I sold a heeler puppy to an 80 year old gentleman. The rescues refused to let him adopt a dog because of his age. I was shocked. But the man did die two years later. His neighbors took in the dog and called me for help. The dog had not been housetrained or socialized and was a hot mess. It made me think twice about selling pups to aged people all right.
I agree completely...fear reactions are so misunderstood. My last vet was dumb and showed their fear and I had a muzzle on my dog. Thanks for reminding me to check the size too.
People are so clueless! I was at Petsmart one day and a couple were sitting waiting for the vet. They had a rottie on two leashes, one on a halti and one on a prong collar. Now this should be a CLUE to leave this dog alone but here comes an idiot and tries to bend down and pet it. Well the rottie had that guy by the face before anyone could blink. Leave other peoples dogs alone! Natural selection at its best.
I have a 10yr old blue heeler. Whenever I take him to the vet I always muzzle him. He hates strangers handling him. He is also very protective of me. It is easier for everyone involved (except for the dog). I realize this but want to keep them safe.
My last dog who was a dutchie was really bad at the vet out of fear- had to be muzzled and medicated. Our vet did their best to work with him though- gave him space, no eye contact etc, and no judgement either.
As a breeder I wanted to 100% guarantee satisfaction to every customer, and agreed to take back dogs at any age. Over the years, I have had a number of teenage and young adult dogs returned for behavioral issues, including resource guarding and aggression toward family members or strangers. I have found in every case that the dog was just not raised or trained correctly. Anthropomorphizing animals, especially dogs, can be plain dangerous.
Thank you. I have rescued dogs a large part of my adult life, mostly hounds. I will defend a good, solid breeder like you to anyone. A dear friend, now passed too soon, tried to adopt a Parson terrier through 3 rescues. She had no fenced in back yard. She was declined despite being an experienced terrier owner who previously owned a wonderful GSD/Doberman cross. She found a splendid breeder, got her puppy, and her breeder worked with us as she was dying (way too young). Mis is with a friend, and her breeder keeps in touch. I’ll always have rescue dogs, but I won’t diss superb breeders who are committed to their puppies for their lifetime.
I have a chow mix with Australian Cattle Dog and then I also have a new puppy named they're both in the names don't matter but the point is is that they're really like each other and I totally think that I am always knowing that I can use these dogs together like if I give a command to one dog the older obviously she didn't tell her to do whatever with the puppy she doesn't and nine times out of ten she'll do that and sometimes you just hired yet they take him here here whatever keep him in the room bring him with you all of that and so I'm I really think people need to understand that having more than one dog to get along and you've introduced the new dogs that dog it's generally much much easier because you can use one dog to train the other
My youngest GSD had a surgical procedure when was 16 months old, at the time he was over 90 pounds. Due to a bad experience at a vet when he was younger he absolutely hates it, I muzzle him each time we go in. The vet that did the surgery did not want him muzzled, but did ask me to stay around while he was put under and wanted me there when he woke up. I was there until he was intubated and out. Dummy was still growling and showing teeth almost all the way up until he was completely out. Anyway, the staff at the surgical facility handled my dog much better than what at the time was my regular vet. The doctor and his tech both had working dogs, it made all the difference in the world. I only *need* the muzzle at the vet, but I still put it on him two or three times a month when we take walks so he does not expect bad things each time the muzzle goes on.
I will definitely be getting my Sasha used to a muzzle...not because she needs one, but because I want her to feel safe with one if it is ever required. She's a pit/husky mix and I realized I need to expect that people will be afraid of handling her. Thanks for the confirmation that I'm on the right track with this.
I like that you address the "myth" of dominant dogs right off the bat before getting into specific solutions. I cringed when I heard the proposition that a "baby Rottweiler" (is that a puppy 😅) but a PUPPY of any age or breed actually, would be considered dominant. Cindy and your replies to questions are not only well reasoned, but invariably have the best interests of the dog in the forefront. Very much appreciated. By the way, just for a laugh, my late husband once got the idea to show his Cairn Terrier puppy in breed. (I won't get into that whole controversy, just say I wasn't in favor). The judge was a very large guy, the puppy (in my opinion) needed way more socializing, to make a long story short the judge was somewhat rushed (all the rings were behind) and perhaps a little hasty, but the PUPPY was eliminated for menacing... he'd turned his head and made a small yelp, but no growl or snarl or anything when the judge went to feel and make sure he was intact and both testicles were decended. It actually suited me since it wasn't long thereafter that I convinced my husband to have the dog neutered and stick with helping his friend who was a breeder of working (hunting) GSP's and Labs, but showed in breed as well as field trialing. 😊
Trust takes time and experiences, for example, if you accidentally step on paw or unknowingly accidentally physically hurt your pup, ..... how will they react. If they don't turn on you, that is a dog you can trust..... if they turn on you, I don't know, a lot of work needed
The question was unfair… He attacked strangers and was quite normal for the type of breed he was Roti or GSD. But applying his reaction to the strangers to the owner is a bit unfair and strange.
Working with a fearful dog is oftentimes difficult at best. In my personal experience I have found that it is usually genetic. But the main thing to be aware of is a fearful dog is in a fight for his life or so he thinks and the situation can escalate quickly because of this. Also, the imprint stages of a dogs life can be critical to the development of his temperament and as you stated in this video, always advocate for your dog by not allowing random strangers to pet him without your approval. Great advise on an important subject.
I had an awful experience trying to help a relative with tips for training 2 littermates they took on at once. She ended up not absorbing any of the information I gave her, at any point. In fact, it felt as if it was in one ear and out the other. She eventually turned on me with her frustration about the dogs' behaviour and because I didn't just storm into her house and Cesar Milan the dogs. NEVER AGAIN.
😊 one of the best pieces of advice I ever got for me professional trainer who trained my black labs which I don't have anymore he lived a long long time though anyway she said dogs do not feel sorry for each other so when you give a dog an order don't don't feel sorry for him I mean you know don't have any feeling about it just tell him to do it to do and and also you know using Rewards my Chow mix my cattle dog is so well-trained and we're so close that I can pretty much tell her anything and but she did remind me with it when we were in the beginning training face she said make sure you get her attention first before you give her an order😊
Thank you. I am so sick of people coming here and flipping an eight week old puppy on it's back and calling it "dominant". Get on down the driveway and stop flipping puppies on their backs.
When our dog needed surgery I was with him until he was sedated. After the surgery I was present when he woke up. I think this is the best way this can be done.
I'm a fit 71and already have a plan for what dog types will suit me in when I'm older and not as fit or healthy as I am now; small, quiet natured and with lower exercise needs then the type of dogs I've always chosen.
I do enjoy your post Ed and if it wasn't for your clear explanation I think I would fail myself and my dog. I have a question so I would be very interested in what you would say but I need to explain it in away that it isn't confusing because I don't want to waist your time.
I took my blue heeler into the vet because she stepped in pine sap and it was stuck inbetween the pads of her paw. But my vet felt a muzzle was not enough. She insisted on sedating the dog with a shot of something (not sure what) that left her loopy for the rest of the day. I thought this was overkill -- the foot was not impaled, just chafed from the pine sap. How can I avoid this issue in the future?
I am a breeder of guard dogs.i do not sell our pups to seniors.responsible breeder would not place a rottweiler with 80 y old
wow...
WHY WOULD AN 80 YEAR OLD ADOPT A ROTTWEILER?
Because breeders sell to anyone who pays
I sold a heeler puppy to an 80 year old gentleman. The rescues refused to let him adopt a dog because of his age. I was shocked. But the man did die two years later. His neighbors took in the dog and called me for help. The dog had not been housetrained or socialized and was a hot mess. It made me think twice about selling pups to aged people all right.
Same reason as an 80 year old thinks he is competent and qualified to be President of US.
I agree completely...fear reactions are so misunderstood. My last vet was dumb and showed their fear and I had a muzzle on my dog. Thanks for reminding me to check the size too.
People are so clueless! I was at Petsmart one day and a couple were sitting waiting for the vet. They had a rottie on two leashes, one on a halti and one on a prong collar. Now this should be a CLUE to leave this dog alone but here comes an idiot and tries to bend down and pet it. Well the rottie had that guy by the face before anyone could blink. Leave other peoples dogs alone! Natural selection at its best.
I have a 10yr old blue heeler. Whenever I take him to the vet I always muzzle him. He hates strangers handling him. He is also very protective of me. It is easier for everyone involved (except for the dog). I realize this but want to keep them safe.
My last dog who was a dutchie was really bad at the vet out of fear- had to be muzzled and medicated. Our vet did their best to work with him though- gave him space, no eye contact etc, and no judgement either.
As a breeder I wanted to 100% guarantee satisfaction to every customer, and agreed to take back dogs at any age. Over the years, I have had a number of teenage and young adult dogs returned for behavioral issues, including resource guarding and aggression toward family members or strangers. I have found in every case that the dog was just not raised or trained correctly. Anthropomorphizing animals, especially dogs, can be plain dangerous.
Thank you. I have rescued dogs a large part of my adult life, mostly hounds. I will defend a good, solid breeder like you to anyone. A dear friend, now passed too soon, tried to adopt a Parson terrier through 3 rescues. She had no fenced in back yard. She was declined despite being an experienced terrier owner who previously owned a wonderful GSD/Doberman cross. She found a splendid breeder, got her puppy, and her breeder worked with us as she was dying (way too young). Mis is with a friend, and her breeder keeps in touch. I’ll always have rescue dogs, but I won’t diss superb breeders who are committed to their puppies for their lifetime.
I have a chow mix with Australian Cattle Dog and then I also have a new puppy named they're both in the names don't matter but the point is is that they're really like each other and I totally think that I am always knowing that I can use these dogs together like if I give a command to one dog the older obviously she didn't tell her to do whatever with the puppy she doesn't and nine times out of ten she'll do that and sometimes you just hired yet they take him here here whatever keep him in the room bring him with you all of that and so I'm I really think people need to understand that having more than one dog to get along and you've introduced the new dogs that dog it's generally much much easier because you can use one dog to train the other
My youngest GSD had a surgical procedure when was 16 months old, at the time he was over 90 pounds. Due to a bad experience at a vet when he was younger he absolutely hates it, I muzzle him each time we go in. The vet that did the surgery did not want him muzzled, but did ask me to stay around while he was put under and wanted me there when he woke up. I was there until he was intubated and out. Dummy was still growling and showing teeth almost all the way up until he was completely out. Anyway, the staff at the surgical facility handled my dog much better than what at the time was my regular vet. The doctor and his tech both had working dogs, it made all the difference in the world. I only *need* the muzzle at the vet, but I still put it on him two or three times a month when we take walks so he does not expect bad things each time the muzzle goes on.
I will definitely be getting my Sasha used to a muzzle...not because she needs one, but because I want her to feel safe with one if it is ever required. She's a pit/husky mix and I realized I need to expect that people will be afraid of handling her. Thanks for the confirmation that I'm on the right track with this.
I had to pause it to laugh at the baby /puppy comment...lol
I like that you address the "myth" of dominant dogs right off the bat before getting into specific solutions. I cringed when I heard the proposition that a "baby Rottweiler" (is that a puppy 😅) but a PUPPY of any age or breed actually, would be considered dominant. Cindy and your replies to questions are not only well reasoned, but invariably have the best interests of the dog in the forefront. Very much appreciated. By the way, just for a laugh, my late husband once got the idea to show his Cairn Terrier puppy in breed. (I won't get into that whole controversy, just say I wasn't in favor). The judge was a very large guy, the puppy (in my opinion) needed way more socializing, to make a long story short the judge was somewhat rushed (all the rings were behind) and perhaps a little hasty, but the PUPPY was eliminated for menacing... he'd turned his head and made a small yelp, but no growl or snarl or anything when the judge went to feel and make sure he was intact and both testicles were decended. It actually suited me since it wasn't long thereafter that I convinced my husband to have the dog neutered and stick with helping his friend who was a breeder of working (hunting) GSP's and Labs, but showed in breed as well as field trialing. 😊
Trust takes time and experiences, for example, if you accidentally step on paw or unknowingly accidentally physically hurt your pup, ..... how will they react. If they don't turn on you, that is a dog you can trust..... if they turn on you, I don't know, a lot of work needed
The question was unfair… He attacked strangers and was quite normal for the type of breed he was Roti or GSD.
But applying his reaction to the strangers to the owner is a bit unfair and strange.
Working with a fearful dog is oftentimes difficult at best. In my personal experience I have found that it is usually genetic. But the main thing to be aware of is a fearful dog is in a fight for his life or so he thinks and the situation can escalate quickly because of this. Also, the imprint stages of a dogs life can be critical to the development of his temperament and as you stated in this video, always advocate for your dog by not allowing random strangers to pet him without your approval.
Great advise on an important subject.
I had an awful experience trying to help a relative with tips for training 2 littermates they took on at once. She ended up not absorbing any of the information I gave her, at any point. In fact, it felt as if it was in one ear and out the other. She eventually turned on me with her frustration about the dogs' behaviour and because I didn't just storm into her house and Cesar Milan the dogs. NEVER AGAIN.
😊 one of the best pieces of advice I ever got for me professional trainer who trained my black labs which I don't have anymore he lived a long long time though anyway she said dogs do not feel sorry for each other so when you give a dog an order don't don't feel sorry for him I mean you know don't have any feeling about it just tell him to do it to do and and also you know using Rewards my Chow mix my cattle dog is so well-trained and we're so close that I can pretty much tell her anything and but she did remind me with it when we were in the beginning training face she said make sure you get her attention first before you give her an order😊
Thank you. I am so sick of people coming here and flipping an eight week old puppy on it's back and calling it "dominant". Get on down the driveway and stop flipping puppies on their backs.
When our dog needed surgery I was with him until he was sedated. After the surgery I was present when he woke up. I think this is the best way this can be done.
I'm a fit 71and already have a plan for what dog types will suit me in when I'm older and not as fit or healthy as I am now; small, quiet natured and with lower exercise needs then the type of dogs I've always chosen.
GOOD ADVICE, AS ALWAYS TY❤
I do enjoy your post Ed and if it wasn't for your clear explanation I think I would fail myself and my dog.
I have a question so I would be very interested in what you would say but I need to explain it in away that it isn't confusing because I don't want to waist your time.
Send us an email and Cindy will answer your question! leerburg.com/qa/contact-cindy.php
EXACTLY FRIENDS AND FAMILY NEVER LISTEN, THEN THEY DUMP THE DOG ON ME
I took my blue heeler into the vet because she stepped in pine sap and it was stuck inbetween the pads of her paw. But my vet felt a muzzle was not enough. She insisted on sedating the dog with a shot of something (not sure what) that left her loopy for the rest of the day. I thought this was overkill -- the foot was not impaled, just chafed from the pine sap. How can I avoid this issue in the future?
Get another vet. They can't sedate your dog without your permission!