hi guys,
its me again <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> . i've found out that my dog has very weak nerve <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> . so i guess he won't be able to do pp work right <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> ? I am thinking about getting another pup. I want a male, but will it be ok for both the males to live together? will the female be able to do good pp work? please give me ideas guys. thanks again. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
Reg: 04-08-2002
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Hello Dobermanlova,
I think DOBE is right. Two males in the same house and one of them (perhaps two) with weak nerves? That's not a good idea unless you keep them kenneled (in different kennels) and walk one at a time.
I would suggest you don't get another puppy right away. Learn as much as you can first. Visit working events. Get to know the good breeders. Then you can make your choice. Otherwise you will end up with a dog which is worse than the previous one after paying a lot of money, and some thief will be laughing at how he cheated you.
I have always had 2-3 dogs for the last 30++ yrs. Temperment has always been first on my requirements with a new dog and they always learn the family is alfa. I have three working terriers now and terriers have a low Tollerance for other dogs but the only problem I have had is redirected agression at the back fence. The two males will start snapping and pushing one another till the cause of their excitement is gone. All three eat in the kitchen within feet of one another. When the first one finishes, she will just wait until the other two finish. When all three finish then they check out one anothers bowels. Domanance can change within a pack and I have never had a problem since I am alph. Whe it changes within the dogs, It is up to me to recognize it and adjust accordingly. (Who gets their food put down first, who gets petted first, etc.) All this being said(I talk a lot) two dogs of different sex would be easier.
Don't be in such a hurry to go and get a new dog, Use this situation to educate yourself and hone your training abilities. I have a GSD bitch that is not going to be the intense SCH dog i wanted (her nerves are ok)and i have now started training my fathers dog that will most likly be. BUT i am not going to stop trying with the first one as i can see all the things that she has made clear to me.
It is easy to train a dog that will fall into the mould you want but to be able to train that "not quite there" dog is a great sign of what you have learnt and can acheive.
It also sticks it good to those people who write your dog off before it has a real chance to prove itself! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Reg: 07-12-2001
Posts: 348
Loc: Nashville, TN and Budapest, Hungary
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I agree with Julie. Work with the current dog and determine what you need to look for in the next dog.
My 1st dog that I have trained in SCH (male GSD) has been my training and learning dog. Is he what I am looking for in a SCH dog? No. His nerve is good, but I have learned a ton in regards to the OB side, drives, temperments, etc.
I am lucky that he is very strong in tracking and good (high SG).
Don't write off your first dog. He is barely 1 year old and you've made a couple of mistakes with him. Obedience train him first. Maybe try tracking or something else. He deserves a shot and your attention. While your training him you can be LEARNING more about dogs, dog health, training, etc. Go to clubs, hang out with others who know more about dogs than you. In so doing you can probably pick up quite a bit of referrals about breeders, different dogs, etc. This type of "Education" can help you, along with a good deal of research as well as the experience you gain with your other dog, ultimately find the dog you're looking for to do the job you want.
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