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Name: Issac
Reference Number: DLR172
Sex: Male
Located: Ashton Pound
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Date Out: NOW
Issac is a lovely dog, very strong and needs some training, but gets on well with other dogs and is only a young chap too.
Walked him this morning, an excitable lad, only young, not bad on the lead, friendly, loved a pet and belly rub. Very reluctant to go back into his kennel
Issac is a strong dog and oh so lovable. He was pulling on the lead a bit but as with most of these strong dogs they need to just go the minute they are out and about. Issac calmed down very quickly once he was out. He is good with other dogs.
This handsome boy was dumped at Dundrum Garda Station by local scumbags who threatened to leave him on the street if they did not take him. He was aged by a vet nurse at 12-14 mths so assume he was a 2007 Christmas puppy. The bean gardas at the station kept him in a van at the station for a couple of days and tried to find a home for him but in the end van was needed and other staff called out the dog warden. He is such a stunner and has a lovely temperment. I did a short interview on 2fm during Pet Expo and needless to say it was edited down to a few sentences taken out of context when in answer to some questions re pedigree dogs (the interviewer had a westie with severe skin allergies) I said that people needed to research breeds and consider if they could adequately care for their specific needs etc. and also consider any health issues that might arise with certain breeds etc. I got haruanged at the show by a Labrador breeder (who has since criticised me to all an sundry!) who didn’t even here the interview. She also claimed that no Labradors ended up in pounds!!!!!
Well I have a stunning purbred big black fella sitting my back garden whom we adopted from Ashtown pound a couple of months ago, there are also three fine fellas sitting up there at the minute
I think breeders are always going to defend the breed which is probably understandable but there is always euro’s involved for them. I’ve noticed on irishdogs website that a lot of pedigree pups are now having their price tags slashed in order to have them homed.
Labs certainly can have hereditary problems, it is all about responsible breeding. We have two, Sally is a fine specimen of the breed, Steve the big black fella has a slight case of hip dysplacia, something we will have to keep an eye on and will most definitely need attention as he gets older. So be it.
I had Issac out this morning for a "run". I knew exactly what to expect as I have had him out before. He is very strong but so lovely. He is so handsome and incredibly gentle. With proper training he would settle down. He really does his best to be responsive but he is so excited to get out. He was probably tiny as a pup and the people who were supposed to look after him for life did not give any consideration to the size he was going to grow into to. If he gets a good run on the lead it does seem to release some of that energy. He is not hyper at all just energetic. He sat down on command twice for me. I think that was remarkably well behaved of him and was very gentle going back into his kennel. I hope the right person comes along and takes Issac home forever.
This fella is lovly he is strong on the lead but that can be easily sorted he is just all excited when he gets out of his kennel and is mad to go!!! he’s some pic’s i took of him the other day..
They are great photos of Issac, he has such a boyish face. Thanks for taking and posting them, they show just how handsome he is!
I walked this guy last week and after a good run through the field he walked fine. I found that if you run a long soft lead under his belly he will walk right beside you (little trick I found out by accident with Jodie after she tangled herself up in her lead!) so I imagine a harness or halti head collar would work wonders. He is such a lovely boy and he just has a wonderful youthful spring in his step.
As for the people who dumped him in the Garda station – what ever happened to it being an offence to dump your dog? How long are the dogs going to be made pay the price for irresponsible owners?! This problem will never improve until the laws are improved and then enforced. People need to realise that dogs are not disposable and if they are not prepared to give them the love and care they need then don’t get them. There are plenty of virtual pets available in toy shops!!
well said Caroline couldn’t of put it better my self he is a lovely dog and is so loving… Even if people do have a dog and cant manage it due to old age or have a genuine reason at least have the guts to surrender it properly and give as much info as possible to make it easier for the pound staff and to find him a new loving home… was im smiths over the christmas and they have loads of furry friends for people who just want something they can DUMP when there fed up with it…..
THE SOONER THE BETTER PEOPLE REALISE A DOG IS FOR LIFE…. AND DEPEND ON ITS OWNER FOR ITS SAFETY AND FOOD AND WATER….. THAT NORMAL MEANS YOUR RESPONSIBLE FOR HIM/HER AND BRING THEM FOR WALKS NOT LET THEM OUT TO WALK THEM SELVES..Maybe you misunderstood me, for the interview I had mentioned the need to reserach a breed before acquiring it, be aware of health problems that may arise with certain breeds etc. – basically making the point that mixed breeds are healther in general than pedigree dogs as so many people think that mixed breeds are not as healthy or desirable and in particular abandoned dogs have more problems than purchased pedigree dogs. Though as we all know most abandoned pedigree dogs are perfectly healthy, the irresponsible owners are the problem and they would have abandoned any dog mixed or pedigree. The labrador breeder maintained that no pedigree labs were ending up in pounds!!! She didn’t even say that puppy farmers rather than responsible breeders were the problem!!
Well I have a stunning purbred big black fella sitting my back garden whom we adopted from Ashtown pound a couple of months ago, there are also three fine fellas sitting up there at the minute
I think breeders are always going to defend the breed which is probably understandable but there is always euro’s involved for them. I’ve noticed on irishdogs website that a lot of pedigree pups are now having their price tags slashed in order to have them homed.
Labs certainly can have hereditary problems, it is all about responsible breeding. We have two, Sally is a fine specimen of the breed, Steve the big black fella has a slight case of hip dysplacia, something we will have to keep an eye on and will most definitely need attention as he gets older. So be it.[/quote:1bcawet5]
Had this guy out today. Fab dog, was great on the lead, a bit strong at first but calmed down. He had bad cough. Hope he finds a nice home soon
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