Postings by Rocky *CGC* With the angels.

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Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Wed May 22, '13 9:39am PST  So, so sad... Some people are just delusional... The breeder I got Skip from breeds dogs for pet homes mainly. However, both parents were extensively health tested, were shown regularly and even worked... Skip's five generation pedigree shows thirty champions and his parents are from some of the best lines in Europe... I'm picky! Very picky and hound breeders... I want to know everything and I want proof, otherwise I could just adopt a dog from a shelter. Thanks Tiller, for bringing this breeder down a peg... He needed it. Breeding for the love of the dogs is NOT good enough nor does it make you purely 'ethical'... Some people think they can just buy a good looking dog, buy a few more and become a breeder. THAT makes me so angry! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Mon May 20, '13 4:03pm PST  I've seen Black Mouth Curs in action and have to say, they are some of the most ferocious hunters I've ever seen... I left the event after about five minutes. It was too horrific for me. Too similar to dog fighting -two dogs in a pen with a hog, owners spurring the dogs on to attack the hog, the hog's tusks had been filed down so the poor thing couldn't protect itself and had nowhere to run... I didn't stay long enough but I know that hog died slowly, painfully and terrified... That's the only experience I have with the breed. But I have to say, truly magnificent dogs. I would guess that if Henry wanted to get to the cats, he wouldn't be so mellow about it... They seemed to me like full-on hunters who wouldn't let a glass door get in the way of the hunt. I think, being a mix, you may be lucky I'm with everyone else though. Don't take any chances and always err on the side of caution. Treat him the exact same way you would treat him if you had no idea what he was like around cats. Don't leave them alone in the same part of the house and make sure, if needs be, your cats can get away from him. Good luck! He's beautiful my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Update on Bauer and the Unhelpful Instructor

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Mon May 20, '13 3:38pm PST  That's great news I'm so glad the assistant trainer helped you out... She seems to have her 'doggy head' screwed on! Good luck, I hope it goes well and make sure you let us know how your class goes with the other trainer my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Laws & Legislation > officer kills 4 month old pit bull

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Mon May 20, '13 2:03pm PST  Eight times!!! Seriously?! That's horrible Skipper is four months old and I think he would run up to a kid on a bike... He's so friendly. He wouldn't do it aggressively, more in a puppy 'hiya' way... I would be distraught if someone shot him for doing that! Never mind shooting him eight times!!! So, so sad... I don't care if he's a cop... If the puppy truly did nothing wrong, then he should be charged. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Twister is missing. :(

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Sat May 18, '13 4:30am PST  I'm so sorry I too can only imagine what you're going through... It must be terrible. If he makes it to the UK, I'll be on the look out Good luck and keep us posted x my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Sat May 18, '13 2:34am PST  I don't know much about the American lines as I'm British but over here, in the UK, most breeders import German Dobes... I've also lived in Germany and their Dobes are amazing! They are a lot more intense and sharp than the dogs you see as pets in the UK, but very trainable and still have the soft side The German's are so strict about dogs and breeding that when a puppy is bought from a breeder, you are guaranteed a very good dog. They are very expensive but we all know, that is mainly a good thing My neighbour has two imported German Dobes (fairly common over here) and one is 13 years old. The other is two years old and cost her £2500. A lot of German breeders sell puppies at one year old and start foundation protection training with them... That means you have a perfect family pet bred for both conformation and working and foundation trained in protection. They also come with the option of cropped ears or not (cropping and docking is illegal in the UK but you can import cropped and docked dogs). They really are amazing but as I said, over here, German lines are the norm, even breeders over here have mainly German dogs in their lines. When I lived in Germany, obviously they were all German lines. As a therapy dog I think a German line dog would thrive... They still love their cuddles, are fearless yet gentle (unless trained in protection) and live to work. I would look for a purely conformation breeder in Germany, as most breeders breed working lines and a pup from those lines could be a bit too intense for therapy work... They can be a bit aloof, completely Velcro to their humans but in the line of therapy, the aloofness might hinder the work... It all depends if that is a problem for you, I guess. Health wise, the Germans are so strict. I think the main reason is purely aesthetic but really, it helps the breed. German breeders are so proud and they do not want to be seen with a crippled dog, or someone else with a health riddled dog with their name attached. So I guess, that's a good thing. They also work hard to breed Dobes that are so true to their history. The dogs of today should look no different to the Dobes 100 years or so ago... Which again, is a good thing Sorry I can't help you with the American bred side of things but I have experience with German Dobes both in Germany and in the UK I hope I helped a little my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > List of influential trainers and books/essays on their methodologies

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Thu May 16, '13 1:43pm PST  I remember the previous post but think it was ages ago. These are some I found very very helpful : The Dogs Mind by Bruce Fogle Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff Dog Behaviour, Evolution and Cognition by Ádám Miklósi Think Dog by John Fisher Behaviour Adjustment Training : BAT by Grisha Stewart The Handbooks of Applied Dog Behaviour and Training (Volumes 1-4)... Very expensive and scientific but they are mainly used for university study... I found them oober helpful Very much worth the money my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Muzzles

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Wed May 15, '13 12:51pm PST  The basket muzzle is the best option... Just, please introduce Tyson to it correctly and positively... He is not protective of you, he is insecure... For your own safety and the safety of everyone else, the basket muzzle is a good choice. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Adopted shelter dog attack, sent to ER today. Heartbroken. Help please.

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Wed May 15, '13 3:54am PST  I'm so sorry you are going through this. It's such a heartbreaking situation. I have nothing to add without actually seeing your dog and his natural demeanour. All I can add, is follow your gut. What do you feel is the right thing to do, deep down. If you feel that he needs to be out to sleep, that's your decision an I'm not going to say anything negative about that. Like you said, you now live in fear, you worry about what he would do to your other dogs, neighbours e.t.c Living with that fear is no way to live, for you and the dog. Not only can fear trigger aggression, it will build up and up inside of you and the dog and neither of you will be truly happy. Hopefully you hear back from the rescue and they can help and if not, the decision is yours and yours alone. No one in here will judge you for those decisions. I really hope you and the dog find peace, regardless of what you have to do Keep us posted and good luck my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rocky *CGC*- With the- angels. Gone but never,- ever forgotten- xxx     Barked: Wed May 15, '13 3:11am PST  He's cute! But can you clear up a few things for me first? Why did you take on an Aussie with the intention of protection work? He's middle aged and blind in one eye... Have you ever thought that his protectiveness over you is actually insecurity? Dogs that are blind in one eye can really struggle in crowded areas, especially if you feel he is already capable of causing harm under the right circumstances... Secondly, don't worry about how other people will react. It's none of their business and if anything, I really admire people who have the common sense to use basket muzzles for the safety of the public. You're being responsible and if people give you and Tyson a wide berth?... Good! That's what he needs Basket muzzles are great in these situations... Tyson will still be able to pant, bark, eat and drink... Just make sure you introduce it to him in a positive manner, make him love his muzzle and you should be fine my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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