Swampy442 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 How easily can you train a dog to accept other dogs? I have a 6 year old rescued male Boxer and his only character flaw is he does not get on with ther dogs. Other than that he's pretty much ideal On the lead he barks at them and if he sees another dog he will chase it, not sure if he would actually attack but for obvious reasons I dont want to find out. Ive seen another, younger male Boxer I want to offer a home to, but if its gonna end in somebody getting hurt Im not up for it. Any opinions from the dog community welcomed The potential candidate, so cute! http://www.boxerrescue.co.uk/Rescues/Diesel.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Rescue dogs are tricky as you don't know what past they have had and why they actually don't like other dogs. He may have been attacked by other dogs and reintroducing him to other dogs may be impossible. But there is no harm in trying, see if you can find someone with a dog who can help obviously you will have to make your dog wear a muzzle to be on the safe side. It will take time but you might be able to get him to accept meeting other dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Unlikely to be a match made in heaven to be honest. Unless the rescue dog is very submissive there's likely to be trouble sooner or later. I would only consider it if you have the space, time and patience to keep them totally apart at all times should the worse come to the worse. We have males that would kill one another if they go together, and it can be a nightmare, but we have outside kennelling and plenty of space. None the less it makes excercising a long winded business as you certainly can't let them out together. It's VERY rare for a dog and bitch to fight in a serious way, (but not unknown), so you'd be much better off finding him a lady friend. Rescue dogs are a lottery at the best of times, another sexually mature male coming in "just like that" may well get your dog going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Just seen he's deaf, too, which may have left him overly anxious and likely to do things your own dog may misinterpret. Putting my emotionless hat on, why choose a dog with issues? Very commendable, but will make introducing Diesel even harder, I'd walk away, whether with a tear in your eyes is up to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 All valid points Why a dog with issues Chris? I dont like seeing any dog, especially such a young one being left to rot in a kennel because people get scared by the fact he's deaf. My first rescue dog was 10 years old with health issues, I like to offer dogs a chance of a normal life. Ill certainly mull it over, cheers for the input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 All valid points Why a dog with issues Chris? I dont like seeing any dog, especially such a young one being left to rot in a kennel because people get scared by the fact he's deaf. My first rescue dog was 10 years old with health issues, I like to offer dogs a chance of a normal life. I'm sure Cesar Millan (the dog whisperer) would introduce your dog to others slowly, not an impossible task at all. I would definately do it, there'll be loads of information on the internet. Every time you take them for a walk you'll nearly always see different dogs which will make him nervous. It's far easier getting used to being sociable will a single companion. My brothers dog who I walk used to bark at every single dog she sees, showing her teeth aswell to some. But now and again I see this lady taking her dog out which she didn't get on at all well with. They soon got used to each other and they run around like crazy playing with each other, it's nice to see. This has made her much friendlier to other dogs and far better than she was a few years ago, she's 12 now. I don't have to put her on the lead anymore/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Not something you really have time for when rehoming a dog mate, the idea is to get the poor thing out of the kennels ASAP. Think Ill pass until I get Floyd trained. On the subject of rehoming dogs, look at this story! Chris, youre local, fancy taking tese 2 on lol http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2051780/Blind-Great-Dane-Lily-needs-home-space-HER-guide-dog-Maddison.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Not something you really have time for when rehoming a dog mate, the idea is to get the poor thing out of the kennels ASAP. Think Ill pass until I get Floyd trained. On the subject of rehoming dogs, look at this story! Chris, youre local, fancy taking tese 2 on lol http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2051780/Blind-Great-Dane-Lily-needs-home-space-HER-guide-dog-Maddison.html I couldn't do it, Lily's heart break when Madison dies would kill me. I am real softy when it comes to animals and it is a real tragic story I hope they find the home they deserve. Edit: I think I misread is Lily 6 and Maddison 7 or was Maddison 7 when she took to Lily ? It probably because its early and I am half asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 def get a mussel on and just mix in with the others making him submisive,worked with my max he is a doberman and a bit in your face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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