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    Two Neopolitan Mastiffs for rehoming

    in Dog Rescue (General Rescue Discussion)

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    These guys are up for adoption - Sydney

    Tried to upload photos but unable to compress smaller. Please see photos on Paws and Recover facebook page or email [email protected]

    Cuba and Zoe are looking for a new home. We are a rescue and they have been surrendered to us. If anyone can help by fostering them or are interested in giving these two gorgeous dogs a home please call Jacki 0401 925737.

    Bio below from previous owner:

    Cuba: what can I say about my big beefcake other than he is a big sook. He is very attention seeking and loves a good ear scratch and of course follows that with a huge slobbery head shake drenching you in giant wet shoe laces. He is a beautiful blue colouring with blonde legs with the most soulful eyes. He is a bit of a garbage guts and will eat anything so make sure you do not eat your favourite biscuits around him. He isn't really a fan of young children so would be best suited to more of a mature family as he gets a little grumpy around young children. He is an old man at 9 years old so you can understand that. He is absolutely beautiful and I'm so sad to see him go but unfortunately due to financial hardship from change in circumstances he needs to find a new loving home. He is both desexed and fully vaccinated with a full veterinary history Please email [email protected] or text 0401 925737

    Zoe is my gentle nanny dog. She is 7 years old and is a beautiful full red fawn colour with a white chest. She loves my 2 year old and will willingly let her pet her head and stroke her and lay there patiently and will follow her around the house. She is extremely affectionate and loves her cuddles. As with any mastiff comes loyalty and protection. She is absolutely beautiful and I'm so sad to see her go but unfortunately due to financial hardship from change in circumstances she needs to find a new home. She is desexed and fully vaccinated with a full veterinary history

    Serious Agression Issues German Shepherd Pup

    in Puppy Chat

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    Hi,

    don't abandon the idea of a dog walker. A dog walker will get him used to another person and also expose him to different situations /environments that you may not. The point about not wearing them out is correct. I take my GSD on 20km horserides and does not wear her out. She is the only dog that after a canter on the horse is right there by my side, no waiting for her to catch up. My dog has dominant issues as well (i live in the city) but when she is exercised they are not so evident. So point being if you can afford a dog walker, give yourself a break, expose the dog to a different "handler". If you ever go on holidays you want the dog to be able to be cared by another person.

    Serious Agression Issues German Shepherd Pup

    in Puppy Chat

    Posted

    Thank you for your replies and the wealth of information you have shared from obvious experience. I am really grateful! The stuff about marking with piddle really made sense and the comment that your dog would get cranky just for being ASKED if he had piddled really rang true for me. My boy always gets a 'look' on his face - like a sullen teenage human - when he is asked to stop doing something EXCEPT when he is out and about, then he is very good.

    To update, last night I kept him out of the bedroom and left him with the new larger and improved Kong that he has graduated to. He wanted to come in this morning and scratched at the door but I did not let him in. Instead, I opened the door and went out when I was ready - calmly and without fear :) I did not speak to him and pretended to be preoccupied with something else. He then jumped up and I calmly 'removed' him without looking at him and went on my way. I was aware that he tried a very half-hearted snap at my feet but I just ignored it and he seemed to loose interest. I then had to clean up his latest work of art (aka piddle and poo in the house) while he went outside. All done calmly and without comment. He was then given his breakfast while I had a bit of a chat with him. I know these are small steps compared to the strategies that need to be taken but I was happy with myself that I had at least stayed calm and did not display or feel apprehension.

    re his coming from working dog line, I don't think so, but he has come from a line of successful show dogs both here and in Germany? We met his parents and a couple of other 'relatives' and they are all majestic dogs to be in awe of. Yes, I do think he would love a 'day job' but not prepared to give up on him just yet :) It was very nice to hear echoed what I believe: that he is really a special and clever boy.

    Thank you for the names of the trainers you recommend. I will look them up and see how I go. And will abandon idea of a dog walker - makes sense what you suggest there. He loves balls, of course and also hide and seek type games so will do that. I am not feeling confident about using the balls for distraction from cars. It usually takes all my strength and concentration to keep him with me when they go past (or overhead as they did yesterday on a walk the involved walking under an overhead bridge) But a professional will be able to help me with that.

    Thank you for the tips about exercise, I was beating myself up for not being able to walk him and play with him for ten hours a day, seems it wouldn't help anyway!

    Honestly, I didn't sleep a wink last night worrying about all of this, so getting your response this morning has really made me feel better! Thank you once again!

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