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Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Tue Jun 11, '13 6:46am PST  People are jerks. (And you know there's better words I'd like to use for that, but it's Dogster so I'll keep it clean) Bottom line is that they don't know you, and they don't know your dogs. They may see one bad episode for a brief point in time, but they don't see the big picture. They don't see how happy Sabi is the rest of the time, they don't see how much joy she gets from chasing birds or chewing bones. Sabi is a beautiful and strong girl, you know she's not ready to give up yet. Try not to let them get to you my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Fri Jun 7, '13 7:22pm PST  My "three" dog situation is a bit different from most. I put the three in quotations as yes, when we first brought Rigby home, there were 3 dogs splitting the attention allocation. But now, Cobain, Rigby, SO, and I live on our own (Oz is an "occasional" (frequent) visitor as my mother could not bear to live without him after 10 years). Most mornings I will take the 3 out and walk and play disc for about 30 minutes with them. They each have their own disc which gets thrown on different intervals - I am always throwing as they retrieve. Or just fetch which the 3 of them chase the same ball. The 3 of us take leashed, and unleashed (depending on the location of course) walks, totaling to at least 2 hours per day. I try to work on each individual skill for the dogs for at least half an hour per day. E.g., Cobain gets agility or disc work, Rig gets agility/obedience/disc work, and Oz gets some trick work to keep him happy. I am fortunate in that Oz, is not only older, but he's always been relatively low maintenance. He's equally happy taking a walk as he is having treats thrown about the room to stimulate his mind. SO can easily take care of that The individual time is where things can get tricky. If you've got 2 people and some lower maintenance dogs, then it's a relatively easy caveat my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retreivers?

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Thu Jun 6, '13 5:48pm PST  Sorry I posted this and then disappeared! Had to send my laptop to get fixed the day I posted this, just got it back today, and now I'm having issues with Dogster I brought the idea of a Poodle up to her and she said that's a breed she would definitely consider. Permitting that keeping them clipped right short is acceptable (not sure how the longer coated breeds and grooming works) Going to keep them in mind, thanks for the suggestion! Cohen - I love Nixxy. She's actually the dog that put the breed back in my mind (NSDTRs were on the list years ago, before Cobain) She's not really looking for a dog to "love everyone" like a Lab, but sort of like Cobain in the "tolerating" of other people and dogs. Greet someone if introduced, but doesn't thrive of being patted by everyone who walks by type of thing. The reason I mentioned that specific breeder is because since we're still in the early stages of research, this would be a very convenient breeder to meet her stock and get a feel for their lines without having to travel half the country away (although for the right dog she's willing to travel of course). I found them on the Ontario NSDTR club, but I'm not sure if they're a member of the national breed club. Sabi - We're actually hoping to make a trip out east sometime later this summer. If we make it, I think I'll try to arrange maybe a meeting with the breeder to get a better idea of their lines as well. From what you describe and what I'm seeing on their site, they seem to be what my mother is looking for! Thanks! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > mini goldendoodle

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Thu Jun 6, '13 4:56pm PST  Hi Penny, I am sorry that you took my post to be "snobbish" If you'll notice, I too own a mongrel dog. She's a great little pup, and has blossomed beautifully from the shelter dog she was a year and a half ago. I wouldn't trade her for the world. What I meant by "desirable" was that when people think of these Doodle dogs, they are looking for a standard. They want a non-shedding, friendly, calm-ish dog. When in reality, when you mix the 2 breeds that perfection people seek is often not the outcome. Unfortunately, the vast majority, if not all, of these Doodle dogs that I have encountered not only have shed a ridiculous amount, but also had a near unmanageable coat. On top of it many of these breeders do not do health testing that a good breeder should, and thereby you end up with another unpredictable aspect. I don't mean undesirable by being an unwanted, bad, or otherwise inferior dog. Just that the wanted traits are not always there. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retreivers?

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Tue Jun 4, '13 10:20am PST  In a few years time, my mother will be in the market for another pup. They're waiting for either me to move a significant distance away (so my 2 wont be frequently staying with them), or when Oz becomes too old to keep up. I've finally talked her out of another hound (improperly fenced yard, and her most frequent activity is hiking with the dogs off leash in the woods). Then she considered another Border Collie, which again I figured was a bit wrong for her. She never worked the training or events with Cobain which has been a major portion of keeping him happy. What she's looking for: - Medium sized dog (25-45lbs) - High energy enough to hike for a few hours per day - Enjoys water - Intelligent/alert - Velcro-ish, easily trained for reliable recall - Typically friendly with other dogs and people From what I've met, this relatively describes a Toller, but I'm wondering if anyone here has anymore info or experience on the breed? Also, if the Toller does fit her wants, any opinions on this breeder? http://www.kalmegess.com/ They live just down the road from my parent's home. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Tue Jun 4, '13 10:09am PST  Whoever brings back 2 year old zombie threads obviously doesn't know......yeah never mind I'll just leave it at that there. Mongrel dogs have no standards. Glad you ended up with a desirable one Guest. Most people don't. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dogster Railroad > Canadians check in

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Fri May 31, '13 5:17am PST  Bunny I can possibly do the Montreal- Toronto if the need ever arises We're actually planning a trip out to St. Andrews this summer (hopefully!) my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > My dog bit my son - is it time..........

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Fri May 31, '13 4:13am PST  There's a lot of people here giving you some great explanations and opinions. Unfortunately in situations like this, emotions (from both sides) will get quite strong. So responses may get heated and come off a little more offensive than intended. Right now, I understand you're upset with the moral dilemma you're going through, but you have to step back and read the responses from a more subjective point of view. While yes, it was a lapse in judgement and absolutely translates to "your" fault, it was an accident. A learning experience even. Your son is going to be alright, and permitting you don't coddle the situation, there wont be any mental damage in the future either. If you've got the space and the time, I would absolutely keep Sampson, but ensure that he is kept separate from your son. IF they are given access to each other, YOU should be in between them at all times. Keep your current emotions in mind, it should be quite easy to remember to monitor the dog closely now. As I mentioned in a previous post, the only way you would be "getting rid" of the dog is through death. Personally, especially with an 11 year old large dog, I would just manage his interactions for the precious few years left in his life. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Off-Leash Training Tips

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Thu May 30, '13 1:37pm PST  Glad to hear Isis is feeling better! The way I've always been taught for prepping a dog to go off leash is by starting with a solid recall. Start with a long line (you can purchase these anywhere from Co-ops, Pet stores, and even dollar stores). Attach your dog securely to the long line in a secure field or open area. Each time your pup is distracted, call her back. If he doesn't immediately turn to come to you, gently tug the line to get his attention. If that doesn't work, then you can always reel him back in to get the point. Once you've got her returning 100% of the time, you can try to let her off the line (permitting your space is securely fenced) and rework the exercise without the line. Once you've got that down, try visiting your dog park at off-peak times. My personal favourite time is early mornings during the week (7am or so). If it's empty enough, you can practice your recalls there a bit as well just to solidify the point. Best of luck! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Cobain ADC,- SGDC, CGN More Bored- Collies     Barked: Thu May 30, '13 6:01am PST  Cobain wont let me work out If I try push-ups, he crawls under me, if I try sit-ups he puts his face into mine and pushes me down. Rig's got a problem with cheering, yelling, or slamming things (such as trying to cut something frozen). She barks almost uncontrollably. Yet, when she's performing and people cheer, she pays no attention my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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