Toby, a 2-year-old golden retriever, saw his owner choking on a piece of fruit and began jumping up and down on the woman's chest. The dog's owner believes the dog was trying to perform the Heimlich maneuver and saved her life.
Debbie Parkhurst, 45, of Calvert told the Cecil Whig she was eating an apple at her home Friday when a piece lodged in her throat. She attempted to perform the Heimlich maneuver on herself but it didn't work. After she began beating on her chest, she said Toby noticed and got involved.
"The next think I know, Toby's up on his hind feet and he's got his front paws on my shoulders," she recalled. "He pushed me to the ground, and once I was on my back, he began jumping up and down on my chest."
That's when the apple dislodged and Toby started licking her face to keep her from passing out, she said.
"I literally have pawprint-shaped bruises on my chest. I'm still a little hoarse, but otherwise, I'm OK," Parkhurst said.
"The doctor said I probably wouldnt be here without Toby," said Parkhurst, a jewelry artist. "I keep looking at him and saying 'Youre amazing.'"
2007-03-28 03:05:12 · 9 answers · asked by bhbghgjbvmnbncvb 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I heard about it and she said she had bruises on her chest....pretty amazing huh?..I guess I believe it
2007-03-28 03:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A rather smart dog I must say. I hope my golden is that smart! But I guess we will never know if the dog was really giving her the Heimlich. Unless anyone in here can talk woofs and barks?
2007-03-28 10:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by shepp959 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't read it, i just saw the headline. Golden retrievers are pretty smart. I took my Newfie to get a bath the other day and I put a towel over the tub. I swear he walked up to it and was wiping off his face! It was very funny.
2007-03-28 10:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lalalalalala 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do because our dog delivered our second child last night j/k hey anything is possible â¥
2007-03-28 10:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by ♥♥ lou lou ♥♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if it was Lassie.
2007-03-28 10:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude that is totally whack! i sure as hell dont believe it!
2007-03-28 10:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by laylakatty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do.Golden's are very smart!!I have one
2007-03-28 10:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by Sparky girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
kind of
2007-03-28 10:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do.
2007-03-28 10:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋