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Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Thu Jan 31, '13 9:28am PST  I'm not planning and going out and adopting a pittie and two bullmastiff puppies anytime ever haha, but the example that popped into my head. I know some people who have no issue, or really even concept of it. I am definitely attracted to multiple breeds that are known for potential DA, but I would be nervous to have multiple, especially of the same gender. Adopting older and knowing they are dog friendly is one thing. But even super dog friendly dogs are sometimes different in their own home. Ellie does not typically enjoy when I foster. Only one dog, a puppy, would she even really interact with! She would avoid them like the plague and occasionally snarl if they got in her space. Totally different than when she's out! Over Christmas I went to my parents for about a week with Ellie and one of my sisters brought her pittie/hound as well. Ellie and this dog have met and played together on multiple occasions and get along fine. My sister's dog plays too rough for Ellie occasionally and we separate on those occasions. Living together for a week was a total hellish Christmas experience! Fighting and drawing blood (on them and us) and us walking on eggshells stressing they would somehow get to each other. I can't imagine living with two dogs with that kind of fighting. It was awful! Here is another question/ thought: you get a pittie who is great with other dogs and then a pittie puppy who becomes DA at around age two and you're living in a hellish situation. Would you call this owners fault for taking the risk so deal with it, or would you rehome one? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Tue Jan 29, '13 2:17pm PST  What are people's thoughts on this? Say you have a pittie you know to be good with other dogs and decide you want a bullmastiff puppy? No DA may show up for a couple of years. Maybe the bullmastiff is one now and you decide you want another? If you adopt an older dog you can usually get a good sense of their doggy issues before hand and if you go the puppy route you can socialize like crazy, but is that enough in your mind? Do you feel like its an ok risk with training and socialization? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Owning multiple potentially DA breeds

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Tue Jan 29, '13 2:16pm PST  What are people's thoughts on this? Say you have a pittie you know to be good with other dogs and decide you want a bullmastiff puppy? No DA may show up for a couple of years. Maybe the bullmastiff is one now and you decide you want another? If you adopt an older dog you can usually get a good sense of their doggy issues before hand and if you go the puppy route you can socialize like crazy, but is that enough in your mind? Do you feel like its an ok risk with training and socialization? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > Old English Sheepdog

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Mon Jan 21, '13 11:55am PST  Can we talk a bit about the OES? Just everything about them! But specifically more in depth temperament and lifestyle/ play style my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > The Yellow Dog Project

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Mon Jan 21, '13 10:19am PST  It's true that words will always be your most valuable and effective tool, but if there could be a known sign that a particular dog needs space, I think it could be a great tool. Granted, most people will not be aware of what it means, but as a concept I like the idea. Even with widespread ideas, as Tiller mentions with SDs, there will be the people who ignore it, unfortunately. But in my mind, anything that will help lesson the amount of panicked "back the f*#% off my dog is going to react!" moments isn't a bad idea. Interesting point with the ribbon possibly drawing attention though my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Sun Jan 20, '13 11:43am PST  I haven't posted in a while but thought this warranted sharing. Just got an email from my training center that talks about this newer idea called the yellow dog project. Dogs with yellow ribbon or something or something of the sort attached to their leash need to be given space for some reason or another. Thought is share to help spread the word! http://www.theyellowdogproject.com/The_Yellow_Dog_Project/H ome.html my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > "This may be the perfect breed" Newfkom

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Mon May 21, '12 9:58am PST  Nom Nom double post my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > "This may be the perfect breed" Newfkom

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Mon May 21, '12 9:54am PST  It's obvious why they are the only breed anyone should ever want: http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/93b812c7-bd41.aspx Also interesting is how they talk about being very protective of the Komondor bloodline, right before talking about the newfkom: http://www.feathersandfleece.com/gpage18.html I have 12 coming in the mail. Party favors!!!! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Southern California rescues

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Wed May 9, '12 10:46am PST  I have a friend who has asked me to help rehome her two dogs. They are both about 4 years old. One is spayed, the male in tact. One is a pit/Dane mix who I adore and the other a shepherd/lab/husky mix. If the funds can be raised I could have then transported up to Seattle and the rescue I have volunteered with would help. That would be ideal for me because I really love and want the best for them. But assuming that would be really difficult, does anyone have any suggestions for non-kill SoCal rescues? Ideally that foster and would devote time in training and love on them. Right now they spend all of their time stuck in the yard and have almost no training. It breaks my heart, they are such lovers. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Ellie Qui me amat,- amet et canem- meum     Barked: Wed Apr 4, '12 10:10am PST  If you don't mind sharing, where about are you located? I've known good and great independent rescues as well as poor and great shelters. Having a clear idea what you want in temperament is huge and can make finding the right dog much easier. The pros to rescues, especially that foster. They tend to know their dogs on a really deep level and know how they act in a house, sometimes around other dogs and cats. I also like our local shelter in Seattle. It ranks dogs on suitability for first time owners, tests them with dogs and cats (usually) and are pretty good at warning you about what may not be a good fit. I really think rescue is the way to go! You can find a great fit that way! As much as raising a puppy can be tempting and sound like the way to go, I really recommend adult dogs for first time owners. Ellie has changed a lot in personality as she's grown and over these doggy teenage years! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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