Hello from Rhode Island

ashleec73 · 12-03-2011, 08:24 PM

I found this site while trying to find some training techniques for a new client of mine. He is an intact 18 month old black GSD male. Simply GORGEOUS!
He needs some manners. He is leash reactive, territorial at home, destructive when left alone, allowed to jump up on and mouth at humans, doesn't focus as readily as I'd like and seems highly distracted while on our walks. So, I have some work to do. I am gearing him up for my pack trips to the park and beach. He cannot join the pack until he is more controllable and NEUTERED. I find that unneutered males are the target of the more assertive neutered males. They just don't like the testosterone.
I am currently using the Halti (I hate this thing!). I am changing him over to the Easy Walk harness and Ruff Wear Backpack with water bottles. I have read that the Y-yolk design better disperses the weight over the shoulders and not the back.
The GSD is my dream dog. I greatly admire their grace, beauty, design. I plan on adopting a retired service dog in the future. But for now, I have my hands full with Duke, my client.

Looking forward to getting some fantastic advice!

1sttimeforgsd · 12-03-2011, 08:27 PM

Hello and Welcome!

**MaggieRoseLee** · 12-03-2011, 09:53 PM

Welcome! PHOTOS!!!! ?????

codmaster · 12-04-2011, 12:30 AM

Welcome!

Whereabouts in RI? It is nice to hear about RI since i am from the little state and have lived in N CA for the last 5 years.

Mac's Mom · 12-04-2011, 12:52 PM

Welcome to the forum

12-03-2011, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
ashleec73 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 24	Hello from Rhode Island I found this site while trying to find some training techniques for a new client of mine. He is an intact 18 month old black GSD male. Simply GORGEOUS! He needs some manners. He is leash reactive, territorial at home, destructive when left alone, allowed to jump up on and mouth at humans, doesn't focus as readily as I'd like and seems highly distracted while on our walks. So, I have some work to do. I am gearing him up for my pack trips to the park and beach. He cannot join the pack until he is more controllable and NEUTERED. I find that unneutered males are the target of the more assertive neutered males. They just don't like the testosterone. I am currently using the Halti (I hate this thing!). I am changing him over to the Easy Walk harness and Ruff Wear Backpack with water bottles. I have read that the Y-yolk design better disperses the weight over the shoulders and not the back. The GSD is my dream dog. I greatly admire their grace, beauty, design. I plan on adopting a retired service dog in the future. But for now, I have my hands full with Duke, my client. Looking forward to getting some fantastic advice! __________________ Ashlee C K9 Concierge RI There are no bad dogs, just misguided owners.

12-03-2011, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	Hello and Welcome! __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

12-03-2011, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	Welcome! PHOTOS!!!! ????? __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

12-04-2011, 12:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mac's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,035	Welcome to the forum __________________ Carrie Mac - 2 year old GSD Bart - 4 year old GSD/Akita & 3 Cats Buffy, Rusty & Magoo

12-04-2011, 12:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
codmaster Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California, US Posts: 4,767	Welcome! Whereabouts in RI? It is nice to hear about RI since i am from the little state and have lived in N CA for the last 5 years.

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