Pound Buddies Rescue-The inside of the story.

Ok, so the most common problem most people have with their dogs is the way they raise them. For example, people have puppies and by puppies I mean 6 months of age or younger, and they hit them, spank them, scream at them... which does them absolutely no good. You develop a relationship with that dog that says "Fear me cuz I will and can hurt you" whether they are hitting the dog hard enough to hurt them or if they are just constantly hitting them lightly and damaging the dog mentally. Either way... If I can train 150 lb Rottweiler, 4 years old without having to lay a finger on him, why do people have to hit puppies... Seriously....

I know I have to remember that most of society is ignorant and has no ideal that they are doing wrong until I sit them down and tell them look:
Puppies and dogs learn by association. If you have company over and your dog walks up to them and you hit them cuz you don't want them licking or whatever it is... you are teaching that dog that those people are a negative association. However, if you train the dog to have manners so that when people come over he can greet them if mannerly, you will have success. So, in that case, you'd have your dog on leash every time someone comes over and if he greeted them in a way that you believe is unmannerly, then you should take him and put him in a crate for 10 minutes and then try again. Repeat as needed and as often.

Anyways, there is too much detail I could get into on this subject... just feeling frustrated right now.

Ok, here is the truth. Neutering/Spaying your animal is no guarantee that will calm down. However, it does not take away their personality either. I had a lady tell me she will not get her Rottweiler fixed because she doesn't want him to lose his guarding instinct. NEWSFLASH!! He won't!! If anybody tells you that, you need to take it with a grain of salt. My Rottie is neutered and if you step into my yard, he is on guard. Just wanted to clear that up. Not only that, but I strongly believe it is healthier for an animal to be spayed or neutered because it can eliminate some health issues, depending on the animal. Well, this is all for today... had a rough day.

This world is getting sadder everyday. There isn't one day that goes by that there is not an abandon animal. Backyard Breeders just keep at it. When I say backyard breeders, I mean the people that breed that are only in it for the money. They want the puppies out at 5-6-7 weeks old and the cash in hand. Puppies shouldn't even leave their moms until they are at least 10-12 weeks. Because there is no law to stop this, it's ongoing. There are so many purebreeds in the pound, as well as mutts, which are just as good, and yet, people are still going to backyard breeders. You know there is a Great Dane Breeder in Muskegon, MI that is breeding unhealthy pups. They are having knee problems, eye problems, tendin problems and it's really sad.
Working with dogs, I met a 12 week old Great Dane that had already had 2400.00 worth of knee surgery. The othre 2 brothers that I trained were the same age and having problems, but probably getting put down because not everybody has that kind of money to spend. It's really frustrating.

Another thing: I talk to so many people after they have bought a puppy and they tell me this dog is doing this, this and this... Then I say, well you do have ... For example: I had a lady call me about her Beagle. she said he's digging, he's running after squirrels and he barks at everything.

First of all, if you don't want a dog that barks, you had better get a stuffed animal. Second of all, why did you get a Beagle if you weren't hunting him? Why didn't you research the breed before you got one. Yes, you can have a Beagle for just a companion, I don't recommend it, but I don't recommend getting any dog without a purpose, but as long as you satisfy their drive to hunt and satisfy their need for exercise, their fine. The barking takes a little more training to work through, but it's all possible.

Going back to the thought of I never recommend getting a dog without a purpose. Meaning this: I have a 150 lb Rottweiler named Carl, I rescued. He is the greatest dog. he will be turning 7 this January and is in pretty good health for a big Rott. However, he is my baby and I do love him like I love my own child, but he is still my dog and he serves a purpose. He is my Guard/Protection dog. When my husband is gone for sometimes all hours of the night (he is a firefighter) I know if anybody comes to my door or breaks in, they are going to have a 150 lb Rottweiler right there to greet them! He is the most friendly dog in oublic, but you break into my house or threaten me, your done for.
The most famous question from everybody after I tell them that is: What if someone has agun and shoots him?
I would be devastated and thankful, but he would have served his purpose. Because by the time somebody took the time to take him out, me and my son would be safely out of the house.

I don't mean that in a bad way in any way possible, but it's fact.

Well, I think I have said quite enough for now...

Well, life is finally happening the right way!! My husband and I have a baby boy and one on the way... along with our Rescued Rottweiler, Carl and our two rescue cats... Thumper and Kujo Kitty Kitty. I graduated from Animal Behavior College in California and I am doing Aggression training and getting into Protection Training, as soon as I prove to my trainer I am ready... I just recently got hired into the Dog Star Ranch and I will be doing CGC Certifications there as well as Agility and showing dogs. Anyways, it's been a year since I have wrote on hree, thought I'd give you the update... will be posting more on dog training shortly this week for anyone needing some tips and hints. Until the next time... I am still volunteering for PBR although at this time, I have no fosters...