Hollie 21 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 if hes high energy could try brisk walking him along side a push bike a couple of times a day on his lead they soon pick up and it drains the pent up energy fast plus you can cover a large area in a short space of time..good luck what ever you decied it is ilegal to ride a bike with the dog on the lead becouse the dog can not stop at its own will to wee or shit Is that for real? never heard that before, if a dog wants to poo they will just stop and do it and you have to stop aswell!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi 49 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 if hes high energy could try brisk walking him along side a push bike a couple of times a day on his lead they soon pick up and it drains the pent up energy fast plus you can cover a large area in a short space of time..good luck what ever you decied it is ilegal to ride a bike with the dog on the lead becouse the dog can not stop at its own will to wee or shit Is that for real? never heard that before, if a dog wants to poo they will just stop and do it and you have to stop aswell!!! yes it is for real a kid down the road from me got done for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pignut 4 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I do feel for you. I think when we all look back at our puppy's behaviour, there are moments of total hair-pulling from the majority of us, especially if this is your first dog or you are feeling over-faced. Your dog is still a pup, had a grotty start and you are both feeling your way and building up your relationship together. I completely agree about the crate. Set yourself and your dog up to succeed. Think ahead about potential situations and don't let them spiral out of control. Treat every problem as it appears - do not think, oh I will go back later and sort that coz it is too late by then. When my dog chewed the kitchen table leg, I put neat fairy liquid on the wood. He stopped! When the horses chewed the wood on the fences, we put 24 hr soaked chillis mixed with Fairy and oil and painted the fences - they stopped! So, rather than think this is all too much, decide if you want to work with this dog. All dogs (and horses) need constant training and it soon starts to be just part of a daily routine. The day I sit on my laurels is the day my lot will all bugger off! I think you can do this. It is a lovely looking dog. We all have those things that get chewed and we vow that won't happen again. You admitted it is your fault so you are learning too. The thing is not to let the dog train you but for you to train the dog! It just takes time - alot of time and is all part of dog ownership be the dog a terrier, a hound or any type really! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppy1 0 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Lola what ever you do decide I am sure it will be the right thing a lot of good advise has been given so try and stick with him and I am sure things will work out ATB Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lola 0 Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 WOW - can I just say a big thank you to everyone who has replied. It feels good to know so many people care. Reddog.....we've run him on the bike at my sisters and it went well. I need to get a bike for myself now....... might need a 3 wheeler though, not to steady Thanks again everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chook Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I would go back to basics with him - treat him like he was a puppy, he needs to learn whats right and whats wrong, start using the crate when you go out, and give him something to do whilst you are out, like a bone or a frozen kong with a bit of his daily meal in it, that way he wont get bored jeppi - its not illegal to ride a bike with dogs on lead, it is if your on the road, as then it becomes a point of saftey, thats why the springer was brought out, so you can ride safley, http://www.springer-uk.com/ If riding a bike with the dogs on lead is illigal,as they cant stop for a crap - then most of the other sports like sledding, Bikejoring, Skijoring and many others would be illigal, as they cant stop for a crap, who ever did the lad down the street from you was talking out there backside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alaunte 12 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 THIS IS ONE HELL OF A DOG SITE,DO YOUR SELF A FAVOUR (OR THE NEXT POOR FU$CKER YOUR GOING TO TRY AND PASS IT ON TO)AND CULL IT.IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT I SAY GET OUT OF DOG'S. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve0146 0 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hi Lola Something else came to mind last night while thinking of your problem. What do you feed him? Try to keep his protien levels below 21% if you can. Our two go mental on some types of dry food. We switched to a BARF diet and they settled down. A really good book i found was Understanding the Working Lurcher by Jackie Drakeford. She also writes for the Countrymans Weekly and other mags I believe. Dont give up on him just yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hpool_hunter Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) THIS IS ONE HELL OF A DOG SITE,DO YOUR SELF A FAVOUR (OR THE NEXT POOR FU$CKER YOUR GOING TO TRY AND PASS IT ON TO)AND CULL IT.IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT I SAY GET OUT OF DOG'S. very contructive infomation off you that ... the person has a disability , you dont have a clue what it is or what this person has to deal with on a daily basis because it hasnt been mentioned , the dog maybe just to much for them , and maybe best within another home , and there trying to do there best by the dog . HH Edited March 13, 2009 by hpool_hunter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jt750 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 One look at him and i would say he has deerhound and collie in him somewhere. In the same glance i would also say he's very intelligent and thats just from his eyes alone. 12 months old and he's just coming into puberty and we all know what boys are like when they come into puberty. The physical side of things should be more than enough at 12 months old but i also think you should do some training with him that makes him use his mind. Agility maybe the answer. Its maybe not. Get some advice from an agility trainer ..i'm sure they'll be a forum for one that deals with collies etc and just because he's not collie doesn't make him not super intelligent.Also agility gives them a job which is what most lurchers want in a home environment be it find stay hide the ball(or his favourite toy) and let him find it. And i don't really know a young dog that doesn't like that game Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dwalin 0 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 hiya just a thought hes a lovely looking dog and as you say you can only manage two hours a day walking and for some dogs this would be fine but hes a young pup as yet. is it possible for you to pay a trusted young lad /lass to walk him for an hour or two ,he will enjoy it and they will get spending money. there are dog walkers but i know very little about this group. do you have room in the garden for him to have a kennel and run to play out in for an hour or two. i hope it works out for you and he settles.least you care enough to be bothered to ask for help . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lola 0 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Hi Lola Something else came to mind last night while thinking of your problem. What do you feed him? Try to keep his protien levels below 21% if you can. Our two go mental on some types of dry food. We switched to a BARF diet and they settled down. A really good book i found was Understanding the Working Lurcher by Jackie Drakeford. She also writes for the Countrymans Weekly and other mags I believe. Dont give up on him just yet! Hi Stevo, I've addressed the food thing. The food he is on now is called Harringtons and has 21% protein. The dogs home wanted me to keep him on large breed puppy food til he was 18 months although their behaviourist said otherwise. He continued chewing the sofa this morning while I was in the other room! I think it will be the first thing he goes for now. Thanks for the advice again... http://www.harringtonsdogfood.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) my terrier pup used to be like that, never chewed but burgled the bin and ate any food that was left out.....so she is now put in the crate whenever iam not there and is much much less hyper...forgot to mention i also changed her food from a bakers (full of adatives and sugar) to a working dog mix, but plan to put her on to chappie dry mix as it is very similar to james wellbeloved (according to the james wellbeloved rep) but alot cheaper the only diffrence is james well beloved used better cuts of meat but neither contain adatives or sugar so i would recomend changing his diet he looks a lovley dog, if he wasnt a he i would have him Edited March 13, 2009 by JPTfellterrier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lola 0 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 THIS IS ONE HELL OF A DOG SITE,DO YOUR SELF A FAVOUR (OR THE NEXT POOR FU$CKER YOUR GOING TO TRY AND PASS IT ON TO)AND CULL IT.IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT I SAY GET OUT OF DOG'S. very contructive infomation off you that ... the person has a disability , you dont have a clue what it is or what this person has to deal with on a daily basis because it hasnt been mentioned , the dog maybe just to much for them , and maybe best within another home , and there trying to do there best by the dog . HH Thanks HH - I do have alot to deal with and take strong painkillers daily but still there is never a day where I don't walk my dogs, neither do I cheat and do a quick walk with a ball flinger. I know my dogs don't understand and they still have their needs regardless of my situation. Once again I have had some great comments (except one) which I won't react to as I've had other threads hijacked and refuse to get into it now. I thank you all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lola 0 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 my terrier pup used to be like that, never chewed but burgled the bin and ate any food that was left out.....so she is now put in the crate whenever iam not there and is much much less hyper he looks a lovley dog, if he wasnt a he i would have him I've always preferred bitches too, chose him cause my GSD bitch is more likely to feel challenged by a bitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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