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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Because they are loyal and are indeed your best friend!!!

Each dog has a unique character!!

Anybody who knows me know I love dogs, I have sent photos to prove that to some lol!!!

Comment here if you like dogs or indeed any other animals that you may like!!!

So peeps tell us as well your funny stories about dogs or about any animal you'd like to talk about!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I will just say that I love dog's lol,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sheep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love dogs but don't like doggy

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Sheep "

Well, I would hope so lol!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I will just say that I love dog's lol, "

Cool stuff lol!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true "

You'll have to show us that on your avatar challenge Lolli!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true

You'll have to show us that on your avatar challenge Lolli!!! "

Hmmmm not a bad idea Rosie posie

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true

You'll have to show us that on your avatar challenge Lolli!!!

Hmmmm not a bad idea Rosie posie "

lol it's food for thought anyway Lolli - cut out a cat mask from an empty cardboard box, go from there!!!

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By *eansouth86Man
over a year ago

Dundee

Love dogs. I've always had one about. I have an absolute loon of a pug. Bat shit crazy but cute as hell lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true

You'll have to show us that on your avatar challenge Lolli!!!

Hmmmm not a bad idea Rosie posie

lol it's food for thought anyway Lolli - cut out a cat mask from an empty cardboard box, go from there!!! "

Thinking cap is on!!!! Just too hot to do anything at the min

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Love dogs. I've always had one about. I have an absolute loon of a pug. Bat shit crazy but cute as hell lol "

You gotta love them lol!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true "

that's my excuse for my collection of furry friends

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So scared of dogs I don't know..... Was frightened by a playful golden retriever when I was just 4 years old....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true

that's my excuse for my collection of furry friends"

How many do you have lol!!!?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true

that's my excuse for my collection of furry friends"

Aw Geordie, can I just move in with you and we can be lezbie lovers with our cats instead?

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By *eansouth86Man
over a year ago

Dundee


"Love dogs. I've always had one about. I have an absolute loon of a pug. Bat shit crazy but cute as hell lol

You gotta love them lol!!! "

Wouldn't be without her lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"So scared of dogs I don't know..... Was frightened by a playful golden retriever when I was just 4 years old...."

They're huge when you're that age!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Because they are loyal and are indeed your best friend!!!

Each dog has a unique character!!

Anybody who knows me know I love dogs, I have sent photos to prove that to some lol!!! Love dogs I used to train german shepherd's and was involved rescuing and re homing all kinds of animals.

Comment here if you like dogs or indeed any other animals that you may like!!!

So peeps tell us as well your funny stories about dogs or about any animal you'd like to talk about!!! "

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare

Live for my dogs. With me 24/7. Bring them to work with me even. And bed

They eat better than I do too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you like dags?

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By *ceryMan
over a year ago

Malahide & Waterford

You know me and my dog(s) ... Nuff said ....woof woof.

There's enough dog lovers here on fab that we should start our own kennel or walkies club

Like it when a dog has a bit of spirit and life to it. Hate it when a dog has over trained to be constantly subdued with no character.

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By *ilk69Man
over a year ago

city.

My dogs are my life.my best friends, they give you unconditional love. And never tell lies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I like cats, seen a thing on FB that sums me up

"I'm one bad relationship away from becoming a cat lady"

Sigh. So true

that's my excuse for my collection of furry friends

Aw Geordie, can I just move in with you and we can be lezbie lovers with our cats instead?"

Of course! Then my family would be complete

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do all dogs really go to heaven?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Live for my dogs. With me 24/7. Bring them to work with me even. And bed

They eat better than I do too"

lol I believe that about them eating better loll!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"You know me and my dog(s) ... Nuff said ....woof woof.

There's enough dog lovers here on fab that we should start our own kennel or walkies club

Like it when a dog has a bit of spirit and life to it. Hate it when a dog has over trained to be constantly subdued with no character.

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We should organise a social for dog lovers & bring their dogs with them lol, just imagine the chaos lol!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dog lover too I have two and they are like my children one is an old lady 14 yrs old and the other 10. If anything happened them I'd die. Don't like cats no loyalty.also I love baby elephants so cute.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Do all dogs really go to heaven?"

Aww they absolutely do Kaizer!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You know me and my dog(s) ... Nuff said ....woof woof.

There's enough dog lovers here on fab that we should start our own kennel or walkies club

Like it when a dog has a bit of spirit and life to it. Hate it when a dog has over trained to be constantly subdued with no character.

We should organise a social for dog lovers & bring their dogs with them lol, just imagine the chaos lol!!!! "

I would definitely say some of the dogs would have a lot better manners than some of the owners.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My dogs are my life.my best friends, they give you unconditional love. And never tell lies. "
....thats probably because they can't talk silly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I lóve my wee fawn pug.he full of life. My we buddie.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Dog lover too I have two and they are like my children one is an old lady 14 yrs old and the other 10. If anything happened them I'd die. Don't like cats no loyalty.also I love baby elephants so cute. "

Yeah, sure they're part of the family!!! xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My dogs are my life.my best friends, they give you unconditional love. And never tell lies. ....thats probably because they can't talk silly "

lol but true!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Baaaa

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

So who has any funny stories to tell about dogs, cats, monkeys & any of the other furry friends lol!!!

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By *rchilledoutMan
over a year ago

merhyr tydfil

As much as I'm a dog lover don't think this site is some where post how much you love dogs with out some one getting the wrong idea

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By *rchilledoutMan
over a year ago

merhyr tydfil

As much as I'm a dog lover don't think this site is some where post how much you love dogs with out some one getting the wrong idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"As much as I'm a dog lover don't think this site is some where post how much you love dogs with out some one getting the wrong idea"

Whatever do you mean???? I can't really comment about furry friends because my rabbit is bald

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By *ommickMan
over a year ago

cork

I don't have a dog but my neighbours Doberman and me are like Brothers in the hood

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By *ay and DeborahCouple
over a year ago

Co. Down

Talking of bald.....Ive a bald pussy

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"As much as I'm a dog lover don't think this site is some where post how much you love dogs with out some one getting the wrong idea"

But nobody got it wrong, just you making it more than it is......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well I tink my dog like me to much because he always try to ride my leg well at least I'm gtin better look with my dog then the weman on here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A long time ago I crashed into my husband's car and he went apeshit at me! So to apologise he bought me a miniture yorkie..my marriage lasted 6 months and the dog lasted 17 yrs!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A long time ago I crashed into my husband's car and he went apeshit at me! So to apologise he bought me a miniture yorkie..my marriage lasted 6 months and the dog lasted 17 yrs!! "

WOW that's a long time for your dog!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A long time ago I crashed into my husband's car and he went apeshit at me! So to apologise he bought me a miniture yorkie..my marriage lasted 6 months and the dog lasted 17 yrs!!

WOW that's a long time for your dog!!! "

Awk he was a lively wee thing, was the best thing to come home to many nights back then Rosie x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A long time ago I crashed into my husband's car and he went apeshit at me! So to apologise he bought me a miniture yorkie..my marriage lasted 6 months and the dog lasted 17 yrs!!

WOW that's a long time for your dog!!!

Awk he was a lively wee thing, was the best thing to come home to many nights back then Rosie x"

Many a good memory!!! xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant wait to see my three dogs friday after being away for 5 months

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Cant wait to see my three dogs friday after being away for 5 months "

Lovely & where were you the past 5 months!!?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Cant wait to see my three dogs friday after being away for 5 months

Lovely & where were you the past 5 months!!? "

Erasmus in thessaloniki

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Cant wait to see my three dogs friday after being away for 5 months

Lovely & where were you the past 5 months!!?

Erasmus in thessaloniki "

Er em...... where's that!!?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Cant wait to see my three dogs friday after being away for 5 months

Lovely & where were you the past 5 months!!?

Erasmus in thessaloniki

Er em...... where's that!!? "

Greece !

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Cant wait to see my three dogs friday after being away for 5 months

Lovely & where were you the past 5 months!!?

Erasmus in thessaloniki

Er em...... where's that!!?

Greece ! "

I'm glad I didn't guess because I would have gotten it wrong!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Cant wait to see my three dogs friday after being away for 5 months

Lovely & where were you the past 5 months!!?

Erasmus in thessaloniki

Er em...... where's that!!?

Greece !

I'm glad I didn't guess because I would have gotten it wrong!! "

Hahhaha !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love dogs... but I couldn't eat a whole one. ..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love dogs... but I couldn't eat a whole one. .. "

Aww come on, that's mean... I'm guessing you're taking the piss so I'll let you off missy lol!!!!

Aww where's the tongue emoji when I need it lol!!! **sticks my tongue out at you**

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I love dogs... but I couldn't eat a whole one. ..

Aww come on, that's mean... I'm guessing you're taking the piss so I'll let you off missy lol!!!!

Aww where's the tongue emoji when I need it lol!!! **sticks my tongue out at you**"

.yes we're joking of course.....wc fields said it about kids.....we just paraphrased. ..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love dogs... but I couldn't eat a whole one. ..

Aww come on, that's mean... I'm guessing you're taking the piss so I'll let you off missy lol!!!!

Aww where's the tongue emoji when I need it lol!!! **sticks my tongue out at you**.yes we're joking of course.....wc fields said it about kids.....we just paraphrased. .. "

Ye's are cheeky..... I'm watching you lol!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I love dogs... but I couldn't eat a whole one. ..

Aww come on, that's mean... I'm guessing you're taking the piss so I'll let you off missy lol!!!!

Aww where's the tongue emoji when I need it lol!!! **sticks my tongue out at you**.yes we're joking of course.....wc fields said it about kids.....we just paraphrased. ..

Ye's are cheeky..... I'm watching you lol!!!! "

......don't think we haven't noticed you're puppies. .

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love dogs... but I couldn't eat a whole one. ..

Aww come on, that's mean... I'm guessing you're taking the piss so I'll let you off missy lol!!!!

Aww where's the tongue emoji when I need it lol!!! **sticks my tongue out at you**.yes we're joking of course.....wc fields said it about kids.....we just paraphrased. ..

Ye's are cheeky..... I'm watching you lol!!!! ......don't think we haven't noticed you're puppies. . "

Aww thanks lol!!!

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By *ickirishallsortsMan
over a year ago

Lickie Manor

They say when a dog starts shitting in the house, it's on its way out and should be put down.

Two days I had that puppy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I love dogs... but I couldn't eat a whole one. ..

Aww come on, that's mean... I'm guessing you're taking the piss so I'll let you off missy lol!!!!

Aww where's the tongue emoji when I need it lol!!! **sticks my tongue out at you**.yes we're joking of course.....wc fields said it about kids.....we just paraphrased. ..

Ye's are cheeky..... I'm watching you lol!!!! ......don't think we haven't noticed you're puppies. .

Aww thanks lol!!! "

....you're welcome. .. ( heavy breathing )

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By *ceryMan
over a year ago

Malahide & Waterford


"A long time ago I crashed into my husband's car and he went apeshit at me! So to apologise he bought me a miniture yorkie..my marriage lasted 6 months and the dog lasted 17 yrs!! "

Eldest dog we had was a Collie, 18 years...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A long time ago I crashed into my husband's car and he went apeshit at me! So to apologise he bought me a miniture yorkie..my marriage lasted 6 months and the dog lasted 17 yrs!!

Eldest dog we had was a Collie, 18 years...

"

Aww that's a long time too!! They become a member of the family, a loyal friend..... you must miss him/she terribly... xx

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By *cjoyCouple
over a year ago

Galway

Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love dogs. When I was growing up had this one mixed breed guy, (best friend) who started following me up the slide in the park and I swear to this day he used to smile as he slid down after us!

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over a year ago


"I love dogs. When I was growing up had this one mixed breed guy, (best friend) who started following me up the slide in the park and I swear to this day he used to smile as he slid down after us! "

I'd well believe that , my dog smiles too when I come home from work. People say I'm bonkers when I tell them

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already. "

you could try to associate treats with small humans. put her on a lead and have the child approach her with a treat after a while she will associate children with treats

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already. "

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

you could try to associate treats with small humans. put her on a lead and have the child approach her with a treat after a while she will associate children with treats "

I wouldn't do that laid unless dog was socialised first

Dog has told owner already in her own way that she doesn't like children,if you force her to be near them even on lead and with treats she will bite

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always liked dogs as a child we had a dog as a pet and when about 25 i got a sheep dog best friend i every had he was a very kind dog and was so friendly. As the saying goes i would troust a dog that didnt like a person but would not troust a person that did not like a dog.

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By *cjoyCouple
over a year ago

Galway


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

you could try to associate treats with small humans. put her on a lead and have the child approach her with a treat after a while she will associate children with treats "

I can't do that as she bites them to get the treats.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great fun topic...

I had a Presa Canario (mastiff bread) mix for 13 & 1/2 years.

She was my best friend but passed away in September 2014. I got her at 3 weeks old in Spain. Lived there for years and there was no way I was leaving her there.

One story springs to mind....

Walking along the coast road on the way home. She had already had four dinosaur size poops so I thought it was safe. 25kilo dog.

Crossing the road with a restaurant on the corner, sunny day, people sitting outside and a car stops to allow me to cross. Great.

She decides to stop in the middle of the road in front of the car and customers and drop the biggest Shit that I've ever seen.

Totally embarrassed but everyone was laughing

We rescued a Staffie a month after she passed away.

Man's best friend.

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By *cjoyCouple
over a year ago

Galway


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse"

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse"

Good advice here. Only to add...she's young and the sooner you get her to socialise with kids the better...It won't take long for her to relax enough then.

BTW as you know Rose...I love dogs too and unusual animals

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Great fun topic...

I had a Presa Canario (mastiff bread) mix for 13 & 1/2 years.

She was my best friend but passed away in September 2014. I got her at 3 weeks old in Spain. Lived there for years and there was no way I was leaving her there.

One story springs to mind....

Walking along the coast road on the way home. She had already had four dinosaur size poops so I thought it was safe. 25kilo dog.

Crossing the road with a restaurant on the corner, sunny day, people sitting outside and a car stops to allow me to cross. Great.

She decides to stop in the middle of the road in front of the car and customers and drop the biggest Shit that I've ever seen.

Totally embarrassed but everyone was laughing

We rescued a Staffie a month after she passed away.

Man's best friend."

Ha cracker. My dog is about 45kg so I know only too well the gargantuan poo's.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I love dogs. When I was growing up had this one mixed breed guy, (best friend) who started following me up the slide in the park and I swear to this day he used to smile as he slid down after us!

I'd well believe that , my dog smiles too when I come home from work. People say I'm bonkers when I tell them "

I believe it too lol!!! When I was a kid, we used to have a mongrel & when we would go away & come back, he used to sneeze & smile at us in excitement for seeing us!!! It was gas lol!!!!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I love dogs. When I was growing up had this one mixed breed guy, (best friend) who started following me up the slide in the park and I swear to this day he used to smile as he slid down after us!

I'd well believe that , my dog smiles too when I come home from work. People say I'm bonkers when I tell them

I believe it too lol!!! When I was a kid, we used to have a mongrel & when we would go away & come back, he used to sneeze & smile at us in excitement for seeing us!!! It was gas lol!!!! "

My dog used to fart. That was gas as well.

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over a year ago


"I always liked dogs as a child we had a dog as a pet and when about 25 i got a sheep dog best friend i every had he was a very kind dog and was so friendly. As the saying goes i would troust a dog that didnt like a person but would not troust a person that did not like a dog. "

Yes I believe that saying to be true!!! A dog has great senses!!!

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over a year ago


"I love dogs. When I was growing up had this one mixed breed guy, (best friend) who started following me up the slide in the park and I swear to this day he used to smile as he slid down after us!

I'd well believe that , my dog smiles too when I come home from work. People say I'm bonkers when I tell them

I believe it too lol!!! When I was a kid, we used to have a mongrel & when we would go away & come back, he used to sneeze & smile at us in excitement for seeing us!!! It was gas lol!!!!

My dog used to fart. That was gas as well. "

And I bet that was a stinky fart too pmsl!!!

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her. "

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"Great fun topic...

I had a Presa Canario (mastiff bread) mix for 13 & 1/2 years.

She was my best friend but passed away in September 2014. I got her at 3 weeks old in Spain. Lived there for years and there was no way I was leaving her there.

One story springs to mind....

Walking along the coast road on the way home. She had already had four dinosaur size poops so I thought it was safe. 25kilo dog.

Crossing the road with a restaurant on the corner, sunny day, people sitting outside and a car stops to allow me to cross. Great.

She decides to stop in the middle of the road in front of the car and customers and drop the biggest Shit that I've ever seen.

Totally embarrassed but everyone was laughing

We rescued a Staffie a month after she passed away.

Man's best friend.

Ha cracker. My dog is about 45kg so I know only too well the gargantuan poo's. "

My poodles poos are dry hard little balls.i think he was selectively bred to have tidy poos

My bandog who is on the raw meat and bone diet is another story. Watching him trying to do it tho is so funny. Awkward big pawed pup and falls over half way thru

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over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

"

Good advice Hal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

Good advice Hal. "

He's Ireland's answer to the dog whisperer

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

Good advice Hal.

He's Ireland's answer to the dog whisperer "

lol well he knows his stuff, they certainly make sense to me!!

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"I always liked dogs as a child we had a dog as a pet and when about 25 i got a sheep dog best friend i every had he was a very kind dog and was so friendly. As the saying goes i would troust a dog that didnt like a person but would not troust a person that did not like a dog. "

Smartest dogs of all but I've been bitten by the bastards more than once

Working on farms for years and farmers have a habit of breeding aggressive sheepdogs,dogs can herd and a guard dog. Fucking pure man biters. Sneak up behind you silently and bite you on the ass

Great example of working dogs changing and adapting to their owners needs tho

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By *cjoyCouple
over a year ago

Galway


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

"

Thanks Hal. No it's not playful, we have always had dogs from puppies and I know the difference between puppies playing and this. It seems like she's trying to tell the smaller kids that she's the boss. She's in contact with lots of kids but unfortunately just doesn't seem happy about it. I'm sad to say it but it's looking like a home with children is not for her.

Not leaving her alone with the kids isn't going to be a option once the school holidays start as the kids want to be outside and it's very difficult to be outside with them all of the time.

It's very sad because she's a little dote and after a rough start in life we just wanted to give her a happy home.

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

Good advice Hal.

He's Ireland's answer to the dog whisperer "

Haa. They whisper to me. I just listen

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

Thanks Hal. No it's not playful, we have always had dogs from puppies and I know the difference between puppies playing and this. It seems like she's trying to tell the smaller kids that she's the boss. She's in contact with lots of kids but unfortunately just doesn't seem happy about it. I'm sad to say it but it's looking like a home with children is not for her.

Not leaving her alone with the kids isn't going to be a option once the school holidays start as the kids want to be outside and it's very difficult to be outside with them all of the time.

It's very sad because she's a little dote and after a rough start in life we just wanted to give her a happy home. "

She might still come good with kids as she's young. Sad but you can only try your best

I'm on a few working dog forums I'll check them out for advice. Full of dog trainers

What breed is she btw?

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over a year ago


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

Good advice Hal.

He's Ireland's answer to the dog whisperer

Haa. They whisper to me. I just listen "

I'll try whispering in future so x

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By *cjoyCouple
over a year ago

Galway


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

Thanks Hal. No it's not playful, we have always had dogs from puppies and I know the difference between puppies playing and this. It seems like she's trying to tell the smaller kids that she's the boss. She's in contact with lots of kids but unfortunately just doesn't seem happy about it. I'm sad to say it but it's looking like a home with children is not for her.

Not leaving her alone with the kids isn't going to be a option once the school holidays start as the kids want to be outside and it's very difficult to be outside with them all of the time.

It's very sad because she's a little dote and after a rough start in life we just wanted to give her a happy home.

She might still come good with kids as she's young. Sad but you can only try your best

I'm on a few working dog forums I'll check them out for advice. Full of dog trainers

What breed is she btw?"

Thank you so much. She's a terrier collie x as far as the vet can tell.

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over a year ago


"Great fun topic...

I had a Presa Canario (mastiff bread) mix for 13 & 1/2 years.

She was my best friend but passed away in September 2014. I got her at 3 weeks old in Spain. Lived there for years and there was no way I was leaving her there.

One story springs to mind....

Walking along the coast road on the way home. She had already had four dinosaur size poops so I thought it was safe. 25kilo dog.

Crossing the road with a restaurant on the corner, sunny day, people sitting outside and a car stops to allow me to cross. Great.

She decides to stop in the middle of the road in front of the car and customers and drop the biggest Shit that I've ever seen.

Totally embarrassed but everyone was laughing

We rescued a Staffie a month after she passed away.

Man's best friend."

Sorry I had to laugh at this, the part where she poo'd in the middle of the road & of course it would have to the biggest shit just to embarrass you further pmsl!!!!

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

Thanks Hal. No it's not playful, we have always had dogs from puppies and I know the difference between puppies playing and this. It seems like she's trying to tell the smaller kids that she's the boss. She's in contact with lots of kids but unfortunately just doesn't seem happy about it. I'm sad to say it but it's looking like a home with children is not for her.

Not leaving her alone with the kids isn't going to be a option once the school holidays start as the kids want to be outside and it's very difficult to be outside with them all of the time.

It's very sad because she's a little dote and after a rough start in life we just wanted to give her a happy home.

She might still come good with kids as she's young. Sad but you can only try your best

I'm on a few working dog forums I'll check them out for advice. Full of dog trainers

What breed is she btw?

Thank you so much. She's a terrier collie x as far as the vet can tell. "

Grew up with a collie. Best dog I ever had but highly strung

I couldn't train my guy for anything on til I got him hooked on a toy to focus him and use for reward. He didn't go mad for treats because he was eating tasty raw meat every day

Can just try walking him around kids in public with you very much in control. No kids touching dog at first even. After while when she shows signs of relaxing around them a little then have the kids introduce the treats to her. Little by little with more treats then kids can start touching dog

Only reason she biting kids for treats now is she still nervous around them

And at all times you be seen by the dog to be in control so she will develope trust in you first that you will protect her ifshe in trouble so her first reaction won't be to bite

Takes time and patience

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By *cjoyCouple
over a year ago

Galway


"Anyone have any tips for how to deal with a dog I recently 'rescued', well she was dumped and I took her in.

She gets on great with my other dog but keeps trying to bite my small humans. She's about 6 months old and is really lovely but I can't have that. I find disciplining her difficult as she is still a bit nervous and I don't want to frighten her any more than she has been already.

The dog is showing aggression because she's nervous and wasn't socialized

More nervous with kids cause they on same eye level as the dog. Never leave dog alone with kids

She's only 6 months so start to try to socialize her with other dogs and kids ASAP should help a lot

And only use gentle positive re enforcement as discipline . A firm hand with a nervous dog only makes them worse

We have had her almost two months and we spend a lot of time playing with her and when she's walked it's the children who put her lead on and walk her, I thought this might teach her that they only want to be her friend. The kids love her but she's just not taking to them at all. I put it down to her being a puppy but I'm not so sure now, she's fine when I'm watching but as soon as my back is turned she's trying to bite them again.

We all love dogs here, but the summer is coming and the kids will be home (with much older brother) while I'm working so I won't be able to constantly supervise her.

Are these playful bites or is she aggressively snapping at kids?

Never leave the dog alone with kids or she will bite and do damage

Socialising is getting her used to all kids and not just your own. Lots of walks in public and parks and make her at ease by reassuring her if she shows signs of nervousness or aggression

She just might not suit a house with kids but she's young enough to try and change her ways

But until she does I stress don't leave her alone with kids. Sounds like she is giving you repeated warnings and a fearful dog is the most likely to bite

Thanks Hal. No it's not playful, we have always had dogs from puppies and I know the difference between puppies playing and this. It seems like she's trying to tell the smaller kids that she's the boss. She's in contact with lots of kids but unfortunately just doesn't seem happy about it. I'm sad to say it but it's looking like a home with children is not for her.

Not leaving her alone with the kids isn't going to be a option once the school holidays start as the kids want to be outside and it's very difficult to be outside with them all of the time.

It's very sad because she's a little dote and after a rough start in life we just wanted to give her a happy home.

She might still come good with kids as she's young. Sad but you can only try your best

I'm on a few working dog forums I'll check them out for advice. Full of dog trainers

What breed is she btw?

Thank you so much. She's a terrier collie x as far as the vet can tell.

Grew up with a collie. Best dog I ever had but highly strung

I couldn't train my guy for anything on til I got him hooked on a toy to focus him and use for reward. He didn't go mad for treats because he was eating tasty raw meat every day

Can just try walking him around kids in public with you very much in control. No kids touching dog at first even. After while when she shows signs of relaxing around them a little then have the kids introduce the treats to her. Little by little with more treats then kids can start touching dog

Only reason she biting kids for treats now is she still nervous around them

And at all times you be seen by the dog to be in control so she will develope trust in you first that you will protect her ifshe in trouble so her first reaction won't be to bite

Takes time and patience"

Thank you. I'll try that advice

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By *alwayBlackcockMan
over a year ago

Galway

Unfortunately for me because of where i grew up and Dogs being used more like a weapon by the police, Am not very comfortable around dogs which is a shame.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Such is my love for dogs, at The National Concert Hall a good number of years ago I once went over to a sniffer dog to pet him, it was obvious he was there to do a job....... there wasn't a bother on him lol!!!!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan

I had reason to meet a cadaver dog some time ago. It's marvelous the way they can be trained.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I had reason to meet a cadaver dog some time ago. It's marvelous the way they can be trained. "

Never heard of that breed!!

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I had reason to meet a cadaver dog some time ago. It's marvelous the way they can be trained.

Never heard of that breed!! "

It's not a breed. It's trained to sniff out human remains (cadavers)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I had reason to meet a cadaver dog some time ago. It's marvelous the way they can be trained.

Never heard of that breed!!

It's not a breed. It's trained to sniff out human remains (cadavers) "

Ooops lol!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I had reason to meet a cadaver dog some time ago. It's marvelous the way they can be trained.

Never heard of that breed!!

It's not a breed. It's trained to sniff out human remains (cadavers) "

Very quiet dogs...

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"I had reason to meet a cadaver dog some time ago. It's marvelous the way they can be trained. "

I had a dead dog once. Could only train him to lie there

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"I had reason to meet a cadaver dog some time ago. It's marvelous the way they can be trained.

I had a dead dog once. Could only train him to lie there"

He did it so well though!

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By *ceryMan
over a year ago

Malahide & Waterford


"I had reason to meet a cadaver dog some time ago. It's marvelous the way they can be trained.

I had a dead dog once. Could only train him to lie there"

Think that has just stuffed up the

Is thread

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

People just ignore the last 3 posts ffs & get back to the funny doggie stories okay!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just thinking now about a recent incident with our current dog.

A rescue Staffie. She's about 2&1/2yrs old.

I had her in the local for last orders on a weekday a few weeks ago.

I had just taken a sip of my pint, placed it back on the table and she not only burped but let out a ripper of a fart!

All eyes turned to me needless to say.

A few seconds later the amount of people heading to the door for a cigarette was not only embarrassing but funny in hindsight

They all thought it was me!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Just thinking now about a recent incident with our current dog.

A rescue Staffie. She's about 2&1/2yrs old.

I had her in the local for last orders on a weekday a few weeks ago.

I had just taken a sip of my pint, placed it back on the table and she not only burped but let out a ripper of a fart!

All eyes turned to me needless to say.

A few seconds later the amount of people heading to the door for a cigarette was not only embarrassing but funny in hindsight

They all thought it was me!!"

pmsl how embarrassing lol!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just thinking now about a recent incident with our current dog.

A rescue Staffie. She's about 2&1/2yrs old.

I had her in the local for last orders on a weekday a few weeks ago.

I had just taken a sip of my pint, placed it back on the table and she not only burped but let out a ripper of a fart!

All eyes turned to me needless to say.

A few seconds later the amount of people heading to the door for a cigarette was not only embarrassing but funny in hindsight

They all thought it was me!!"

...if it had been a cat instead of a dog, that'd be your fab name in one go!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

PMSL.

Very true!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"PMSL.

Very true!!!"

That's one way of emptying a room anyway lol!!!!

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By *unlinguyMan
over a year ago

South Dublin

No woman will ever love a guy like a dog will.. case in point..

Guy goes to football match with wife and dog..before he goes in he puts wife and dog in the boot then goes to the match...

Comes out 3 hours later and opens the boot only 1 of them is gona be haopy to see him. 1 of them is foaming at the mouth and snarling at him..the other is wagging its tail and wants to go for a walk

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Bump!!

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By *aughtyTippcplCouple
over a year ago

Nearby

I have a big huge teddy bear of a fella, a husky

My gentle giant loves his cuddles

Tina

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have a big huge teddy bear of a fella, a husky

My gentle giant loves his cuddles

Tina "

I bet he keeps you fit lol!!!!

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By *aughtyTippcplCouple
over a year ago

Nearby


"I have a big huge teddy bear of a fella, a husky

My gentle giant loves his cuddles

Tina

I bet he keeps you fit lol!!!! "

There's days I'm wondering who's taking who for the walks lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I have a big huge teddy bear of a fella, a husky

My gentle giant loves his cuddles

Tina

I bet he keeps you fit lol!!!!

There's days I'm wondering who's taking who for the walks lol"

Him I reckon lol!!!!

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By *aughtyTippcplCouple
over a year ago

Nearby


"I have a big huge teddy bear of a fella, a husky

My gentle giant loves his cuddles

Tina

I bet he keeps you fit lol!!!!

There's days I'm wondering who's taking who for the walks lol

Him I reckon lol!!!! "

One of these days I'm just gonna give up and put a saddle on him altogether lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Okay those of you following this thread will have possibly read the story of my dog that passed away and how one day she stopped in the middle of the road in front of a packed inside and out seafront restaurant.....and harder biggest shit that I've ever seen to this day!

Well I'm just back from sitting outside said restaurant having a beer with our Staffie sitting perfectly balanced on my two legs.....when I felt a really warm feeling on my right leg.

Tables either side have punters.

The warmest smelliest fart is what that feeling was.

Silent but violent! And the looks and whispers were shocking.

Dogs, I swear. It's like a game they play!!

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By *ickirishallsortsMan
over a year ago

Lickie Manor


"Okay those of you following this thread will have possibly read the story of my dog that passed away and how one day she stopped in the middle of the road in front of a packed inside and out seafront restaurant.....and harder biggest shit that I've ever seen to this day!

Well I'm just back from sitting outside said restaurant having a beer with our Staffie sitting perfectly balanced on my two legs.....when I felt a really warm feeling on my right leg.

Tables either side have punters.

The warmest smelliest fart is what that feeling was.

Silent but violent! And the looks and whispers were shocking.

Dogs, I swear. It's like a game they play!!"

Did you think of blaming the dog?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It WAS the bloody dog!!!

And I kinda did blame her by quietly saying her name and "not again!!!!".... before getting up and leaving

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By *vsnikkiTV/TS
over a year ago

Limavady

Why is a dog better than a wife?

The later you are home, the happier a dog is to see you.

A dog's ideal night in is sitting with you on the sofa and doesn't mind how much you drink

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Okay those of you following this thread will have possibly read the story of my dog that passed away and how one day she stopped in the middle of the road in front of a packed inside and out seafront restaurant.....and harder biggest shit that I've ever seen to this day!

Well I'm just back from sitting outside said restaurant having a beer with our Staffie sitting perfectly balanced on my two legs.....when I felt a really warm feeling on my right leg.

Tables either side have punters.

The warmest smelliest fart is what that feeling was.

Silent but violent! And the looks and whispers were shocking.

Dogs, I swear. It's like a game they play!!"

I pmsl..... I think your dog just wanted to make a show of you lol!!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The one in dog heaven must be sending messages down to her

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare

Just reading about a Great Dane called Charlie who just died in Clare . 5 year old daughter of the family has autism and epileptic and Charlie developed a very close bond with her,of course,and could tell 20 mins before she had fit that it was coming and alerted the family.

The sixth sense is amazing but so is the bond he formed with the girl,he knew she was special and needed him

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The one in dog heaven must be sending messages down to her "

Quite possibly pmsl!!!!!

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By *unnyfookMan
over a year ago

Naas

I love dogs ,but only big ones

I have a golden retriever and he is loyal, dopey ,fun and keeps knocking me over on a regular basis

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Just reading about a Great Dane called Charlie who just died in Clare . 5 year old daughter of the family has autism and epileptic and Charlie developed a very close bond with her,of course,and could tell 20 mins before she had fit that it was coming and alerted the family.

The sixth sense is amazing but so is the bond he formed with the girl,he knew she was special and needed him"

Aww that's really sad for the girl especially when there was such a close bond & Charlie helped the girl get through her ordeals by alerting the family in time....

.... dogs have amazing senses!!

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By *ontagMan
over a year ago

South side


"Because they are loyal and are indeed your best friend!!!

Each dog has a unique character!!

Anybody who knows me know I love dogs, I have sent photos to prove that to some lol!!!

Comment here if you like dogs or indeed any other animals that you may like!!!

"

Anyone owns a Welsh Springer Spaniel?

Mine destroyed the whole garden. No sign of living plants anywhere!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Because they are loyal and are indeed your best friend!!!

Each dog has a unique character!!

Anybody who knows me know I love dogs, I have sent photos to prove that to some lol!!!

Comment here if you like dogs or indeed any other animals that you may like!!!

Anyone owns a Welsh Springer Spaniel?

Mine destroyed the whole garden. No sign of living plants anywhere! "

Hal2001 is in the know about dogs in here!!

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By *al2001Man
over a year ago

kildare


"Because they are loyal and are indeed your best friend!!!

Each dog has a unique character!!

Anybody who knows me know I love dogs, I have sent photos to prove that to some lol!!!

Comment here if you like dogs or indeed any other animals that you may like!!!

Anyone owns a Welsh Springer Spaniel?

Mine destroyed the whole garden. No sign of living plants anywhere! "

Spaniels are working dogs used to hunting so he just needs lots of exercise and toys to keep him stimulated.

I'm turning into the male equivilant of a mad cat woman

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By *ontagMan
over a year ago

South side


"

I'm turning into the male equivilant of a mad cat woman"

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