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just to add that she has a strong scent drive

Lucy is extremely athletic, high drive, responsive, intelligent and great height and size (12 kilos spine under my knee) Please keep her in mind as needing a home a.s.a.p. http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...p;#entry2116570

Good on you and Midget Guts Love that nick name.

thank you Rom She is. I mean super sweet - she LOVES people and dogs - but I wouldn't trust her as far as I could throw her with chickens or cats without good introduction

She is I hope allergies settle, but if not - she is just a lovely curious monkey of a girl who is super sweet and soft natured. And she would be a great dog for someone interested in obedience or dog sports so thought I'd pimp her here. I had the epic Twiggy thread - and I promise I won't be a repeat offender I hadn't promoted this girl because the home she went to was great and always going to happen (just travel logistics etc) but sadly it might not be the home that sticks and to quote "not her fault she is lovely"

there is an off switch...

Even through glass.... Wiggles girl and Lucy girl know it is happening

Seemed a great option and they may still bond and work through some human issues. Lovely people so not at all meaning to be negative - there is an allergy issue. I have sent Lucy's details off to the national flyball web, this is what I sent - AND I mean it Description: This little girl is an intelligent dynamo! She is playful and cheeky with my dogs, delighting in her tight turning-circles and weaving and ducking being chased, including with the desired dog toy Lucinda is highly, highly toy motivated even if left alone to play with herself; agile and wants to work. Thankfully - she also has a really good 'off switch' Lucinda loves other dogs and is well socialised. She is intelligent and wants to please; is pretty, very soft natured, affectionate and just a doll. Lucinda will be a breeze to continue her training with. She is very attracted and affectionate with my toddler. A super friendly dog, Lucinda thinks that everyone on the street is there for her to say hello to Lucinda is a smaller sized girl who won't grow any bigger. She is toilet trained, sensible inside and sleeps through the night without a peep inside. Affectionate, loyal and protective - I can't fault her - she is just lovely. She would make a brilliant performance dog - she is social, friendly, agile, eager to please and very smart. She is I think 12-15 months old maximum. If anyone is interested or knows anyone in need of a dynamo please PM me or see her on: www.fosterdog.org. Thanks

thank you for all the support with my two Lucy went to a wonderful home today. The aqbove girl still needs rescue. But thanks for all the support - it was really wonderful for the duration of two high drive and very special girlies

this continues to be interesting NILIF type regime rather than flooring dogs is what I was referring to

thanks because it happens again and again where people sit back who could otherwise save don't because there is thought to be no need

Good post Shmoo, though it is good for people to consider the consequences of saying they will take a dog.

Hi Clover. Lucinda would be a great competitive doggy. She has been someone's screen saver for a couple of weeks now. Would not be going to a sports home, but active, acre block and inclusive home. Think a lovely home but an only girl. Will just have to meet them and see how it all gels, meeting Monday:) This girl is due at Hawksbury if anyone can help:( Looks pure to me from the pics, on the Hawksbury Pound thread in rescue in urgent section :rolleyes:

Can he stay inside in a crate during the night, even if in the laundry? Also try marrowbones for day when he doesn't have company. There should be some good posts in the puppy section as well that cover how to keep a puppy entertained. He isn't a puppy but is still a young adult and GSD's are young until about 3 years Regular walks and also tug toys suspended by rope from a tree etc that he can pull on, and kong toys, chew toys as well as bones, a digging pit, and time inside. Training will also help, they are bright dogs and need mental as well as physical stimulation It may take a few weeks to really settle in. ARe you in Perth?

I assess each dog individually (again not rocket science but leadership is one part of rehabilitation and/or training), age has varied from 7 weeks to 10 years +. Largest pack I have had or will have has been 6. Have had 2-3 of my own dogs for 20 odd years, and dogs for 35 years of my life.... I would be very interested in what is 'outdated' about the idea that for some people and some dog temperaments and pack-mixes that unclear leadership is not related to dogs being out of control, undisciplined and sometimes dangerous? The pound dog tearfully surrendered over and over and over again in pounds around the country because he "is so loved" but bit the child who tried to climb ON TO the lounge with him, he'd only ever growled before and the humping of legs had previously been funny etc. JTA your questions were already answered in my comments.

I am with Erny on this And coming from a position of rescuing as well as managing the ongoing pack. I look for social niceties and reward them. Where they don't happen I do make a point of enforcing them. Yes some people may have a happy equilibrium with their dogs running over them, with them; reprimanding at times if needed; training as a response sometimes. Sometimes they may co-exist very happily with unclear and shifting hierarchies. But this is potentially dangerous IMO, and especially to the dogs and any being added in if you don't have clear leadership. Where a dog with "issues" comes into you pack whether it be canine or human problematic or both or the myriad of possibilities - without clear leadership there isn't clear boundaries which creates all the possible spaces for a dog reasonably determining that it will chance it and sort it out itself. Just can be very dangerous. And the capacity to rehabilitate and generally train is shot if you do not have leadership. Doesn't mean being a nazi, just having a clear determination of how we all co-exist. I think basic leadership can be obtained by training to basic obedience generally and some basic dog handling skills imparted on the way with tip sheets etc that clubs hand out. Don't think it is rocket science but people can be very anthropomorphic and whilst with some dogs this will work to a degree, it is a disaster for others. Some of which require rescue once in the pound, some too damaged. I don't think however that 'most people' can manage multiple dog household or domininant dogs by having them on the couch or eating first

heard she has already been spotted. Sniff, great girl

PJ

she settled in very much immediately - up on laps, exercised in secure area. Learnt two commands in the first evening They adore her and are particularly planning to focus on herding as well as the other goodies, but starting with obedience for further human socialisation This pic is from the second day they had her - learning to chase ball as well as dog

cool, you'll see her soon, she is settling in really well

Nope, Sydney (as opposed to Sidoney) Check the tail action. They are as soft and licky as each other

Poor maligned by name 'MG' - good luck with it all

;) :p the gorgeous Twiggy has (sniff sniff) gone to live with a lovely boy dog who does flyball, agility, lure coursing and herding. Twiggy will have the same menu to choose from when she is old enough. In the meantime give her a big pat for me when you see her being an 'observer' at competitions/trials

So sorry, thanks for giving her a great 6 months