is totally over-rated.
The operator had to tell him what to do. - #13
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Yeah, I think she was just lucky. He jumped on her and walked on her. Not like the dog could consciously intend to dislodge and object from her throat.JasonRox said:
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cronxeh
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that made me
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Mk said:
You didn't get the joke.
Did you read the whole post?
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