Have you ever journeyed down a road whose aura captures you? The sensations engulf you? It exists to be your favorite as it connects you to some place special.
Is it the change in temperature, the dancing shadows of the trees, the winding of the narrow road, and the anticipation of adventure? I don’t have the answer but I have found such a road and it leads to the Dog Park.
Every dog knows this road and with its head out the car window, its nose collecting every single scent and that feeling of freedom; uncontrollable happiness sends abundant joy radiating in every tail thump and spin around in the back seat!
We are off to the Dog Park.
A new life event is unfolding; today was my first day on the job as a Dog Park Attendant.
Come travel with me and experience what I am learning and what I have to share.
It begins here……RULE #1: The Dpk (Dog Park short language) is County owed and came with a set of rules. Too boring to go into but you will learn them as they are enforced. One thing that is enforced is your dog must have either a rabies tag, County dog tag (you can’t get that without a rabies certificate) or a County dog park tag (for that you must have both, rabies and County tag). That is the fact, Jack…no acceptations to the rule as it protects the dogs and humans alike.
RULE #2: Yeah, this is a real dog park. This is an off-leash dog park so the Owners must monitor their dogs. We have the 6’ high chain link fences, stinky trash cans, Mutt Mitts, wresting, packing, chasing, barking, slobbering and a ton of dog fun. But not every day is a good day. Not every dog is having his/her day every day so there are fights, bites, blood, screaming and hollering. My job is not to monitor the dogs as much as to monitor their Owners. I sometimes wonder who should be the one on a leash.
Just a touch of what is to come and I hope you will join me at The Dog Park (Dpk) and learn things you thought you already knew!
Lady J
Dog Park. #1 The Introduction
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I've seen these dog parks mentioned a few times when watching the dog whisperer and the like. Are there tight restrictions where you can walk your dog or something? There are in our parks, for obvious reasons, occasional strict rules like keep the dog on a leash which you would do anyway if there are kids around, but generally so long as it is under control and I pick up anything left behind I can let him off where I like - assuming a application of common sense, if my dog causes a car accident running in to the road I am liable. In the country chasing sheep and other livestock is an obvious no no but I can let him roam free otherwise if I want to. I have an impression the US is rather bound by rules - you can only go here with your dog.
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Sounds like a dog's life LJ! :yh_rotfl
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gmc;1374619 wrote: I've seen these dog parks mentioned a few times when watching the dog whisperer and the like. Are there tight restrictions where you can walk your dog or something? There are in our parks, for obvious reasons, occasional strict rules like keep the dog on a leash which you would do anyway if there are kids around, but generally so long as it is under control and I pick up anything left behind I can let him off where I like - assuming a application of common sense, if my dog causes a car accident running in to the road I am liable. In the country chasing sheep and other livestock is an obvious no no but I can let him roam free otherwise if I want to. I have an impression the US is rather bound by rules - you can only go here with your dog.
In a lot of cities, dog parks are a place where you can take your dog, and let him run loose, and interact with other dogs, free of the leash, and of bothersome humans who are not dog-friendly. Living in small towns, we have seldom taken our dog to a dog park, except when visiting the city. She does enjoy the visit.
In Manhattan, she now knows the way to the local Dog Park.
Waiting with bated breath, Lady j
In a lot of cities, dog parks are a place where you can take your dog, and let him run loose, and interact with other dogs, free of the leash, and of bothersome humans who are not dog-friendly. Living in small towns, we have seldom taken our dog to a dog park, except when visiting the city. She does enjoy the visit.
In Manhattan, she now knows the way to the local Dog Park.
Waiting with bated breath, Lady j
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Congratulations on your new job, Lady J! I live in a rural area so have no experience with dog parks but admire any one who has the opportunity to work with animals in any capacity ... well, except maybe a dog catcher and even they can't be allll bad.
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tabby;1374691 wrote: Congratulations on your new job, Lady J! I live in a rural area so have no experience with dog parks but admire any one who has the opportunity to work with animals in any capacity ... well, except maybe a dog catcher and even they can't be allll bad.
Thank You tabby. I started it about six months ago. It is part-time but gives me some extra spending money and an opportunity to work with dogs. I have a good bit of knowledge about dogs and felt this would be an opportunity to share some of it.
Thank You tabby. I started it about six months ago. It is part-time but gives me some extra spending money and an opportunity to work with dogs. I have a good bit of knowledge about dogs and felt this would be an opportunity to share some of it.
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gmc;1374619 wrote: I've seen these dog parks mentioned a few times when watching the dog whisperer and the like. Are there tight restrictions where you can walk your dog or something? There are in our parks, for obvious reasons, occasional strict rules like keep the dog on a leash which you would do anyway if there are kids around, but generally so long as it is under control and I pick up anything left behind I can let him off where I like - assuming a application of common sense, if my dog causes a car accident running in to the road I am liable. In the country chasing sheep and other livestock is an obvious no no but I can let him roam free otherwise if I want to. I have an impression the US is rather bound by rules - you can only go here with your dog.
gmc ~ There are some restrictions as to where you can let your dog off leash but I do not know if I would call them 'tight.' The leash law which most State have is basically to keep your dog under control in neighborhoods and not romping thru others property, however if you find an open field, beach or hiking trail and your dog has good recall then most will let them free.
As LarsMac mentioned it is "a place where you can take your dog, and let him run loose, and interact with other dogs." It helps to build their socialization skills and hopefully the Owner will teach their dog how to socialize properly.
gmc ~ There are some restrictions as to where you can let your dog off leash but I do not know if I would call them 'tight.' The leash law which most State have is basically to keep your dog under control in neighborhoods and not romping thru others property, however if you find an open field, beach or hiking trail and your dog has good recall then most will let them free.
As LarsMac mentioned it is "a place where you can take your dog, and let him run loose, and interact with other dogs." It helps to build their socialization skills and hopefully the Owner will teach their dog how to socialize properly.
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LarsMac;1374681 wrote: Living in small towns, we have seldom taken our dog to a dog park, except when visiting the city. She does enjoy the visit.
In Manhattan, she now knows the way to the local Dog Park.
Waiting with bated breath, Lady j
:) Yes dogs seem to recognize that road to the Dpk pretty quickly! I have an Owner who brings two Doberman Pinscher. You can tell when they are coming cuz you will hear barking coming down the road; they bark all the way into the parking spot. The Owner says they start it about a quarter of a mile from the Dpk. :wah:
Hopefully you will enjoy and perhaps even learn a thing or two as we travel to the Dpk.
In Manhattan, she now knows the way to the local Dog Park.
Waiting with bated breath, Lady j
:) Yes dogs seem to recognize that road to the Dpk pretty quickly! I have an Owner who brings two Doberman Pinscher. You can tell when they are coming cuz you will hear barking coming down the road; they bark all the way into the parking spot. The Owner says they start it about a quarter of a mile from the Dpk. :wah:
Hopefully you will enjoy and perhaps even learn a thing or two as we travel to the Dpk.
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Have you ever had two dogs start fighting and had to try and break it up?
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I'd like to say that I seriously commend your work Lady J.
We have two area's local to us that like the dog park are loved by all dogs. Ours know that as soon as we head towards the car they are off for one or the other and get so excited.
The nearer we get, the more excited they become.
We have two area's local to us that like the dog park are loved by all dogs. Ours know that as soon as we head towards the car they are off for one or the other and get so excited.
The nearer we get, the more excited they become.
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Who are the biggest biggest problem owners? The macho types that think they are as tough as they like to think their dogs are or the neurotics that think every dog is out to get theirs?
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gmc;1375547 wrote: Who are the biggest biggest problem owners? The macho types that think they are as tough as they like to think their dogs are or the neurotics that think every dog is out to get theirs?
I laugh at the Rednecks round here with their Staff's loaded down In heavy spiked collars, harness's with enough brass to make a Shire horse blush and the large gold name-plate.
I laugh at the Rednecks round here with their Staff's loaded down In heavy spiked collars, harness's with enough brass to make a Shire horse blush and the large gold name-plate.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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Probably being pulled along by their dogs as well because they can't control them.
The dog's trust centre near here is full of staff and staff crosses, they just look vicious in reality they're soft lumps which is why they end up dumped by the would be hard men. There is one near me that has the unfortunate habit of attacking yappy dogs and kind of reinforces the stereotype and they do have a heck of a powerful set of jaws.
The dog's trust centre near here is full of staff and staff crosses, they just look vicious in reality they're soft lumps which is why they end up dumped by the would be hard men. There is one near me that has the unfortunate habit of attacking yappy dogs and kind of reinforces the stereotype and they do have a heck of a powerful set of jaws.
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gmc;1375560 wrote: Probably being pulled along by their dogs as well because they can't control them.
The dog's trust centre near here is full of staff and staff crosses, they just look vicious in reality they're soft lumps which is why they end up dumped by the would be hard men. There is one near me that has the unfortunate habit of attacking yappy dogs and kind of reinforces the stereotype and they do have a heck of a powerful set of jaws.
That's the funniest part.... seeing the Rednecks being dragged along by a Staff they cant control.
I love Staff's and we think Scully has very little time left. Was thinking about getting a rescue Staff as the younger dog needs a younger companion.
The dog's trust centre near here is full of staff and staff crosses, they just look vicious in reality they're soft lumps which is why they end up dumped by the would be hard men. There is one near me that has the unfortunate habit of attacking yappy dogs and kind of reinforces the stereotype and they do have a heck of a powerful set of jaws.
That's the funniest part.... seeing the Rednecks being dragged along by a Staff they cant control.
I love Staff's and we think Scully has very little time left. Was thinking about getting a rescue Staff as the younger dog needs a younger companion.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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oscar;1375554 wrote: I laugh at the Rednecks round here with their Staff's
Oscar....a new term for me...Staff????
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Oscar....a new term for me...Staff????
I love to learn things...keeps me going!
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tabby;1375460 wrote: Have you ever had two dogs start fighting and had to try and break it up?
Tabby ~ we mostly rely on the Owners to break it up but yes since I started I have had to step into a dog fight and it is not a pleasant thing. I have a technique that seems to work. My dog is trained in Japanese, and one of the commands is Oy which means 'drop the attitude, take your teeth off, let it go.' I have found that by loudly and strongly saying Oy! The dogs back off. You do not yell the word; you sent it with authority. Strange I know.....dog whisper trick....maybe.
thanks for your question!
Lady J
Tabby ~ we mostly rely on the Owners to break it up but yes since I started I have had to step into a dog fight and it is not a pleasant thing. I have a technique that seems to work. My dog is trained in Japanese, and one of the commands is Oy which means 'drop the attitude, take your teeth off, let it go.' I have found that by loudly and strongly saying Oy! The dogs back off. You do not yell the word; you sent it with authority. Strange I know.....dog whisper trick....maybe.
thanks for your question!
Lady J
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gmc;1375547 wrote: Who are the biggest biggest problem owners? The macho types that think they are as tough as they like to think their dogs are or the neurotics that think every dog is out to get theirs?
gmc ~ the biggest problem Owners are the ones who have dogs that they can not control. The lady who shows up with two Great Danes each weighing over 100+ pounds and when they get in a scuffle she has no control as they do not respond to commands and she has no way to physically handle them.
And yes, the Owner who thinks every dog is out to do their dog wrong. In watching the dogs play you learn what health, happy, normal play is just as you learn what can lead to a fight. What I see as general play and safe another may feel is threatening. Usually these are first time visitors who have no idea what to expect but care greatly about their dog and don't want to see any harm come to them.
Each dog is different and people need to realize that.
There is a dog that growls and is forceful when he plays. On their first visit I immediately approached the Owner and asked about his dog's behaviour and was told "That is just how he plays, he is OK." The Owner stays close as he realizes that other dogs may also take his dog the wrong way. His dog is named Rebel and after many visits Rebel has found a few dogs who understand him and so do their Owners and they have a ton of fun.
And the macho types...well that will be Dog Park 3.
Thanks for your question ~
Lady J
gmc ~ the biggest problem Owners are the ones who have dogs that they can not control. The lady who shows up with two Great Danes each weighing over 100+ pounds and when they get in a scuffle she has no control as they do not respond to commands and she has no way to physically handle them.
And yes, the Owner who thinks every dog is out to do their dog wrong. In watching the dogs play you learn what health, happy, normal play is just as you learn what can lead to a fight. What I see as general play and safe another may feel is threatening. Usually these are first time visitors who have no idea what to expect but care greatly about their dog and don't want to see any harm come to them.
Each dog is different and people need to realize that.
There is a dog that growls and is forceful when he plays. On their first visit I immediately approached the Owner and asked about his dog's behaviour and was told "That is just how he plays, he is OK." The Owner stays close as he realizes that other dogs may also take his dog the wrong way. His dog is named Rebel and after many visits Rebel has found a few dogs who understand him and so do their Owners and they have a ton of fun.
And the macho types...well that will be Dog Park 3.
Thanks for your question ~
Lady J
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Lady J;1375628 wrote: gmc ~ the biggest problem Owners are the ones who have dogs that they can not control. The lady who shows up with two Great Danes each weighing over 100+ pounds and when they get in a scuffle she has no control as they do not respond to commands and she has no way to physically handle them.
And yes, the Owner who thinks every dog is out to do their dog wrong. In watching the dogs play you learn what health, happy, normal play is just as you learn what can lead to a fight. What I see as general play and safe another may feel is threatening. Usually these are first time visitors who have no idea what to expect but care greatly about their dog and don't want to see any harm come to them.
Each dog is different and people need to realize that.
There is a dog that growls and is forceful when he plays. On their first visit I immediately approached the Owner and asked about his dog's behaviour and was told "That is just how he plays, he is OK." The Owner stays close as he realizes that other dogs may also take his dog the wrong way. His dog is named Rebel and after many visits Rebel has found a few dogs who understand him and so do their Owners and they have a ton of fun.
And the macho types...well that will be Dog Park 3.
Thanks for your question ~
Lady J
When a pup we let ours play with as many dogs as we could as a result he is quite well socialised with other dogs, couple of the local dogs he has a real rough house with - it usually sound like they are trying to kill each other, other dogs he is almost genteel with.
I can never understand why some owners that won't let their pups play with other dogs it seems such common sense. Re dog whisperer, only recently started getting that when I upgraded my TV package, bought one of his books as well. Common sense stuff once it is pointed out to you.
And yes, the Owner who thinks every dog is out to do their dog wrong. In watching the dogs play you learn what health, happy, normal play is just as you learn what can lead to a fight. What I see as general play and safe another may feel is threatening. Usually these are first time visitors who have no idea what to expect but care greatly about their dog and don't want to see any harm come to them.
Each dog is different and people need to realize that.
There is a dog that growls and is forceful when he plays. On their first visit I immediately approached the Owner and asked about his dog's behaviour and was told "That is just how he plays, he is OK." The Owner stays close as he realizes that other dogs may also take his dog the wrong way. His dog is named Rebel and after many visits Rebel has found a few dogs who understand him and so do their Owners and they have a ton of fun.
And the macho types...well that will be Dog Park 3.
Thanks for your question ~
Lady J
When a pup we let ours play with as many dogs as we could as a result he is quite well socialised with other dogs, couple of the local dogs he has a real rough house with - it usually sound like they are trying to kill each other, other dogs he is almost genteel with.
I can never understand why some owners that won't let their pups play with other dogs it seems such common sense. Re dog whisperer, only recently started getting that when I upgraded my TV package, bought one of his books as well. Common sense stuff once it is pointed out to you.
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Oscar....a new term for me...Staff????
I love to learn things...keeps me going!
I think she probably means Staffordshire Terrier.
I love to learn things...keeps me going!
I think she probably means Staffordshire Terrier.
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valerie;1375648 wrote: Oscar....a new term for me...Staff????
I love to learn things...keeps me going!
I think she probably means Staffordshire Terrier.
She does, they have very powerful jaws a powerful bite and look vicious, most of them are not, even the ones that have been abused. There's a kind of sub culture in the UK that goes in for "hard" looking dogs. Low life scumbags on other words.
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I think she probably means Staffordshire Terrier.
She does, they have very powerful jaws a powerful bite and look vicious, most of them are not, even the ones that have been abused. There's a kind of sub culture in the UK that goes in for "hard" looking dogs. Low life scumbags on other words.
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Lady J;1375626 wrote: Oscar....a new term for me...Staff????
I love to learn things...keeps me going!
We call 'em Staffies where I come from. Mostly the ones I see are low to the ground and fat. And OMG do they luv to lick! They will lick you legs, your arms, your face. They lick more than a gazillion kids with all day suckers!!
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We call 'em Staffies where I come from. Mostly the ones I see are low to the ground and fat. And OMG do they luv to lick! They will lick you legs, your arms, your face. They lick more than a gazillion kids with all day suckers!!
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In the States, the Staffordshire is one of the base breeds contributing the what they call Pit Bulls.
originally, Specifically bred for dog fighting, these dogs are popular among the rural areas.
They are fiercely loyal, and unless beaten and abused to create fighting dogs, are very sweet-tempered animals.
originally, Specifically bred for dog fighting, these dogs are popular among the rural areas.
They are fiercely loyal, and unless beaten and abused to create fighting dogs, are very sweet-tempered animals.
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As gmc rightly said, socialising your puppy from an early age helps toward a far more sociable dog.
The biggest crime toward any dog, Is the people who do not research the breed before taking on the dog and that should apply to rescue mutts also.
Most unwanted dogs abandoned In dog shelters are there because the owner did not research the breed and take Into account all the traits associated with that breed and ensure that the dogs needs as a breed suit the life-style of the owner.
Even worse are the people who get a dog without researching the breed and then set about trying to change the very nature of the breed Instead of working with It. Some may even hit their dog because they think It's being disobedient but he's not, he Is just being typical to his breed.
I have had rescue dogs, mostly large ones all of my adult life with deep phsycological behavioural problems. When my last rescue passed of old age I decided that I would get a new puppy this time around. I researched what breed would suit my lifestyle and the reason I decided on a Parson was because I wanted a medium sized dog but a good guard dog for the house and I wanted an active all rounder. When I researched his breed, there were a couple of traits there that made me sit up such as, can suffer from OCD If bored and utterly fearless, territorial.
I got all the good traits with Mulder but I got two of the bad traits also. As a younger dog, unless he was active all the time, he did get OCD such as barking and digging.
So what we did was made small changes to our life-style to Incorporate these traits making sure he was never bored. As he got older, the traits became more and more prominent until the jealousey, posessivness and territorial nature were In the extreme. There Is nothing you can do at this stage. You can train and train and train but with the Inbred traits, It's like telling a Swallow not to fly south for the winter or telling a squirrell not to gather nuts. What you have to do, Is make sure he knows you are the pack leader and never pander to him BUT accept his traits and allow for them.
The behavioural problems In most breeds Is Idiots who think they can change a dogs Inbred traits leaving the dog confused.
I have had many rescue dogs with severe behavioural problems and all were caused by the previous owner.
I had a German Shepherd with a fear of doors and would only enter and exit a building through a window. A Greyhound who would hide small parts of his dinner along with his poo around the house.
A Rottweiler cross who hated my husbands shed and bit by bit, ate It.
My nephew took a Boxer who, when the back door was open, would drag entire tables and chairs out Into the garden.
It's not the dog who needs training but any potential owner.
The biggest crime toward any dog, Is the people who do not research the breed before taking on the dog and that should apply to rescue mutts also.
Most unwanted dogs abandoned In dog shelters are there because the owner did not research the breed and take Into account all the traits associated with that breed and ensure that the dogs needs as a breed suit the life-style of the owner.
Even worse are the people who get a dog without researching the breed and then set about trying to change the very nature of the breed Instead of working with It. Some may even hit their dog because they think It's being disobedient but he's not, he Is just being typical to his breed.
I have had rescue dogs, mostly large ones all of my adult life with deep phsycological behavioural problems. When my last rescue passed of old age I decided that I would get a new puppy this time around. I researched what breed would suit my lifestyle and the reason I decided on a Parson was because I wanted a medium sized dog but a good guard dog for the house and I wanted an active all rounder. When I researched his breed, there were a couple of traits there that made me sit up such as, can suffer from OCD If bored and utterly fearless, territorial.
I got all the good traits with Mulder but I got two of the bad traits also. As a younger dog, unless he was active all the time, he did get OCD such as barking and digging.
So what we did was made small changes to our life-style to Incorporate these traits making sure he was never bored. As he got older, the traits became more and more prominent until the jealousey, posessivness and territorial nature were In the extreme. There Is nothing you can do at this stage. You can train and train and train but with the Inbred traits, It's like telling a Swallow not to fly south for the winter or telling a squirrell not to gather nuts. What you have to do, Is make sure he knows you are the pack leader and never pander to him BUT accept his traits and allow for them.
The behavioural problems In most breeds Is Idiots who think they can change a dogs Inbred traits leaving the dog confused.
I have had many rescue dogs with severe behavioural problems and all were caused by the previous owner.
I had a German Shepherd with a fear of doors and would only enter and exit a building through a window. A Greyhound who would hide small parts of his dinner along with his poo around the house.
A Rottweiler cross who hated my husbands shed and bit by bit, ate It.
My nephew took a Boxer who, when the back door was open, would drag entire tables and chairs out Into the garden.
It's not the dog who needs training but any potential owner.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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oscar;1375672 wrote: As gmc rightly said, socializing your puppy from an early age helps toward a far more sociable dog.
The biggest crime toward any dog, Is the people who do not research the breed before taking on the dog and that should apply to rescue mutts also.
Very good point....I see many dogs turn up at the shelter....some from whimsical buys...Owners should understand the responsibly of having a pet....whether it be a dog or a cat, a bird, or a hamster.....
The biggest crime toward any dog, Is the people who do not research the breed before taking on the dog and that should apply to rescue mutts also.
Very good point....I see many dogs turn up at the shelter....some from whimsical buys...Owners should understand the responsibly of having a pet....whether it be a dog or a cat, a bird, or a hamster.....
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Lady J;1375699 wrote: Very good point....I see many dogs turn up at the shelter....some from whimsical buys...Owners should understand the responsibly of having a pet....whether it be a dog or a cat, a bird, or a hamster..... Have you ever done 'Ring craft' Lady? I rate It better than obedience classes because It Instills a discipline but the dog is working. Dogs love and live to work what ever the breed and the more they can please their Master, the happier they are. Mulder was just awesome In the agility tests and his eyes told me just how much he enjoyed what he was doing. However, Scully would look at the hurdles and tunnels and then look up me as though to say ... ' you must be kidding'... then she'd wander off to check out another dog.
The two most Important parts of training any breed of dog Is to be able to get eye contact whenever you ask for It and for the dog to learn key words and phrases.
The two most Important parts of training any breed of dog Is to be able to get eye contact whenever you ask for It and for the dog to learn key words and phrases.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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Lady J;1375699 wrote: Very good point....I see many dogs turn up at the shelter....some from whimsical buys...Owners should understand the responsibly of having a pet....whether it be a dog or a cat, a bird, or a hamster.....
The dogs trust vet (no pun intended) the owners before letting them have one. It's kind of a standing joke where I live - oh you got a pedigree - would the dog's trust not let you have one then. Best with a mutt I think at least you are less likely to get all; the weird genetic problems.
The dogs trust vet (no pun intended) the owners before letting them have one. It's kind of a standing joke where I live - oh you got a pedigree - would the dog's trust not let you have one then. Best with a mutt I think at least you are less likely to get all; the weird genetic problems.
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gmc;1375706 wrote: The dogs trust vet (no pun intended) the owners before letting them have one. It's kind of a standing joke where I live - oh you got a pedigree - would the dog's trust not let you have one then. Best with a mutt I think at least you are less likely to get all; the weird genetic problems.
Standing joke yes but quite true.
Getting a mutt without any weird genetic problems Is not strictly true. The dominant strain of the cross breeding will always manifest It'self somewhere along the linage. You could get a mutt and through just bad luck get the basket case. If anything, a mutt Is a more unreliable mixture because you really don't know what the heck you're getting. You could end up with a mixture of unsociable traits rather than a mixture of acceptable one's.
At least with a pedigree you are more or less certain of what you're getting and If the owner researches the breed before buying, knows what to expect from the dog and how to handle those traits.
The best example of people buying the wrong breed Is people who buy Jack Russell's believing that because they're small dogs, they are lap dogs and will be suited In a flat. They are not. They need a huge amount of exercise and they need to work for you. People buy them, let them off the lead and then wonder why their dog had dissapeared down the nearest rabbit warren. Then people get Greyhounds and exercise them to death when the Greyhound should only have 20 minutes exercise a day.
Standing joke yes but quite true.
Getting a mutt without any weird genetic problems Is not strictly true. The dominant strain of the cross breeding will always manifest It'self somewhere along the linage. You could get a mutt and through just bad luck get the basket case. If anything, a mutt Is a more unreliable mixture because you really don't know what the heck you're getting. You could end up with a mixture of unsociable traits rather than a mixture of acceptable one's.
At least with a pedigree you are more or less certain of what you're getting and If the owner researches the breed before buying, knows what to expect from the dog and how to handle those traits.
The best example of people buying the wrong breed Is people who buy Jack Russell's believing that because they're small dogs, they are lap dogs and will be suited In a flat. They are not. They need a huge amount of exercise and they need to work for you. People buy them, let them off the lead and then wonder why their dog had dissapeared down the nearest rabbit warren. Then people get Greyhounds and exercise them to death when the Greyhound should only have 20 minutes exercise a day.
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I agree, research the breed etc. My mum has 3 pedigree dogs: Oscar the Border collie, Benny the beagle and Remy the jack russel. All most likely loved when they were puppies. But Oscar is hyper and if not exercised; destructive. Benny is lazy, wants to be alone but will do anything for food, cannot be let of the lead because he will disappear down a rabbit hole. Remy is a simple dog; after 5 years knows sit, stay and paw but very active!
They have all been abused and left by previous owners. I think because of the behaviour know to the breed(and not researched by the new owner).
Oscar ended up: starved, beaten and shot. They dog rescue did not think he would make it. He was only 1. He is now 10 (almost 11) years old, and enjoying every day
Benny ended up: fat, not walked stuck in the small back garden and almost drowned because the families kid thought it was "funny":. He is now 10 (almost 11) years old aswell, and enjoying every day.
Remy ended up: Chucked out of a driving car into a potato field and probably dropped on his head before that (he is the most loving but most stupid dog i've ever met). He is frightned of most people and things. He is now 6 years old, and enjoying every day.
I think if people had researched the breed of the dog before purchasing, a lot of this dog dumping etc would become a thing of the past.
I do think a lot of mutts have less genetic problems then pedigree dogs. But i'm comparing that to own experience.
They have all been abused and left by previous owners. I think because of the behaviour know to the breed(and not researched by the new owner).
Oscar ended up: starved, beaten and shot. They dog rescue did not think he would make it. He was only 1. He is now 10 (almost 11) years old, and enjoying every day
Benny ended up: fat, not walked stuck in the small back garden and almost drowned because the families kid thought it was "funny":. He is now 10 (almost 11) years old aswell, and enjoying every day.
Remy ended up: Chucked out of a driving car into a potato field and probably dropped on his head before that (he is the most loving but most stupid dog i've ever met). He is frightned of most people and things. He is now 6 years old, and enjoying every day.
I think if people had researched the breed of the dog before purchasing, a lot of this dog dumping etc would become a thing of the past.
I do think a lot of mutts have less genetic problems then pedigree dogs. But i'm comparing that to own experience.
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Chloe_88;1375804 wrote: I agree, research the breed etc. My mum has 3 pedigree dogs: Oscar the Border collie, Benny the beagle and Remy the jack russel. All most likely loved when they were puppies. But Oscar is hyper and if not exercised; destructive. Benny is lazy, wants to be alone but will do anything for food, cannot be let of the lead because he will disappear down a rabbit hole. Remy is a simple dog; after 5 years knows sit, stay and paw but very active!
They have all been abused and left by previous owners. I think because of the behaviour know to the breed(and not researched by the new owner).
Oscar ended up: starved, beaten and shot. They dog rescue did not think he would make it. He was only 1. He is now 10 (almost 11) years old, and enjoying every day
Benny ended up: fat, not walked stuck in the small back garden and almost drowned because the families kid thought it was "funny":. He is now 10 (almost 11) years old aswell, and enjoying every day.
Remy ended up: Chucked out of a driving car into a potato field and probably dropped on his head before that (he is the most loving but most stupid dog i've ever met). He is frightned of most people and things. He is now 6 years old, and enjoying every day.
I think if people had researched the breed of the dog before purchasing, a lot of this dog dumping etc would become a thing of the past.
I do think a lot of mutts have less genetic problems then pedigree dogs. But i'm comparing that to own experience.
I commend anyone taking a rescue dog because It's hard work but to take three Is admirable.
I would recommend It to anyone thinking of getting a dog because the rewards are well worth the hard work.
They have all been abused and left by previous owners. I think because of the behaviour know to the breed(and not researched by the new owner).
Oscar ended up: starved, beaten and shot. They dog rescue did not think he would make it. He was only 1. He is now 10 (almost 11) years old, and enjoying every day
Benny ended up: fat, not walked stuck in the small back garden and almost drowned because the families kid thought it was "funny":. He is now 10 (almost 11) years old aswell, and enjoying every day.
Remy ended up: Chucked out of a driving car into a potato field and probably dropped on his head before that (he is the most loving but most stupid dog i've ever met). He is frightned of most people and things. He is now 6 years old, and enjoying every day.
I think if people had researched the breed of the dog before purchasing, a lot of this dog dumping etc would become a thing of the past.
I do think a lot of mutts have less genetic problems then pedigree dogs. But i'm comparing that to own experience.
I commend anyone taking a rescue dog because It's hard work but to take three Is admirable.
I would recommend It to anyone thinking of getting a dog because the rewards are well worth the hard work.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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oscar;1375890 wrote: I commend anyone taking a rescue dog because It's hard work but to take three Is admirable.
I would recommend It to anyone thinking of getting a dog because the rewards are well worth the hard work.
I must say 3 dogs is quite a lot.. Little Remy made the decision of staying put at my mums house :wah:. We tried to re-home him twice. once to a slightly older single woman (remy was back at my mums house within the hour!)
And the second time he stayed away for 3 days on a farm with another doggie. He was fine with the other dog untill they got to the farm. He would not let anyone touch him, didn't want to know about the other dog etc.
They brought him back ( I must say the woman was soo upset for giving him back). And thats when my mum decided his home was with oscar, benny, my dad and herself.
She walks them 4 times a day, goes to the forrest on sundays for a long walk, cooks dinner for them every day (no processed food for them haha!). People on the street stop her and tell her the dogs look beautiful and think oscar is only a puppy whilst he is almost 11.
Almost no one gave these dogs a second look when they were abused and ill, and now everyone admires them
So yeah, adopt a rescue dog, or at least have a look before buying a puppy from a breeder.
I would recommend It to anyone thinking of getting a dog because the rewards are well worth the hard work.
I must say 3 dogs is quite a lot.. Little Remy made the decision of staying put at my mums house :wah:. We tried to re-home him twice. once to a slightly older single woman (remy was back at my mums house within the hour!)
And the second time he stayed away for 3 days on a farm with another doggie. He was fine with the other dog untill they got to the farm. He would not let anyone touch him, didn't want to know about the other dog etc.
They brought him back ( I must say the woman was soo upset for giving him back). And thats when my mum decided his home was with oscar, benny, my dad and herself.
She walks them 4 times a day, goes to the forrest on sundays for a long walk, cooks dinner for them every day (no processed food for them haha!). People on the street stop her and tell her the dogs look beautiful and think oscar is only a puppy whilst he is almost 11.
Almost no one gave these dogs a second look when they were abused and ill, and now everyone admires them
So yeah, adopt a rescue dog, or at least have a look before buying a puppy from a breeder.
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Chloe_88;1375911 wrote: I must say 3 dogs is quite a lot.. Little Remy made the decision of staying put at my mums house :wah:. We tried to re-home him twice. once to a slightly older single woman (remy was back at my mums house within the hour!)
And the second time he stayed away for 3 days on a farm with another doggie. He was fine with the other dog untill they got to the farm. He would not let anyone touch him, didn't want to know about the other dog etc.
They brought him back ( I must say the woman was soo upset for giving him back). And thats when my mum decided his home was with oscar, benny, my dad and herself.
She walks them 4 times a day, goes to the forrest on sundays for a long walk, cooks dinner for them every day (no processed food for them haha!). People on the street stop her and tell her the dogs look beautiful and think oscar is only a puppy whilst he is almost 11.
Almost no one gave these dogs a second look when they were abused and ill, and now everyone admires them
So yeah, adopt a rescue dog, or at least have a look before buying a puppy from a breeder. Ahhh, now you have led me Into the subject of processed pet food.
I hate It and won't give It to my dogs. We buy bumper packs of frozen chicken quarters from the supermarket and every day my husband boils the chicken In one pan and the rice In another. Yes, It's a pain In the neck having to do that every day and It stinks the kitchen out but rather that then poison my dogs with additives, flavouring and preservatives. The two older dogs have a vitamin pill with It and the young dog has puppy dried mixer with hers.
And the second time he stayed away for 3 days on a farm with another doggie. He was fine with the other dog untill they got to the farm. He would not let anyone touch him, didn't want to know about the other dog etc.
They brought him back ( I must say the woman was soo upset for giving him back). And thats when my mum decided his home was with oscar, benny, my dad and herself.
She walks them 4 times a day, goes to the forrest on sundays for a long walk, cooks dinner for them every day (no processed food for them haha!). People on the street stop her and tell her the dogs look beautiful and think oscar is only a puppy whilst he is almost 11.
Almost no one gave these dogs a second look when they were abused and ill, and now everyone admires them
So yeah, adopt a rescue dog, or at least have a look before buying a puppy from a breeder. Ahhh, now you have led me Into the subject of processed pet food.
I hate It and won't give It to my dogs. We buy bumper packs of frozen chicken quarters from the supermarket and every day my husband boils the chicken In one pan and the rice In another. Yes, It's a pain In the neck having to do that every day and It stinks the kitchen out but rather that then poison my dogs with additives, flavouring and preservatives. The two older dogs have a vitamin pill with It and the young dog has puppy dried mixer with hers.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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oscar;1375915 wrote: Ahhh, now you have led me Into the subject of processed pet food.
I hate It and won't give It to my dogs. We buy bumper packs of frozen chicken quarters from the supermarket and every day my husband boils the chicken In one pan and the rice In another. Yes, It's a pain In the neck having to do that every day and It stinks the kitchen out but rather that then poison my dogs with additives, flavouring and preservatives. The two older dogs have a vitamin pill with It and the young dog has puppy dried mixer with hers.
Oh thank god! someone who understands! :wah:
I don't feed my cat processed food either. Just a moment ago I boiled up chicken legs etc and thats what my cats had for dinner. Sometimes I will go down on fridays to the market and get them fresh fish.
So my cats had fresh chicken tonight and I had processed food, hamburgers ! LOL ! :wah:
I hate It and won't give It to my dogs. We buy bumper packs of frozen chicken quarters from the supermarket and every day my husband boils the chicken In one pan and the rice In another. Yes, It's a pain In the neck having to do that every day and It stinks the kitchen out but rather that then poison my dogs with additives, flavouring and preservatives. The two older dogs have a vitamin pill with It and the young dog has puppy dried mixer with hers.
Oh thank god! someone who understands! :wah:
I don't feed my cat processed food either. Just a moment ago I boiled up chicken legs etc and thats what my cats had for dinner. Sometimes I will go down on fridays to the market and get them fresh fish.
So my cats had fresh chicken tonight and I had processed food, hamburgers ! LOL ! :wah:
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Chloe_88;1375917 wrote: Oh thank god! someone who understands! :wah:
I don't feed my cat processed food either. Just a moment ago I boiled up chicken legs etc and thats what my cats had for dinner. Sometimes I will go down on fridays to the market and get them fresh fish.
So my cats had fresh chicken tonight and I had processed food, hamburgers ! LOL ! :wah: Yes, I understand perfectly. I don't get people who profess to love their dogs and then slowly poison them with processed food.
Sometimes we happen to get lucky at the supermarket In the evening when they reduce the prices on meat that's been on the shelf all day and the dogs can have lamb, beef, whatever.
Our cat Is fed tinned Tuna. It's cheap enough here, you can get 4 small tins for £1 and he gets a share of the dogs boiled chicken with dried mixer for the vitimins. He's also partial to cheese. lol
I don't feed my cat processed food either. Just a moment ago I boiled up chicken legs etc and thats what my cats had for dinner. Sometimes I will go down on fridays to the market and get them fresh fish.
So my cats had fresh chicken tonight and I had processed food, hamburgers ! LOL ! :wah: Yes, I understand perfectly. I don't get people who profess to love their dogs and then slowly poison them with processed food.
Sometimes we happen to get lucky at the supermarket In the evening when they reduce the prices on meat that's been on the shelf all day and the dogs can have lamb, beef, whatever.
Our cat Is fed tinned Tuna. It's cheap enough here, you can get 4 small tins for £1 and he gets a share of the dogs boiled chicken with dried mixer for the vitimins. He's also partial to cheese. lol
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oscar;1375921 wrote: .Our cat Is fed tinned Tuna. It's cheap enough here, you can get 4 small tins for £1 and he gets a share of the dogs boiled chicken with dried mixer for the vitimins. He's also partial to cheese. lol
Cheese? if I even try to give my cats a bit of cheese I will lose my fingers :wah:
But I also have a stash of tinned tuna when I don't have time to cook for them. Or something called Renske (I still prefere fresh cooked stuff though). It's pure meat, no added colourings etc. 100% natural.
And I must say everybody who walkes into my house is surprised I have 4 cats. Because they do not smell, I believe it's got to do with the non processed food. They smell of milk and cookies :wah:
Cheese? if I even try to give my cats a bit of cheese I will lose my fingers :wah:
But I also have a stash of tinned tuna when I don't have time to cook for them. Or something called Renske (I still prefere fresh cooked stuff though). It's pure meat, no added colourings etc. 100% natural.
And I must say everybody who walkes into my house is surprised I have 4 cats. Because they do not smell, I believe it's got to do with the non processed food. They smell of milk and cookies :wah:
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Chloe_88;1375924 wrote: Cheese? if I even try to give my cats a bit of cheese I will lose my fingers :wah:
But I also have a stash of tinned tuna when I don't have time to cook for them. Or something called Renske (I still prefere fresh cooked stuff though). It's pure meat, no added colourings etc. 100% natural.
And I must say everybody who walkes into my house is surprised I have 4 cats. Because they do not smell, I believe it's got to do with the non processed food. They smell of milk and cookies :wah:
Talking of the smell. The proof Is In the poo. A dog motion Is half the size from a dog fed on just meat and rice to a dog fed on processed food. It also produces gas and why dogs phart. A dog fed on meat and rice rarely pharts and If he does, It won't smell.
But I also have a stash of tinned tuna when I don't have time to cook for them. Or something called Renske (I still prefere fresh cooked stuff though). It's pure meat, no added colourings etc. 100% natural.
And I must say everybody who walkes into my house is surprised I have 4 cats. Because they do not smell, I believe it's got to do with the non processed food. They smell of milk and cookies :wah:
Talking of the smell. The proof Is In the poo. A dog motion Is half the size from a dog fed on just meat and rice to a dog fed on processed food. It also produces gas and why dogs phart. A dog fed on meat and rice rarely pharts and If he does, It won't smell.
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oscar;1375925 wrote: Talking of the smell. The proof Is In the poo. A dog motion Is half the size from a dog fed on just meat and rice to a dog fed on processed food. It also produces gas and why dogs phart. A dog fed on meat and rice rarely pharts and If he does, It won't smell.
True except my mum made the doggies bean rice and meat stew the other night. I was there on sunday (i like to eat sunday dinner there) and benny's guts did not agree with the beans... I left early because the smell was unbearable ! So no more beans for him! :yh_rotfl
True except my mum made the doggies bean rice and meat stew the other night. I was there on sunday (i like to eat sunday dinner there
) and benny's guts did not agree with the beans... I left early because the smell was unbearable ! So no more beans for him! :yh_rotfl-
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Chloe_88;1375926 wrote: True except my mum made the doggies bean rice and meat stew the other night. I was there on sunday (i like to eat sunday dinner there ) and benny's guts did not agree with the beans... I left early because the smell was unbearable ! So no more beans for him! :yh_rotfl I do know the feeling because our dogs will eat left over veg. We learnt the hard way with Brussell Sprouts.
) and benny's guts did not agree with the beans... I left early because the smell was unbearable ! So no more beans for him! :yh_rotfl I do know the feeling because our dogs will eat left over veg. We learnt the hard way with Brussell Sprouts.At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
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oscar;1375928 wrote: We learnt the hard way with Brussell Sprouts.
LOL, bet you had fun that night :wah:
LOL, bet you had fun that night :wah:
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Chloe_88;1375945 wrote: LOL, bet you had fun that night :wah: What makes us laugh Is one of dogs Mulder, when he does pass wind, will look round at the cat with a look that can wither concrete, get up and walk off disgusted while the cat's sitting thinking 'What ???
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hihi sounds like my mums dog benny!
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Chloe_88;1375953 wrote: hihi sounds like my mums dog benny! Dogs Law.... Whoever smelt It, dealt It.
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