Should I Or Shouldn't I? Any Thoughts Appreciated.

[Rach...]

I like Bandit as well, good job I am sure he will soon be really good

Just a note about the collar, if it is the one I am thinking from Red Dot. My blue heeler snapped it clean, not the D ring or anything the actual leather. She is only 20kg!

Hi Rach

Yeah thanks for that - it doesnt look very strong. That collar came over with Tango and I quickly swapped it later for a better one. It's an emergency collar only and not for walking etc, but it's all I had on hand for the pup. This guy arrived here with nothing! I kinda didnt think he wouldn't have a collar!! The pup has also already chewed off half the end of it (while wearing it) so you'll note it's been trimmed. I'm using it more as handle to grab him by when he's around the house than anything

So when I took him for a walk just then I used a sturdy check chain - just coz it's stronger and more secure. Surprisingly he was pretty good on the lead! Didnt pull at all but wandered around my legs a lot

I made the mistake of thinking it would be okay on a walk ;) definitely not

seeing pictures of him is bringing back my love of Dallys (I was obsessed with them when I was younger, my room was actually 101 dalmatian themed and had spots on the walls and stuff crazy child with a mother who likes to decorate ahahha)

[spottychick]

Thanks for all your suggestions folks! Some really good points here. I think I'll go with something "mainstream" appealing because the plan is to find him a home - well that's "the plan" anyway ;)

Bandit is certainly getting the votes here LOL but Cricket is winning with the locals. Wierd huh!

For the moment he's still getting called whatever I think of at the time - mostly "pup-pup" hee hee.

I already have someone who might be interested. The lady who was delivering the mail today said her sister would be interested as she's looking for a second dog and was talking about a dalmatian . I've told her I will need lots of information and I'll be very fussy about where he goes to. This lady already has a border collie who lives inside the house. I gave her my phone number and told her to ask her sister to call.

Anyway, it was just an enquiry at this stage. But I don't think I'll have trouble finding people who are interested. Finding a GOOD home might be a different matter tho!

Honbun - I can see your point

Ellz - I seem to be calling him Doofus fairly regularly as he keeps sliding into things and bashing his head etc. He's just puppy-clumsy hee hee

For TD (and any foster people reading) - would "Cricket" have wide appeal? Or is Bandit more suitable? Or neither?

BTW I have put him in the laundry now for overnight, but he has been sleeping in the loungeroom during the day and settles down in his dog bed fairly easily. Then he lies there staring at me, wagging his tail, rolling on his back and waving his front legs in the air and generally being too cute for words. LMAO He is a lovely lovely boy!

He also drops things when I tell him to. He's brought out 8 separate shoes from my bedroom so far (all my shoes are now on TOP of the wardrobe!). He just carries them into the lounge room. I take the shoe off him and he goes and gets another one LMAO. No problem taking it off him and he doesn't chew them up. Just carries them around.

[spottychick]

oh spotty ;) he's absolutely gorgeous!!!

and to think that tango is acting like a dog should, is props to you for all your hard work! pup i'm sure will settle; over-excited, under-exercised, perhaps even a lack of socialisation --- and what a champ he is for bedding down in the laundry without a whimper and for the whole night

i reckon you've done good

good luck too on naming him!

Definitely no socialisation - with people or dogs. But he is just overly friendly - throws himself bodily at everyone and everything. His previous owner said they had rabbits in a large hut outside in the yard with him and pup would constantly go and sit/sleep squashed up against the hutch. He showed no indication of wanting to attack them - more like wanting to play with them or just be with them. Poor love - just wanted company, maybe he thought they were his litter mates hee hee It's a wonder he didnt have an identity crisis - wait! Maybe that's why he jumps so much

Okay now I'm just babbling - I think I'm exhausted!

[Guest Kate_Summer]

Oh I thought you were keeping him?? He seemed so well there

[Skruffy n Flea]

oh spotty ;) he's absolutely gorgeous!!!

and to think that tango is acting like a dog should, is props to you for all your hard work! pup i'm sure will settle; over-excited, under-exercised, perhaps even a lack of socialisation --- and what a champ he is for bedding down in the laundry without a whimper and for the whole night

i reckon you've done good

good luck too on naming him!

Definitely no socialisation - with people or dogs. But he is just overly friendly - throws himself bodily at everyone and everything. His previous owner said they had rabbits in a large hut outside in the yard with him and pup would constantly go and sit/sleep squashed up against the hutch. He showed no indication of wanting to attack them - more like wanting to play with them or just be with them. Poor love - just wanted company, maybe he thought they were his litter mates hee hee It's a wonder he didnt have an identity crisis - wait! Maybe that's why he jumps so much

Okay now I'm just babbling - I think I'm exhausted!

as much as i'm laughing at your jumping joke, i also feel horribly sad that this gorgeous lil man, in such a short life, had such a kind of turmoil!!!

i am so glad you have him now --- he is where he belongs

btw, get off the computer and go to bed!

[spottychick]

Oh I thought you were keeping him?? He seemed so well there

Hi Kate - when I decided to take him on it was in the context of not really knowing how Tango will cope with another male dog or with such a big change in the household - he's really only just settled here and become more confident in himself.

Having Tango's well being as a priority I went ahead in the context of "this is a foster" and I will look for a home for him after I've worked with him a bit and had him de-sexed etc. But I also know myself too well and was aware that once I had him here there's a distinct danger he wont be going anywhere LOL

So for now - in my head - I'm keeping options open. Tango's dealing well so far - but early days yet. I want to see how it goes and I'm trying to keep in mind that he might not stay so I don't get too attached. I am still discovering things about Tango and I know very little about pup yet. I'm just being careful.

I told the postie lady that I'm not sure I'll be keeping him and have taken him on as a "foster" so I may be looking for a home for him soon, but nothings certain yet.

I'm so wishy washy LOL

[spottychick]

as much as i'm laughing at your jumping joke, i also feel horribly sad that this gorgeous lil man, in such a short life, had such a kind of turmoil!!!

i am so glad you have him now --- he is where he belongs

btw, get off the computer and go to bed!

LOL I'm just enjoying a few moments of peace and freedom LOL But I will very soon!

[Guest Kate_Summer]

Oh I thought you were keeping him?? He seemed so well there

Hi Kate - when I decided to take him on it was in the context of not really knowing how Tango will cope with another male dog or with such a big change in the household - he's really only just settled here and become more confident in himself.

Having Tango's well being as a priority I went ahead in the context of "this is a foster" and I will look for a home for him after I've worked with him a bit and had him de-sexed etc. But I also know myself too well and was aware that once I had him here there's a distinct danger he wont be going anywhere LOL

So for now - in my head - I'm keeping options open. Tango's dealing well so far - but early days yet. I want to see how it goes and I'm trying to keep in mind that he might not stay so I don't get too attached. I am still discovering things about Tango and I know very little about pup yet. I'm just being careful.

I told the postie lady that I'm not sure I'll be keeping him and have taken him on as a "foster" so I may be looking for a home for him soon, but nothings certain yet.

I'm so wishy washy LOL

Make sense - lets hope thing with Tango STAY GOOD!

[tdierikx]

I reckon "Cricket" is a pretty cool name for a bouncy pup - but will it still suit him when he's a mature adult? "Bandit" could have connotations with the wider public - even though WE all know it's because of his face markings...

Then there's the fact that no matter what you name him, any new owner may simply change it to something else that they prefer anyways...

T.

[Kirty]

I love the name Cricket. I think its really cute.

[spottychick]

I reckon "Cricket" is a pretty cool name for a bouncy pup - but will it still suit him when he's a mature adult? "Bandit" could have connotations with the wider public - even though WE all know it's because of his face markings...

Then there's the fact that no matter what you name him, any new owner may simply change it to something else that they prefer anyways...

T.

TD - yep! That's what I've been noticing so far, people here don't respond well to the name Bandit!!

On side note - I put their food bowls down this morning and pup went straight for the bowl Tango was eating out of before I could stop him. I had my hand down to grab pup outta there sharpish when I realised Tango was letting him share his food. What on earth has happened to that dog? Has someone kidnapped him and replaced him with a doppleganger????

[Guest Kate_Summer]

I reckon "Cricket" is a pretty cool name for a bouncy pup - but will it still suit him when he's a mature adult? "Bandit" could have connotations with the wider public - even though WE all know it's because of his face markings...

Then there's the fact that no matter what you name him, any new owner may simply change it to something else that they prefer anyways...

T.

TD - yep! That's what I've been noticing so far, people here don't respond well to the name Bandit!!

On side note - I put their food bowls down this morning and pup went straight for the bowl Tango was eating out of before I could stop him. I had my hand down to grab pup outta there sharpish when I realised Tango was letting him share his food. What on earth has happened to that dog? Has someone kidnapped him and replaced him with a doppleganger????

;)

[percyk]

I would have thought if you were to get another dog for your pack, a puppy would be best. I guess the main point being made is 'is any new dog okay to introduce to your pack at the moment?'

But if you feel it's right, then a puppy would be better as Tango has instant authority over it (being older and higher up in the pack) so it'll be less of a threat to him. I guess it's just up to you to maintain your dominance over all the dogs so they don't feel like it's up to them to sort out problems: what you say is law( Judge Dredd style )

- Astred

i dont know about all this ... i havent had a dalmatian but they used to be my favourite breed...was living in a hot place back then and was worried about the skin cancer issue so i missed my chance...later i found out that they were a bit of a hard breed and so i didnt get one and have steered clear

so ...id be reticent especially if youve got other dogs

and as far as it being a puppy...it can still be dominant and grow up and start taking on the others in the household....our youngest and by far the youngest....is the leader of the males here and he is not entirely respectful of the ageing female either...he will roll her if she doesnt respond to his play invitations and food can be an issue too...dont assume that females and males always get along

id buy it and if i had the space to keep it separate ( if need be ) then id get it up to speed and find it a home with dally lovers

mind you ...if things worked out..then of course the dog is yours

[Kajtek]

Tango was letting him share his food. What on earth has happened to that dog?

Love happended Spottychick

Go Tango! Magnificent Tango does it again - What a star

Edited September 18, 2010 by HonBun

[spottychick]

I would have thought if you were to get another dog for your pack, a puppy would be best. I guess the main point being made is 'is any new dog okay to introduce to your pack at the moment?'

But if you feel it's right, then a puppy would be better as Tango has instant authority over it (being older and higher up in the pack) so it'll be less of a threat to him. I guess it's just up to you to maintain your dominance over all the dogs so they don't feel like it's up to them to sort out problems: what you say is law( Judge Dredd style )

- Astred

i dont know about all this ... i havent had a dalmatian but they used to be my favourite breed...was living in a hot place back then and was worried about the skin cancer issue so i missed my chance...later i found out that they were a bit of a hard breed and so i didnt get one and have steered clear

so ...id be reticent especially if youve got other dogs

and as far as it being a puppy...it can still be dominant and grow up and start taking on the others in the household....our youngest and by far the youngest....is the leader of the males here and he is not entirely respectful of the ageing female either...he will roll her if she doesnt respond to his play invitations and food can be an issue too...dont assume that females and males always get along

id buy it and if i had the space to keep it separate ( if need be ) then id get it up to speed and find it a home with dally lovers

mind you ...if things worked out..then of course the dog is yours

Hi PercyK!!

Just wondering what you mean by "hard breed". Do you mean hard to train or hard in personality or something else?

[juice]

Glad things are going ok so far.

Tango could be giving him 'puppy allawance " atm, it may change as the pup gets older?

Dont consider dallys a hard breed, if you fulfill their needs, mine has been the easiest dog i have owned, and rock solid in temp, perhaps compared to my other breeds of choice (bt's and cattles') they seem easy

[yellowgirl]

Glad to hear things are going well SC! As others have said, it can take a bit of time for every one to settle down

I can relate to not knowing how things will pan out long term. I took Banshee in as a foster, then thought because of her behavioural and medical issues she couldn't be re-homed so I thought she'd be permanent, then someone fell in love with her, understands her needs, and wants to adopt her! I'm still confused !

...

On side note - I put their food bowls down this morning and pup went straight for the bowl Tango was eating out of before I could stop him. I had my hand down to grab pup outta there sharpish when I realised Tango was letting him share his food. What on earth has happened to that dog? Has someone kidnapped him and replaced him with a doppleganger????

When I feed my lot, everyone has to sit in a line and I start at one end, say the dog's name and put down the bowl. There's no alpha order, it goes in order of when they came to live here. They sit in that order every meal time.. Maddie, Sarge, Pepper, Banshee ... like Jersey cows who go to the same milking station each time . No one's allowed to go for the other dogs' bowl, they can eat from their own bowl when it's placed in front of them. They can go to each other's bowls when they've finished, but when the bowls go down they only eat from their own.

I found this a great way to minimize any mucking around at feeding times when you've got more than one or two dogs

xxx

[Loving my Oldies]

I told the postie lady that I'm not sure I'll be keeping him and have taken him on as a "foster" so I may be looking for a home for him soon, but nothings certain yet.

I'm so wishy washy LOL

Nothing wishy washy about this, s/chick. I reckon foster carers go through this with a lot of the dogs they foster.

You will know what to do when the time comes .... if it does.

Hey, what happened to Rumba , or if you have trouble with the "R" ...... Wumba

[spottychick]

I told the postie lady that I'm not sure I'll be keeping him and have taken him on as a "foster" so I may be looking for a home for him soon, but nothings certain yet.

I'm so wishy washy LOL

Nothing wishy washy about this, s/chick. I reckon foster carers go through this with a lot of the dogs they foster.

You will know what to do when the time comes .... if it does.

Hey, what happened to Rumba , or if you have trouble with the "R" ...... Wumba

Hey you! You're not allowed to laugh Yeah I did actually find Wumba hard to call out Thomeone thuggested Thamba inthtead which ith better but I do pwefer to sthteer clear of sth namesth hee hee

[Kajtek]

I am very careful offering dog-advice to Spottychick

She took an abused, older dog with health and behaviour issues and turned him into a well mannered gent. It took her only a few months to achieve all that!

I'll stick to name suggestions

BTW, you are welcome to use Humbug if you wish....

Edited September 18, 2010 by HonBun