too attached dog - Page 2

Dawnmarie, excellent answer to the poster's question :) Like you stated, the dog just needs time to bond with the new owner.

I apologize that I cant mention the name of the dog. I dont want my competitor to be nosy about my stock and spread rumors about the behaviour of my dog. All I can tell you that Last year he was amongst the top 15 SGs of the youthclass, he lost only one show during the season and his schhutzhunde score was extremly good. He is a top dog and thats enough.

No need to apologize. It was a not an appropriate question to ask you what your dog's name and scores are as it has nothing to do with your question. I figure if you wanted us to know who your dog is, you would have informed us in your post.

Rellek thanks for being so understanding.

Hey Rellek.... Good answer too! Regards from DAWN!! SMILE!

Suhailf, We don't want your competitors to be nosy and start rumors either! I am glad that you have a GOOD DOG in your home. Be kind to him and he will pay you back with love, and his courage. THE BEST TO YOU!! Dawn Bonome

I think that you have great dog. Once I take 4 years dog and „loose“ app one year in introducing and examining each other and after that we have the best relationship between me and any dog I had – before and after him. He lives dignified 16 years and give me plenty memorable situation. He only eat from me, he only drink water when we was together, he gives me feeling that he know always what I am thinking, I could take him everywhere without leash, in wartime ( 91st-94th ) he do not care on stress of garnets and guns, in peace he was my companion in restaurants and playing with children – he lived only when we were together and that time lived with full deep emotional. But that first one year of introducing was very hard – to him and to me. Give your dog time to introduce and understand you and he will open to you when he feel that he is ready for that. Just give him time. Best time for you and for your dog and wish to have a relations like I had.

Rellek, Why do I need to know the dog's name? Because according to suhailf the dog is a “HIGH profile” dog WITH very good scores... Anybody who’s strongly interested in high profile dogs (BSZS) would be as curious as I. I do not think I'm being nosey. The only thing I’m guilty of is trying to learn. If this dog is indeed a HIGH profile dog, I think that suhailf should get the dog well known... if he's going to use him for stud. I was actually giving him the opportunity to do so. suhailf, If the dog is so good why are you so paranoid of people talking down your dog? If the dog is so good then you would not have to worry about your so called "competitor" bashing your dog and stock. If you're not going to provide proof of your dog achievements and accomplishments then you shouldn't brag to something that you're willing not to provide proof of. The moral of my thread is… If you call your dog a HIGH profile dog… PROVE it with facts and don’t make excuses not to.

Suhaif, I too bought a dog that was attatched to prev. owner, at first I thought he was gonna eat me, But some time to calm down then some one on one quiet time sitting on the couch doing daily chores with him tagging along, of course I encouraged him. He's a big couch potato who wants to sleep in the bed now, Time will prove your friend and you'll see this dog will bond quickly to you. Best of Luck and Congrats on such a nice dog ! :-)

I have brought many dogs (of many breeds and ages) into my home and they all adapt very well.. dogs are the most adaptable creatures if we just remember they are dogs and treat them as such. This doesn't mean we don't give them the best and we don't love them Right off the bat this dog needs to understand where he fits in in this pack.. he really doesn't need total freedom, he needs boundaries set up immediately...This is just like bringing in a puppy, only he's bigger. He needs a crate or a kennel and a schedule and exercise with you on leash. He may be a little stressed because the situation is new and you may be a little too "hovery" in your efforts to bond with him. Let him relax, let him watch what is going on from the safety of his crate. Take him out to relieve himself frequently, give him treats and relax yourself. Any dog that comes to my home whether it be for boarding, or board/training or to live doesn't get fed the first day. Most often they are too stressed anyway, so when they do get fed they realize you are pretty cool and begin to look forward to seeing you. Remember dogs are opportunistic self satisfying creatures who live right now..... Try hand feeding him some, bring out the really good treats.... hot dogs, cheese,leftover meat from dinner.. He wil come around and he will learn his place and who his leader is from the beginning.. Good luck