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Post by dewey64 on Jun 12, 2013 7:43:21 GMT
You are probably right. Red is my 3rd dog. My first the one I had to have PTS was a rescue staffy, when she came to me from my brother you couldn't let her near another dog, she was just too menacing. I think she had been used as a bait dog. Rearing up on hind legs barking and carrying on, completely crazed. I had her 2 years, she came to work with me too. In 18 months I could walk her off lead with other reliable dogs, if I saw another dog along the towpath I would call her back to heel until we passes by. She never attacked, just made a lot of noise.
Maybe I am just lucky with my dogs, bully breeds are people pleasers, that's why they are used for fighting, they are doing their masters will.
I know gun dogs and setters can be a challenge and head strong. A lady that was in the training class when I got my first pup had a Visla and she also bred and showed English setters for many years, but said they are all head strong. I suppose they need to be for courage and line working.. I just love staffies and bull breeds and if I can save a few from a life of chavhood, before they get there. Then that's my way of doing my bit. Both of mine came from the concrete jungle, and the parents of both were lovely natures, couldn't fault them.
How do I put pics on here so you can see my little pooches.
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Post by Pawsforthought on Jun 12, 2013 12:07:48 GMT
Ah that's sad you had to have your first dog PTS  it's great you're working with dogs and giving them a second chance at life  I think each and every dog presents its own challenges. After my two Aussies, I thought dog training seemed so much easier than other people made out. And then along came Milo and Finn and they were just a completely different kettle of fish altogether! But then, who would expect Pastoral/working types and Gundogs to have the same rules apply to them? A very naive person, that's who!  I would say it would be far harder to, for example, train Finn that your bottle is your bottle and his bottle is his. Gundogs love carrying things around in their mouths so it's a lot less resistible to them haha! |
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Post by Pawsforthought on Jun 12, 2013 12:29:49 GMT
Oh I forgot About pictures - I have an account on www.photobucket.com - you just upload photos into your library on there and then paste the 'IMG' code (in the sidebar when you click onto the picture) into the post box on here. You can upload directly to this site but I don't know if they've fixed the capacity issues they had yet. I find photobucket easy and it works for every site. |
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Post by migsy on Jun 12, 2013 14:07:38 GMT
dewey; ah ha,I get what you mean....I had visions of some control freak yelling and yanking all of the time at some poor dog without any fun time.Yes,of course we have to be vigilant,and make sure our dogs follow the rules all of the time.
Having had Border Collies for many years,I warned my daughter who had just rescued a young one,not to give her an inch,as they are so intelligent they could soon end up being the boss.
P.S. That same collie is so well behaved,the Brownies took her on a fundraising event,raising money for an animal shelter.When the little girls father returned the dog,he said what a wonderful ambassador she was for rescued dogs.The Brownies asked when they could borrow her again.Daughter was very proud of her.
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jun 12, 2013 16:39:23 GMT
Lol. That's difficult when we are out walking, she just gets told "off" she knows she shouldn't do it because she only half jumps, she never paws its just like a shoulder type jump, she doesn't leave the floor it's just like a rear. Still annoys me though, she does know not to but sometimes she just gets over excited. She gets her ball thrown when she doesn't jump, she is usually fixated on that if I have it in my hand. Ah, out walking. Take some treats out, keep a few in your hand, and make a fuss about them to her when someone comes up. |
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Post by heartpawprints on Jun 12, 2013 19:29:41 GMT
I grew up with rotties and back then people would either give you a wide berth to avoid the "devil dogs" or else would approach to stroke. It is up to the owner to say, "please don't or he's not good with strangers" if that's the case.
Re: puppy training, yes a firm hand is good but also remember, a puppy won't stay a puppy for long so enjoy their puppy ways for now as they will all too soon be a dog.
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it's great you're working with dogs and giving them a second chance at life 
