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Firstly, he has definitely wormed his way into our hearts and is becoming part of the family. We think he was walked very little and tied out in a yard-his "mug shot" shows him with a spike collar on and a chewed off tether hanging from it. On the other hand, it seems he was loved on (maybe kids?) because he is not flinchy or skittish and allows touching of ears and feet, looking at teeth.He is affectionate in a Dobie way. No licks, LOTS of leaning, some feet.
We think he has bonded and bonded quickly! Within a week he had defended the yard, "escaped" and returned home on his own. (A 6 ft wrought iron fence is being made as I type this).
PROS: He is much less reactive and hyper-vigilant than he was. He used to take 3 bites of food and run around to check where we were before going back to take another 3 bites. Now he actually finishes his meal. We live on a golf course. Cart path is visible, but not super close. Well of course he would bark at each one whizzing by and especially at anyone whose ball landed on the fairway by our house. Now, he lays on the patio furniture and just watches 75% of the time.
He no longer marks in the house. He is much improved about pulling on walks. No longer snarling at bicycles, motorcycles and golf carts.
CONS: counter surfing. dresser surfing, door opening and trash lid lifting. He is 28in at the withers, likes to stand on his hind legs, and has opposable paws lol. His nose and eyes reach just above the countertop while on all fours. He should be named Snuffleupagus!
This boy is the nosiest dog I have ever owned. He sticks it everywhere (although he is very polite about crotches, just one sniff) he sniffs clean clothes, dresser drawers, bathroom drawers, stands on his hind legs and sniffs decorative soaps, my perfumes and cosmetics. My purse, backpacks, car glove compartment, you get the idea...
He only takes food, socks, gloves, and stuffed animals. Hides the food and parades everything else in front of you. There are more pros and cons, but that is enough for now.
I want you all to know that I am perusing your forums and your advice and anecdotes are very helpful! Thank you.
Also, in a week Joe is going to Doggy College for obedience, e-collar, and rattlesnake avoidance training. We are lucky enough to live near a great training facility.
Check out their site, you tube videos and FB videos. Tell me what you think. It's Hunter Canine in Phoenix AZ. I will post a link. Hope it's allowed.
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We think he has bonded and bonded quickly! Within a week he had defended the yard, "escaped" and returned home on his own. (A 6 ft wrought iron fence is being made as I type this).
PROS: He is much less reactive and hyper-vigilant than he was. He used to take 3 bites of food and run around to check where we were before going back to take another 3 bites. Now he actually finishes his meal. We live on a golf course. Cart path is visible, but not super close. Well of course he would bark at each one whizzing by and especially at anyone whose ball landed on the fairway by our house. Now, he lays on the patio furniture and just watches 75% of the time.
He no longer marks in the house. He is much improved about pulling on walks. No longer snarling at bicycles, motorcycles and golf carts.
CONS: counter surfing. dresser surfing, door opening and trash lid lifting. He is 28in at the withers, likes to stand on his hind legs, and has opposable paws lol. His nose and eyes reach just above the countertop while on all fours. He should be named Snuffleupagus!
This boy is the nosiest dog I have ever owned. He sticks it everywhere (although he is very polite about crotches, just one sniff) he sniffs clean clothes, dresser drawers, bathroom drawers, stands on his hind legs and sniffs decorative soaps, my perfumes and cosmetics. My purse, backpacks, car glove compartment, you get the idea...
He only takes food, socks, gloves, and stuffed animals. Hides the food and parades everything else in front of you. There are more pros and cons, but that is enough for now.
I want you all to know that I am perusing your forums and your advice and anecdotes are very helpful! Thank you.
Also, in a week Joe is going to Doggy College for obedience, e-collar, and rattlesnake avoidance training. We are lucky enough to live near a great training facility.
Check out their site, you tube videos and FB videos. Tell me what you think. It's Hunter Canine in Phoenix AZ. I will post a link. Hope it's allowed.
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