A update for those that maybe interested in the progress of two and a half year old Bailey. This coming thursday he has an assessment to become a PAT dog (Pets as Therapy) for those that dont know should he pass he will be used to visit schools, care homes, hospices and hospitals as well as be used to help folk with a fear of dogs. The pictures shown are Bailey 2.5 months 18 and 29 months.
This afternoon this boy surpassed everything I could imagjne, with a score of 50 points from a possible 50 points, Bailey passed his assessment and is now qualified as a Therapy Dog (PAT) For those that are unaware of what a PAT dog is, they are are used in various scenario's including the visit of Hospices, Hospitals, Sheltered Accomodation, Special need schools helping people in several ways. Once all the paperwork is completed, CRB checks that sort of thing, one of the places I hope to get to visit is Demelza House. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwFjLeMuRSg
Of all the threads on CL, this is my favourite because there are no personal attacks on posters. Instead a succession of photos of beautiful animals. I am probably not alone in feeling slightly wary of German Shepherds (although I love dogs - as well as cats) but Bailey looks magnificant and those who come into contact with him in his role as a PAT dog will be very fortunate. TCE, how is Xena coming on?
@AddickFC81. Unfotunately for staffs, the problem lays at the other end of the lead. As you say Staffs are smashing dogs, but they are traded like cigarette cards. Until someone does something it wont change. 1970s The Doberman 1980s The Rottweiler 1990s The German Shepherd 2000s The Bull Terrier breeds See the pattern? Everyone of those breeds above the Terriers was persecuted for being ferocious, until reputable breeders took the lead (excuse the pun) and hiked up prices as well as interviewing potential owners and issuing contracts with breeding restrictions. Staffs are available in the freeads and prices around 50 quid, you wont turn up at a reputable breeders with a pocket full of cash and walk away with a dog, Bailey's breeder would certainly tell you to feck off if you tried it, Redmidlands Missus, while he was up here turned away a potential owners because something wasn't right. Staffordshire Bull Terriers arn't the problem.
Of all the threads on CL, this is my favourite because there are no personal attacks on posters. Instead a succession of photos of beautiful animals. I am probably not alone in feeling slightly wary of German Shepherds (although I love dogs - as well as cats) but Bailey looks magnificant and those who come into contact with him in his role as a PAT dog will be very fortunate. TCE, how is Xena coming on?
Xena is doing fantastically well her seperation issues are almost sorted, she appears to have latched on to my wife which is great because training the two of them together was bloody hard work. She's so far behind Bailey it was setting him back
@legaladdick, just say the word. Come and meet him, it might help you overcome your nervousness, because trust me you wont meet many bigger Sheps than Bailey.
I have a 12 year old border collie, he came from battersea dogs home and was a year old when I picked him up.
well I was shocked this morning, a women and her child asked if they could stroke him and I said of course. everything was fine for a few minutes and then suddenly he bit the little girl, I was mortified. I couldn't believe he'd done it, he's never bitten anyone or thing before.?
thankfully the mother was ok, saying it was a valuable lesson for her daughter to always ask before strocking, she was great, luckily he hadn't broken any skin and little girl didn't cry but I don't know what to do now, should anyone ask in the future should I say no?
I've had him for 11 fantastic years, why would he do that, to be fair he hasn't been well for a few days, vomiting and dioherea so maybe it was that but it could have turned nasty, the women was.brilliant but she could have been in rights to inform the police or something?
Beautiful Dog Nolly, I don't know too much about temperament around the family envoironment, one thing I would suggest is if you are thinking of buying a dog of that size, do your research, go to the pedigree dog database find a champion breeder and contact via email, any breeder worth their salt will help you with advice. One I do know there's a guy quite local to me who has 5, he jogs with the older 3 on harness and he runs from 75 to 100 miles a week. That suggests the obvious,the dog loves to run! The downside is, if they don't get that run they could vent their energy elsewhere. Some dogs chew furniture, some chew theirselves, some may misbehave in other ways including aggression. I don't read the papers Nolly, what's the news on Huskies? Remembering the papers as I do, l'm guessing it's not good publicity
I have a 12 year old border collie, he came from battersea dogs home and was a year old when I picked him up.
well I was shocked this morning, a women and her child asked if they could stroke him and I said of course. everything was fine for a few minutes and then suddenly he bit the little girl, I was mortified. I couldn't believe he'd done it, he's never bitten anyone or thing before.?
thankfully the mother was ok, saying it was a valuable lesson for her daughter to always ask before strocking, she was great, luckily he hadn't broken any skin and little girl didn't cry but I don't know what to do now, should anyone ask in the future should I say no?
I've had him for 11 fantastic years, why would he do that, to be fair he hasn't been well for a few days, vomiting and dioherea so maybe it was that but it could have turned nasty, the women was.brilliant but she could have been in rights to inform the police or something?
Firstly, if he's ill with sh*ts and throwing up is he drinking? If he's not drinking then the vet is your next call, he will dehydrate in next to no time especially in this heat. I'm guessing he's in some discomfort and the young girl found the spot, fortunately no harm was done, as you say it's out of character and you know your dog. So I would suggest he's feeling crap, unfortunately they are animals and they certainly should never be trusted 100%
my mother is training her dog a staff cross rhodesian ridgeback in epsom TCE , had first lesson where there just getting him to walk more calmly.
Had interesting conversation with a fella having problems walking his dog, all the normal pulling, lunging, spitting and snarling at other dogs and people. I have my first ever proper paying dog training session with a 18 month Yorkshire Terrier. Now if someone can tell me how a dog that size can drag a grown man down the road, I'm listening ; )
if this does not work out in epsom i will get you on the firm, he hardly barks at anything but loves balls and will run and grab it off anyone playing,not in a nasty way but still not on
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How did He become this in 11 months
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Definately one one of the faithfull sleeps on a section of Charlton carpet.
This coming thursday he has an assessment to become a PAT dog (Pets as Therapy) for those that dont know should he pass he will be used to visit schools, care homes, hospices and hospitals as well as be used to help folk with a fear of dogs. The pictures shown are Bailey 2.5 months 18 and 29 months.
For those that are unaware of what a PAT dog is, they are are used in various scenario's including the visit of Hospices, Hospitals, Sheltered Accomodation, Special need schools helping people in several ways.
Once all the paperwork is completed, CRB checks that sort of thing, one of the places I hope to get to visit is Demelza House.
TCE, how is Xena coming on?
Unfotunately for staffs, the problem lays at the other end of the lead. As you say Staffs are smashing dogs, but they are traded like cigarette cards. Until someone does something it wont change.
1970s The Doberman
1980s The Rottweiler
1990s The German Shepherd
2000s The Bull Terrier breeds
See the pattern? Everyone of those breeds above the Terriers was persecuted for being ferocious, until reputable breeders took the lead (excuse the pun) and hiked up prices as well as interviewing potential owners and issuing contracts with breeding restrictions. Staffs are available in the freeads and prices around 50 quid, you wont turn up at a reputable breeders with a pocket full of cash and walk away with a dog, Bailey's breeder would certainly tell you to feck off if you tried it, Redmidlands Missus, while he was up here turned away a potential owners because something wasn't right. Staffordshire Bull Terriers arn't the problem.
Come and meet him, it might help you overcome your nervousness, because trust me you wont meet many bigger Sheps than Bailey.
well I was shocked this morning, a women and her child asked if they could stroke him and I said of course. everything was fine for a few minutes and then suddenly he bit the little girl, I was mortified. I couldn't believe he'd done it, he's never bitten anyone or thing before.?
thankfully the mother was ok, saying it was a valuable lesson for her daughter to always ask before strocking, she was great, luckily he hadn't broken any skin and little girl didn't cry but I don't know what to do now, should anyone ask in the future should I say no?
I've had him for 11 fantastic years, why would he do that, to be fair he hasn't been well for a few days, vomiting and dioherea so maybe it was that but it could have turned nasty, the women was.brilliant but she could have been in rights to inform the police or something?
If he's not drinking then the vet is your next call, he will dehydrate in next to no time especially in this heat.
I'm guessing he's in some discomfort and the young girl found the spot, fortunately no harm was done, as you say it's out of character and you know your dog. So I would suggest he's feeling crap, unfortunately they are animals and they certainly should never be trusted 100%
I have my first ever proper paying dog training session with a 18 month Yorkshire Terrier. Now if someone can tell me how a dog that size can drag a grown man down the road,
I'm listening ; )
Bavarian Mountain Hound, would love to get one of these next year. They're excellent tracking dogs and, imo, amazing looking dogs too!
Like you say, good looking dogs.