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Also what do you guys think of dog parks....when Winston was a puppy he was pretty accepted but now that he is a little older he isn't so much, and some of the other dogs won't include him or are aggressive. It makes me kind of mad. |
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crystalandjoe wrote: Also what do you guys think of dog parks....when Winston was a puppy he was pretty accepted but now that he is a little older he isn't so much, and some of the other dogs won't include him or are aggressive. It makes me kind of mad.
I like dog parks but you just have to go frequently to meet lots of different dogs and let Winston find a buddy. Dogs like people pick their own friends. Also set up play dates in your new neighborhood when you start meeting people with dogs. |
| How far are you moving?
I moved last year but still within the same area and I packed and moved and unloaded everything before getting the dogs so (a) they had minimal opportunity to "help" me move (they did "help" me pack of course  ) and (b) I could have some of their stuff out at the new house when they walked in so they knew the important stuff (their dog bowls and toys ) had not been left behind.
They walked in and settled right in like it was...home. Which, of course, it was 
Congratulations on your fenced yard! Hm. Moving for the dog. I'm sure nobody's ever done that before 
If other dogs at the dog park aren't thrilled with him they're giving you fair warning that he's an obnoxious little brat - by dog standards. May not be the best possible scene for him till he learns to play in ways that are generally acceptable to the canine population as a whole. Another OES might just consider him the cat's meow as their definition of fun is often very different from the rest of the dog world, so don't take the dog park inhabitants' opinions as the final say on his personality... 
I take mine as a group and encourage them to play together. That way there's less room for annoying the general population. Some times some of the other dogs will join in but they have to enjoy being body slammed and harrassed and all that, so we don't pick up a lot of non-OES company. One thing to avoid doing at a dog park is drifting into those yacking groups of people socializing and paying scant attention to their dogs. They should all get together after their outing and get a cup of coffee or something if they have to socialize. Dog parks are for dogs - their humans should show them the curtesy of being there for them and that includes KEEP MOVING. That reduces the formation of little canine gangs who are bored by their owners standing there ignoring them so start little turf wars to amuse themselves. Otherwise I love dog parks. But they're not for all dogs and he's vulnerable if he's constantly being picked on. You want him to have good experiences with civilized dogs so he can emulate them. Of course, if the civilized dogs are also beating up on him, they're probably telling you he really does need an attitude adjustment But a dog park isn't necessarily the best place to accomplish that. How old is he?
Kristine |
we did the same thing when we moved three years ago. we moved everything before the dogs. brought them to the house and wlaked them around first and then inside for a drink and a cookie. the first nigt the Irish setter barked out the balconey door a few tiomes - hubby got up and moved himinto the guest room by himself. the next day I hung curtains on the balconey door and all was well - the Irish still loves the guest room best 
dog parks can be a problem - many are designed as a large backyard and like Kristine said don't take into account the need to move thedogs - alot. I always carry a leash with me and try to keep my dogs with me. from what I see most of the dogs getting picked on are acting innapropriately (and that includes my clueless walking sofa puppy). try not to be mad but really try to exercise your dog and let him do some parralel play while you see what triggers the other dogs responses. he should not be body slamming other dogs- a tendancy this breed has and is really just rude in doggy language. I see a lot of people excusing their dogs behavior as "herding" - really isn't herding is a controled activity. now chasing that is another thing
I try to take the boys when no one is around (dinner time) and they get their exercise in without problems. |
| we are moving to a place about 5miles away so not that far away, so it shouldn't be so bad, that is a good idea to have his stuff set up for him before he gets there.
He is 1yr. So i still think he is learning his manners. I hope with the yard we can do some more off the leash work, becasue when he is with other dogs he won't listen to us at all! I guess i don't get so mad at the dog but rather the people not watching their dogs, especially the pitbulls, when they are showing very agressive behavior. We have a lot of those in our now neighborhood. |
| if he won't lisen to you off leash he really shouldn't be at a dog park - sorry. yuor dog really needs to be under your control at all times at the dog park. that said, even the best behaved dog will misbehave from time to time. |
| He is learning slowly.....but he has his moments. |
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