We've got a very boisterous and strong 18 month GSD. Socialised and generally ok with other dogs but goes absolutely nuts if he sees foxes or cats when out. Wife has been pulled over twice by his efforts to get after the fox. I struggle to hold him as well. Any ideas or tips to cure this type of behaviour?
Natures own instinct (prey drive) to chase. unfortunately for ourselves our dog will often spot their target before we do and while we have let our mind wander onto something other than what we are doing or we are busy chatting to our walking partner/s. Spotting offending cats/dogs/bikes/joggers before our dogs do is the solution, we distract our dogs from cat/fox from it before it sees it rather than react to after it has seen it. More difficult to explain than demonstrate, if your local I'll willing help you and your wife.
Bailey (cats) JJ (dogs or sudden movement towards him) Valli loves everyone. 😉
We've got a very boisterous and strong 18 month GSD. Socialised and generally ok with other dogs but goes absolutely nuts if he sees foxes or cats when out. Wife has been pulled over twice by his efforts to get after the fox. I struggle to hold him as well. Any ideas or tips to cure this type of behaviour?
Natures own instinct (prey drive) to chase. unfortunately for ourselves our dog will often spot their target before we do and while we have let our mind wander onto something other than what we are doing or we are busy chatting to our walking partner/s. Spotting offending cats/dogs/bikes/joggers before our dogs do is the solution, we distract our dogs from cat/fox from it before it sees it rather than react to after it has seen it. More difficult to explain than demonstrate, if your local I'll willing help you and your wife.
Thanks TCE. Sadly I don’t think I’m in your locality as I’m at Cooden Beach between Bexhill and Eastbourne. Our dog has a very good nose and can smell foxes and goes crazy even before they are in view. We seem to have more than our fair share of foxes too!
Cassie is now 3 years old. Her parents were both working sheep dogs on farms. The working gene is strong (in her, not me). She is quick to learn, and has learned that when off lead, we can’t catch her. As a result we only allow her off lead in secure fields. It’s a shame, but if she sees or scents a rabbit, fox, or kids playing football, the mist comes down and she’s off. The prey drive takes over and is very strong. I’m thinking it’s something we’ll just have to live with.
I do do envy those with dogs that trot obediently by their owners’ sides.
Cassie is now 3 years old. Her parents were both working sheep dogs on farms. The working gene is strong (in her, not me). She is quick to learn, and has learned that when off lead, we can’t catch her. As a result we only allow her off lead in secure fields. It’s a shame, but if she sees or scents a rabbit, fox, or kids playing football, the mist comes down and she’s off. The prey drive takes over and is very strong. I’m thinking it’s something we’ll just have to live with.
I do do envy those with dogs that trot obediently by their owners’ sides.
Building a play based relationship with your dog will help you break natures instinct of prey Drive, that's not to say it's easy but it can be done. Obviously my chosen breed are a herding breed like yours but as you can see in the video his reaction to my call is to return despite the crows in the field attracting his attention. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-lv_7jaPtrM
Could have done with you being around yesterday Ray, I was at Shuttleworth and the couple sat next to me had a lovely long haired Alsation called Gyron. He was a bit (completely) boisterous and they were struggling to handle him. They had to move away as the dog wasn't reacting well to the people around him.
A lot of people don't know how to approach a dog. Especiallly a small one. They thrust themselves down too fast which you would feel threatened by if a giant did that to you.
Could have done with you being around yesterday Ray, I was at Shuttleworth and the couple sat next to me had a lovely long haired Alsation called Gyron. He was a bit (completely) boisterous and they were struggling to handle him. They had to move away as the dog wasn't reacting well to the people around him.
Could have done with you being around yesterday Ray, I was at Shuttleworth and the couple sat next to me had a lovely long haired Alsation called Gyron. He was a bit (completely) boisterous and they were struggling to handle him. They had to move away as the dog wasn't reacting well to the people around him.
Did the 2 Lysanders fly together?
Sadly John Romain's Lysander went tech, so we had the DH88 and Mew Gull instead.
Could have done with you being around yesterday Ray, I was at Shuttleworth and the couple sat next to me had a lovely long haired Alsation called Gyron. He was a bit (completely) boisterous and they were struggling to handle him. They had to move away as the dog wasn't reacting well to the people around him.
Did the 2 Lysanders fly together?
Sadly John Romain's Lysander went tech, so we had the DH88 and Mew Gull instead.
Shame. I’m planning to go there in October for the Race Day, with the vintage car sprint.
Cassie is now 3 years old. Her parents were both working sheep dogs on farms. The working gene is strong (in her, not me). She is quick to learn, and has learned that when off lead, we can’t catch her. As a result we only allow her off lead in secure fields. It’s a shame, but if she sees or scents a rabbit, fox, or kids playing football, the mist comes down and she’s off. The prey drive takes over and is very strong. I’m thinking it’s something we’ll just have to live with.
I do do envy those with dogs that trot obediently by their owners’ sides.
Building a play based relationship with your dog will help you break natures instinct of prey Drive, that's not to say it's easy but it can be done. Obviously my chosen breed are a herding breed like yours but as you can see in the video his reaction to my call is to return despite the crows in the field attracting his attention. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-lv_7jaPtrM
Appreciate the advice. Keeping her focus on me is key, I know. But as you say, easier said than done.
Bailey (now 9) had his yearly Thyroid levels check today and its all good news, no adjustment is required to his medication. Yes he's slowing down, but arn't we all..... he takes his all natural medication for various "aches & pains" and no more jumping about or marathon walks.
Here is Mickey, who some of you will remember from when we got him. He will be 13 years old in August. Unfortunately, he has to go in for an op next week as his back leg is very lame with a condition called luxating patella. Hoping the surgery will fix the problem as he's not himself with it. Though he is still giving the foxes out the back plenty of aggro. And me too!
Here is Mickey, who some of you will remember from when we got him. He will be 13 years old in August. Unfortunately, he has to go in for an op next week as his back leg is very lame with a condition called luxating patella. Hoping the surgery will fix the problem as he's not himself with it. Though he is still giving the foxes out the back plenty of aggro. And me too!
Here is Mickey, who some of you will remember from when we got him. He will be 13 years old in August. Unfortunately, he has to go in for an op next week as his back leg is very lame with a condition called luxating patella. Hoping the surgery will fix the problem as he's not himself with it. Though he is still giving the foxes out the back plenty of aggro. And me too!
Here is Mickey, who some of you will remember from when we got him. He will be 13 years old in August. Unfortunately, he has to go in for an op next week as his back leg is very lame with a condition called luxating patella. Hoping the surgery will fix the problem as he's not himself with it. Though he is still giving the foxes out the back plenty of aggro. And me too!
Has anyone's dog had this surgery?
Could have done with him last night. Forgot to put our duck away and a bloody fox got him overnight.
My daughter was distraught this morning, we’ve had him since before she can remember. Was more gutted than I thought I’d be tbh, have looked after him for years and one bloody oversight and he’s gone.
Thanks. I think he has to have surgery now. He's been on anti-inflammatorys for the last seven months and these helped and was back to himself. But the last month has gone downhill again and been told only option as he is in severe pain.
Thanks. I think he has to have surgery now. He's been on anti-inflammatorys for the last seven months and these helped and was back to himself. But the last month has gone downhill again and been told only option as he is in severe pain.
Here is Mickey, who some of you will remember from when we got him. He will be 13 years old in August. Unfortunately, he has to go in for an op next week as his back leg is very lame with a condition called luxating patella. Hoping the surgery will fix the problem as he's not himself with it. Though he is still giving the foxes out the back plenty of aggro. And me too!
Has anyone's dog had this surgery?
Could have done with him last night. Forgot to put our duck away and a bloody fox got him overnight.
My daughter was distraught this morning, we’ve had him since before she can remember. Was more gutted than I thought I’d be tbh, have looked after him for years and one bloody oversight and he’s gone.
Similar happened with us a few years back - had Rusty the Rabbit - very cool chap - chased a ball and rolled it back to you - would sit on my shoulders when I watched TV - a real character - we used to let him run free in the garden whikst we were out there - my little boy wanted something, I thought we would only be gone a minute max - in that 60 seconds in broad daylight at 3.00 in the afternoon a fox got him - we were all devastated and I felt very bad about it - I failed him
Here is Mickey, who some of you will remember from when we got him. He will be 13 years old in August. Unfortunately, he has to go in for an op next week as his back leg is very lame with a condition called luxating patella. Hoping the surgery will fix the problem as he's not himself with it. Though he is still giving the foxes out the back plenty of aggro. And me too!
Here you go B..... one reply. Unedited 😀 Hi Ray … all good here except for one of the girls in season so we have pavoritti singing all the time especially during the night 😉 L.P is usually found in the small breeds and can be genetic or just wear and tear. Not all LP needs surgery depending on the severity. Obviously vet will say it will need it … sometimes rest (as you would a cruciate rupture.... important the dog gets a proper healthy diet … would definitely put on Ester C even if he has the op …. vit b's can also help along with the usual for joints MSM / chondroitin /glucosomine etc …. If it was my dog think I would definitely try Canine Bowen Therapist before op …. the one I use on my kids is amazing ….. mine all go for a tweak regularly …. it has done wonders for little Eve whose back looked terrible and hips looked completely out … she has worked wonders with her . My friends 2 year old GSD woke up one morning and couldnt walk … friend came rushing around …(he is a welfare dog) she had been vets and vet said he is paralysed and to PTS … I sent her to my friend … dog now running around like mad 😉 obviously some are going to be better than others … but this one is fantastic..... plenty of omegas in the diet ….. serrapet is a fantastic pain killer and natural … not like the NSAIDs (rimadyle etc) Yumove might be good 😉
Thanks. I think he has to have surgery now. He's been on anti-inflammatorys for the last seven months and these helped and was back to himself. But the last month has gone downhill again and been told only option as he is in severe pain.
Bailey has been on gloucosimine and chronditin for years, now on yomove. Both fantastic for aging joints and available online and equally hated by some vets who would rather prescribe metacham or rimadyle (sp) at silly money not forgetting any affect on the dog.
My mum has a 16.5 year old Daschund called Frankie. He is a bit slow around the place nowadays but generally ok. He has a cataract in his left eye which he has had for a while. He is considered too old to treat it. I took him to the vet last week and the vet told me he was blind. I couldn't believe this as he shows no signs of being blind at home. The vet pointed his finger at both eyes moving it towards them quickly and Frankie didn't flinch.
He told me he probably can see some shades and knows his way around my mum's house. He finds his water bowl without any trouble and never bumps into everything. You honestly would not believe he was blind at all. Is it possible the vet is wrong? I appreciate his sight may be poor but he must be able to see something or do dog's other senses take over?
My mum has a 16.5 year old Daschund called Frankie. He is a bit slow around the place nowadays but generally ok. He has a cataract in his left eye which he has had for a while. He is considered too old to treat it. I took him to the vet last week and the vet told me he was blind. I couldn't believe this as he shows no signs of being blind at home. The vet pointed his finger at both eyes moving it towards them quickly and Frankie didn't flinch.
He told me he probably can see some shades and knows his way around my mum's house. He finds his water bowl without any trouble and never bumps into everything. You honestly would not believe he was blind at all. Is it possible the vet is wrong? I appreciate his sight may be poor but he must be able to see something or do dog's other senses take over?
I can't imagine a dogs senses are that good that they are completely aware of their surroundings if blind? That's some next level Daredevil shit.
Surely can't be a good test either? Just tested that on my bulldog and he didn't move or flinch at all, did not give a fck. Just looked at me as if to say piss off human, I'm staring at the wall. Sounds cruel, but can you move some furniture around to try and catch him out?
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I do do envy those with dogs that trot obediently by their owners’ sides.
Here is Mickey, who some of you will remember from when we got him. He will be 13 years old in August. Unfortunately, he has to go in for an op next week as his back leg is very lame with a condition called luxating patella. Hoping the surgery will fix the problem as he's not himself with it. Though he is still giving the foxes out the back plenty of aggro. And me too!
Has anyone's dog had this surgery?
Good luck to little Micky x
This is a good website if like us you prefer when possible to go down the natural route.
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/treatment-options-for-the-luxating-patella/
Could have done with him last night. Forgot to put our duck away and a bloody fox got him overnight.
My daughter was distraught this morning, we’ve had him since before she can remember. Was more gutted than I thought I’d be tbh, have looked after him for years and one bloody oversight and he’s gone.
Hi Ray … all good here except for one of the girls in season so we have pavoritti singing all the time especially during the night 😉 L.P is usually found in the small breeds and can be genetic or just wear and tear. Not all LP needs surgery depending on the severity. Obviously vet will say it will need it … sometimes rest (as you would a cruciate rupture.... important the dog gets a proper healthy diet … would definitely put on Ester C even if he has the op …. vit b's can also help along with the usual for joints MSM / chondroitin /glucosomine etc …. If it was my dog think I would definitely try Canine Bowen Therapist before op …. the one I use on my kids is amazing ….. mine all go for a tweak regularly …. it has done wonders for little Eve whose back looked terrible and hips looked completely out … she has worked wonders with her . My friends 2 year old GSD woke up one morning and couldnt walk … friend came rushing around …(he is a welfare dog) she had been vets and vet said he is paralysed and to PTS … I sent her to my friend … dog now running around like mad 😉 obviously some are going to be better than others … but this one is fantastic..... plenty of omegas in the diet ….. serrapet is a fantastic pain killer and natural … not like the NSAIDs (rimadyle etc) Yumove might be good 😉
https://yumove.lintbells.com/yumove-sample/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=fb_uk_en_sampling_remarketing_dog_yumove_3w&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_content=web-visitor_60-days&utm_term=v1-tv-alt-size&fbclid=IwAR1x9MdSPD0RftTj8EvpnvrdCMXkjg5SUX9P15XAc6Tk4YgeIa22CrKc2pI
He told me he probably can see some shades and knows his way around my mum's house. He finds his water bowl without any trouble and never bumps into everything. You honestly would not believe he was blind at all. Is it possible the vet is wrong? I appreciate his sight may be poor but he must be able to see something or do dog's other senses take over?
Surely can't be a good test either? Just tested that on my bulldog and he didn't move or flinch at all, did not give a fck. Just looked at me as if to say piss off human, I'm staring at the wall. Sounds cruel, but can you move some furniture around to try and catch him out?