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She is 2 1/2. She is a Landseer Newfoundland/Shorthair mix. I know strange combo. Dad is a fence jumping German Shorthair.
Cool looking dog!
She is 2 1/2. She is a Landseer Newfoundland/Shorthair mix. I know strange combo. Dad is a fence jumping German Shorthair.
Very cool looking dog!Cool looking dog!
Is Ellie a Newfie?
Brewtah said:She is 2 1/2. She is a Landseer Newfoundland/Shorthair mix. I know strange combo. Dad is a fence jumping German Shorthair.
Looks like a springer spaniel/black lab mix too. Great looking dog
If you don't mind me asking, what do you do about slobber control? Do you just use a box of rags or a mop? I always wondered if you could use slobber as a industrial lubricant?
I keep a designated drool rag and wipe off her slobber before she has a chance to shake her head. When I'm too late then I try to clean it off of the wall, tv, ceiling, etc before it dries. Once it dries it's like glue. Half the time she shakes her head it ends up on her snout, ears or head and I wipe her down. I definitely have to warn guests before they come over because she loves to put her head in your lap.
One of our dogs was an accident. Her mom is a pure-bred yellow lab and her dad is a pure-bred newfie. She turned out looking just like her dad, only without all the hair and the drool that comes with a newfie. She still drools more than our other dog, but knowing how much newfies drool, I can live with it...
Any good reccomendations for reading on training a rescued dog or selecting a dog to adopt that will be suited to training?
Not something I'm planning on jumping into tomorrow by any means, but my wife wants a protection dog and I have always wanted to train a working dog. I understand it's not an easy thing to do and that the difficulty and time commitment would be compounded by working with a dog with baggage, but we'd prefer to get a dog that's not going to get a chance at a good life otherwise. Not dead set on a breed, but I was around Bouviers as a kid and have always loved them. Seems like the kind of dog someone might get for looks without realizing what the dogs needs are.
Rescue dogs are some of the most appreciative and obedient dogs you'll find. When you meet them..If you can grab their full attention with a small treat or toy, and they remain calm and attentive, that's a really good sign. If they're wild and crazy, that's probably how they'll behave for a while. You also need to be in a calm setting when you meet with no other dogs or distractions. A treat motivated dog can make your training a lot easier
While that has some merit, it's not always the case... My first Aussie (Jacks) came from a local shelter. When he and I made eye contact, he went nuts, as in "You're here for me, I know I know I know!! Me me me pick me please!!!".
Best dog I've ever owned.
MC
While that has some merit, it's not always the case... My first Aussie (Jacks) came from a local shelter. When he and I made eye contact, he went nuts, as in "You're here for me, I know I know I know!! Me me me pick me please!!!".
Best dog I've ever owned.
MC
Sorry, my only experience is training a pup fresh from a litter. Before I brought Sage home, I bought, read, and re-read "Gun Dog" by Richard Wolters. His methods apply animal behavior methods to the training, and he stresses the importance of starting bonding and training at a specific age (49 days).To clarify, I wasn't asking about normal obedience training, but looking for advice on assessing a rescued dog's suitability as a working dog. I thought DKWolf or someone might have advice or be able to recommend some resources.
To clarify, I wasn't asking about normal obedience training, but looking for advice on assessing a rescued dog's suitability as a working dog.
Try researching some of the USAR teams in your area. I was watching a special on the history channel about working dogs and they showed a USAR team that used dogs rescued from shelters. I'm sure they must have some kind of formula/guild line for assessing them.TNGabe said:To clarify, I wasn't asking about normal obedience training, but looking for advice on assessing a rescued dog's suitability as a working dog. I thought DKWolf or someone might have advice or be able to recommend some resources.
This is Gossip. I have no idea why he was sleeping in the bathtub.
Is Gossip. a Saluki?
Close. He's a borzoi. Similar, but about 90lbs.
That was my second guess, cool dog. What is the temperment of a Borzoi like?
A few minutes ago I laid my best friend to rest. Her battle with bone cancer has ended. I loved her with everything I had and she returned it tenfold. At about 5:15 she ran through the gates of heaven.
Rest in peace Eleanor, we'll see you on the other side.
A few minutes ago I laid my best friend to rest. Her battle with bone cancer has ended. I loved her with everything I had and she returned it tenfold. At about 5:15 she ran through the gates of heaven.
Rest in peace Eleanor, we'll see you on the other side.
A few minutes ago I laid my best friend to rest. Her battle with bone cancer has ended. I loved her with everything I had and she returned it tenfold. At about 5:15 she ran through the gates of heaven.
Rest in peace Eleanor, we'll see you on the other side.
TNGabe said:Sorry to hear that. Losing a dog a is the worst. Don't follow Popcorn's example of how to deal with tough times. [/QUOTE
Thanks guys. It's been a pretty tough day. Don't worry I won't do what Popcorn did. I will say that my heart is truly broken.
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