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Hunting dogs are wasted on me. The rancher who owns the one property I have access to fouls the lease with strychnine traps. I'm just not going to expose my (now singular) dog to that kind of danger. So pheasant and quail are off the menu. Given that the only work I can any longer expect out of a dog is to bark when someone pulls up to the curb, what kind of dog do I need to keep Romeo company? I'm thinking mutt. A congenial mutt. | ||
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China, I think you are correct. Just about any dog will be territorial. I got both my last two dogs from a shelter, they are lab/golden retriever mixes and think that the road outside our house is theirs! Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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I've done some work with Anatolian Shepherd rescue and these livestock guardians love to keep an eye on things around the place. Like most breeds designed to work independently, they can be a bit stubborn. Often find them mixed with Great Pyrenees around here as well. Shedding can be an issue...  ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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I just don't want another dog that'll tear up my next wife when it it flashes though his mind that someone's trying to get between him and his bone. Believe it or not, I wasn't that miserable being married. | |||
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A lot of that can depend on the personality of the individual dog, not so much the breed. Some dogs are dominant and have to have all the toys and treats. Others are more mellow. How big is the dog you are concerned about? What is its personality? I've been at the E-Clinic for situations where no harm was intended but lots of cash got spent anyway. ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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A dog that needs a home fits the bill. The best dogs I have had were mutts. My old dog Bo, a Rott Husky cross was probably my best dog. He was clearly the Alpha dog anywhere he went but was always tolerant of even the most out of control dogs and friendly to all others. He loved people yet knew those not to trust and quietly and calmly guarded his turf.He recently passed on. My other dog Rascal is another mutt, Retriever\Lab cross. Another good dog. After Bo passed we got a Rottweiler pup from a rescue. She'll be a good dog if she's half of what Bo was. I like the idea of her breed for when I'm not home for the wife. I've also had German Shepards and they're probably a better family dog IMO than a Rott but bark a lot. It's tough replacing a good dog that's passed. Had I not come across this little rottweiler from a rescue group I would have went with a mutt from the local shelter. Just to many good dogs out there on death row to not look at them. Like you my dogs are companion animals, not working dogs. Any dog is a reflection of the effort of the owner. Lot's of socialization and training of any sort to keep them interested and they will not let you down. ______________________ Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else. | |||
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When I was in college about 5-6 years ago I was at the pound just looking around with my at the time girlfriend. I lived in the dorm, but stayed in the apartment with her most of the time so I didnt really have a place to keep a dog and wasnt 'looking'. Saw a dog that was teeny tiny (12 lbs) and they said 3 months old. He had a blue eye and a brown eye which I thought was awesome! Took him out and he was just an awesome dog. Well, I ended up adopting him and he has been one of the most loyal dogs I have ever had or seen. I can beat his ass and 10 minutes later he has forgotten all about it. Hes great with kids, other dogs etc but knows where 'his' turf is and when to protect it. My girlfriend now has a 5 year old little girl and I trust him with her, and I trust him to protect them when I am at work. Forgot to add: he is a Doberman mix ( I think dobie/Australian Shepherd) and is 86 lbs. Vet says he needs to lose 6-10 lbs but either way, an awesome dog! | |||
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You don't beat a dog's ass. And they don't forget about it. | |||
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You're probably right. I just hope my papered pure-bred doesn't know I'm not letting him live up to his full potential. He seems all right about it. But the next one will probably be a mutt. Like me. | |||
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Rothke's right. Never, ever hit a dog. There are several reasons why. First, it's bad for the dog. And probably illegal. It's certainly unneccessary. Second, you're basically training the dog to ignore you until you whack it. By the time it's two you'll need a 2x4 to get its attention. Three, it'll take its revenge on someone. Maybe not you, because you've convinced it will get hurt if it tries. But someone. If I raise my hand in my dog's presence, it's because I'm reaching for the dog treats. A dog either wants to cooperate with you or it's not worth having around. | |||
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I agree with the above couple of posts. A dog who obeys out of fear is unpredictable at best and completely broken at the worst. Which me brings me to slip collar/choke chains for training purposes. I'm taking my four month puppy to obedience classes for the sole purpose of being able to work with her in an environment that's hard to find, that being a large number of dogs of different shapes and sizes. I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to be able to hold my tongue when she (trainer) gives another come to Jesus yank on one of the dogs leashes for a correction on something as trivial as a young dog breaking a sit/stay. ______________________ Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else. | |||
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