debating a new dog

[hellyer189 93]

hello all as some may have read in the past my dog has been a handful to say the least......now nothing i do seems to be working with his behavior, treats, lunge rope, playing, stern tellings off you name ive tried it all bar a shock collar....

 

its like he has a mind of his own even when just on a general walk he just cannot behave he is 2 years old and just wondering before i give up all hope and get a new dog is he past it...... is he to old to learn otherwise. im the type of guy where i dont liek to give up too easily but even this is beyond me......he is a 3/8 5/8 bull greyhound he is a keen worker its just his attitude any advice would be ideal

do i stick it out or get a new dog?

[hellyer189 93]

 

this is a picture of him, as i said cracking dog just seems not all there

[Shazza 52]

Sorry i don't recall other postsor what problems you have with him.

Is he just slow to mature? Some dogs take a long time to grow up mentally even after they stopped growing physically.

[hellyer189 93]

just his recall seems like he is hard of hearing unless he hears his food bowl being filled, he also seems to be getting really boisterous with other dogs, attacking my terrier also done that twice this month for no reason, when we are out he hunts up which is more than irritating i havent had him from a pup iv had him about 7 months now, and he was showing progress then it stopped

[Guest dances]

If he that's bad just give him back to ingram, he said hell have him back mate

[deep digs 0]

have one here a bit of a hand full if u dont stay on top of him he has to be goin the hole time if he is not out say for a day or two he is a nightmare wat works for me is walks walks and more walks and the mill but its worth it all

[hellyer189 93]

If he that's bad just give him back to ingram, he said hell have him back mate

You no better than anyone what he's like....but you also no what I'm like haha just do tvwanna give up there's a good dog in there somewhere

[bird 9,866]

well mate, at 2 years old you have let it slip. The damage is done mate, if it was me i would get rid and start again. y ou know where you gone wrong, this time if you get another dog learn from your mistakes, or dont bother.!!

[Bulldogman 55]

Bulldogs dont mature mentally until 3 to 3 1/2 and even then will push you at every chance and go selectively deaf especially when hunting....

 

I would try a shock collar, i know a friend who has a daughter off mine used it to stop some serious doig aggression issues and she was over 2 when he decided to use it. No reoccuarrnces since so worth a shot....

[snizle06 202]

sounds like the dog is mad for work. shock collar works wonders for recall when used properly

[hellyer189 93]

What collars would you recommend and what sort of price will I be looking at

[watchman 256]

you say he a keen worker,perhaps thats what he needs and plenty of it,not just taken out on general walks

Edited August 20, 2011 by watchman

[PhilProp 51]

Hi i used a shock colloar on mine as i had a dog just like yours he had a mind of his own n wudnt realli come back if he saw summit or just didnt want to in general he wudnt stock break and he was a burdon to take out so i used a shock collar but i think i only used it a hand full of times and lots of time n effort and loads of walking and work but the main thing i will say is mine only jus starting to calm down now and he is just over 2. It wasnt just outside he was a pain it was in the house too so i wudnt give up jus try the collar and i hope you all the best as if it works like mine he will be a joy to own and a pleasure to work with no restrictions to what he can catch. All the best

[Brian-911 210]

Bull cross, complete pain in the ass! Get rid and get yourself a proper lurcher bitch

[watchman 256]

Bull cross, complete pain in the ass! Get rid and get yourself a proper lurcher bitch

 

and here we go again