Agreed on the definition of dominance, a little cautious on the theory of alpha. Although I do agree that dogs strive to be submissive, they will, out of either insecurity or instinctual drive, fill the position if they feel that their owner isn’t up to the task. In my opinion, it depends on the...
That’s upsetting. I have a border collie/lab cross with the same problem. She’s only 5, but she can hardly manage 45 minutes of play without her hips getting sore, whereas just a year or two ago she would go all day. I know how you feel. Sorry to hear about your boy. :(
@boina I would argue that all herding breeds are willful when not properly trained. It doesn’t mean that they aren’t easily trained or eager to please, but they can and will assert themselves if given the opportunity. I spend a lot of time at dog parks and rarely ever do I come across a dog that...
I wouldn’t suggest German shepherd as a first time dog. They are very willful and prone to resource hording. Not that it can’t be done, but this breed is better suited to an individual who can spot early warning signs of aggressive behaviour.
I would guess that these “crate traumatized” dogs are ones that weren’t properly introduced. I’d imagine it’s something similar to throwing a dog into a bathtub full of water and then wondering why the dog is afraid of the bathroom lol It’s not the crate but the owner that’s the problem.
IMO...
It’s the legs. Large mature males scare the crap out of me too; and huntsmans are the devil! ... I almost died one night when I was sitting in bed and a Daddy that was bigger than the palm of my hand started crawling up my comforter towards me. :eek: Not as if a Daddy is even remotely dangerous lol
Yeah, I’m not sure why that is with dogs and dry kibble. A dry diet must be hard on the digestive system, especially considering they’re what they’d naturally eat. That’s definitely why I said only if they have a good stomach. With my dog, it doesn’t seem to matter what brand I give her, she...
My dog hunts on the farm so I usually just give her dry kibble, but I’ve researched and am absolutely in love with The Honest Kitchen. It’s a complete formula that you add raw meat to, and I would definitely give this to my dog if she were an indoor/town dog. Raw food diets aren’t at all...
Wouldn’t that be bias on both parts? As I said, difference of opinion. Just sharing mine. :rolleyes:
By the way, I’ve seen a lot of dogs go through the rescue that were traumatized by a lot of things. It has less to do with the thing in question and more to do with the person who used it...
Difference of opinion, I suppose. I’m involved with a lot of rescues, and can 100% guarantee you that the dogs who are the least stressed are the ones who are accustomed to crates. They also are the ones who adjust the fasted to their new homes. Their crate is their den. It’s a piece of...
A few things:
1. Don’t buy from a breeder. There are too many dogs alive already that need a home.
2. Try to adopt from a private rescue. They will work with you to find the perfect dog and you can do a foster-to-adopt program to make absolutely sure.
3. Don’t get a puppy. I know everyone...
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