Pet and Worker?

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

I don't know the solution - I like walking with my friends so don't want to give it up, but I don't want my dogs developing bad habits either. If you're not going to be walking with mates who don't work their dogs, however, like the others have said, I don't think you'll have a problem.

 

I'm not sure what you're suggesting ... are you saying that it's not a good idea to socialise amongst non-working dogs? If yours are picking up bad habits from other dogs wouldn't the solution be to manage them more carefully whilst still allowing the socialising? I think that dogs picking up bad habits is down to owner management, not the presence of other dogs.

 

Mine walk with working and non-working dogs and I find I have to manage them differently, in different situations, depending on the dogs who are present - and it doesn't make much difference if those dogs are workers or not. I've learned when I can and can't allow them to mess about.

 

I think having a pet who works is slightly more challenging in that a kennelled dog sees his kennel and the field and that's about it. Pets are typically expected to socialise and be flexible to more situations than workers, so you have to train for the working bit and also train for the pet bit ... it's basically adding one more job to the list with your dog. But I'd say it's well worth it if you fancy the challenge.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks for the further replies. I've enjoyed reading some decent replies.

 

I'm deffinitely up for the challenge lurchergirl :-D

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks for the further replies. I've enjoyed reading some decent replies.

 

I'm deffinitely up for the challenge lurchergirl :-D

[lamping-lad 160]

after a wet muddy nites lamping you dont really want to be wiping all you dogs feet a coat down befor it comes in

[stabba 10,745]

after a wet muddy nites lamping you dont really want to be wiping all you dogs feet a coat down befor it comes in

Why? dont you do this before bedding them down in the kennel.....because i always do....atb stabba

[mark739 1]

In my opinion you can have best of both worlds. My lurcher is as soft as anything in the house, she awesome with my 2 year old. Out in the field she goes in to work mode.

[mooney1 120]

i dont think the dogs cares how many times its been allowed on the settee or how many times its been fussed when it sees a rabbit to be honest. i think its down to how much prey drive its got imo, atb mexlad

 

that is the perfect answer lad:

Edited October 29, 2010 by mooney1

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Lamping lad - wiping down a muddy dog is part of owning a dog for me. I always give him a quick wipe before coming into the living room after munching his BARF as he is usually covered in blood and bits orb meat :-)

 

Mark and Mooney - thanks for replies aswell. I'm glad alot of people don't think being a pet will affect it working.

 

Gaz

[lamping-lad 160]

after a wet muddy nites lamping you dont really want to be wiping all you dogs feet a coat down befor it comes in

Why? dont you do this before bedding them down in the kennel.....because i always do....atb stabba

no, i dont think they need it

[watchman 256]

i don't know about affecting their working ability but one thing i would say is that it is a lot harder on those concerned to "lose a pet"as opposed to losing a kennelled worker,we all know its a tough game at times,and no i dont mean you have to feel anything less for the dog if that makes sense,jmo that's all

[Guest vin]

after a wet muddy nites lamping you dont really want to be wiping all you dogs feet a coat down befor it comes in

Why? dont you do this before bedding them down in the kennel.....because i always do....atb stabba

no, i dont think they need it

 

 

off we go !

[cairnsy22 3]

i dont think the dogs cares how many times its been allowed on the settee or how many times its been fussed when it sees a rabbit to be honest. i think its down to how much prey drive its got imo, atb mexlad

 

all my dogs a pets till i get me wellies on. thn the all born grafters lol

[natter79 17]

i'm gonna be shot down for this and bollock's i don't care,

 

dog's are workers!

dog's are pet's!

 

i defy anyone to tell me they don't build a BOND with their working partner wether it is what YOU would call a WORKER or a PET.

 

my dog lives in me house, he goes after whatever i point him at and I feckin love him to bit's, he play's with my kid's makes me, the wife and everyone smile BUT when the lamp goes on he's a stone cold KILLER and I wouldn't have him any other way

 

atb natter

[staffs riffraff 1,068]

i'm gonna be shot down for this and bollock's i don't care,

 

dog's are workers!

dog's are pet's!

 

i defy anyone to tell me they don't build a BOND with their working partner wether it is what YOU would call a WORKER or a PET.

 

my dog lives in me house, he goes after whatever i point him at and I feckin love him to bit's, he play's with my kid's makes me, the wife and everyone smile BUT when the lamp goes on he's a stone cold KILLER and I wouldn't have him any other way

 

atb natter

 

good f****n post

[collie/grey 238]

Mine are both, i think it makes no difference at all except i think you have a closer bond with a dog kept in the house and i think it would be harder to come to terms with losing that dog out working, currently mine live outside and only just recently so is my 8 1/2 week old pup, i find it easier with them being outside although if i had my own home i would probably have them inside, i never knew what it was like to lose a dog before until last year when i lost my 10 month old pup, now that dog lived in the house with me from 8 weeks old, went anywhere and everywhere with me and generally was my best mate and i loved him to bits i really did, then he was taken away from me during a major fit he had right in front of my eyes and it almost killed me, i know call me a soft touch if you like but i have learnt from that experience and i am trying to keep a more low key approach to the new pup, he is outside and he gets fuss and attention when i take him out of the kennel for training, playing and feeding and that's it, i still love my dogs, i just don't want to get 'over attached' again if you like. Oh and i walk my dogs alot in public dog walking areas and meet pet dogs everyday and walk with some of them and i have no problems.