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Post by lynwalsh on Jul 23, 2007 20:36:36 GMT
Hi
Well I have finally got around to registering on the ABC forum. Fraser (my other half) and I got (Bulie) Marvin from Paul and Chris February last year. He is now 19 months old and a lovely boy. He was SABT appraised in May and made us very proud parents with a score of 82%.
We have been taking him to dog training classes since last summer, run by an ex police dog trainer and it has made our life much easier. He does long distance stays, recalls and emergency stops, however he still insists on trying to play with the mad Spaniel who sits next to him each week!
He is friendly enough with other dogs and humans out in the fields but still not particularly happy with strangers at close quarters especially if suprised by their presence.
We have had his hips and elbows tested (all fine), both BVA and Pennhip and are now at the stage of trying to decide whether to breed with him or not.
He is very strong willed and we have to keep on top of stopping him trying to be a bit too dominant.
Any advice or tips would be most welcome.
Lyn
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Post by bulietaz on Jul 24, 2007 10:56:14 GMT
hi lynn and frazer, welcome to the board  cris |
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Post by mayahund on Jul 24, 2007 13:49:59 GMT
Hi Guys!
Welcome to the board!
Ewa
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Post by bulieboerboels on Aug 11, 2007 15:44:18 GMT
Hi Lynn and Fraser welcome to the board.Regards Paul.
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Post by buliebuse on Aug 13, 2007 7:18:01 GMT
Hi Lyn & Frazer You have one of these 'mad' Bulie dogs as well!I'm trying to recall(yes at my age its not good) were you at the appraisal up in Northampton? As regards keeping on top of Mervin - Sim is only 6 months now but we do put our foot down with him.We do not tolerate food aggression,being on furniture or demanding attention - full stop. Same goes for the kids - no furniture in their rooms!  |
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Post by temwani on Aug 13, 2007 8:01:53 GMT
Ju,
It's no good we know those kids don't have bedrooms!
Geri
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Post by buliebuse on Aug 13, 2007 11:33:51 GMT
Geri At last I've been rumbled. Thats why we have the extra large cages - suitable for both kids & dogs Ju |
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Post by marty43 on Aug 13, 2007 20:31:54 GMT
HI AND WELCOME TO THE BOARD. |
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Post by karen on Oct 20, 2007 12:30:01 GMT
Hi. I'm a newbie myself so feel a bit odd giving advice but here goes anyway. Boerboel are like all dogs. yes their breed has certain needs to be fulfilled but first and for most they're an animal and then a dog. I suggest when dealing with dominance you try to remember that all dogs are equal just a larger dog can be harder and often more dominant to handle. Dominance can over time turn to aggression so it must be nipped in the bud early. All dogs want balance and its up to their owners to give it. I suggest you exercise your dog till he drops then practice calm and assertive discipline. his mind will be easier influenced if he's tired. always show affection when he's calm and receptive and never when he's exited or showing dominance. If he gets out of hand don't shout or cajole him he'll just think your weak. There's so much more that could be of help so if you continue to have problems let me know. good luck.
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Post by sandaharr on Oct 20, 2007 16:03:07 GMT
Hi Karen,good to see you on the board.Not having seen the programme I can't really comment in this instance but I do know that a lot of dogs are sold to the wrong people in the first place.People who come and visit are sometimes not what they seem and although as a breeder you try your best and do all the checks there are very occasionally times when people slip through your radar,well I know I am speaking personally here now but I think most genuine,responsible breeders will feel like that.If I'm laying my cards on the table there are a couple of people who in hindsight I now wish I hadn't sold a puppy to,this includes both my breeds.Not because they are bad to them or nasty etc just because I have since seen them as adults and their behaviour/manners is not as I would wish it to be or the owners have been unnecessarily stupid over simple things like not separating dogs in season etc.After giving advice things still haven't improved and we have recommended all sorts of methods but some people always know better.Then again you get the responsible people who can take advice and go to training etc and do wonderful things with their pooches and thankfully these heavily outnumber the crap owners.
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