Member Logan C.
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I have noticed one issue, when I click the post button for groups it just sits there and acts like it is trying to post but never stops. I have to hit the cancel button and refresh the page in order for my post to show up on my end.
Other than that, everything has been FANTASTIC
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It’s definitely dependent on the dog. I don’t have a mal but I have a GSD who is absolutely insane in terms of drive. I will advise you to be thoughtful on the decision if you have any children, or family members who aren’t “dog savvy”, for that matter. The high levels of drive can get intense in the 12-18 month window when coupled with the increase in reactivity and hormones. It can be a headache if you have children. The plus side is that training with toys is a lot of fun and high drive dogs will have an intense focus on you when the reward is a tug or ball. For example: my GSD will become suspicious and fixate if someone walks past our property, but if we’re training with a ball he will completely ignore people who walk past him and go to the front door (mail delivery).
This is definitely not the same for every dog but these are just my experiences living with a dog that has psychopathic levels of drive and energy
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Hi Susanna
I too deal with this. I live in a rural town where there is no leash law. I get the same few pits that run up on us occasionally and our neighbor constantly puts their shepherd wolf mix in the backyard where it digs out and harasses us during training.
The easiest method I have found is avoidance. I drive 15 minutes to a park that has a walking track and walk my dogs there instead. On the days that I do walk my dogs in the neighborhood, I carry a weapon. A sturdy walking stick is good because you can deter dogs away but can still defend yourself and your dog if the need arises.
This really sucks to have to deal with and I’m sorry you have to go through it. I hope this helps at least a little.
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For my male, Dixon, he is a tug and fetch addict so we love to just go out in the yard and have fun. It always feels good to get out and engage with him.
My female, Maxy, is older and loves to walk. There’s not much more in my life that I look forward too other than taking her on a walk through the neighborhood.
I also love to take them out on the porch and relax, hand feed them, and brush them. I like to get something to drink and wear something comfortable as well. I encourage you to try it 👌
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Mark
Yes I did buy a puppy. He was bred by ranchers who used the dogs to herd their farm animals.
My female is a lot like what you were describing with your dog as she won’t chase a ball and is pretty calm.
What’s interesting to me is that my female is only 5 years old and doesn’t play much, but Robert’s female GSD Maya goes absolutely nuts for toys, and she’s 9 or 10.
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You da man! 🔥🔥