Dog help needed

[fire1811]

thats why you get a small dog or a high bed


most things have been brought up.


honestly bro i think if you had the time to make this thread up with question and concerns about being a good dog owner you will be more then fine

[frontrunner]

1st read the begs cheap dog food often calls to feed more because its more filler and less good stuff so go with a good dog food also becauseful when switching foods it best to mix half in half for a meal or to then to switch right over(that can be messy).

2nd watch his weight you don't want to see ribs but you don't want to see rolls with your dog/bredd should be a slimer high energy dog but its still something to watch

3rd realise that although this may be an older dog seem pretty melow, its still on the high engery side just because of the breeding you have a dog that was bread to work in the field and be high energy so try to throw a ball or something with it for a bit each walk are great and so is a nice run but you will find the 15-20 minutes with a tenis bal in the yard will do more the a mile at what ever pace you can run

4th the beds it up to you, my dog is allowed in my once in a while and won't jump up on his own

last vist a local vet its a good idea to get a cheek up. this will do a few things make suer hte dog is healthy and get you on file there in case you ever need a emergancy vist. also talk to your vet about your dog things to watch for each breed has their own proplem i'm a lab mad so i can't tell you much about your border c. also curtin house hold things are harmful to dogs :
raw patatos, grapes, onions, some plantes and flowers, chocolate and more
your vet can give you a bigger list
best of luck to you

[lord1234]

rofl...yeah...my girl was like "ummm no"?
hahah


thoughts about training the dog to the new house and our house rules....whats the easiest way to make sure he doesnt go in the house? I would prefer not coming home and having to clean up a mess.

--Lord

[Crighton]

rofl...yeah...my girl was like "ummm no"?
hahah


thoughts about training the dog to the new house and our house rules....whats the easiest way to make sure he doesnt go in the house? I would prefer not coming home and having to clean up a mess.

--Lord

If the dogs house trained already it's more a matter of training yourself to notice the dogs keys when it wants to be let out. So play it on the safe side and let the dog out very often the first few weeks.

[fire1811]

imo the less you take a dog out the better.(for crapping) that way its not used to going out as much

[frontrunner]

forgot to mention dogs are not machines just because they know a comand doesn'tr mean they will do it. its all about power not sure how many poeple live with you but that dog is gonna find his place he will do this by testing you with the simple stuff (sit,stay,down) if you don't back up your comands you will lose. to give you a beter idea ther are 4 of us and the dog in my house to the dog he is #3 beause one roomate gets walked on and he lets it happen. just because your dog is trained doesn't mean it will fallow comands of everyone in your hosehold this is impoetant because no matter how well the dog is traind and no matter what you do if he thinks he is above your girl she gotta change that and its easyier to do with a dog thats just setling in just a few comandes now and then and you will have no problem. don't take this the wrong way when i say don't back down i mean make the dog do it do repeate the comand without a "no" in between, also praise praise praise most dogs love to work and make you happy when he/she does something write let him know

[Crighton]

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If you've trained with hand signals do not repeat the verbal command ever. Simply repeat the hand signal if the dog doesnt listen the first time. You should eventually be able to give all commands in a non verbal format and have them followed.

And yes the dogs propper place is at the bottom of the social ladder. Most of them how ever seek to be #1 or at least #2.

[lord1234]

yeah he is a verbal dog....

the dog is going to be #3. Me, my girl, then the dog...

i will have to train my girl to be less timid...but heck i trained her to be my girl...sorta like a dog


(god i hope she doesnt see that...it was just a joke hunny).

--Lord1234

[SlipknotX556]

Dont let your dog on your bed, unless you dont mind it. I made the mistake of letting my full grown Siberian Husky jump on my bed, now I cant sleep in my bed, shes always laying on it, she wont get off, unless a treat is involved.

[Crighton]

yeah he is a verbal dog....

the dog is going to be #3. Me, my girl, then the dog...

i will have to train my girl to be less timid...but heck i trained her to be my girl...sorta like a dog


(god i hope she doesnt see that...it was just a joke hunny).

--Lord1234

Do not anger the womenz for they are fierce and control the world supply of boobies.

[InexactMelissa]

If you've trained with hand signals do not repeat the verbal command ever. Simply repeat the hand signal if the dog doesnt listen the first time. You should eventually be able to give all commands in a non verbal format and have them followed.

And yes the dogs propper place is at the bottom of the social ladder. Most of them how ever seek to be #1 or at least #2.

I disagree. I can give my dog hand signals or verbal commands (whichever is more appropriate). For example, if I'm in the middle of a conversation and I need her to lay down, I'll give her a hand signal. If we're running around outside and she's not facing me, I can give her a verbal command. She learned to master a command with both verbal and hand signals at the same time, then we worked on just one or just the other.

[cphilip]

I gotta couple of concerns here.....

Why is he getting rid of the Dog?

People let older dogs go for some reason that may make YOU not want the Dog. A five year old dog is set in its ways and its window of opportunity to train or retrain is pretty much gone. Your stuck with any bad habits it has. And that is a high strung breed of Dog. Needed very much attention and disipline early on. If it did not get it then you don't want it. Take the dog with a trial basis in mind. Seriously. You may be getting into something you cannot handle.

Heartguard is brand name of a preventative for Heart Worms. Difilaria Immitus, a parasite spread by Mosquito's. You must find out if the Dog has been tested Negative and placed on preventative first before you start using it. If he has not then he must be tested. And if he is positive then he must be treated first and then a preventative can be applied. The worms locate in the heart. And if preventaive is given to one with an active infection they can turn loose and cause embolisms and such. The treatment regime kills them in place and then they are slowly absorbed by the body enzimes. Thats the secret. So do not just go and buy it. Get a history of him and if need be have him tested first.

Puriana and most major brands are fine for an older Dog with no troubles.

[Crighton]

I disagree. I can give my dog hand signals or verbal commands (whichever is more appropriate). For example, if I'm in the middle of a conversation and I need her to lay down, I'll give her a hand signal. If we're running around outside and she's not facing me, I can give her a verbal command. She learned to master a command with both verbal and hand signals at the same time, then we worked on just one or just the other.

Isn't that basically what I said?

[lord1234]

I gotta couple of concerns here.....

Why is he getting rid of the Dog?

People let older dogs go for some reason that may make YOU not want the Dog. A five year old dog is set in its ways and its window of opportunity to train or retrain is pretty much gone. Your stuck with any bad habits it has. And that is a high strung breed of Dog. Needed very much attention and disipline early on. If it did not get it then you don't want it. Take the dog with a trial basis in mind. Seriously. You may be getting into something you cannot handle.

Heartguard is brand name of a preventative for Heart Worms. Difilaria Immitus, a parasite spread by Mosquito's. You must find out if the Dog has been tested Negative and placed on preventative first before you start using it. If he has not then he must be tested. And if he is positive then he must be treated first and then a preventative can be applied. The worms locate in the heart. And if preventaive is given to one with an active infection they can turn loose and cause embolisms and such. The treatment regime kills them in place and then they are slowly absorbed by the body enzimes. Thats the secret. So do not just go and buy it. Get a history of him and if need be have him tested first.

Puriana and most major brands are fine for an older Dog with no troubles.

thanks phil!

What other questions should i ask my boss before I take the dog? The reason he is being given away is he isn't a big fan of younger children and has a small "nipping" problem...and I am taking him becuase its either...i take him or he goes to the SPCA.

[cphilip]

Tell him to give you the shot records and Veterniary records. See if these things have been done within the last year. Then call the Veterinarian and ask him what the demenor of the Dog is when he sees him.

Yea this kind of Dog can be fractious. So I would ask him to allow you to do a two week trial period before you end up with the Dog. Then if it has to go to SPCA your not the bad guy that does it. Bad thing is its your Boss.... Make it clear you have reservations about that. So there is no hard feelings if you cannot live with the Dogs habits.