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Post by Macluke on Nov 16, 2009 17:17:01 GMT -2
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Post by Salinero on Nov 17, 2009 3:03:07 GMT -2
I'd love to take Ruben but he'd think all the dogs were there just for him to play with. And not in a good way.  |
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Post by Robyn on Nov 17, 2009 5:31:30 GMT -2
Sal, our one Great Dane, who's a year old, is quite aggressive/assertive on walks and continually barks & has a tendancy to 'go' for the other dogs as we walk past them. We took them on the doggy walk a few months ago, especially to socialise the younger one, and he was surprisingly very well behaved. He interacted very well and had no problems with the other dogs (I think the sheer number overwhelmed him!) You obviously know your dogs behaviour the best, but you may be surprised at his reaction  |
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Post by Macluke on Nov 17, 2009 12:39:29 GMT -2
Robyn my dad's dog also is like that so my dad dog trainer said we should take her cos apparently they settle after awhile, being in such a big group. Hopefully it works
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Post by ♥*`~Ana~`* ♥ on Nov 17, 2009 16:44:54 GMT -2
We taking my border collie  amped! |
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Post by Salinero on Nov 18, 2009 2:51:27 GMT -2
Oh no. Can't risk losing control of a big Rottie. You do realize he will not only kill other dogs but bite people as well? And at 55kgs and all muscle, he's a bit stronger than me.  He's also 4, so a bit old to reschool at the moment. |
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Post by misty on Nov 18, 2009 5:24:28 GMT -2
Oh no. Can't risk losing control of a big Rottie. You do realize he will not only kill other dogs but bite people as well? And at 55kgs and all muscle, he's a bit stronger than me. He's also 4, so a bit old to reschool at the moment. and that is called 'being a responsible dog owner' - it really freaks me out that so many people do not realise just how strong even a smallish dog can be and when I see small/young kids with a dog they have no hope in hell of controlling, I see a tragedy waiting to happen. |
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Post by Robyn on Nov 18, 2009 5:29:25 GMT -2
Visions of Sal been towed off into the distance by Ruben who's intent to make 'permenant' friends  My hubby took Bruno- even at a year old he was incredibly strong & I would have been treated as an annoying attachment had I been on the other end of the lead. |
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Post by saxon on Nov 18, 2009 5:32:33 GMT -2
Oh no. Can't risk losing control of a big Rottie. You do realize he will not only kill other dogs but bite people as well? And at 55kgs and all muscle, he's a bit stronger than me. He's also 4, so a bit old to reschool at the moment. and that is called 'being a responsible dog owner' - it really freaks me out that so many people do not realise just how strong even a smallish dog can be and when I see small/young kids with a dog they have no hope in hell of controlling, I see a tragedy waiting to happen. you mean like 21kg jaimé taking 45 kg Great Dane x Mastiff to the Fora fun day. i.ll help, I promise. But he listens to her far more than to me! |
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Post by ♥*`~Ana~`* ♥ on Nov 18, 2009 6:33:31 GMT -2
Oh no. Can't risk losing control of a big Rottie. You do realize he will not only kill other dogs but bite people as well? And at 55kgs and all muscle, he's a bit stronger than me. He's also 4, so a bit old to reschool at the moment. and that is called 'being a responsible dog owner' - it really freaks me out that so many people do not realise just how strong even a smallish dog can be and when I see small/young kids with a dog they have no hope in hell of controlling, I see a tragedy waiting to happen. Misty my dog used to be like that but since we put her in a halti it is so much easier to control her. SHe's quite agressive to both people and dogs but this has helped her to calm down and we can avoid such problems. She's quite a bulky border collie as well. |
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Post by misty on Nov 18, 2009 6:41:40 GMT -2
and that is called 'being a responsible dog owner' - it really freaks me out that so many people do not realise just how strong even a smallish dog can be and when I see small/young kids with a dog they have no hope in hell of controlling, I see a tragedy waiting to happen. Misty my dog used to be like that but since we put her in a halti it is so much easier to control her. SHe's quite aggressive to both people and dogs but this has helped her to calm down and we can avoid such problems. She's quite a bulky border collie as well. Halti's are very good. Also sometimes the aggression is a sign of anxiety, so if you can find out why they are anxious you can solve the aggressive behaviour - I have it with my golden, he is the most mellow, soppy dog going, but take him where there are too many dogs and he feels overwhelmed and becomes aggressive. Now if you are a TTouch'er, you would put a t-shirt on the dog and that would certainly help too. |
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Post by misty on Nov 18, 2009 6:44:17 GMT -2
and that is called 'being a responsible dog owner' - it really freaks me out that so many people do not realise just how strong even a smallish dog can be and when I see small/young kids with a dog they have no hope in hell of controlling, I see a tragedy waiting to happen. you mean like 21kg jaimé taking 45 kg Great Dane x Mastiff to the Fora fun day. i.ll help, I promise. But he listens to her far more than to me! Lol, thank goodness for the exceptions to every rule, but then Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds, for all their size, are seldom aggressive dogs, or dogs who pull their owners around - unlike my labradors!! I often watch at dog shows and envy their owners. And as you say, he actually listens to her - wonderful! |
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Post by ♥*`~Ana~`* ♥ on Nov 18, 2009 6:49:55 GMT -2
Misty, when we got her she was quite agressive. already I think its more defensive than agression, but the halti has made her realize not everyone is trying to kill her. A little JRT ran right up to her the other day and she just sat quietly. SO much better We use double lead so the halti is only used when needed. anyways I'll stop hi-jacking the thread hehe |
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Post by Salinero on Nov 18, 2009 7:50:47 GMT -2
A halti? You mean put something on his chest which has even more power, strength and muscle than his neck kind of halti? Don't think I'll try that just yet. He's not agressive because he's nervous. When he's nervous he'll rather try to run away, like he does at the vet where it takes 3 people (me, the vet and a handler) to drag + push him into the consultation room. Its quite funny actually if you're watching. Most embarrassing when its YOUR dog. But out and about he's not really aggressive. He's just king of the jungle. And if you don't bow down to him and call him Lord of All Things Around then he's more than happy to show you WHY he should be the Lord of All Things Around. Sigh. You know they say jack russells are rotties in little bodies? Now imagine all that attitude in that big body. |
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Post by Weezie on Nov 18, 2009 8:02:30 GMT -2
The halti is actually a fantastic thingamajig Sal. Will get a link for you now. It goes on their heads not the chests, god wouldn't that be a recipe for disaster lol www.halti.co.uk/ |
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Post by Robyn on Nov 18, 2009 8:07:01 GMT -2
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Post by ♥*`~Ana~`* ♥ on Nov 18, 2009 8:09:52 GMT -2
Hahahah Sal I'm referring to the one Weezie posted hahah! But thanks for the laugh |
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Post by Salinero on Nov 18, 2009 9:30:34 GMT -2
The halti looks really cool! Think I'm going to try and get one.
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Post by frippsie on Nov 19, 2009 10:23:18 GMT -2
Sal, Halti's can be really helpful. The one weezie posted.
I use one on my Dippy if I ever have to walk him and Lillypot around the neighbourhood (luckily not very often) for extra control. I must say it does help, but he doesnt really like it, probably because its not used very often, and he tries to fight it sometimes. The lady who trained Dippy and I said I must just make him sit when he fights it or panics with it on to calm him and then I carry on. He does get used to it towards the end of the walk, but I mainly walk mine off the lead on a wine farm so dont need it then. So perhaps if you use yours more regularily it will really work for that little bit of extra control with your big boy.
I struggled to find the right size at the shops, but I know Gill Painter (dog trainer who lives in Joostenbergvlakte) can usually get the right size for you.
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Post by Salinero on Nov 20, 2009 6:40:00 GMT -2
Thanks Frippsie. I'll ask Gill. I also mostly walk him off the lead on the farm. He absolutely detests muzzles so we'll see how this works out for him.
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