bobslurchers 1 Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 Hearing is fine she can hear her kibble being scooped quite hapily form the other end of the room, even if she isnt loking or is behind something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 maybe the lurcher is spanish and cant understand english ,have you tried using a translator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Share Posted December 19, 2009 I really wish you lived closer to me, I'd take her off you like a shot. We haven't got the opportunity to work but we go coursing once a month (on the lure...) and we're starting agility at Easter. Maybe a change of job would suit her. If she's driving you mad you might as well find her a good pet home, make sure she goes to someone who understands lurchers are not like other dogs. I'm sure you'll both be happier in the long run! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobslurchers 1 Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 We have only done running of any kind with her in an enclosed space so far as she gets distracted so easily, we have done agility type work with most of our dogs but she refuses to jump - which works out quite well as we can use builders fencing if she is running. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcass123 6 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 We have only done running of any kind with her in an enclosed space so far as she gets distracted so easily, we have done agility type work with most of our dogs but she refuses to jump - which works out quite well as we can use builders fencing if she is running. i think its time to part company with this bitch mate, not that i am condoning getting rid of a dog for nothing or very little wrong but its clearly NOT suiting you mate so pass her on and let her be a pet to someone mcass123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobslurchers 1 Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 We have got a new bitch a week or so ago (too good an offer to refuse) although she is only a pup, with the intention of getting rid of the older dog in the new year. Although she seems to be learning from the pup, she isnt so bouncy (like mental bouncy). She has even been pretty good with recall I just have no idea whats going on in her head, im wondering if she is learning form the pup or maybe its given her a boot up the arse as she isnt the baby anymore? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcass123 6 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 We have got a new bitch a week or so ago (too good an offer to refuse) although she is only a pup, with the intention of getting rid of the older dog in the new year. Although she seems to be learning from the pup, she isnt so bouncy (like mental bouncy). She has even been pretty good with recall I just have no idea whats going on in her head, im wondering if she is learning form the pup or maybe its given her a boot up the arse as she isnt the baby anymore? possibly mate, keep us posted on the progress mick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobslurchers 1 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 We took her to the vet the other day, to ask about her leg - she managed to get it puff up really bad by running into a bin the other day We went through her problems, he rekons she has something wrong with her. He rekons she has something either physically/mentally or both wrong with her. I think she will end up being kept as a rather bony lap warmer, with maybe the occasional lure racing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Wow, that's bad luck, I've only ever met one dog that was diagnosed as mentally challenged (!) but it was a horrible little poodley thing that bit it's owner every time she brushed it or looked at it wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobslurchers 1 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 He has taken some samples for testing to see if they can find out exactly what the issue is and if its fixable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Fingers crossed for her then, good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lewisbennett 0 Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 looks like a nice dog and nice terrier in the back ground Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobslurchers 1 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 Sadly the terrier dies last weekend, she was very old (her sight and heairng had mostly gone by then - which is why he had tangled herslef in the lead in the pic), but back when she had teeth she was a usefull dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobslurchers 1 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Update Leg is now back to normal and not poofy BUT the normal mental bouncing has retunred We had to go back to the vet as she almost starved herself by refusing to eat kibble, testing showed no phycal issues with her - after a few weeks of the cheap tinned food (only thing she would eat) she is now on kibble again and has gained wait again. Vet now rekons she is "mentally challenged" (maybe dropped on her head/starved of oxygen as a pup or something), she isnt nasty or anything like that she just doesnt seem to be able to learn/focus/concentrate. Took her lure racing the other weekend for the first time since her problems, she ran down half the field then stopped and looked around as she had forgotten what she was doing.Even our other lurcher perefers to go out with our rottie as a running companion rather than her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annmarie09 5 Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Oh dear, lucky for her you've got her and not someone who would just dump her for her problems! Here's hoping she's a nice character to make up for her deficiencies! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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