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Hi Ana,
I know nothing about having 4 dogs, or even 2 for that matter. I did notice you said you live in a HOA. You may have already done this, but you should check your CC&R's to make sure you can have 4 dogs. I don't know what state you live in, but in Southern CA and other parts of the country, most CC&R's don't allow more than 3 dogs (or pets for that matter). Check with your management company if the CC&R's don't specify, there could be By-Laws adapted by the Boards over the years regarding this. I would hate to see you take in another dog and love it then have a neighbor complain to the Board and make you get rid of one. If you have already checked into this, disregard this post.
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Quote: Meredith Hamilton
See if you can turn up drives in one of the dogs you currently have?
Had the same idea. Problem is none of them got what it takes to compete(shelter dogs, temperament issues), according to people who know better. There is not much more we could do with them in addition to marker training for fun that we do now. Still, it might be our best option.
Quote: Anna Anderson
you should check your CC&R's
Very good point! I am on the Board. We are in the process of updating the CC&Rs. Shouldn't forget about this one.
Ana, have you looked into some of the performance/competition venues that might fit your dogs? APDT (association of pet dog trainers) obedience and rally come to mind, as well as UKC. Even the AKC is allowing mixed breeds in some performance events. Have you tried agility? One of your pups is a bc cross, right? Probably would excel in the sport.
My dog is not the breed "type" for things he loves to do, he's a lab mix who loves to lure course and do foot step tracking. I was lucky enough to get exposure to these things, saw my dog light up doing them, and pursued them further. I really love the phrase that's been floating around Leerburg lately, "find your dog's currency". So true!
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Back in Nov-Feb I spent 2 months trying to find us a club/trainer for regular training. It was very depressing and I gave up. Most trainers I contacted recommended halties for pulling and muzzles for aggression, if they didn't hang up the second they heard "aggression". It was incredible luck for us to find our trainer.
Connie could do Agility but she won't be winning any events and is just as happy with what she does right now. Besides, somebody who wants to play football would hardly find dancing classes very appealing. Or the other way around
I've been thinking about doing S&R with my dogs. S&R... for lost pets! Can't look at those "Missing" posters. It would be both interesting and practical.
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Re: Considering a 4th dog.
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