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[color=darkred]Hi Holz_Boomer :)
My friend used to have a Kerryblue Terrier called Alfie who I used to take on walks, he was a lovely dog although hyper at times lol.......thats because he was spoilt :roll: anyway he was eventually neautered and did calm right down so to speak.......sadly at the age of 6 years he had cancer and had to be put to sleep :(
Yes they are beautiful dogs, there coats so soft and fluffy :D
Let us know when you get one [/color]:wink: -
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:angel: :D Love you Guyz, Mich[/quote]
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Awwww we love you too Mich [/color]:wink: -
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I know that Sassy has been through a very traumatic experience recently. I'm sure you want to do everything that you can for her but, I really wouldn't advise adding special stuff to her food.
A dog will eat when it's hungry....as long as it hasn't basically "trained" it's owners to add new/different goodies if it holds back from eating. Once someone get into that practice it can escalate into an owner constantly having to search out goodies to add to the food to apease the dog.
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[color=darkred]I had this problem with Charlie, he was a very picky eater and would not eat any brand of dry food he was given, I would constantly stand there and say (eat your biscuits) I was also at my wits end wondering what to do...I know the theory goes (dogs will eat when they are hungry) but in this case my Bullmastiff was not interested so one day I decided to had some grated cheese and sliced apple to his biscuits (Wow how the clock turned) he only had these mixed with his biscuits untill he was eating normal again then I gradually weaned him off it.....he now eats his dry food without a problem, so it can work. Dogs have to have some variety[/color] -
[color=darkred]All my dogs are fed on Hero Complete and they thrive on it[/color] :D
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[quote name='Rowie-the-Pooh']Great article, Shannon! :D[/quote]
[color=darkred]Thanks Rowie :wink:
Well I thought it was very informative and Im sure it will help a lot [/color]:D -
[color=darkred]I thought this might help :D
Guarding and Showing Aggression Over Resources
The following article by Sarah Wilson comes from GOOD OWNERS, GREAT PETS. For more excellent advice, check out [url]www.GreatPets.com[/url].
Resource Guarding
There are dogs who growl and snap when approached while chewing a toy, eating or lying on a favorite spot. These dogs are guarding what they consider to be a valuable resource. That's why this type of behavior can be called "resource guarding."
Possible Causes:
Some dogs are prone to this because of temperament tendencies. Others have learned to be this way. For example, if he has been "attacked" by humans after he drops something such as a shoe. How, then, can he prevent your wrath? Dropping it didn't work. Some dogs will then choose aggression in an attempt to back you off. This is painfully familiar to many owners. This behavior can be a part of a general confusion about who leads and who follows in the home.
Recommendations:
First of all, remove anything he may protect. If you can't remove the item (such as a bed or couch), block access to it by closing a door or putting up a gate. Keep him on lead in the house so you can more easily control him.
Teach him to "Leave It" in a positive, fun way. Do NOT make this into a battle. Make him think this command is an opportunity for a reward, not a chance to lock horns with you. Always start teaching this command with boring objects so that praise and treats will be the obvious choice.
Reward spitting things out. Much of this sort of aggression is man made. People get angry when their dog takes things, then fail to give him a way to please them. They create a situation where, once something is in their dog's mouth, there is no way for the dog to win. This can force the dog to start defending himself.
Here's the rule: Once something is in your dog's mouth, it is TOO LATE to teach him not to take it. The only thing you can teach him now is to spit it out promptly. Therefore, reward spitting it out.
Take then Give. Early on, practice "Out" with your pup. Walk up when he is chewing a toy. Say "Out" and take the toy. Praise him for his brilliance. Give him a treat. Return the toy and leave him alone. A few weeks of this once or twice a day and your dog will want you to come and take him toys.
Neuter him! The most serious bites come from intact male dogs. Make the neuter appointment today!
Ignore him. Do not look at or speak to him unless he is working for you and even then, keep attention short, sweet and intense after which you ignore him again. You want him to want your attention, not constantly be getting more of it then he desires. Leave him wanting more.
Redirect him. If he is pawing you then keep him on lead and work his demanding self. Every time he paws you have him "Sit, down, Sit, down -- come, stay, OK" -- with little praise. He may well decide that a nap is a better idea.
Teach him to move out of the way. This will help with his understanding that you lead and he follows. If it is safe to do, simply shuffle your feet into him (no kicking) until he moves then praise him. Or leave a lead on him and guide out of the way then praise.
He owns nothing! He has no "favorite" chair or toys that are "his" -- everything in the house is yours. If he is protective over anything, a bowl or a toy, remove it until his attitude has improved.
All of his time must be spent on the floor. The higher up he is in the room, the higher up he is in his head. Nope, his place is on the floor. Teach him to get off things on command. Always praise him cheerfully for obeying. If need be, close off rooms and/or leave a lead on him so you can manage him more easily. Always praise him cheerfully for obeying --- that is important!
Confine him daily. Daily crating is a generally good routine for this sort of dog and keeps him out of trouble in many ways. Even if you are home with him, crate him for several hours every day. [Note: many behaviorists advise that it can be counter-productive to crate a dog more than 5 hours a day over the long term.]
Increase his exercise. This is a great deal of change for him. Exercise will help relieve stress and release excess energy. Be sure to play games that promote cooperation and control -- skip tug-of-war, wrestling and chasing after him.
We do NOT recommend:
Going to battle over a squeaky toy. Your dog, no matter how small, can injure you. When a dog shows he is ready to battle a human, we already know that he is misinformed and confused. We need to straighten out that confusion prior to discussing that unwanted aggression. If you attack him for threatening to attack you, you may well escalate his aggression. And, even if you "win" he may decide to fight sooner and harder next time. What he needs is education, not attack.
Anytime -- ANYTIME -- your dog threatens you, hands-on help from a qualified professional is the best next step. Aggression is complicated and, if it isn't dealt with quickly, can get worse. In the end, it can lead to the death of your dog assuredly as any disease.
Common Mistakes:
* Thinking it is OK for him to have a chair or a toy that is "his."
* Assuming he won't bite.
* Avoiding the problem rather than dealing with it.
* Leaving toys that you know he is protective over out because "he likes them so much."
* Thinking this behavior will get better with time.
* Allowing denial of the problem to put other people at risk.
Further Advice: Seek any and all help, including from your veterinarian. [/color] -
[color=darkred]I know and poor girl, for what she has gone through.[/color]
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[quote name='ThePoutyPitbull']*phewwwwww* I thought I made you mad! :oops:
Geesh don't do that to me, I've been away for like a week and I thought I was already making people mad!! :oops: :oops:[/quote]
[color=darkred]Well when you have been here long enough you will find out what we are like[/color] :lol: -
[color=darkred]Sharpeigirl as much has we don't want them to be put to sleep hun, you can guarantee they will be, when a dog bites a child or adult they see it as being too risky to keep alive incase someone else gets bitten.
I know how we all feel about these poor dogs because of inconsiderate owners :evil: but its always a sad end [/color]:( :( :( -
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I just said that because I agreed, I was being silly. :oops: And she does give good advice. But not "any" advice is good enough...because ALL the advice on this board, is great. I'm sorry you were so offended, by me seriously just being a dork!
Ugh..Im going back into hiding! :drinking:[/quote]
[color=darkred]Aww its ok :lol: no worries, this is what getting tired does to you[/color] :evil: -
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No fighting please, I appericate everyone's help :agrue:[/quote]
[color=darkred]:lol: Its ok Sharpeigirl, its just a bit of fun[/color] :D -
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Courtnek always has the best advice!! :D[/quote]
[color=darkred]Hey any advice is good enough[/color] :evil: -
[color=darkred]Your puppy is at the teething stage where he will try and chew anything in his site, you have to work on him to stop this before he gets into the habit.
Teach him to play with his toys, something soft so it doesn't hurt his gums......it is very painful for a puppy to go through this and they will try anything to stop that awful pain.
You could try applying a little bit of bonjela over his gums with your finger to help him...you can get it from chemists.
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[color=darkred]Well maybe you could try her on a different brand, see how she goes with that ?
Obviously the dry food she is on now will have to be mixed in with the brand you buy so that she doesn't get an upset stomach through change and so her body can get used to it[/color] :D -
[color=darkred]Have you tried sprinkling something that she likes, over the top of her biscuits ? ........they can be plain and boring to some dogs and thats probably why she sticks her nose up at it.....meat is very tasty so you won't have a problem with her eating that.
Does she have a favourite food like cheese grated or fruit, sliced apples ?
You could try mixing a few biscuits in with these.
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[color=darkred]Yes responsible enough for her daughter to get attacked[/color] :evil: :evil:
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[color=darkred]Parents must be so dumb to allow there kids to mess around with dogs, no matter how friendly they may be, how pathetic to let there 11 year old open the cages to the dogs :evil: They make me sick.
There is more to this, dogs are always the ones who suffer.
I feel so sorry for the little girl but something isn't right like K said.[/color] -
[color=darkred]Not sure about them all.
1. Alapha Blue Bulldog
2. American Staffordshire Bull Terrier
3. Dogo Argentino
4. BullBoxer
5. Ca De Bou Bulldogge
6. Catahoula Bulldog
7.Tosa Inu
8. Not sure about that breed.
9. American Pitbull
10. Staffordshire Bull Terrier[/color] -
[color=darkred]Wow absolutely adorable the puppies are[/color] :D [color=indigo][size=6]CONGRATULATIONS[/size][/color]
[color=darkred]In this pic, what are all those scratches on your arm[/color] :-? [color=darkred]They look so painful.[/color]
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[color=darkred]Yes there cute little Bullmastiff puppies :D I love the last one, its so comical [/color]:lol:
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[color=darkred]Awwww how adorable :D
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[color=darkred]Hi Teresa.
Anxiety is a terrible thing for dogs, they always think your never going to return. You could try going out for 5 minutes then go back in the house so that she see's your still there and not left her, then do the same for 10 minutes and so on. (If she is kept in her own room) Walk in to the room you are in most of the time but not her's and don't say a word to her, be a quiet as you can for at least 10 minutes or whatever you prefer.....this will sociate it when you do have to go out, there won't be any noise heard.
While you are sitting there, have a listen by the wall for any crying or whining etc, ignore it.
Try going out again still ignoring her and so on but don't make any attempts to praise her in anyway and see how she goes :D
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[color=darkred]I know there are to be many arrogant and snotty show people, most are not there for the fun and enjoyment but for there dog to win, obviously every breeder wants there dog to win but having a face looking like a Bulldog's swallowed a wasp because there dog didn't get placed 1st is well putting off.
Not every dog is going to win so why don't these people just get used to it.
I mean lets face it, they don't all have that look about them do they[/color] ? -
[color=darkred]There wonderful Debbie, must admit though had to laugh when I first saw[/color] :lol:
[color=darkred]I can immagine Charlie in a pair[/color] :lol:
Anyone Have Or Likes Kerry Blue Terriers?
in Group 3
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[quote name='Holz_Boomer']hehe yes theyre cute pups!
lucky that u got to take one for walks! :D
my aunt has one..she's gorgeous
OF COURSE i would tell you if i get one...how could i not? thats like not telling my mom i was pregnant! :o lol :lol:[/quote]
[color=darkred]Well its only because Alfie used to drag his lady owner up the road that I got the chance :lol: he was a very strong dog.
I suppose he was better off with his new family as the previous owner didn't want him and was going to have him put to sleep until they intervened, and thereafter he had everything a dog could wish for.[/color]