RubyTex 1,957 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hi everyone, We live in a good part of Hartlepool but recently there's been quite a lot of crime and other associated madness in the area. Lead thieves, kids kicking about, vehicles nicked from the building sites and a spate of burglaries as people think it's a rich area..they're mistaken! Behind our house is an unlit dirt walkway used by all manner of people some innocent some not. Just before Christmas, my dad, brother and I chased lead thieves from next doors garden, and there's been other instances where people have been having a nosy and been chased off with a maglite. We've installed cameras covering every aspect of our garden and house but we want to go the extra hog after hearing of dog theft and get a guard/pet dog to protect the Springers. Just something that wouldn't hesitate to bite someone on the backside. Our male Springer bit a copper who jumped the fence once in search of a suspect but i would say he'd back down after a few kicks from a chav dickhead. Are there any particular breeds you would recommend? We had an Alsatian when i was younger who we gave away to the Police and i'd like to have another crack at owning one but i'm open to other suggestions. I'd prefer a puppy too, gives me the satisfaction of training and then one day when Mr Scally jumps over the garden fence and gets his bollocks bitten off i will know i've done a good job. I say it'll be a pet too because it'll be treated the same as my Springers and having seen an Alsatian and a Rottweiler working on a game shoot once that could also be an option. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuzo 251 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ask Simoman........he's the guy with the background and knowledge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 You will get suggestions of Canary dogs, Amercian bulldogs, mastiffs, dobermann etc etc etc etc but nothing beats a good German Shepherd or Rottie, Malis are too hyper for that job.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ask Simoman........he's the guy with the background and knowledge. Sorry T, must have been posting at the same time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 your lying mate, there are no good parts in hartlepool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuzo 251 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ask Simoman........he's the guy with the background and knowledge. Sorry T, must have been posting at the same time No problems matey, for all I don't like the way you try to groom me.....I do believe you are an authority on the case in hand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tuzo 251 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 your lying mate, there are no good parts in hartlepool The marina is quite flash........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 The dog on the left passed last year, hardest dog i have ever seen, never mind owned after spending over a decade training man work dogs for people, bred him to a softer bitch and produced the dog on the right, not quite as hard or driven but more than enough dog when needed.......Black dog was Belgian lines and driven as anything, hard as nails and no reverse gear but great around strangers, livestock, other dogs but more importantly my kids........ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ask Simoman........he's the guy with the background and knowledge. Sorry T, must have been posting at the same time No problems matey, for all I don't like the way you try to groom me.....I do believe you are an authority on the case in hand You love it hoppalong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tayto 52 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Keeping track of this post Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Cheers for the suggestions Simoman. I'd prefer a Rottie or Shepherd anyway. Just don't want to rush out to buy one, have the money here but i'll wait to find a pup of good quality stock. Everyone is over 20 in our house BUT we have young relatives visiting often so that is paramount. I wasn't born here lads so i can vouch for the majority of it being a shithole. Our area isn't bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mintstick999 485 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Simoman, whats your opinion on Dobermans mate, do they make good guard dogs? (always liked the look of them myself) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,185 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 question for simoman..and i a;nt being funny/leary etc,,do you have a problem with malnois simoman?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 question for simoman..and i a;nt being funny/leary etc,,do you have a problem with malnois simoman?? No mate, not at all, but i think they require specialist handling and are more difficult to own/train/control than most breeds. A bit life the bull before the ban, they are a breed only experienced folk should own with knowledge of canine behaviour and training experience. I saw the first real deals imported into this country by J.Rumble in the 90's, he is a very good trainer yet even his own imported stud competition dog had hospitalised him twice. They are not a dog that can be kept in a kennel all day and given a trot round the block, without doubt they will go stir crazy and become a liability. I'd hate to see this breed be the next scapegoat on panorama. They need lots of mental and physical stimulation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
byron 1,185 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 ok,, fair enough.. thanks.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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