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RE: Looking for constructive advice page 7This is a discussion thread · 112 replies Suja: [nq:1]Janet, I'm not confident in bringing another dog into my home because I've never done it before, because I've only known my current dog for 1 year,and because I dont know the new dog at all really.[/nq]Out of curiosity, why did you choose this dog? Has someone temperament tested her and deemed her good with other dogs? Ideally, you and your dog could meet the new dog on neutral turf before she comes home, to check out any overt hostility. Often, it is a good idea to choose dogs of opposite gender, to maximize the chances that everything will work out. Do you know if the new dog is good with cats? Most of the Ridgies I know aren't. What happens if the girls don't get along? Suja
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RhodesianRidgebacksRule: "Jack "The Unpalatable Barbarian" Morrison"[nq:2]and can use their intellect to make choices and weigh up the consequences of those choices. Pretty suremy dogs are not THAT evolved.[/nq] [nq:1]I'm glad you used that word "consequences"! That's what OBEDIENCE TRAINING is all about. Showing dogs how to weigh the consequences of their own actions.[/nq] Right.. now who is sounding like a fruit cake?? RRR
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RhodesianRidgebacksRule: [nq:2]I could never have a dog that would chase or kill something.[/nq][nq:1]Then why, in the name of the Deity, do you own one Rhodesian Ridgeback,[/nq] Because they are beautiful creatures who are as happy doing nothing as they are doing something, and they have lovely gentle temperments (unless they are trained otherwise). All registered RR breeders in this country breed for that temperment. I didnt want a hyperactive dog, or a little dog I couldnt do much with, or a giant dog that wouldnt fit in my house, much less my car.. she is just perfect for *me*. But the main reason I got a RR is because she was at the shelter when I was visiting, and she seemed a very sweet natured dog who listened and wouldnt eat my cats. [nq:1]and even more so, why are you taking on a RR who has lived entirely out of doors??[/nq] Because this new RR needs to be rehomed and I think I can give it a good home. But mainly because I want my girl to have a pal to run about and play with. I have noticed that when we have met other RRs she plays differently- like they just click. [nq:1]You do know what your dogs were bred to do, right?[/nq] That they were originally bred to track lions and hold them at bay for a hunter to shoot is irrelevant. That is not who they are today- thats not how they live today. Lara has been an outdoor dog- in a small back yard with few leash walks and no trips to the beach or leash free park. She is a relatively unknown quantity, but, I'm thinking if I treat her right, handle the meeting well, and put some work into her, she'll be just fine. As for what handling the meeting well* and *putting some work into her is, well thats why I came here in the first place! For help! As for treating her right, that is not doing anything that will make her distrust me OR doing anything that will create behavioural problems. RRR
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RhodesianRidgebacksRule: [nq:1]What will you do if you come home to a blood bath, since you have no intention of using a crate?[/nq]LMAO!! You are HYSTERICAL Janet! RRR
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Melinda Shore: [nq:1]As for what handling the meeting well* and *putting some work into her is, well thats why I came here in the first place! For help![/nq]You've been offered quite a bit of basically consistent advice from people with a lot of dog experience. So far, you've rejected it all. [nq:1]As for treating her right, that is not doing anything that will make her distrust me OR doing anything that will create behavioural problems.[/nq] You might want to take a good, hard, honest look at how things are going with your current dog, and think about what the things are that you've done that have either contributed to or failed to help her neurotic behavior. The next step is to figure out how to change that. People here are helpful, but if you keep saying "no, I won't do that, you people brutalize your dogs" you're not likely to find that they'll be helpful for long. Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - (Email Removed) Make it a Sony-free holiday.
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Melinda Shore: [nq:1]LMAO!! You are HYSTERICAL Janet![/nq]Have you ever experienced a dog fight? Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - (Email Removed) Make it a Sony-free holiday.
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Janet B: [nq:1]they have lovely gentle temperments (unless they are trained otherwise).[/nq]Oh geez. where do you get that? There are a lot of reasons for bad temperament and it's rarely training that causes that. [nq:1]All registered RR breeders in this country breed for that temperment.>>[/nq] Wanna buy a bridge? ;-D [nq:1]I didnt want a hyperactive dog, or a little dog I couldnt do much with, or a giant dog that wouldnt fit in my house, much less my car.. she is just perfect for *me*.[/nq] RRs are pretty low key indoors and higher activity outdoors. I think it's a lovely combo as well. [nq:1]But the main reason I got a RR is because she was at the shelter when I was visiting, and she seemed a very sweet natured dog who listened and wouldnt eat my cats.[/nq] How did you know she wouldn't? Did the shelter cat test her? [nq:1]Because this new RR needs to be rehomed and I think I can give it a good home. But mainly ... and play with. I have noticed that when we have met other RRs she plays differently- like they just click.[/nq] That's often the case. OTOH, it can also bring out some interesting pack-teamwork traits, so the cat thing may be an issue. And then there's the 2-*** issue. [nq:1]. She is a relatively unknown quantity, but, I'm thinking if I treat her right, handle the meeting well, and put some work into her, she'll be just fine.[/nq] What kind of work are you willing to put in? It sounds like you don't plan on any confinement initially and that could turn ugly real fast. Then again, it could be fine, but with a dog who has only lived outdoors, I doubt it. [nq:1]As for what handling the meeting well* and *putting some work into her is, well thats why I came here ... right, that is not doing anything that will make her distrust me OR doing anything that will create behavioural problems.[/nq] I would never leave an adult dog, newly acquired, free roam of my house and access to my other pets, unless I was directly supervising. I've adopted 2 adult dogs from shelters. One was an unknown and I was bringing her into a house with a dog, 2 cats and a few PT toddlers. I took my time evaluating her, and even then, we had some dog-dog (on her part only) nastiness on day one. I let her know, very emphatically, that was not acceptable. Are you willing to do the same? She was also crated overnight and when I wasn't home for a bit, even after she was no longer hostile to my other dog. They wound up the closest canines I've known BTW. After her death, I adopted another adult shelter dog. Surrendered so I had her info. Had lived with dog, cats, kids. She moved in effortlessly. Still, the first week had her crated when I wasn't home. My existing pets deserved no less for their safety and wellbeing. Intro with her and my existing dog? both off leash in a large dog run. But I'm confident about handling situations and about my ability to evaluate a dog (and confident about my existing dog in every way). Popped them both in the car, came home, intro'd to the cats and that was that. Don't try this at home.. Janet B www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com
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RhodesianRidgebacksRule: [nq:1]Out of curiosity, why did you choose this dog? Has someone temperament tested her and deemed her good with other ... new dog is good with cats? Most of the Ridgies I know aren't.What happens if the girls don't get along?[/nq]Suja, I am flying this dog in from another state- it has to be rehomed by xmas or will be put in a shelter- the family have been trying to find it a home since Easter. The owner says she is good with other dogs (but has only been tested on neutral ground) and hasnt eaten (or tried to eat) the neighbours cat. I am going to do everything I can to make this work out, but in the event that I am a complete failure, she will remain with me until she is rehomed- I know the lady who runs the RR rescue in my state. I'm not planning on failing this new dog, but I have to have a contingency plan because I wont have her end up in a shelter. In the event that I am a complete failure and its in my girls best interests to not keep the new girl, my girl will sleep on the couch and the new girl will just have to have the garage and backyard in that even (though I guess I'd have to put a screen door up between the garage and the house). RRR
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