[nq:1]Suja, I am flying this, [nq:2]Suja, I am flying this, [nq:2]But the

Janet B:

[nq:1]In the event that I am a complete failure and its in my girls best interests to not keep the ... in that even (though I guess I'd have to put a screen door up between the garage and the house).[/nq]
but doG forbid you use a crate and training. Geezz louise.

Janet B
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com

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Suja:

[nq:1]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.[/nq]
If the dog is good with cats, dogs and (presumably) people, why are they having such a hard time rehoming her? I'm not trying to scare you, but be aware that people will say just about anything they think you want to hear.
[nq:1]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 isrehomed- I know the lady who runs the RR rescue in my state.[/nq]
Is there any way that your contact can have her temperament tested before she gets shipped to you? Usually, people in rescue have connections all over, and someone might be willing to help out.
[nq:1]In the event that I am a complete failure and its in my girls best interests to not keep the ... backyard in that even (though I guess I'd have to *** screen door up between the garage and the house).[/nq]
Living in a house divided is seriously stressful. Make sure you talk to your RR rescue contact now, and make her aware of the situation. She should also be a good resource for you on making proper introductions. If at all possible, make sure that the introduction can be done some place where the dogs are separated, but off-leash (like with a fence between them). Look for unfriendly body language, including stiffening, staring, puffing oneself up, etc.
Good luck.
Suja

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RhodesianRidgebacksRule:

[nq:2]Suja, I am flying this dog in from another state- ... family have been trying to find ita home since Easter.[/nq]
[nq:1]If the dog is good with cats, dogs and (presumably) people, why are they having such a hard time rehoming her? I'm not trying to scare you, but be aware that people will say just about anything they think you want tohear.[/nq]
I know what you mean, and to a certain extent I just have to trust what they tell me. Which is that they havent had many people respond to their ads, and those that have responded have haven't been suitable- want her for a guard dog, have small children, that sort of thing. They have taken their time because they want her to go to a better home than the one they have given her. I have no way of knowing whether that is so, but she seems (the owner) nice during the long chats we have had, and she is providing me with all her veterinary paperwork etc and getting her checked over before I get her.
[nq:1]Is there any way that your contact can have her temperament tested before she gets shipped to you? Usually, people in rescue have connections all over, and someone might be willing to help out.[/nq]
That is a good idea and I will find out. I am even tempted to drive down and see her (whats a 15 hour drive?!)
[nq:2]In the event that I am a complete failure and ... backyard in that even (though I guess I'd have toput[/nq]
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[nq:2]screen door up between the garage and the house).[/nq]
[nq:1]Living in a house divided is seriously stressful. Make sure you talk to your RR rescue contact now, and make her aware of the situation.[/nq]
The division would be a matter of last resort when I have accepted that I've failed and they cannot get on. The new dog will still be better off, and has a better chance of being rehomed in my area. But, I dont want to think about that. I dont want to fail, and am not going to look for the easy way out. I contacted the rescue lady even before I contacted the owner (she was aware that I wanted a rescue dog female, 2-5 years), and am also taking advice from her.
[nq:1]She should also be a good resource for you on making proper introductions. If at all possible, make sure that ... (like with a fence between them). Look for unfriendly body language, including stiffening, staring, puffingoneself up, etc. Good luck. Suja[/nq]
Thankyou Suja! I will let you know how we get on.

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RhodesianRidgebacksRule:

[nq:2]But the main reason I got a RR is because ... very sweet natured dog who listened andwouldnt eat my cats.[/nq]
[nq:1]How did you know she wouldn't? Did the shelter cat test her?[/nq]
Yep- they have a dog friendly cat that they use to test any dog going to a home with cats.
[nq:1]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]
Yeah, its a real game of wait and see... I can hardly stand keep second guessing myself- I amost want her here now so I can just deal with it!
[nq:1]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]
My mothers says she's used to living outside so why not just keep her outside. But I dont want that- I want to bond with her and have the two dogs bond as well. I'm getting her a dog house the same as the one my current dog has, because they're big and comfy- and that way they have their own space when they need it.
I dont really want to separate them while they are getting to know one another because I dont want to start lealous behaviours. Of course I dont mind separating them briefly if they have a disagreement, but I will only really separate them if I cannot get them on good terms- and that would be a temporary measure until she finds a new home. I dont like to even type that because its depressing to think that may happen, but I'm trying to be realistic. I wont have my dog come to any harm, and for all I know this dog may take an instant dislike to mine and vice versa.
[nq:1]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.[/nq]
No, there will always be me or my son here to keep an eye on things.
[nq:1]I've adopted 2 adult dogs from shelters. One was an unknown and I was bringing her into a house with ... on day one. I let her know, very emphatically, that was not acceptable. Are you willing to do the same?[/nq]
Yep. So long as I dont have to smack or crate etc. I wont have aggression, it makes me agro! ;-)
RRR

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Robin Nuttall:

[nq:1]my[/nq]
[nq:2]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]
[nq:1]Right.. now who is sounding like a fruit cake??[/nq]
Is this a trick question?

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Robin Nuttall:

[nq:2]LMAO!! You are HYSTERICAL Janet! RRR[/nq]
[nq:1]you think a *** fight is funny? Hope you don't have to find out otherwise.[/nq]
No kidding. Male dog fights are ugly things, but *** fights are to the death. A friend of mine came home once to find her two bitches locked together, where they had apparently been for at least a half hour or more. Locked, immovable, gripped. Both with multiple stitches, one with long-term injury. Gee, how funny is that?

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sighthounds & siberians:

[nq:2]I hope I don't live to be 100, but if ... do what they ask. Is that creative thinking or something?[/nq]
[nq:1]Well, I used to be somewhat this way I just didn't want to be bossy, as you may remember. It took education/convincing to make me see that the dogs would be happier if I were quite firmly in charge.[/nq]
I think I remember you being hesitant about getting firm, but I definitely don't recall you being judgmental toward people who advocated being firm.
[nq:1]I have always had a big anthropomorphic/peaceable kingdom streak and living with cats for 20 years reinforced those views. ... mantle very lightly these days I don't have to be as tough as I needed to be at first.[/nq]
But you can certainly speak from experience about the importance of being in charge with two bitches. Not doing so in RRR's situation could be a recipe for disaster.
Mustang Sally

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sighthounds & siberians:

[nq:2]What will you do if you come home to a blood bath, since you have no intention of using a crate?[/nq]
[nq:1]I've found that using a crate is the most reliable way to housetrain an adult dog that's never lived inside before. Also, some dogs just want or need their own safe space (denning), and a crate provides that.[/nq]
Absolutely, to both. And my shy/spooky dogs have particularly appreciated (that's an understatement) having a crate available during their adjustment periods. Triss the Bizarro Borzoi still loves hers, and stays pretty calm through all kinds of household turmoil (we just had our ducts cleaned - - 18 pounds of hair/dirt!) as long as she's in her crate.
Mustang

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