New addition to the family! (pics)

[Gabbastard]

Went to the dog home the other day to donate some food. I always have a look at the dogs, but manage to get away. This time, I never managed to get away empty-handed.

Saw this one, never realised she had a bit of history - like the last dog I got from the home who was an abuse case - but the guy filled me in later http://www.scottishspca.org/news/749_dog-with-mysterious-injuries-found-in-ayr

Now, she's home with me and getting exercised to fuck. Snoozing away now, out cold lol. Shes only a pup (the article says shes 5, but her pads and teeth indicate otherwise) so testing to see what her place in "the pack".

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Gabbastard/elli1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Gabbastard/elli2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Gabbastard/elli3.jpg

[Mr_X]

Oh nice one! :y:

[saxo-parts]

looks like my lil Ralphy

[johnlambert]

Nice one for that! she is gorgeous!!looks like shes smiling in the last pic

[Dom]

looks like my lil Ralphy

That dogs a liability.

Its got schizophrenia, it wants to eat me one minute, and sit on my lap and be my friend the next.

[CJMackin]

lovely looking dog!

[L20VTS]

Aw she's a sweetie :) What a bad start as well!

I foster border collies for rescue get some really badly treated ones that need a lot of work.

Nice one for giving her a good home, she looks happy!

[Rogue_Shadow]

I've never owned a dog, but I've always liked the idea of people adopting rescue Dogs.
I have met many people while working whose dogs were rescued before them having them.
The only concern that keeps springing to mind, while working around them or for future consideration, is the dogs mental health.
You can never tell what the dog is thinking or what might trigger a panic, especially if they have had a traumatic history.

I'm sure most owners know of rescue dogs that have strange reactions to certain things.
EG Cant wear Slippers, Smell of Smoke, Cant raise arms above head infront of dog ect.

It's great people take these dogs in and I'm in no way against it. Just curious to hear from those in the know such as Gabbastard, would you treat a Rescue dog the same would a new pup?

[JamesR]

Looks happy now! :)

[danny-vts]

looks like my lil Ralphy

it maybe Ralphy's twin :p

i got my dog when she was 6 or 7 weeks old, the original owners couldnt put up with the constant biting ankles, chewing furniture and shitting in the house so they was thinking of drowning her.
still got her now 7 years on :)

[GolfJay]

looks like my lil Ralphy

There is no way this one can be as fucking yappy as Ralph lol

[Gabbastard]

The only concern that keeps springing to mind, while working around them or for future consideration, is the dogs mental health.
You can never tell what the dog is thinking or what might trigger a panic, especially if they have had a traumatic history.

I'm sure most owners know of rescue dogs that have strange reactions to certain things.
EG Cant wear Slippers, Smell of Smoke, Cant raise arms above head infront of dog ect.

It's great people take these dogs in and I'm in no way against it. Just curious to hear from those in the know such as Gabbastard, would you treat a Rescue dog the same would a new pup?

apologies for the girth and length of the following.


Id pretty much treat a rescue the same as any other dog, yeah. Any dog needs rules and boundaries, and the quicker you establish them - and do so consistently - the better. First thing, exercise is key. Walking bonds you, tires the dog which makes it more receptive to your rules.

First off, a massive walk. That sets the dog up to be tired and look for somewhere to rest, and if straightaway your house is the place to rest you're less likely to have excitement in the house. On entering the house (or anywhere) you always go through every door first, and you always walk in front. That way youre the pack leader and you own wherever you're going as alpha dog is always in front.I walk the dog into the house on the lead first, showing her a few of the rooms, she doesnt get to just run in and sniff around. A couple of rooms are off limits. I also make sure the dog has its certain area, and expect it to stay there.

When I said she was looking to find her place in the pack, she immediately tried dominating my other dog (biting and humping, even though she's a bitch). In that case, I just show stronger dominance; every time she bites, I will bite harder (with my hand) but without anger. Its built into dogs to follow the strongest most dominant "personality" so I dont see it in the negative way that a lot of people perceive dominance or discipline. Its a bit like, if you went to work and your boss had no clue, freaked out, was up and down, and had no leadership or direction, you and your colleagues would find your own way of doing things and wouldnt trust him or respect him. Conversely, if you have the best boss in the world who is firm, but fair, knows what he is doing, consistent, confident, and gives direction where needed, youd follow his lead because its an easy life with no hassles.

With regards to weird behaviour or fears, its the same again; Im the leader, so I decide what the dogs should react to or be afraid of. If she reacts in a way Im not happy with, Ill correct her. Dogs just want to fit in, so theyll do what they have to to be part of the pack, your family.

This approach has worked with every dog Ive worked with,be it a 12 stone rottweiler or an 8lb chihuahua.

Any other q's, just ask or pm me if you like.

[Rogue_Shadow]

Perfect reply thank you :y:
Always wanted to hear a owners point of view and never really got a straight answer.
Cheers

[stevo1600]

I've learnt something new. :clapping:

[Dori]

We've had a stream of rescue dogs and horses at my place; we even got a shetland pony who was brought up in the back yard of a chippy, but is now still going strong at 35!
She look gorgeous, a genuinely nice animal; she's got a kind eye!

I agree with every word of what Gabbastard's said; Dog need to be in a pack environment, with a leader. We had a lab once who arrived at ours in the boot of a car (Not a hatchback with a parcel shelf, an actual boot!) who pissed himself when he was taken out and stood shaking on the floor. He'd run away if you moved your hand, and barely ate; 3 days after arriving and having a stable routine, he was eating fairly normally, and would let you stroke him. It's all down to routine and their need to be in a pack situation :)

[ha_x3]

shes gorgoues & looks very happy :y:

[sexy_gt]

pleased you went through with this, i remember you saying last week. i get peg 3rd march :)

[Moke]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Gabbastard/elli3.jpg

That's one fucking happy dog!

[Ryan]

Good stuff gaybastard ;)

Hope she settles in well.

[bosax]

Nice one :y:, I had a rescue Staffy for 13 years........brilliant dog.

[DarylCooper]

Nice dog looks happy!!!

Don't know if we wil be having another dog though..
Chocolate brown lab girl, we've had her like 14 years and she's had operations and has medication everyday, she's also got a water infection so pisses everywhere If u don't run to the door to let her out, last night was the worst we've seen her though, she could hardly breath .. Throffing at the mouth and then pissed and shit her self..
This morning she was fine and happy again..

[lee_saxo]

Throffing at the mouth and then pissed and shit her self..
This morning she was fine and happy again..

I do that on a regular basis, wouldn't worry about it to much