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by melba on 03 May 2012 - 22:05
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Cord was 2 in December, neutered, avid microchip, shots and hw preventative up to date, house trained, crate trained.
He is NOT a working dog! Cord has no drive for a ball, toy tug etc.. and WILL NOT protect you! He is laid back, migrating from room to room, wherever
you may be and plops down for a nap.
I'll update with more information this evening.
Please help this boy find his forever home!
Melissa
by festnagler on 03 May 2012 - 23:05
Where is this dog located? My sister is very interested......she has 2 labs.....does the GSD get along?
by melba on 03 May 2012 - 23:05
Ok, here's some info about Cord:
Cord is currently living partially inside with my 2 female GSD. He was a little pushy at first, but a firm no and pop on the leash was
all the correction needed for him to leave them alone. The only other male I have here would tear the daylights out of him if introduced,
so I don't know how he is with other males. I don't trust the girls not to rip him a new one while I'm gone, so I can't tell you how he
is alone inside. He finds the cats interesting (he grew up with cats and respects a swat) and will chase if they run. The
cats that think they are dogs tolerate his sniffing and he is neutral towards them. Cord is fearful of the herky jerky movements of
very young children, but is doing fine with my 9,9 and 10 yr olds. They can lead him around like a big pony. He chews his nylabone and
carries around his stuffed "baby". He is in no way shape or form a protection dog or working dog. He is a big wussy soft cuddly teddy
bear.
Cord is wearing a flat collar and usually a firm verbal correction is all that is required. He is not a hard dog but he is very intelligent.
He is very docile.
Cord is a byb, no pedigree though I was told that one of his g-parents was a Davidson Co K9. His temperament does not reflect this.
He is HUGE, weighing at 70lbs and underweight. I am working on this... he should weight around 85-90lbs but is extremely tall.
Now to the cons: Cord can clear a 6' fence if he can not chew through it. 11ga chain link is nothing for this boy BUT he doesn't want to
run off.... he wants to get INSIDE! For this reason, he either needs to be with someone who is not going to put him out in the backyard
while they're away or he needs a VERY secure 9 ga kennel WITH top or welded wire kennel with top. Preferably he will be loose or crated
inside while you are not home.
He has a canine tooth that will probably need to be capped in the future, though it is not bothering him now.
Melissa
Cord is currently living partially inside with my 2 female GSD. He was a little pushy at first, but a firm no and pop on the leash was
all the correction needed for him to leave them alone. The only other male I have here would tear the daylights out of him if introduced,
so I don't know how he is with other males. I don't trust the girls not to rip him a new one while I'm gone, so I can't tell you how he
is alone inside. He finds the cats interesting (he grew up with cats and respects a swat) and will chase if they run. The
cats that think they are dogs tolerate his sniffing and he is neutral towards them. Cord is fearful of the herky jerky movements of
very young children, but is doing fine with my 9,9 and 10 yr olds. They can lead him around like a big pony. He chews his nylabone and
carries around his stuffed "baby". He is in no way shape or form a protection dog or working dog. He is a big wussy soft cuddly teddy
bear.
Cord is wearing a flat collar and usually a firm verbal correction is all that is required. He is not a hard dog but he is very intelligent.
He is very docile.
Cord is a byb, no pedigree though I was told that one of his g-parents was a Davidson Co K9. His temperament does not reflect this.
He is HUGE, weighing at 70lbs and underweight. I am working on this... he should weight around 85-90lbs but is extremely tall.
Now to the cons: Cord can clear a 6' fence if he can not chew through it. 11ga chain link is nothing for this boy BUT he doesn't want to
run off.... he wants to get INSIDE! For this reason, he either needs to be with someone who is not going to put him out in the backyard
while they're away or he needs a VERY secure 9 ga kennel WITH top or welded wire kennel with top. Preferably he will be loose or crated
inside while you are not home.
He has a canine tooth that will probably need to be capped in the future, though it is not bothering him now.
Melissa
by melba on 04 May 2012 - 00:05
Oh, and he's located in Central North Carolina
Melissa
Melissa
by beetree on 04 May 2012 - 01:05
A dog pillow, OMG , I am so tempted, really, this would be a great dog for someone with a special needs child!!!!!
by melba on 04 May 2012 - 01:05
Yes Beetree... a giant fluffy doggy pillow :) He'll sleep on the bed too if you'll let him LOL
I was thinking he would be a good reading buddy dog, the ones that just lay patiently while kids read to them. Just a calm, laid back wants to be with
you to make sure the floor doesn't come up kind of dog.
Honestly I wish I could keep him, but I've been told no. I have too many dogs already :( He's a joy because he's not high maintenance, doesn't require
the mental and physical activity that the others do.
Melissa
I was thinking he would be a good reading buddy dog, the ones that just lay patiently while kids read to them. Just a calm, laid back wants to be with
you to make sure the floor doesn't come up kind of dog.
Honestly I wish I could keep him, but I've been told no. I have too many dogs already :( He's a joy because he's not high maintenance, doesn't require
the mental and physical activity that the others do.
Melissa
by melba on 04 May 2012 - 10:05
Bump
by peter c on 04 May 2012 - 10:05
very handsome boy
by fawndallas on 04 May 2012 - 16:05
Six months ago, he would have been perfect for my home......
Does he seem to have a good solid foundation of the basic commands?
What about marking in the house (peeing on everything)?
How is he with adult humans?
If he is as docile as you say...check into some service dog companies in NC. If he has a solid foundation of basic commands, they might be willing to evaluate him for their clients. Service dogs do not just handle the blind or hearing impared....
If you need some help finding a service dog company, PM me and I will see what I can find.
Does he seem to have a good solid foundation of the basic commands?
What about marking in the house (peeing on everything)?
How is he with adult humans?
If he is as docile as you say...check into some service dog companies in NC. If he has a solid foundation of basic commands, they might be willing to evaluate him for their clients. Service dogs do not just handle the blind or hearing impared....
If you need some help finding a service dog company, PM me and I will see what I can find.
by melba on 04 May 2012 - 16:05
Umm.. he knows sit and lay down, doesn't need a heel command because he naturally walks on your left and head at
your leg, he comes when I whistle.
I don't think he will do good as a service dog per se because loud noises (gunfire, backfire, t-storms) scare him, doesn't
like a mob of people rushing up on him.
With adult humans if he is allowed to inspect you before you pay him any attention he is absolutey a love bug, but very
polite. Not wild and crazy, just pushes his head toward you hand and looks at you.
He does not mark inside or out, squats like a little girl.
Melissa
your leg, he comes when I whistle.
I don't think he will do good as a service dog per se because loud noises (gunfire, backfire, t-storms) scare him, doesn't
like a mob of people rushing up on him.
With adult humans if he is allowed to inspect you before you pay him any attention he is absolutey a love bug, but very
polite. Not wild and crazy, just pushes his head toward you hand and looks at you.
He does not mark inside or out, squats like a little girl.
Melissa
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