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My sister posted a link on FB that I thought might interest people:

www.dognition.com

Basically, they offer 20 games to play with your dogs and then analyse the results.

Davo - So people with small dogs can't use dog parks because larger dogs will be boisterous? That is why I avoid dog parks. Boisterous, uncontrolled large dogs are just as dangerous as aggressive ones

yep, and Pit bulls are banned in VIC but Amstaff's aren't

It is only pedigree amstaffs that are safe. Dogs that look a certain way - regardless of breed - are in danger, including amstaffs.

I saw this on Facebook and teared up. I loved reading her posts. Her Christmas videos with jonesy were inspirational.

Also speak to cosmolo - she has the most well behaved, yet spirited JRT I have ever met. I keep "joking" that I'll steal him one day...

Oops I didn't see the poster was you! I thought maybe a newbie who screams no and gives nothing to the dog to chew. My bad :-)

What do you mean by scold? Remember that no means nothing, you might as well be saying "ice cream ". What is she allowed to chew and destroy?

Age increases the chance of injury and illness. Higher risk = higher premium. As a general rule, this kind of insurance isn't calculated at the individual level. They will look at key risk factors (breed and age ) when calculating premiums. An individuals no claim history won't necessarily get them cheaper insurance.

If you're just going to keep it on one spot and not collapse and put in down then I'd just go for something cheap on eBay. You can't spend money you don't have..

They're the only ones in the current market that aren't . The others are all same same (and hollards).

If the brand is tainted (ie the resellers brand, not the underwriter) the company can still go under because people don't want to buy the product through them.

I'm lucky - my premiums haven't increased and they pay out. I have small dogs, and , on average, they are less likely to get ill/die when still young and their treatments are cheaper so it makes sense that the premium is less.

Woollies is hollards.

OSO - you won't be covered for anything your dog had suffered before ( eg gastro) even if you've never claimed for it and even if this instance is totally unrelated to the ones before ). I switched when fergs was a wee pup, but he had a stick stuck in his throat when he was with the first insurance company. Six years later, " stick in throat " is still an exclusion on my "new" policy, even though any stick he ste now would have nothing to do with the original issue.

I don't understand why the LDH wasn't contacted as soon as this behaviour began? The OP has had the dog for well over a year so was it aggressive when adopted?

Dogs can take a while to get comfortable and act in their fears. My own dog was extremely fearful and it took her 18 months to work up the "courage" to show aggression rather than extreme avoidance . No doubt I didn't handle things 100. % correctly, but many dogs live happy lives without their owners actively managing their aggression.

Tippy - I agree with HW's post.as the owner of a fear aggressive dog,I will never get a fearful or aggressive dog ever again . I love her dearly but it is very stressful and , to be perfectly honest, the stress negatively impacted my life for a number of years. I was stressed and guilt ridden ( all these well meaning people constantly suggesting that I see XYZ who will cure my dog/if I'm committed she'd be cured etc etc).

It isn't just about love and being committed. You need a certain skill set to rehabilitate a FA dog and I don't have those skills. Only you will know if you do.

As of at as management goes, a very respected behaviourist told me that management isn't enough . You can't guarantee that nothing will ever go wrong, no one will ever leave a door open etc. you need double doors on each exit point, locked gates, rooms they lock with keys do visitors can't let the dog out. Even then. , one mistake can end in disaster.

You'll need to book very quickly if you want to get a half decent place - most would be booked out by now in my experience.

I don't personally understand the appeal of titling a puppy before six months anyway. What is the point? there is such a short time they are puppies. Why the rush?

I agree . I've been to a few seminars by world champions and without exception they only title their dogs when they are over about 2 years. They also train to the highest level before trailing in novice. They then trial a dog who is super enthusiastic and super confident.

As the owner of a reactive dog ( who has never fully attacked another dog) I second what snook says - unless you have deep pockets and are willing to put up with a lot of work and stress. If you do keep her , she needs professional help soon. I wouldn't let her meet any other dogs until I'd seen a proper professional. ( not some self titled fog whisperer type). I love my reactive dog to bits but I will never, ever get a weak nerved dog again. Ever.

Reactivity doesn't cure itself and it doesn't get better just by meeting other dogs . She is only going to get bigger and more powerful- you might struggle to pull her away next time .

ETA: not meaning to have a go , but gor future reference , it isn't a good idea to introduce new dogs , people etc immediately. Dogs need time to settle down . Experienced people have always told me to give a dog a few calm days at home first (no visitors , walks etc) - they are already dealing with a new home and people.

Leerburg and dundar have different aims: leer burg wants to produce top working dogs, Dunbar wants to produce well adjusted pets.

What do you want to archive with your pet? Find someone with a similar goal and go from there.

From whst I understand, leer burg doesn't mean. "Don't err strangers" he means don't let other people coo over , play with your pup.

There are ethical breeders of performance dogs who wouldn't do well in shows. They have great structure, drive etc - but not enough coat etc. just line a well bred w/ l mal wouldn't do well at a show . Doesn't make their breeder unethical or not breeding to the standard.

but all of that is OT because the OP doesn't wasn't a sporting dog.

Jane harper has a really good reputation.

OT - but it sounds like your GSD is doing a lot of walking. This can cause all sorts of issues later on as the bones are still soft and forming . The GSD folk would be able to tell you if your current regime is overdoing it. As Kabul suggested , brain training will tire him out more. Clicker training it a good way to get them thinking.

I personally wouldn't try any method - correction or otherwise - until seeing someone like Jane. I'd explain that the situation was urgent and you needed an appointment ASAP .

My aunt and uncle are I their mid 70's and have a young, active standard schnauzer. He is walked about. 5 kms per day, goes to coffee and bridge a few times a week, is visited by some of the 20+ grandchildren. In short, he lives a much better life than most dogs out there.

If something tragic happened he would be taken in by a family member who he knows well. He might struggle a but at first but plenty of dogs get rehomed and live happy, well adjusted lives. That said , both his owners are fit and healthy.

OMG baby move. Such a look of innocence.

No puppy photos please

Do you want a working line dog (along with their drive ) or just an old style shepherd? There are breeders out their breeding lovely old style GSD's for per homes. I've me a few but don't remember the kennels.

I wouldn't be taking my dog to visit, unfair to both

Agree . I have a fear aggressive MS too and I don't let other dogs visit .

The MS will not just calm down either . She has learn aggression = people leave you alone, ie it works.

I think your parents need some help with the MS- do you think they'd see a professional?

So sorry kirislin. She really is beautiful.

Even if the man had entered the front yard, the dog was there and the gate unlocked. Not a safe prospect. If your dog is in the yard lock the bloody gate.