Dog Thread

[tirolski]

Labs have 250,000 sent cells in their nose, learned this after a friends lab used to get into the garbage big time, her guilty “grin” was funny as the more you ask the more her mouth gave away her guilt

We have beagles. The nose knows.
Labs are great dogs and smarter than beagles if ya can be dog-race-ist.

 

[Campgottagopee]

We go on a meet n great tomorrow. If all goes well, Ace comes home.

 

[Campgottagopee]

The back story on this guy is that his owner passed away, he was an older dude. His family didn't even know he had a dog and wanted nothing to do with him. Foster home says he's a good boy but very stubborn.
This news certainly makes me feel better about the whole thing.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Ace didn't make the cut. He's a handsome boy and will be a great dog. He went after my MIL dog and they got into it. Unfortunately, imo, Ace didn't get a fair shake. He's so strong that when the brought him out he was literally pulling the girl behind him that had his leash. I cut them off and offered to take him, she said no. I would've taken him until he calmed down (he was so excited to see people), made him sit and gotten to know him before introducing him to Carley. I know I could've controlled him as he totally reminded me of my Bode. Actually, Bode was even a bit bigger. Anyway, if you live near Hornell NY and are looking for a beautiful choc lab, go check out Ace. He WILL be an awesome pup with the right person/training.

 

[DomB]

Ace didn't make the cut. He's a handsome boy and will be a great dog. He went after my MIL dog and they got into it. Unfortunately, imo, Ace didn't get a fair shake. He's so strong that when the brought him out he was literally pulling the girl behind him that had his leash. I cut them off and offered to take him, she said no. I would've taken him until he calmed down (he was so excited to see people), made him sit and gotten to know him before introducing him to Carley. I know I could've controlled him as he totally reminded me of my Bode. Actually, Bode was even a bit bigger. Anyway, if you live near Hornell NY and are looking for a beautiful choc lab, go check out Ace. He WILL be an awesome pup with the right person/training.

Sorry to hear

 

[Brownski]

I’m sorry, Camp. It sounds like that pup needs many hours of one on one instruction unfortunately

 

[Campgottagopee]

It's ok, and most likely for the better. Ace just needs training by someone who is used to the breed and can physically handle him. If I wasn't home and Ace got something in his head he wanted to do, there would be zero chance of my wife stopping him. She just isn't strong enough. If he was going to be the only dog in the house I would feel better about it too. Not that I think he would ever intentionally hurt our girl Pica, but he's an 87lb 100% puppy who will play rough as hell, and Pica could get hurt. No way could I let that happen.

All in all he's a really great dog and someone who also realizes that will snatch him up in a second. My wife actually cried when we were leaving as she had her heart set on bringing him home. This big boy totally reminded me of our Bode.

 

[tirolski]

Ace didn't make the cut. He's a handsome boy and will be a great dog. He went after my MIL dog and they got into it. Unfortunately, imo, Ace didn't get a fair shake. He's so strong that when the brought him out he was literally pulling the girl behind him that had his leash. I cut them off and offered to take him, she said no. I would've taken him until he calmed down (he was so excited to see people), made him sit and gotten to know him before introducing him to Carley. I know I could've controlled him as he totally reminded me of my Bode. Actually, Bode was even a bit bigger. Anyway, if you live near Hornell NY and are looking for a beautiful choc lab, go check out Ace. He WILL be an awesome pup with the right person/training.

At least ya tried, Camp and are getting the message out to others.

 

[G.ski]

So today it has been 4 weeks since we adopted Teddy. If you are a dog lover or a beagle owner you know that beagles are very stubborn and headstrong. He has been a handful!

Teddy came from North Carolina from a hunting dog breeder. He did not want to be a hunting dog and as a result he was treated very poorly. Teddy is about 2 years old and grew up locked in a box the size of a rabbit hutch. It had a screened floor so he could go to the bathroom while inside. He barely knew how to stand leave alone walk. He was kicked so hard in the side that it broke one of his ribs. I can feel the callous on the bone where it broke. He clearly trusted women more than men. He would not come near me when we got him home. He was so hand shy he would not take a treat from our hands. I did not know how I could ever train him.

We are now getting to the other side of his rescue. We have trained him to be fairly obedient on the leash which is a test for any beagle. He is house broken and goes to the bathroom outside now. Because we are building him an enclosure to romp in we go on long walks so he gets a lot of outdoor time. My wife and I have both lost a few pounds walking him. Instead of living in his crate he now roams the house checking things out. His fear is still there but it is totally diminished. He loves taking treats from our hands. He hangs out and chews on his bone. He gets us when he needs to go out. He gets along with our cat Milo who has been an angel allowing another animal into his home. Right now he is lying in front of me with his head on my foot. Proud to say Teddy is a keeper.

When he stands like this all stacked with his chest out and head up he is truly majestic. We are lucky to have such a fine animal.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Teddy is a lucky pup!!
Thanks for the update.
To me there's no cooler sound than a beagle running rabbits. I've hunted with my cuz beagles for years, really quite something.