USNRET 5764 Posted February 23 2 weeks into a 3 week stint https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/W1XPXuyorg https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/TOj2KPD20b 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwilawyer 4188 Posted February 23 That's awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USNRET 5764 Posted February 23 Off Leash Training San Antonio Megan is GREAT 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtel 29297 Posted February 23 Nice looking puppy. looks small in the first pic's, until I noticed 92 pounds. Only had one dog that was trained to commands, it's amazing how training changes everything about having a dog for the better. They still play and be a normal dog but just better overall. . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7203 Posted February 23 2 hours ago, USNRET said: 2 weeks into a 3 week stint https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/W1XPXuyorg https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/TOj2KPD20b these dogs are extremely bright , and they mold to their Master as a friend--very easy to train when young , very natural bonding , the more you trust the dog , the more the dog gives back - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seadoc 79 Posted February 24 Crate train crate train as a pup !!! Later they can have free range of the house. Best thing we ever did with our, now senior, pup. Having a smart dog makes training easy and time investments worthwhile. Ours knows right and left - makes walking easy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USNRET 5764 Posted February 25 She seems to be behaving well on the videos and from trainer reports but the correction for counter surfing and aggression toward strange humans and animals had darn well be worth a WHOLE lot of $$$1/2 large. At about 8 months old Riley was attacked and neck bitten by neighbor's dogs that were not leashed while we were on a walk. She has been anti-social since. I hope the trips to tennis courts, Lowes, PetSmart and several malls has greatly reduced her anxiety. And yes, I informed that neighbor that I carried and if that happened again he would have 2 dead dogs. While witnessing the act he denied it took place and the wife, also a witness, was all about apologies. He and I didn't quite come to terms but on every other walk he saw the holster. Yes, for you 'others' I meant it, 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sancho Panza 4950 Posted February 25 I’ve got a hard headed Beagle proving difficult to train. ”Daddy, get me some Klipschorns.” 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CECAA850 29353 Posted February 25 On 2/22/2021 at 9:03 PM, USNRET said: 2 weeks into a 3 week stint https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/W1XPXuyorg https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/TOj2KPD20b Riley has your smile. I can see the family resemblance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJkizak 1377 Posted February 26 All I know is don't get Labrodoodles. My neighbor has two of them and they constantly bark. JJK 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MC39693 442 Posted February 26 Two daughters two new dogs; #1 is nearly 11 months now... 87 lbs Bernese Mountain dog... Jasper is his own man(ish). Gets in a lot of trouble with very strict youngest daughter. #2 only 2 month old Border Collie .... so cute, and attentive. She should be a good running dog for tri-athlete eldest daughter. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gilbert 1149 Posted February 26 On 2/22/2021 at 9:03 PM, USNRET said: 2 weeks into a 3 week stint https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/W1XPXuyorg https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/TOj2KPD20b That's a handsome fella..... one of my all time favorite breeds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerwoodKhorns 1247 Posted February 26 On 2/22/2021 at 7:03 PM, USNRET said: 2 weeks into a 3 week stint https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/W1XPXuyorg https://olk9sanantonio.gingrapp.com/front_end/click/TOj2KPD20b Fine looking dog. Since I am eating while reading this, how was his poop today? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerwoodKhorns 1247 Posted February 26 On a similar topic, we recently adopted a three year old. Bu coincidence, she looks almost exactly like the dog in my avatar and has the same personality. The previous owner fed her something like pedigree or some other really cheap dog food. I switched her to Blue Buffalo grain free, then after reading that some of the ingredients in grain free can cause heart problems, switched her to chicken and brown rice. https://bluebuffalo.com/dry-dog-food/life-protection-formula/chicken-brown-rice-recipe/ Her coat looks great and she does not itch anymore, but she licks the floor or cement when she gets excited. This can be a deficiency. Any recommendations as to what to feed her? My wife or I exercise her every day so she is really fit and trim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geezin' 220 Posted February 26 My buddy recently passed away. I am going to Texas on the 13th to pick up a new friend. He's 4 years old and unwanted 'cause his ears don't stand up. Well I couldn't care less if his ears are floppy. He will be a challenge but it's accepted. Too quiet around here without a dog. A photo. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerwoodKhorns 1247 Posted February 26 I got me a mut, she is not fancy but the most lovable dog you can imagine and she likes to play catch instead of fetch. A talented girl and we both give her lots of love and attention. Her tail never seems to stop wagging, that is what I call a dog that you want to have. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babadono 6745 Posted February 26 2 hours ago, geezin' said: My buddy recently passed away. I am going to Texas on the 13th to pick up a new friend. He's 4 years old and unwanted 'cause his ears don't stand up. Well I couldn't care less if his ears are floppy. He will be a challenge but it's accepted. Too quiet around here without a dog. A photo. Looks like fine new friend. God Bless you for adopting him. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USNRET 5764 Posted February 26 We use Merrick wet and dry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geezin' 220 Posted February 26 6 hours ago, babadono said: Looks like fine new friend. God Bless you for adopting him. Not really an adoption. He's at a breeder but as mentioned they've had him for 4 years. He was a house dog but after a couple years they had to move him out to the kennel. Don't misunderstand that,the kennel is heated and air conditioned. They just raise the puppies in the home for the first part of their life and couldn't spare the room anymore. I like the breeder 'cause their website says "AKC registered Quality pedigreed healthy puppies at a fair price,for family pets & Protectors, only." When contacted about him they asked me about my experience with adult Shepherds and my intentions for him. Gave me the feeling they care about the dogs. It's a 3K mile round trip for me but I need the time off from work. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris A 3984 Posted February 26 Sammies are extremely intelligent, generally have good manners and a sense of personal space, and are typically very easy going. However, they don't care a lot about what you want and march to their own drummer instead. They are so cute that they can get away with most anything. However, Border Collies take charge when there's any lapse in leadership--and keep you on a tight schedule. We never had to take a BC to training although we tried with our first one. He just sat there watching the other puppies make fools of themselves, did all the "exercises" right on first try, and finally retired to underneath our chairs to stay away from the other "fools with no manners". Took the class prize. It was a waste of money. The dog already knew everything. They end up training their humans quite intuitively...and free of charge. 😉 Chris 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
