[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Speaking of male dogs/Keeping a male?
- From: grnram415@xxxxxxx
- To: zrockenstein@xxxxxxxxx, ducksavsfan@xxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:46:14 -0400
I have had almost the same experience, always having bitches.? I have 2 boys
now, who don't get along, but we have worked that out by giving each his own
harem, LOL!? Boys seem to be more loving where the girls seem to be more
serious.? Then again, the boys won't sleep with me and the girls will.? Go
figure!? :-)? My intact male is not boraded when the girls come in season.?
They all have their own runs.? He will go off his food for a couple days, only
when his WOMAN is in full blown season.? Other than that and some whining and
acting like an idiot, it hasn't been a problem.? He and his wife sleep with me
at night.? When she is in season, he gets locked in the bathroom.? He sleeps
there anyway so he doesn't mind.? You should keep your boy.? I bet he would be
alot of fun for you.? ?
As for Tina's boy.? He just needs a bit of tough love during his macho time to
let him know who is in charge.? Been there, done that with my potentially dog
aggressive female.? She got past it and became the GSDCA Hero Dog Good Will
Ambassador for her therapy work.? She was my first potentially dog aggressive
dog (used to have Labs)? It was an eye-opener for me to have to deal with it.?
We had a couple serious talks but when she got past 18 mos old or so, it all
went away.? I would still never trust her with a loose bitch she doesn't know.?
But, she is solid as a rock in controlled environments, like?competing,
training?or therapy work.? It's all about training and being in charge. JMHO
Laura Thomas?
-----Original Message-----
From: Zoa Rockenstein <zrockenstein@xxxxxxxxx>
To: ducksavsfan@xxxxxxxxx; GSD <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 9:33 am
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Speaking of male dogs/Keeping a male?
I hope everyone will respond to the list on Tina's question below. This is
very
interesting to me, as is the "male problem" thread. I am considering keeping
my
first male. He is 3 mo old today. Since I also have two young bitches, this
seems like a disaster waiting to happen! I have owned and raised many bitches.
Normally, I would not keep a male. But, he's nice! What to do and how to do
it? I've thought about a co-owner, but he has worked his way on me! I have a
small house and yard and a couple of runs. Could it be as simple as taking
down
an apple tree, putting a third run in its place, boarding him when the bitches
are in season, and hoping the neighbors don't report me to the City for having
too many dogs? Moving is not an option for two years. It sounds a little
crazy. But, he's nice! What would you do?
Zoa
Dr. Zoa Rockenstein
www.riverrockshepherds.com
----- Original Message ----
From: Christina Klahn <ducksavsfan@xxxxxxxxx>
To: GSD <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 12:11:38 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Speaking of male dogs
Okay, with the talk of male dogs being mothers...was this a personality trait
from the start or did they have times you wondered?
I ask because I am very inexperienced, being a newbie of 2 years. I have a
male that just turned 1 year. For the last 3 months or so, he seems to like to
"pick fights" with dogs, although honestly, he's always seemed to have dominant
tendencies. He even didn't like the other boy in the ring with him over the
past weekend, which affected his performance. It's not all dogs, just ones he
thinks he can beat. The exception is most toy size dogs. He plays well with
these guys and there's only been one or two he's been bad with. I've had
several people say it's not dog aggression and it's just "a young intact male"
behavior. How true of a statement is this? Has anyone else gone through this?
If so, how did you deal with it. I fear if it's not nipped in the bud, it will
get worse and become dog aggression. However, I don't want to correct him
inappropriately and help to make it worse. I have also already taken some
steps
at home to help him
understand I'm the leader,
but I'm not sure it's helping. I make sure I control resources, he works for
his food (sit/down stays), I message him while he's relaxed on his side or
back,
I go first down stairs, through doors, etc.
My goal is for all my dogs to be ambassadors for the GSD, especially with all
the BSL lately. My girl is there and has been since she was a pup, but I'm
worried about my male. Just to mention, he's really good with people accept at
first at my house. Judges have even commented about his nice temperament in
the
ring during the "test." If anyone has suggestions or thoughts, I'd gladly
accept.
Tina
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