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Deegan's mom · 01-11-2009, 11:07 AM

Ugh - I'm trying to upload some pics of Deegan & Trooper, but apparently they exceed the file limit and I don't know how to make them smaller.

But I did manage to change my profile pic & avatar. And if anyone can give me specific instructions on how to make my photos smaller I'd appreciate it.

Just got done having a talk with dh... He still says that he doesn't want two dogs, but is doing it for me. But he really feels bad for Deegan... So do I. It seems to more time goes by the more he realizes that Trooper isn't going away and he's been so sad. Walks really slow, head down. He might get excited once in a while to play with Troop, but for the part now he's pouting. I'm trying to convince dh that he's ok and that he'll get over it. Most of us people & dogs too have gone through this - most of us have siblings... I hope Deeger's comes around soon. How long did it take your dogs to adjust to the new addition?

Mom of 3 · 01-11-2009, 11:37 AM

Mine usually got along ok, but my oldest one, didn't like it when I brought in a new one. She is a dachshund, and 10 years old. She is fine now, plays with them all and it keeps her young. It probably took her about a month or less, and she was use to the fact the others were staying. I have 5 dogs total. Candy the dachshund 10years old, then Rocky..Yorkie 6years old, then Rosie..Yorkie 2 1/2 years old, Romeo..Yorkie/Poo 1 1/2 years old, and Raindrop..Yorkie turned 1 on January 4th! What a crew.

NewYorkieLover · 01-11-2009, 12:31 PM

I'm sorry that Deegan feels sad now. Maybe it's something else. I would say to just make sure you are giving him plenty of attention too. I'm sure you are, but you're probably making a big effort to help Trooper feel comfortable in his new home, so maybe Deegan is feeling left out. Give him some special "alone time with Mommy" if you can. When Deegan feels better, I bet DH will too.

Here's how I resize my pictures. I don't know if you have the same program on your computer, but it's worth a shot. Oh, and I always make a copy of the picture, and work with the copy so I don't ruin the original.

Open My Pictures

Find the picture you want to resize

Right click on it

Choose "Open with --> Microsoft Office Picture Manager"

At the top, click on "Edit Pictures"

A menu should open on the right side.

Look for "Change picture size"

From there, click on "Compress Pictures"

As you click on the different options, at the bottom, it will show you the original size and the compressed size. Try different ones until you get the size you need. (Remember to check the max. size on YT first!)

Good luck! I hope this works...

Deegan's mom · 01-11-2009, 03:42 PM

Grrr! I've tried what you said & a few other things but nothing's working... I don't have the program you have, but I do have photoshop (don't know how to use it much, but I have it). So if anyone has any other suggestions please let me know. Otherwise I'm gonna talk to the geeks at work next week and see if they can help me.
Thanks for trying NewYorkieLover!

llcornell · 01-11-2009, 03:52 PM

shrinkpictures.com works best for me and is so easy.

Deegan will adjust. Dogs are pack animals they like having another around. It just takes time to adjust. Whenever we get a new foster it takes a couple of weeks to adjust then they all play and love each other. Usually within 2 weeks they sleep intertwined.

Deegan's mom · 01-11-2009, 04:29 PM

This is just a test...

Trixter · 01-11-2009, 04:51 PM

Congrats on bringing Trooper home. Love the name. Is Deegan Blue and Trooper red in your avatar? They look great and I'm sure they will make a great team!!! Tell your husband I think he's super!!!

Bentleys Momma · 01-11-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvfla

Sounds like Cricket is a BOY!?! IF so..that is NOT a boys name...let your husband name him. He, for sure, knows a better boy name!
ENJOY!

I have no experience on changes names after a puppy is that old but I think if you decide to do it this may really help your husband accept him quicker.

Good luck!

Deegan's mom · 01-11-2009, 05:06 PM

Trying again...

Mom of 3 · 01-11-2009, 05:22 PM

Oh they are adorable. Which one is which? Deegan in blue, Trooper in Red?

Deegan's mom · 01-11-2009, 06:18 PM

Whoo hoo!!! I did it using Shrinkpictures.com. Thanks for the tip!

Anyways, here are a few of the boys.

Deegan's mom · 01-11-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mom of 3

Oh they are adorable. Which one is which? Deegan in blue, Trooper in Red?

Yes, Deegan in blue & Trooper in red.
Deegan's starting to look a little scruffy & due for a groom.

Mom of 3 · 01-11-2009, 06:27 PM

Oh they look cute together. I think they will be fine. It just may take some adjustments, but they will be alright together. They already look like a matched set.

And I love the names. Good Job!

ltret0294 · 01-11-2009, 06:58 PM

Deegan will come around. They are a fine looking pair of pups. Thanks to all for the image file shrinking/digital camera image file size reduction info, especially where to get free downloads. Digital camera image file sizes can get quite large.

NewYorkieLover · 01-11-2009, 09:09 PM

They are both cuties!! And they look like they are brothers - from the same mother and father!

01-11-2009, 11:07 AM	#61
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Ugh - I'm trying to upload some pics of Deegan & Trooper, but apparently they exceed the file limit and I don't know how to make them smaller. But I did manage to change my profile pic & avatar. And if anyone can give me specific instructions on how to make my photos smaller I'd appreciate it. Just got done having a talk with dh... He still says that he doesn't want two dogs, but is doing it for me. But he really feels bad for Deegan... So do I. It seems to more time goes by the more he realizes that Trooper isn't going away and he's been so sad. Walks really slow, head down. He might get excited once in a while to play with Troop, but for the part now he's pouting. I'm trying to convince dh that he's ok and that he'll get over it. Most of us people & dogs too have gone through this - most of us have siblings... I hope Deeger's comes around soon. How long did it take your dogs to adjust to the new addition? __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

01-11-2009, 03:42 PM	#64
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Grrr! I've tried what you said & a few other things but nothing's working... I don't have the program you have, but I do have photoshop (don't know how to use it much, but I have it). So if anyone has any other suggestions please let me know. Otherwise I'm gonna talk to the geeks at work next week and see if they can help me. Thanks for trying NewYorkieLover! __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

01-11-2009, 03:52 PM	#65
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	shrinkpictures.com works best for me and is so easy. Deegan will adjust. Dogs are pack animals they like having another around. It just takes time to adjust. Whenever we get a new foster it takes a couple of weeks to adjust then they all play and love each other. Usually within 2 weeks they sleep intertwined. __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

01-11-2009, 04:29 PM	#66
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	This is just a test... Attached Images __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

01-11-2009, 05:06 PM	#69
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Trying again... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

01-11-2009, 11:37 AM	#62
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	Mine usually got along ok, but my oldest one, didn't like it when I brought in a new one. She is a dachshund, and 10 years old. She is fine now, plays with them all and it keeps her young. It probably took her about a month or less, and she was use to the fact the others were staying. I have 5 dogs total. Candy the dachshund 10years old, then Rocky..Yorkie 6years old, then Rosie..Yorkie 2 1/2 years old, Romeo..Yorkie/Poo 1 1/2 years old, and Raindrop..Yorkie turned 1 on January 4th! What a crew.

01-11-2009, 12:31 PM	#63
NewYorkieLover Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 418	I'm sorry that Deegan feels sad now. Maybe it's something else. I would say to just make sure you are giving him plenty of attention too. I'm sure you are, but you're probably making a big effort to help Trooper feel comfortable in his new home, so maybe Deegan is feeling left out. Give him some special "alone time with Mommy" if you can. When Deegan feels better, I bet DH will too. Here's how I resize my pictures. I don't know if you have the same program on your computer, but it's worth a shot. Oh, and I always make a copy of the picture, and work with the copy so I don't ruin the original. Open My Pictures Find the picture you want to resize Right click on it Choose "Open with --> Microsoft Office Picture Manager" At the top, click on "Edit Pictures" A menu should open on the right side. Look for "Change picture size" From there, click on "Compress Pictures" As you click on the different options, at the bottom, it will show you the original size and the compressed size. Try different ones until you get the size you need. (Remember to check the max. size on YT first!) Good luck! I hope this works...

01-11-2009, 04:51 PM	#67
Trixter YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 257	Congrats on bringing Trooper home. Love the name. Is Deegan Blue and Trooper red in your avatar? They look great and I'm sure they will make a great team!!! Tell your husband I think he's super!!!

01-11-2009, 05:22 PM	#70
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	Oh they are adorable. Which one is which? Deegan in blue, Trooper in Red?

01-11-2009, 06:18 PM	#71
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Whoo hoo!!! I did it using Shrinkpictures.com. Thanks for the tip! Anyways, here are a few of the boys. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

01-11-2009, 06:27 PM	#73
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	Oh they look cute together. I think they will be fine. It just may take some adjustments, but they will be alright together. They already look like a matched set. And I love the names. Good Job!

01-11-2009, 06:58 PM	#74
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Deegan will come around. They are a fine looking pair of pups. Thanks to all for the image file shrinking/digital camera image file size reduction info, especially where to get free downloads. Digital camera image file sizes can get quite large. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12

01-11-2009, 09:09 PM	#75
NewYorkieLover Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 418	They are both cuties!! And they look like they are brothers - from the same mother and father! __________________ momma to ♥ lexi ♥ and the two best skinkids ever!! whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about puppies