Show us your Dog / Best mate

[xcvator]

Just for a bit of a change

 

[Ramjet]

Oh no that's not good RJ... I really hope He can get over things...

Sometimes they do it as a way of Protecting the Alpha Dog (you) and His Pack(family)... Or is He the Alpha Dog? Has he the run of the house?...
Lots of pats from people He doesn't know(with muzzle on of course) with a small treat can help as well... Helps him to understand that people are not a threat to him, but are actually nice and sometimes give treats...
My little mate had simular issues and attacked anything that moved and I was able to turn him around using the above method...

My mate has a very aggressive Rottweiler and has had to withdraw Him from People contact... He is also on his 'Last Chance'... But for some unknown reason He Loves Me and I can do things with him that my mate can't.... Very strange...

I do hope you can sort him out and enjoy life with him again.. He is soooo cool...

LW...

I am the boss no doubt. He has always been socialised. We walk the town often, go to off leash dog parks, take to local markets and other events with lots of people.

I just don't understand it.

 

[goody2shoes]

I remember when you use to take him out side the hospital I think it was Ramjet when your wife was sick I think it was

He use to just play around on the lead and you would take him for long walks...

Goody

 

[Manpa]

Ramjet, not only do you need to be alpha but the dog must also be lower on the totem than anyone in the house. It is hard habit to break and will take considerable time. Greet everyone else before you even acknowledge the dog when you arrive home. Feed him after everyone else is fed, dogs are heiracal creatures.

 

[MegsyB007]

We had a 30th celebration on Saturday with young and old attending unfortunately or fortunately our eldest grandson (8) was bitten causing a puncture to his ear and upper skull (light flesh wound) by a dog (Sheppard X) that is his masters best mate. The injury isn't to bad and all of our kids and grandchildren have grown up with dogs as family pets and understand the dangers to a degree, we're always watching. The sad thing is the dogs owner didn't take well to the suggestion of putting the dog on a lead it took quite a bit of convincing to have the situation sorted. I don't like having to deal with nasty situations involving aggressive or blood thirty dogs but if it happens again I'll take charge of the things to make certain it's dealt with. The owner is our prospective son in law, what didn't sit well with me and many others his refusal to protect children and other guests by objection to the request of securing the dog from the guests. Some people are a bit out of touch when it comes to pets to the detriment of innocent people.

Heelers are renounced for their unconditional loyalty and need to be watched in the presence of anyone who is temporary in their lives. Fear aggression is a term and a good description, I'm more inclined to see it as natural instinct more so than fear.

I'd be having serious doubts about the character of that dog owner, if he refused to protect children when asked to do it. I'd be having a few problems with the thought of him being a prospective son-in-law, if he values a dog roaming over children's safety.

I thought aggressive dogs were taken away, that bite people in Vic? One phone call will take care of that aggressive dog, if the owner is unreasonable and keeps putting kids in danger, RM. He is not a responsible dog owner.

Some people...

And I agree, Heelers like heeling people - rounding them up like cattle - it's their nature to nip and "move them on little doggie!"

Cheers,
Megsy

 

[mudgee hunter]

White fluffy dogs could be handy substitute for a shortage of dunny rolls!
I've got three of them.....
And a salt water pool !
Front loading washing machine....! erfect:

 

[RM Outback]

We had a 30th celebration on Saturday with young and old attending unfortunately or fortunately our eldest grandson (8) was bitten causing a puncture to his ear and upper skull (light flesh wound) by a dog (Sheppard X) that is his masters best mate. The injury isn't to bad and all of our kids and grandchildren have grown up with dogs as family pets and understand the dangers to a degree, we're always watching. The sad thing is the dogs owner didn't take well to the suggestion of putting the dog on a lead it took quite a bit of convincing to have the situation sorted. I don't like having to deal with nasty situations involving aggressive or blood thirty dogs but if it happens again I'll take charge of the things to make certain it's dealt with. The owner is our prospective son in law, what didn't sit well with me and many others his refusal to protect children and other guests by objection to the request of securing the dog from the guests. Some people are a bit out of touch when it comes to pets to the detriment of innocent people.

Heelers are renounced for their unconditional loyalty and need to be watched in the presence of anyone who is temporary in their lives. Fear aggression is a term and a good description, I'm more inclined to see it as natural instinct more so than fear.

I'd be having serious doubts about the character of that dog owner, if he refused to protect children when asked to do it. I'd be having a few problems with the thought of him being a prospective son-in-law, if he values a dog roaming over children's safety.

I thought aggressive dogs were taken away, that bite people in Vic? One phone call will take care of that aggressive dog, if the owner is unreasonable and keeps putting kids in danger, RM. He is not a responsible dog owner.

Some people...

And I agree, Heelers like heeling people - rounding them up like cattle - it's their nature to nip and "move them on little doggie!"

Cheers,
Megsy

We're onto it Megsy, I'll leave it at that and let the thread get back on track :Y: :beer:

 

[Spike111]

Lol provari. Good dog

 

[Flowerpot]

I love dogs :heart:
Here are our two cuties
Coco and Poppy :heart: :heart:

 

[Manpa]

Couple of great looking bullies there, love them. Very special dogs.

 

[goody2shoes]

Miss Flowerpot

do you have to put sunscreen on Poppy ?

Both very nice looking doggie's

Goody

 

[BlueDogWA]

This is my best mate, Milo.
Ive had him since he was an 8 week old pup and hes been such a joy to train as hes pretty damn smart, even fetches me a beer from the fridge, although were still working on closing the door afterwards.
He goes everywhere with me, although hes muzzle trained I dont take him prospecting from fear of him picking up a poison bait, hes definitely a Velcro dog.

 

[silver]

Lola.....She loves Gingy, but just don't try to take it away lol.

 

[xcvator]

This is our new rescue girl that I picked up on Thursday, owners were going to take her to the RSPCA to be put down on Friday so it was a bit of a rush to get her before that happened.

She does have a few problems, she is a bit incontinent now ( like me ) and apparently goes totally bonkers/nuts in thunderstorms.
Allegedly suffers from separation anxiety and general high anxiety (none of which we have observed in her since Thursday) apart from normal nervousness in a change of home

This is Sammi

There are some strange people in this world. how could you have this little lady put down 8.( 8.(

 

[LONEWOLF]

Its a shame some people don't realise that Pets are Forever.... I could never hand my pet in if it became sick... It broke our heart having to do it to our little mate... But it was for the best as he was suffering and there were more bad times than good times for him... but still a very hard decision to have to make...

We have now ' Adopted' a Cat... Yes I know what people will say after past comments about them, but this little girl has had a very hard life and has settled in very well .. Poor thing didn't even know how to play, Now you can't stop her... She also has F.I.V... A feline version of H.I.V... its under control for now, but I know that 'that' time will come one day... :|

LW...

 

[Flowerpot]

Miss Flowerpot

do you have to put sunscreen on Poppy ?

Both very nice looking doggie's

Goody

Hi Goody, yes we do sometimes, mostly zinc on her nose tho.

 

[Clodmaster]

Firstly - what a great thread!!

This is Kip. Kelpie x Border Collie. He's about 5 now but we rescued him when he was 10 months old. He'd been chained to a clothes line since he was a puppy so his life had been pretty miserable up until then. He has a great life now and is the most affectionate and loyal dog we've ever owned.

 

[Dan the rock man]

We just brought a new cocker pup 9 weeks old

 

[Gold1hunter]

I've been traveling since October 2011 was without a dog for almost a year, decided I don't need National Parks (can't take a detector) so got another dog best decision ever. Time was right I guess.

 

[Hilux]

so got another dog best decision ever.

He / she looks great. A good size for a travelling companion too.

I love the tag on the collar.