Dog Thread

[Tjf1967]

Be careful. Me reading between the lines says I fight with other dogs. I don't want to read about you shooting your rescue dog.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Sounds like you’ve got some work to do

Yes. I'm used to it. My choc lab was, by definition, an alpha male and he was a struggle until he was 7 or 8. After that he turned into an amazing dog. Being this guy is only 5, I'm guessing he has the same issue. I/We are up for the challenge. Not to mention we already have a very experienced lab at home to help this guy.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Be careful. Me reading between the lines says I fight with other dogs. I don't want to read about you shooting your rescue dog.

LOL

He better be ready for a fight back. My old girl will take car of him in about 2 seconds. She's 13 years old, but you know as well as I do about female domination

 

[gorgonzola]

yea Riley was about 2 and we've had her for two years, we have no idea of her background other than she supposedly came from a kill shelter in Texas. She's a total idiot when she meets most other dogs 'specially the bitches, she has to establish dominance. After about 5-10 minutes or so she's fine. Makes you wonder what these animals went through...

 

[Campgottagopee]

Makes you wonder what these animals went through..

Exactly. To be honest it's my wife pushing for a rescue dog, and I'm ok with it. That's her biggest thing too. Why are they there? Abused? Not trained? No money to care for them? Obviosly the list goes on and on.

 

[tirolski]

Here's his write up:
Gender: Male
Weight: 87lbs
DOB: 1/1/2016

I am: Up to date on vaccines, Not yet neutered or microchipped but am scheduled to be

My friends describe me as: Goofy, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Determined, Curious,

My energy level: High- Always ready for action! Lets go!

Home with children: I don't quite understand how large I am so children 10+ would be best for me

Home with dogs: Yes- I need a home with a doggo that is medium energy, and understands boundaries- multiple meet and greets may be required

Home with cats: No kitties for me

My leash manners: Need some work

Although I am very large, I am totally sweet with a happy personality. I am extremely strong and do need lots of training and socialization so my adopter must be one that is able to handle me, and be willing to work on my training, as I need to learn some manners. When I came into the shelter, I did not have many manners at all but the shelter staff has been working very hard with me and I have come a long way since that day. I am huge love and am ready to find my furever home that is willing to do everything I need to make me the best dog I can be!

Bet ya he didn’t write it.
What do you think?
What do ya think he thinks if ya had to guess?

 

[JTG]

What do ya think he thinks if ya had to guess?

I often wonder that, when our pup is following us around, staring at us. I mean, often it’s obvious...I want food, I want to play, I gotta go out....but other times I’m just like, what’s going on in that puppy mind?

 

[Campgottagopee]

Bet ya he didn’t write it.
What do you think?
What do ya think he thinks if ya had to guess?

Labs are totally food driven so I feel reward training will work for this guy. It takes time and consistency. I also think he may be a resource guarder. My guess is he too is an alpha male who thinks he's smarter than everyone else around him.

 

[tirolski]

Labs are totally food driven so I feel reward training will work for this guy. It takes time and consistency. I also think he may be a resource guarder. My guess is he too is an alpha male who thinks he's smarter than everyone else around him.

Could identify as a Lab when ya put it that way. Labs love to play fetch too.

 

[XTski]

Could identify as a Lab when ya put it that way. Labs love to play fetch too.

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