The dog thread is better than the cat thread, because it features dogs.
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bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
caveat not a lecture 
Negative experiences get hard wired in quickly so best to avoid anything challenging till you are sure the dog is settled and behaving to its normal pattern, this can be longer than you think
First thing is to reign any of your own anxieties in as they transmit down the lead.
If you’ve not had the hound that long it’s an entirely sound approach to just walk them challenge free, keep them at a comfortable distance from other dogs and humans, dogs take ages to really settle into a new home and behaviours and reactions to new stimulus can be erratic especially if the dog isn’t that familiar, trusting and comfortable with their new owner and their guidance
Basically don’t feel pressured to expose you dog to 50/50 challenging situations to try and “improve” them.
Take time, build a relationship, watch the dogs behaviours and get tuned into their micro responses to stimulus
Ultimately you are entirely in control of any interaction with people and other dogs. Both physically with control of distance and psychologicallyOne thing I need to sort out though. I was told he'd run up to someone who was walking towards the kids and two rellies (not the parents) on a path. He went behind the bloke and bit him - drawn blood. He's not felt like he'll do that with anyone - he's on the lead anyway.
But he's barked a bit aggressively at a neighbour's son so I'm keeping him away from kids. Today on the walk a cyclist stopped to talk and I gave him a treat to give to Frankie who was fine at first then started barking at him.
Two dogs he was really friendly with but a third he barked aggressively again - I wonder whether it was because the owner came over and started petting him at the same time the dog was really close and sniffing. It may have been too much for him. He did snap at a small dog who greeted him one time, and the owner did say he could be a bit of a bully to small dogs.
So I do want to socialize him, but would it be best to keep him away from unfamiliar dogs and people (difficult though because he looks so friendly and is normally wagging his tail) until I've got him so he doesn't pull on the lead, and doesn't lose it when he sees squirrels and cats?
Any thoughts?
Negative experiences get hard wired in quickly so best to avoid anything challenging till you are sure the dog is settled and behaving to its normal pattern, this can be longer than you think
First thing is to reign any of your own anxieties in as they transmit down the lead.
If you’ve not had the hound that long it’s an entirely sound approach to just walk them challenge free, keep them at a comfortable distance from other dogs and humans, dogs take ages to really settle into a new home and behaviours and reactions to new stimulus can be erratic especially if the dog isn’t that familiar, trusting and comfortable with their new owner and their guidance
Basically don’t feel pressured to expose you dog to 50/50 challenging situations to try and “improve” them.
Take time, build a relationship, watch the dogs behaviours and get tuned into their micro responses to stimulus
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
That's good and I have started keeping him away from other dogs where possible.
We saw a neighbour today who Frankie's been fine with so far. Neighbour said hello and stood back but sort of put his head down and smiled at Frankie who started barking at him. I think he doesn't like people staring at him since I think that's what happened with the other neighbour's son who he barked at. I'll tell them both to ignore him when they meet I think.
We saw a neighbour today who Frankie's been fine with so far. Neighbour said hello and stood back but sort of put his head down and smiled at Frankie who started barking at him. I think he doesn't like people staring at him since I think that's what happened with the other neighbour's son who he barked at. I'll tell them both to ignore him when they meet I think.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
From thread Vegan diets are healthier and safer for dogs - University of Winchester survey
Could be interested in initially trying 50/50 with meat and veg based foods to see how he gets on. The problem for me is calculating the right amount of protein (to start off with) so that dog doesn't start putting on weight (which I'd hate). I feed him mainly Autarky dry food, with some Nature Diet packet meat with warm water as a gravy. I'm already confusing myself greatly as to how much of each he should be getting.
'Structions say he should get 200g dry food total or 600g packet meat total so I've calculated that as 140g dry food (plus 30g treats) and 1/6th packet meat so 100g/3 = 30g
I presume best would be to replace half the packet meat with veg so 15g/a day. Not sure which veg though - will actually read the article
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Could be interested in initially trying 50/50 with meat and veg based foods to see how he gets on. The problem for me is calculating the right amount of protein (to start off with) so that dog doesn't start putting on weight (which I'd hate). I feed him mainly Autarky dry food, with some Nature Diet packet meat with warm water as a gravy. I'm already confusing myself greatly as to how much of each he should be getting.
'Structions say he should get 200g dry food total or 600g packet meat total so I've calculated that as 140g dry food (plus 30g treats) and 1/6th packet meat so 100g/3 = 30g
I presume best would be to replace half the packet meat with veg so 15g/a day. Not sure which veg though - will actually read the article
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UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
wemakeyousoundb
hopefully not gimboid
not a chance in hell with my pampered shared custody pooches, sit means "I will get a treat" basically
when in the local park they think they are the heroes of "raiders of the lost picnic" and that they work at pizza hunt
Looby
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Two minutes I was gone and the little rat jumped in there.
Mr Looby walked them a bit later this morning and met a trainer setting up in our local park.
She used to have a bearded collie so she knows what stubborn little bellends they are. She’s also trained in the method we (try to) follow and does agility. All 5 minutes from our house.
We’re going to sign Humphrey up for the adolescent course.
We might also do some 1-2-1 as we do have some issues between him and Albert and resource guarding.
I’m really chuffed, I’ve been thinking about help training for a while but didn’t want a stuffy church hall set up like last time.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
Just had human visitors and their kids for a week.
Every day was like an episode of Dogs behaving badly
No such thing as bad kids just bad parents
Every day was like an episode of Dogs behaving badly
No such thing as bad kids just bad parents
Looby
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Absolute Dogs. It’s game based training and seems pretty effective although we’re rubbish at doing regular training.
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not-bono-ever
meh
On the beach. Pre dip
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Is there a post-dip photo?
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
So. Chanel did get adopted late last year. A couple came to see her and were smitten by her, then met her a few days later for a walk, signed the papers and picked her up the following Saturday. It did not go well and they contacted the charity on Sunday morning to say they would not be able to keep her as she had basically gone berserk and they felt unsafe in their own home. Their last dog was a sighthound that had passed away at an old age and I don't think they were as prepared for an adolescent dog as they thought they were. So we drove to them to pick her up, they were both in tears and I felt pretty bad for them as they were nice people.
After much discussion we decided these things happen for a reason and we adopted her. She's calming down as she matures and she's a lot less nervous, still a handful though. We also renamed her a bit. Here's Nellie with a bone.
...whereas Laika (#8739) was only with us 6 weeks. A model citizen, well-behaved and confident; she was never going to be on the shelf for long. A lovely couple adopted her and she was gone a few days before Christmas. Happily they live not too far from us and my partner has been able to take Nellie to meet her a couple of times. She seemed tiny when she left but apparently she's a brick-shithouse now.
About a month ago we took in another Galgo. Named Orquídea by the shelter in Spain, I provisionally renamed her Wikipedia because she looked quite wise and knowledgable. She's 3 years old and missing an ear. She spent the first few days mostly keeping herself to herself but she slowly came out of her shell and whilst she's very, very chilled and just loves cuddles, she doesn't take any shit from Nellie. Which is good as Nellie needed to learn the world doesn't spin around her and it's been good for her. They're now inseparable and since the few applicants for Orquídea were mostly not a good fit, we decided to keep her too. Which makes us double-failures as fosterers.
She turned out to be not as bright as she first looked so we're still deciding on a name but we've been calling her Satsuma lately (can't remember why) and I think it suits her.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Call her something related to van Gogh - Sunflower (Sunny for short)
Or:
Jenkins
Or:
Eva(nder)
Just going on the ear thing as a theme here, it is a very distinctive feature and although one wouldn't want it to happen, she has ended up with a particular look to her which is very cute and easily recognisable
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
We did consider Eva/nder, or Rembrandt. I had to Google Jenkins + ear to learn the reference and I think Jen suits her. I'll chuck that one in the hat, thanks.
weltweit
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Family were all here for Easter and he was thrilled to see them. They were all getting ready to head off this morning, zipping up suitcases etc. We all agreed I’d drive him up to our regular morning walk place while they left, so he wouldn’t feel too discombobulated.
He wasn’t fooled and remained by the car while I walked up the hill. Didnt come to me even after I was out of sight. Other dog walkers shouted to be that he was running back down the road. Put him back in the car, brought him home and shut the gate. He’s now hanging round the cooker because he can smell his food cooking.
Yeah I stopped off at my brothers on the way back and they all reminisced about their dog hating the suitcase thing. It was a bit consoling for me but poor boy left in the car in case he did a runner.
He’s being all sad now and in his own bed which he never normally goes in
not-bono-ever
meh
Things got a bit mad after that so no pics. She did have a good swim tho
eatmorecheese
He's fallen out of the car again
BoatieBird
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Hello Quincy 
May Kasahara
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Quincy is adorable.
Steel Icarus
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Awwwwwwww Quincy
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