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Thanks Angela1! Brandon’s getting used to other dogs in a gradual way. He’ll never do dog parks, I’d avoid letting him loose on a beach and if he got on the trail of a small furry you’d never see him for dust! He cant stand the sight of other dogs. That said, he’s got better coping skills like distracting himself when other dogs are around and he’ll be happy to let some dogs sniff him. Other dog walkers that know him the past couple of years say he has come on a lot and he can be so chilled, not reactive as he used to be about dogs across the road. The vet compliments him on his good behaviour, and I believe him when he says he’s one of the best dogs he meets on a given day. The groomer says he is very good despite not being fond of hairdrier or clipper noise. He’s very funny and entertaining. He always has to have something in his mouth going for a walk. He grabs whatever’s left of the hall table, the neighbours literally know what we eat for dinner from the packaging he steals. Kids in the area know him and are very fond of him. He’s known for sniffing people and practically inhaling entire humans with the force of a jet. He follows the other dog around and they spend the afternoons in the one bed like a couple of sausages on the pan. He thinks ALL chewies are his, new toys are terriorised off the other long suffering collie x who drops them for a quiet life and dinner requires monitoring as he can polish off yer man’s dinner along with his own and still look positively starved. We love Brandon so much, and as I type this he’s taking a break from looking out the window giving me one of his princess Di over the shoulder looks.
‘s_Haircut_July_2012.jpgCongratulations Rubi27 on turning out a beautiful dog. I met Angel at the Irish Liquidators Family/Adoption Day and she was just lovely. The pictures of her now, she’s far different from the wreck she was from the over-breeding. Looking at her eyes in the early pics was so depressing but she was so different by the time I met her. You did Angel and DID proud.
Well done Furby, you look fab with your rosette. Don’t you have your owners well trained getting them to take you to all your events and socials
This has made my day. I needed cheering up and this was just what I needed. I’d been thinking about little Britts since I seen her sad little picture. I was saying to my dad she looks just like our Dabs did. He was shy when we got him and we thought he couldn’t bark. He could bark and once he found his voice he became the cheekiest chap you could meet. Thanks for fostering her Lara. I’ll be stalking her progress like a crazed collie lover
I met Elvis at the DID Family Day in Tallaght this afternoon and had a chat about this guy with his foster dad. Elvis has beautiful white teeth and a soft coat. He was very calm and receptive and as I was talking to him a little girl ran up to him and put her hand out to rub him without him being phased one little bit. His foster dad says he’s a laid back chap and he’s had exposure to kids all the time. He was a surrender. There were plenty of dogs there and he was well able for all the excitement and could amuse himself which is a great coping strategy considering he is with his fosters only for a week and a half. I’m thinking Elvis reminds me a bit of my Brandon only a bit more like a sausage dog, he’s a small chap.
I’d recommend anyone wanting an easygoing friendly dog to put meeting this guy on their bucket list. This guy is already a super fellow and I’d say would require very little training.
I have/had that problem too with one of my dogs. The good thing about going for training is for me that you spend exclusive time with your dog and the focus is on activities rather than other dogs in the class. After getting some classes my dog will respond to "watch me" and will ignore the other dog. This is on the lead and after 2 years. He’s alright with my other dog but does micro-manage if stressed. I had to change my expectations, don’t think he will ever be able to frolic with other dogs but that’s just Brandon and I had to accept that as part of the package.
Definitely get basic obedience classes and if you feel the management of the behaviour is a bit outside your abilities there are behaviourists that can do out a personal plan and assessment for you and your dog. Always use a trainer who sticks to positive approaches and has a "do no harm" policy. Don’t just go by what you see on tv because some of it is very old school and can make the situation worse. Finding out why your dog does things from a behavioural aspect is very interesting.
Best of luck and you’re not alone.
Brandon had a spruce up for spring. We have him 2 years now and he’s a super happy chap.
brandon haircut 2012.jpgOh so sad when I read this about Oscar, I remember his story because he was on the website 10 days after we fostered Brandon. I recall Oscar was in a real bad state with mange. His was an unfortunate story. However, after looking on at his more recent news, his summer holidays, the smiles on the the faces of the people in his life I don’t feel as sad because his forever family clearly gave him a super kind home and he was as happy as a dog can be. That’s all we can hope for with any of the DiD dogs, that they will get the love they deserve. My thoughts are with his former fosterers and family.
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Is this the same Brian that I think was an older chap, almost had a home but then the lady. The lady was about to take him fell madly in love with another dog in Ashton Pound. If it is the same one I remember hoping it was for the best and looks like it, lucky lad living in beautiful Kent. Brian looks gorgeous in his red coat. Well done, lovely to see an update.Very happy for little Brandon, he’s won the DSPCA anniversary competition – a night’s b&b with dinner, walks, plays and cuddles with the DSPCA Boarding Kennels. It was just a draw but it generated disproportionate excitement in our house.
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Initially I was worried about placing Brandon in any kennel because we never have done so with our other dog and he had experienced being in a pound so didn’t want him to feel abandoned by us. Brandon can have some difficulty being friendly to other dogs. The staff use the detailed information sheets you complete about the pet to learn about their likes/dislikes. I need not have feared, he’s been back since for no particular reason just for him to have a break from the other dog in our home (who’s lovely but Brandon has to micro-manage him at times he feels).I’m delighted you took Belle in, she has a really kind soulful face. Really how could she be in a pound in the first place just leaves me dumbfounded.
Absolutely couldn’t stop myself checking out your updates first, they are always so funny! also, very good maths there Bonnie and Mac, I also though nothing wrong about 3 dogs having 16 paws-go figure! The weather in your pics looks great, you guys should do calendars for the Donegal area!
Cathy, that actually does help a lot thanks. Very interesting strategies there on how to give both dogs attention. It seems equal attention but not necessarily at the same time or doing the same activities is the way to go.
Similarly, we adopted a dog who wasn’t all that socialised. The existing old dog (he’s middle-aged really
got bullied from time to time and there was a definite tension about the house. The feeling of guilt at poor existing dog’s predicament was tough for us. There is a definite conflict within my head whether or not the new lad should stay. We gave them treats for being in each other’s company. Time apart for them DID help. We only spotted this over 1 year on when we sent the newbie up the DSPCA boarding kennels by himself. He came back refreshed not having to bother himself micro-managing the old lad. Meanwhile old lad had a ball getting his way.
I have to say, couldn’t bear to part with new lad. He’s great with people, he’s himself. It took like 18 months for the 2 dogs to start licking each other’s faces…BUT it HAS happened.
Do you have any more tips on how to get a dog to get on with strange dogs? That is the one nut we have to crack.
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got bullied from time to time and there was a definite tension about the house. The feeling of guilt at poor existing dog’s predicament was tough for us. There is a definite conflict within my head whether or not the new lad should stay.