Postings by Jax (earned her wings 5/30/12)

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Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Mon May 20, '13 5:26pm PST  I don't know if it's a myth or not but I've heard, with mixes, which ever breed they resemble the most is the breed they will behave the most like. Jax was 1/2 Golden Retriever and 1/2 German Shepherd. She looked more like a Shepherd and she acted like one. At least in her case, the myth/or not was true. I think Henry is built more like a Cur, so I would be inclined to treat him like he'll behave like one. Maybe someone else can shed some light on that. Hope it works out for you. Good Luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Wed May 15, '13 5:24pm PST  I wouldn't give up. My neighbor lost his dog and he put a big picture of her up on his mailbox by the street. I think 2 or 3 weeks went by and he got her back. He went looking for her every day. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Puppy Place > First time puppy owner

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Sun May 12, '13 5:44am PST  I agree with the other posters. It's a good idea to take a new dog/pup to the vet to be checked out within the first week of bringing them home. I agree that she has been through a lot in her very short life. With our dogs, I slept on the floor and/or couch next to them for the first 3 days while they were in the crate. That way they bond with you and they're not alone while their trying to adjust to their new surroundings. You might try giving her a stuffed animal to snuggle up to while she's in the crate. Just be careful she doesn't eat any of it. Lots of toys and chew toys are a good idea. When she chews on you, you can give/"trade" her a toy to distract her. Most/all puppies chew and they don't know what is right and wrong to chew. I would also enroll her in puppy classes. They will help her learn social skills needed to be a good dog. Your local SPCA or shelter usually has them. Your right in that she might miss her litter-mates and mother. In my experience, "Dogster" is a great place to get advice/help from other people who have been through the same things as you with your new pup. So, if you have any other questions or concerns, this is a good place to ask. Good Luck and ! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Dog killed child (irresponsible dog owners)

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Sat May 11, '13 4:31pm PST  I've said this before, "some people shouldn't have dogs(pets) or children". my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Skittish Dog/Growling

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Fri May 10, '13 3:41am PST  No problem. Good Luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Thu May 9, '13 5:34pm PST  He's probably still settling in. Some dogs take longer than others. Sounds like your making progress which is a good thing. As for the potty training, have you thought about crate training him? My dogs are crate trained and they eventually graduated out of the crate. Just something to think about. Sounds like your doing the right things. Good Luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Skittish Dog/Growling

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Thu May 9, '13 3:59am PST  How's your new pup settling in? Is he doing any better? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Should I bring my dog back to the shelter...

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Wed May 8, '13 6:06pm PST  She is just too cute! I agree with what everyone has said. Good Luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Skittish Dog/Growling

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Sun May 5, '13 3:53pm PST  He is "guarding" you. Have your family be the only caregivers for a while, feed, play, walk and treats. Have him completely dependent on them. It is up to you to control his behavior while he's on your lap. If he growls while he's on your lap or the couch, take him off. Growling will NOT get him what he wants. You can find some really yummy treats, something he will die for, and have your family feed them to him. Don't you feed them to him because he apparently bonded with you which is not a problem but he needs to understand your family is good too. Good Luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Jax (earned- her wings- 5/30/12) Give me your- toy.     Barked: Sun May 5, '13 3:41pm PST  Some people are jerks. I know this will sound harsh, but don't lolly coddle her. I would take treats on the walks and ask people to feed them to her. You will have to be very specific on who you ask and that they follow your instructions to the letter. That's how I got Jax to tolerate people and she actually was able to eventually meet some of them (on her terms). Good Luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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