Pets
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@sabergirl Until today I didn't know what a bull terrier was. I always thought, "Spuds Mackenzie dog" in my head.
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@FilthyBloodJunkie:
@Tone it just occurred to me that you probably (most everybody on the forum, too) aren't aware of who Spuds McKenzie is… He was a cheesey 80s Budweiser advert star.
I'd never heard of Spuds tbh mate, must have only been in the States?
Anyway just googled him/her http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spuds_MacKenzie
Great dogs, but not for the faint hearted or people of a nervous disposition!
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Leo has now been with us for three and a half days and is now really coming out of his shell, he definitely has a lot of Husky in him as his behaviour, markings and shape remind me so much of my last dog….without the psychotic tendencies.
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You going to let him off the lead? I was told they tend to just fuck off when let loose. @Megatron1505
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The last one was great at recall, although we had been told the same. Although he's a mixed breed it's clear that husky is the dominant part, so if we do it won't be until he has built up significant trust.
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Dog update - he destroys his bed daily and also anything pinned to the front of the fridge and yesterday a pair of Pams trainers she carelessly left out in his way. Anyone have any experience with Kong toys to combat this?
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Gav is he a shelter dog? Give him a bit time but show him also who is the leader of the pack by giving it clear signs what is allowed and whats not in a respectful trust way. I would not allow any destruction at my home, Jessy did fortunately never anything because i did not allow and i had her since puppy. Try to train some situations with treats or something when he behaves good. I work also a lot with the leash if the dog does not behave like keeping it at the leash at home while i do something like cooking or so and dog is waiting under the table or somewhere he can see you. Just ignore him while doing so, he will learn quickly.
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Kongs do keep them occupied. I found though that even with Kongs and loads of other toys if he was in a c*nt mood he ignore all the toys and pick something else. Lost both playstation controllers and the Mrs lost a leather boot.
All you can do is try kongs, toys and chews. If he can't be trusted there is always the crate option. -
Dog update - he destroys his bed daily and also anything pinned to the front of the fridge and yesterday a pair of Pams trainers she carelessly left out in his way. Anyone have any experience with Kong toys to combat this?
Kong toys are the dogs bollocks mate, no pun intended!
I have an English Bull Terrier a breed renown for their love of a philosophy of 'seek out and destroy'
He's almost 6 now and is on his third Kong, they are virtually indestructible. I only change the Kongs when they are looking 'tired'Well worth the money, go for the large size!
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Training is a good outlet for them too
The combination of going to class and then reinforcing at home keeps their mind occupied. Jody and I are saving up to send the pups to boarding school for two weeks
They'll come out with a certificate that will allow them to visit hospitals and cheer up injured vets and sick kids
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Thanks for all the input guys, Leo is a Husky dominant mixed breed with some German Sheperd, so he's clever and has lots of energy. What I'm doing at the moment is….
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2 long walks daily, one early morning and one late afternoon.
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providing lots of dog related chew stimulation with various toys and bones.
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confining his area when alone to a part of the kitchen.
We begin puppy training a week on Sunday and I'll get a Kong tonight. I also have to remember that in the last 4 weeks he's been picked up by the dog catcher in Romania, had his balls removed, flown to the UK, lived in quarantine for 48 hours and then 3 weeks in a rescue centre. He's never lived in a house before, never seen a TV or climbed stairs, so he's probably still a bit fucked up.
Time, patience, boundaries, exercise and training sound key.....and a Kong.
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Give it time and love, the security from you as a packleader and including family. lots of fun Gav @Megatron1505
Jessy and her home mates
Fish and Chips doggiestyle
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Thanks again guys, he goes out every day with his mate Jackson, a very energetic Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and we go to the local dog friendly park where they socialise. Today we got no destruction, so maybe he's settling in, hopefully
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Most (not all) of my dogs have been through destructive phases, and it has thankfully passed in all cases. But some less patient and loving of the "dog inside the devil" might have given up. Rugs, remote controls, furniture, pet beds, shoes, artwork, are among the sacrificed items. Just when I'd think I can't stand it anymore, it would stop. And I give tough love - if I'd catch em in the act they knew it was bad - i'd put them on their back and stare them down. I also think having multiple dogs helps - I think the last one, the youngest/newest, who was really good, was policed some by the others - but who the hell REALLY knows what makes dogs tick, after all? I look back on it all as part of the experience of living with dogs, which I wouldn't trade for anything.
