Cartersmum Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks to everyone for their advice on Carter – I am more thankful that the thread turned into a Rottweiler appreciation thread! Carter has been doing well recently. We have been working on voice control to which he seems to be responding too (even though it is early days) We have also noticed in the last few weeks he has become a lot more protective of me and the house in general. He used to be scared of crashing noises (such as if the back door slams) now he will bark and go and investigate, he is also realising that the vacuum and plastic bags have no vendetta against him….. :laugh: I have also been taking him to a dog park where big and little dogs are separated and he is behaving like an angel! This is a good place to try the voice control when distractions are around as that seemed to be his Achilles heel. This whole thing must have been fate as in that dog park we met his half sister! It was very strange seeing them play together and interact, it’s almost like they knew they had the same mum. It’s his birthday on Thursday so I am making him a cake and have added a wonderful picture of him fast asleep on my lap after a voice control session – obviously was too much for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartersmum Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 A face only a mother could love..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdog Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Awww you big goofball, I love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thanks for update ...and PHOTO :) I'm glad you are having some good times and successes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkhe Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 At first glance I thought that photo was NSFW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Oh dear - funny dog expressions. Frankly Carter's Mum, he is such a lucky boy to have you as his mum. You saw a problem, asked for assistance and guidance and implemented recommendations immediately. Congratulations to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great news about Carter doing well. The pic says so much... such a happy boy who can relax knowing he's got a good mum. Keep the updates & pics coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Way to go Carter and his mummy! Well done! Carter - you are a spunk! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Excellent news :) He is so gorgeous. Edited July 23, 2013 by MelissaS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I have also been taking him to a dog park where big and little dogs are separated ... What suburb, Cartersmum? I'd love to take my dogs to a dog park from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Absolutley brilliant news. I am so very glad that things are working out for you both. Oh that is such a familiar pose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Oh Grumpette . Yummy scrummy dawgs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr R & NR Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 OOOOOh, Gargoyle photos, love those :D Well done Carters mum, sounds like he has grown up, which is inevitable but they do change somewhat once that maturity sets in. My girl was the same, she was younger though. Her prey drive kicked in at about 18months, I was lucky to have some really good advice at the time or I don't think she would still be around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpette Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 OOOOOh, Gargoyle photos, love those :D Well done Carters mum, sounds like he has grown up, which is inevitable but they do change somewhat once that maturity sets in. My girl was the same, she was younger though. Her prey drive kicked in at about 18months, I was lucky to have some really good advice at the time or I don't think she would still be around. Yep NR and Dee were both wagging the day prey drive restraint was taught. It is a great thing that they have other talents, and owners willing to learn and manage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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