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  1. Alpha Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector May 23, 2019

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    I would agree with @The Father if you have any youngsters around sadly I would say no to a dog with such issues :(
     
  2. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! May 23, 2019

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    Indignant after I almost stepped on her.

    In my defense - hard to see her when she is lying on this rug.
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  3. Dan S May 23, 2019

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    Since you are considering taking on this project, I am going to assume that you have a lot of experience as a dog trainer; this is obviously a very serious and dangerous undertaking. The dog has a very serious behavioral problem. You are a good person to want to save this dog, since he has obviously been badly neglected. But if one of your grandchildren is bitten, even if they aren't badly hurt, it could quite likely affect that child's attitude towards dogs for the rest of their life. Be very honest with yourself about what you are going to be able and willing to do with him, since this dog will probably only get one more chance.

    Even with the disciplined and consistent use of every training tool at your disposal, he may never completely overcome his problems to the extent that he is completely trustworthy with strangers and children. A more conservative goal would be to turn the dog into a good companion who is able to handle a reasonable range of controlled situations. My experience has been that the training never really ends with dogs who have severe behavioral problems, and there tends to be occasional bad behavior and regression. Best of luck in whatever you decide.
     
  4. larryganz The cable guy May 24, 2019

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    I was once told by a dog trainer that if the dog is not properly socialized in the first year of its life, or not socialized at all in the first six months of its life, that sometimes they’re messed up for life.
     
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  5. Edward53 May 24, 2019

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    I do love a cardboard box.

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    I'm more of a laundry basket person.

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    Kitchen cupboard for me!

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  6. Lunar May 24, 2019

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    EB5E080C-8373-40F1-8D97-5283B3AA4CA4.jpeg “Nothing to see here Daddy.....”

    Meet Luna, 2 year old lurcher. Quite mad but very lovable :)
     
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  7. Wivac Terribly special May 24, 2019

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    A few shots from a week at on the coast.
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    The rest of the pack arrived for the last day
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  8. Lunar May 24, 2019

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    Lots of fun! Where’s the beach?
     
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  9. Wivac Terribly special May 24, 2019

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    Winterton on Sea, Norfolk , UK. There are a couple of cottages we rent up there that open on to the dunes, doggos love it, only down side is the sand and the adders.
     
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  10. Lunar May 24, 2019

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    Thought it might be Norfolk - looks lovely! Luna’s favourite is West Wittering at low tide :thumbsup:
     
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  11. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since May 24, 2019

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    Adders as in dirty rotten snakes with fangs?!
     
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  12. voere pawn brokers are all about $$$ May 24, 2019

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    Yesterday I called a veterinarian I know about this dog. He mentioned a mutual friend of ours is looking for a dog as a companion. Our friend is retired his wife passed away a couple years ago. He has a nice home with a big yard and lives alone.

    He is a good person to adopt the dog. Last night we went over to check out the dog. My friend is going to take the dog. The dog has serious possession aggression issues. Does not like being in a crate. We were feeling the dog out. It took me about 45 minutes. To get the dog to give up one of his favorite chew toys.

    I was amazed in that short of time the dog gave up his chew toy. I was giving him treats as bribes to give up his chew toy. So, the dog has possibilities of overcoming his guarding issues. As far as going into his crate I have no idea about that.

    The veterinarian will put my friend in touch with some people that work with problem dogs. My friend would have taken the dog home last night. I mentioned you may be better off picking the dog up on the weekend. That way it will give him a couple days to doggie proof his home. I do not think the dog is willing to go into a crate any time soon.

    The dog is very smart almost too smart for his own good, He has good points and plenty of bad ones. I’m glad it all worked out. The dog has never had a break of living in a good home. Now the mutt may have a chance for a good home. Since my friend is single and lives alone the dog may have a good chance of overcoming his guarding issues. If I did not have small children in my home, I would have taken the dog.

    I have a lot of experience training dogs. When I was younger, I always was training gun dogs. My buddies and I did a lot of bird and duck hunting. We had some great labs. When I was a teenager my Dad owned a business that had large warehouses in one of the buildings, he had two German shepherds that were guard dogs. When the business closed the dogs would roam the building at night.

    The dogs were kept in a kennel during the day. The were let out at night to guard the place. After school my one of my jobs was to feed the dogs then let them out of their kennel to do their job. When the dogs were about three years old. My Dad had an elaborate security system installed in the warehouse. The system had motion sensors. The dogs had to go because they were setting off the alarms. I like those dogs I told my Dad I’m taking them home. One of the dogs had severe guarding possession issues.

    It took me about a year to break the dog of those issues. The end result was the dog became one-person dog. I could handle her without issues. However, that was a good thing but if another family member tried mess with the dog’s food bowl or take a toy from her all bets were off.

    Everyone

    Thanks for the advice and tips.
     
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  13. Wivac Terribly special May 24, 2019

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    Yep, they tend to come out in the afternoon to bask.
    A Boxer was bitten 2 days ago, we saw him yesterday after his trip in the doggo ambulance and a £1000 later, still looking happy to be on the beach.
     
  14. voere pawn brokers are all about $$$ May 24, 2019

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    Boxers are great dogs. My first dog as a small boy was a boxer. Damn I still miss that boxer.
     
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  15. Tiny Iota Could potentially be the Official OF Stalker ™ May 24, 2019

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    Watching the world go by on holiday.
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  16. Dan S May 24, 2019

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    I'm very pleased to hear about this outcome, and that the dog will get another chance at a good home. Frankly, I don't think that the crate will be such a big issue, especially if the dog is food-motivated. As you know, dogs tend to naturally enjoy their crates, so it's not a situation where you are trying to counter the dog's natural instincts. Your friend can feed the dog in his crate, and put treats in his crate, always leaving the door open. I suspect that the crate issues can be resolved within a month. Eventually the dog will run into the crate for his treat, and there won't be any need to manhandle him.
     
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  17. Michael C May 24, 2019

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    When we were fist married 17 years ago, my wife had thyroid cancer and had to have it removed. During recovery, my brother (who is generally a pain in the ass) gave us a Boxer puppy. My wife and I loved that Boxer for 13 years and she finally passed. A few months ago, we drove up to Idaho and picked up a new Boxer. Georgie is her name and she is a great dog!
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  18. Dan S May 24, 2019

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    That is a beautiful flashy reverse brindle pup. We love our Boxers, and my first one, Rosie, lived just shy of 14 years as well. She and Piper were inseparable. Both waiting at the Rainbow Bridge now.

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  19. Michael C May 24, 2019

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    I know I am biased, but, a Boxer is like the best friend ever. Thank you for sharing!
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  20. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since May 24, 2019

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    damn, I will need to google Adders on the beach in England. Nasty looking little buggers
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