Rescued Shepherd that had been chained - Page 2

HiCountry · 11-10-2012, 12:06 PM

Thanks for all the positive replys. Talon has now learned how to walk on a leash after a week of dragging me around. And he absolutely love my grand kids. Stays with them everywhere they go. i live on 20 acres so he has lots of room. I believe he will be fine. Will keep everyone posted.

Thanks
RC

HiCountry · 11-10-2012, 12:10 PM

In answer to the mental damage questions. I'm not sure, i just assumed that being chained for that long wasn't good for him. But as we work with this wonderful animal I now believe he is in pretty good shape mentally.

RC

wolfy dog · 11-10-2012, 12:22 PM

Hooray for an unchained dog!!!!

Nigel · 11-10-2012, 01:13 PM

I agree with everyone, he is a great looking boy. I'm glad you found him.

BowWowMeow · 11-10-2012, 01:46 PM

Gorgeous dog and congratulations on finding a wonderful, new family member!

Be sure that you don't give him too much freedom. Dogs do need boundaries. Look up Nothing in Life is Free and also clicker training (as someone else suggested).

Keep us posted and best of luck with him!

Nickyb · 11-12-2012, 02:07 PM

Thanks for taking the handsome boy in. As for jumping up, there's many ways to train him away from it but stepping on their rear paws, LIGHTLY of course, will make them hop down and stay on all fours. You want to cause a discomfort and not pain, I can't stress this enough, and that should keep him on all fours.

11-10-2012, 12:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
HiCountry New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3	Talon Thanks for all the positive replys. Talon has now learned how to walk on a leash after a week of dragging me around. And he absolutely love my grand kids. Stays with them everywhere they go. i live on 20 acres so he has lots of room. I believe he will be fine. Will keep everyone posted. Thanks RC

11-10-2012, 12:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
HiCountry New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3	Talon In answer to the mental damage questions. I'm not sure, i just assumed that being chained for that long wasn't good for him. But as we work with this wonderful animal I now believe he is in pretty good shape mentally. RC

11-10-2012, 12:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
wolfy dog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,413	Hooray for an unchained dog!!!! __________________ To know if you are doing things right, you should be willing to trade places with your dog.

11-10-2012, 01:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 15,665	Gorgeous dog and congratulations on finding a wonderful, new family member! Be sure that you don't give him too much freedom. Dogs do need boundaries. Look up Nothing in Life is Free and also clicker training (as someone else suggested). Keep us posted and best of luck with him! __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

11-12-2012, 02:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nickyb Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 702	Thanks for taking the handsome boy in. As for jumping up, there's many ways to train him away from it but stepping on their rear paws, LIGHTLY of course, will make them hop down and stay on all fours. You want to cause a discomfort and not pain, I can't stress this enough, and that should keep him on all fours. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickyb210/ Zoey- Adopted Mali/GSD on 4/29/12 Princess- PB WGSD 3/15/01-9/21/11 Forever would've been to short...

11-10-2012, 01:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Nigel Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,628	I agree with everyone, he is a great looking boy. I'm glad you found him.

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