tdierikx

Nobody sent me a list of scary DOLers when I joined... but I have a sneaking suspicion that I may be on one if it exists... *grin*

Samantha - my advice is to talk to your Mum about the ups and downs of breeding dogs - then talk to the breeder of your girl and see what they think of the idea.

I wouldn't take up the offer of the sire from the person who has offered either. I'd be looking at something that wasn't being pimped out to a 21 year old's 5 month old pup...

T.

PS. Am I on the list? If not, could send me the list too, so I know who not to get into tangles with around here... *grin*

Maybe if she's so intent on a crossbreed dog, then you could steer her towards a rescue pup - one that has been in foster care, the carer can tell her all of the ins and outs of the dog in question... which is a whole lot more than some of the crossbreed "breeders" will tell you when trying to get you to part with your heard earned dosh...

T.

OMG!!! How happy does sweet Allie look in the garden bench photo? Do you how hard we kept trying to get a photo like that to show what a happy and gentle souls she is?

You rock big time Eileen! Thank you so much for the update!

T.

My Zeddy eats poo - but only ones in our back yard. She won't eat stranger dog poo... lol! I have no idea who she learned it from, but when my old Rotti girl was alive, Zeddy would actually stand behind her and eat it as it was coming out... and THAT is the definition of gross my friends!

The good thing is she only eats healthy dog poo, and only when it's still relatively fresh - apparently day old poo isn't as delicious or something...

T.

OK - is your girl registered on the MAIN register in your state or whatever state she was bred in? Have you applied for a breeder's prefix from the Canine body in your state?

If the answer is "no" to either or both of these questions, then I'd suggest that you desex your girl and enjoy her for who she is, rather than what she can whelp for you...

Oh - and people who are "interested" in having one of your pups usually disappear or have some excuse when the subject of paying for said pup comes up... so best to advise of what price you'd be asking for one of these "possible" pups before believing anything from the "interested" parties.

T.

Done X 2

T.

Where do you get them, I reckon my lot would love a new treat...

T.

Great to hear that Bonnie seems to be back on the mend... big sigh of relief here!

T.

Exactly my thoughts Baxter... I don't think Dylan is ever leaving the spotty clan household... *grin*

T.

If the on lead dog is under "effective control", then surely it would follow that it should not be the one to make the first aggressive move, yes?

If the on lead dog bites the off lead dog, and a fight ensues where one or both dogs are in need of veterinary attention, then it would probably be up to eyewitness accounts of the incident that will swing the "fault" one way or the other.

I own larger breed dogs - I have been in situations where an off lead dog has approached with intent, and my dogs take their lead from ME, not the other dog's antics. that is what I take the meaning of "effective control" to be - not just the fact that my dog is on a lead... I've seen plenty of on lead dogs who were clearly NOT under "effective control" by the people at the other end of those leads... *grin*

T.

I think you should write a book Jed - you have the best way of getting your point across... I was giggling like a nutter through most of the first part...

T.

Hahaha! Tango has more smarts than Dylan... but I bet it doesn't work twice...

T.

Hahahaha! Glad you aren't MY mum... lol!

Why? Are you in the habit of teasing people with a tasty mouthful of rotting entrails?

Stranger things have happened... *grin*

T.

This is my current foster pup Winston - he's a Koolie cross...

T.

Hahahaha! Glad you aren't MY mum... lol!

T.

If there is ever a next time event like this... call the police if no-one else will come to get the dog...

One morning I had a stray (and very nicely behaved) Husky turn up on my doorstep at 4:30am... on a Saturday no less. No council rangers on call, and RSPCA phone went to a voicemail telling me to leave a message.. so I called the local cops and explained the situation, and they sent a paddy wagon around, picked up the dog and took him to the RSPCA night pens. The cops have keys to those here...

You did what you could at the time - good on you for that! And if there is a next time, at least you have a few more options to explore now...

T.

*giggle*

That is definitely funny!

T.

Ummm... where do you live? I think I need to sneak in and get me some puppy cuddles... *grin*

That is one very pretty pup!

T.

Pitbulls are not bred to be human aggressive - people have to handle them even if they are used for fighting other dogs - and be able to handle an injured dog. By general breed nature, they are bred to be aggressive to other dogs - IF bred for fighting. Don't believe the media hype that "pitbulls" are bred to attack people - or that they will "normally" attack for no reason.

That said - I don't think I've ever seen a dog that was "born bad" - born "damaged", yes - but not inherently "bad", "evil", or "nasty"...

Upbringing definitely has a huge effect on how a dog will "turn out" - and, as stated by others in this thread, early socialisation and training has a big impact on later tendencies.

I have a Rottie/Pittie - she was certainly a handful as a pup, but with constant training and socialisation, she has turned out to be the loveliest dog who has never shown any evil tendencies towards humans - but I'm sure that if she wasn't trained and well socialised in those early months, the story could well have been very different with regards to tendencies towards other dogs. She has never shown any hint of human aggression - even when pushed...

I've had my fair share of foster puppies for rescue - and many have been larger or bull breed mixes... honestly, I find they are easier to train and socialise than the smaller breeds. My fosters are not rehomed until they have been well socialised and had some basic obedience instilled.

T.

OMG!!! That river looks like it would have been a bit scary for poor Dylan... I don't think he'll go too close to it again...

T.

I jumped into a flooded creek to rescue our farm dog when he had stupidly gone in after a wayward duck... my mum still bags me about that - nearly 30 years later!!

T.

I remember once when I was doing a bit of rock hopping with my Rotti girl to get from the main beach to a more secluded cove around the bay (Middle Harbour area of Sydney) - I turn around to see where the dog is, and if she needs help finding her way - no dog in sight.... AARRGGHH!!! Now this is a 40kg Rotti we are talking about - she can't just disappear, right? Well, I retrace my steps and find her wedged down about 2 feet between 2 big rocks, just waiting patiently for me to come and save her... the look on her face said "well - took your bloody time!"... so I'm perched straddling these two large rocks, reach down, and with one hand, manage to pull all 40kg of Rotti up and out and onto the biggest rock. It's amazing where you can find strength when your baby needs you, isn't it?

Now - I think one SC needs a very stiff drink... and 3 spotty dogs all need some extra cuddles... it's been a big day... *grin*

T.

This is gonna be one EPIC fail... foster failure that is... hahahaha!

T.

The mum won't be far away... don't try to take them...

Report them and have the authorities remove them.

T.

Easy to say after the fact, but I would probably put the dog in my car and taken it to the nearest open vet clinic and hand him in there as a stray - then they would have made sure he got to the pound and at least had a chance that rescue might take him and rehome him somewhere better...

You did good - whatever happens now is not your "fault", OK?

T.