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Got one of these coming up, anyone gone through it in recent years? Wondering what to expect
House should be fine and the garden is a good size with 6ft fencing all the way round. Main thing i'm wondering about is what they consider is too long a length of time for the dog to be left alone? Any other little things they ask that you wouldn't expect?
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House should be fine and the garden is a good size with 6ft fencing all the way round. Main thing i'm wondering about is what they consider is too long a length of time for the dog to be left alone? Any other little things they ask that you wouldn't expect?
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Main thing i'm wondering about is what they consider is too long a length of time for the dog to be left alone?
To some extent, it depends on the breed
To some extent, it depends on the breed
kenny - i could be wrong but i'm assuming the OP has an inspection so he can re-home a dog
Kenny - Yeah it'd get a decent walk twice a day at least
Nick - It's a young Dogue De Bordeaux
Nick - It's a young Dogue De Bordeaux
Aye sorry should have made it clearer, it's a home inspection for re-homing a dog we've reserved.
yes, youu're right i_agree_with_nick. I should stick to cats. lol
Excellent Muay.
Excellent Muay.
Standard procedure under what, because of the breed of the dog?
Everyone has to have a home inspection if it's their first time rehoming an animal from them. Just heard an awful lot of stories about how ridiculous the criteria can be and the people at the centre itself didn't really give much guidance.
I see.
There is a recommended maximum time you should leave a dog alone.
Myself I wouldn't leave a dog alone more than three hours and only then if I had to.
It's never fair on the dog to leave it by itself.
There is a recommended maximum time you should leave a dog alone.
Myself I wouldn't leave a dog alone more than three hours and only then if I had to.
It's never fair on the dog to leave it by itself.
I think an hour or two is reasonable if you have to leave it on a regular basis.
i would think the majority of dogs in this country get left alone for 6+ hours
absolutely, as long as they're walked for half an hour, preferably twice a day depending on the breed, 6 hours should be fine, I think.
Working people usually pop back during lunch if they keep a dog.
That's their business. I wouldn't keep a dog under those circumstances.
It's up to them what they do. I'm not condemning them, just saying where I draw the line.
That's their business. I wouldn't keep a dog under those circumstances.
It's up to them what they do. I'm not condemning them, just saying where I draw the line.
fair enough, Dr. Not had a dog 40 for years, since Locksmith died.
I've done an inspection for the weimaraner society.Things I would be looking for.......
Location, is there suitable areas to walk a dog,but this is going to differ on the breed.
Your Home,I've heard cases of hoarders trying to take on a dog where the hall of the house is stacked with stuff and you have a narrow gap to pass through when trying to access other rooms.
The other occupiers,Are they so keen to take on a dog, any kids if so what age.
Garden, is it secure, any means of escape, suitable areas for the dog to go and pee.
Probably most importantly the feel for the person looking to re home a dog, any knowledge of the breed, any vet references, why are they looking for a dog,finances to pay for insurance or vets fees.
Have you had this breed before ?
btw Did you do muay thai in Clyde or is Clyde your name ?
Location, is there suitable areas to walk a dog,but this is going to differ on the breed.
Your Home,I've heard cases of hoarders trying to take on a dog where the hall of the house is stacked with stuff and you have a narrow gap to pass through when trying to access other rooms.
The other occupiers,Are they so keen to take on a dog, any kids if so what age.
Garden, is it secure, any means of escape, suitable areas for the dog to go and pee.
Probably most importantly the feel for the person looking to re home a dog, any knowledge of the breed, any vet references, why are they looking for a dog,finances to pay for insurance or vets fees.
Have you had this breed before ?
btw Did you do muay thai in Clyde or is Clyde your name ?
MuayThai. I am a bit concerned that this situation is not suitable for a large, young dog. I know nothing of this specific breed...but I sure as hell, find it a strange choice. Especially as it seems to be your intent to leave it on it's own all day!
Why have you picked this 'designer-dog' type of animal? Your first post absolutely screams that this is NOT going to be fair on the dog. Why would you have concerns about how long you can leave it or 'any other little details'. There are NO little details, they are all BIG details.
Have you ANY experience in dog ownership and training? I don't mean 'Did your parents have a dog when you were a kid'. I can't help getting the feeling that you might be prepared to 'blag' this suitability test.
I hope not. I hope the dog gets a good home with somebody. The question is...Is it your home?
My concerns are genuine and heartfelt. I find it really hard see how this is going to work. I foresee a case for the Dog Whisperer.
Why have you picked this 'designer-dog' type of animal? Your first post absolutely screams that this is NOT going to be fair on the dog. Why would you have concerns about how long you can leave it or 'any other little details'. There are NO little details, they are all BIG details.
Have you ANY experience in dog ownership and training? I don't mean 'Did your parents have a dog when you were a kid'. I can't help getting the feeling that you might be prepared to 'blag' this suitability test.
I hope not. I hope the dog gets a good home with somebody. The question is...Is it your home?
My concerns are genuine and heartfelt. I find it really hard see how this is going to work. I foresee a case for the Dog Whisperer.
Dogue De Bordeauxs are big.
The last one I came into contact with was nine stone four and just over a year old.
They're big and boisterous and take some holding.
Like all powerful dogs they need to be kept under control. Which in my experience of dog owners is asking too much.
They're simply not up to the job of controlling any dog let alone a dangerous one.
Wasn't someone killed last year by a Dogue De Bordeaux?
The last one I came into contact with was nine stone four and just over a year old.
They're big and boisterous and take some holding.
Like all powerful dogs they need to be kept under control. Which in my experience of dog owners is asking too much.
They're simply not up to the job of controlling any dog let alone a dangerous one.
Wasn't someone killed last year by a Dogue De Bordeaux?
Dr Crippen. That is exactly my concern. These dog look to be large, powerful animals that need to be under proper control. That does NOT mean swinging about on the end of a lead. It means doing what the owner says by simple, quiet commands and NOT as the result of a shouting or wrestling match!
I can imagine, although I do not know, that this breed is particularly difficult to train...possibly because of stubbornness, possibly because they are thick. I would guess that they need an experienced owner/handler although, quite frankly, I can't imagine that an experienced owner would one houseroom!
I get the feeling that we will have another potential 'hooligan' dog and a frustrated owner.
I can imagine, although I do not know, that this breed is particularly difficult to train...possibly because of stubbornness, possibly because they are thick. I would guess that they need an experienced owner/handler although, quite frankly, I can't imagine that an experienced owner would one houseroom!
I get the feeling that we will have another potential 'hooligan' dog and a frustrated owner.
naydam, they're nice natured dogs, good with kids and easy to train.
That's the ones I've come across anyway.
That's the ones I've come across anyway.
Nevertheless, I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of a bad one.
The information below may help.
The Bordeaux has a good and calm temperament. It is extremely loyal, patient and devoted to his family. Fearless and confrontational with strangers, he is a first class watch and guard dog. Socialize very well with other animals, preferably starting from an early age to avoid him being aggressive with other dogs. The Dogue de Bordeaux snores and drools. Despite his fearsome appearance, the Dogue de Bordeaux is gentle with children and family members. However, this is a powerful animal, and is not suitable for an inexperienced dog owner. The objective in training this dog is to achieve pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. This breed needs a calm, but firm owner who displays a natural authority over the dog. One who is confident and consistent.
The Bordeaux has a good and calm temperament. It is extremely loyal, patient and devoted to his family. Fearless and confrontational with strangers, he is a first class watch and guard dog. Socialize very well with other animals, preferably starting from an early age to avoid him being aggressive with other dogs. The Dogue de Bordeaux snores and drools. Despite his fearsome appearance, the Dogue de Bordeaux is gentle with children and family members. However, this is a powerful animal, and is not suitable for an inexperienced dog owner. The objective in training this dog is to achieve pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. This breed needs a calm, but firm owner who displays a natural authority over the dog. One who is confident and consistent.
Wow, talk about jumping the gun. Ive owned dogs all my life (German Shepherds), just never via a rehoming centre, always straight from the breeded.
I work from home but there are periods of 2 or 3 hours here and there that i'm away.
I went with an open mind to look for a dog, viewed a number of different centres and fell in love with this one in particular. I viewed it and walked it 3 times and then reserved it.
My interest in 'any other little details' stems from the numerous stories ive heard of the RSPCA pulling more than suitable and experienced dog owners up on the most trivial of things.
You really shouldn't jump to conclusions.
I work from home but there are periods of 2 or 3 hours here and there that i'm away.
I went with an open mind to look for a dog, viewed a number of different centres and fell in love with this one in particular. I viewed it and walked it 3 times and then reserved it.
My interest in 'any other little details' stems from the numerous stories ive heard of the RSPCA pulling more than suitable and experienced dog owners up on the most trivial of things.
You really shouldn't jump to conclusions.
I 'jumped' to what seemed to me to be the obvious conclusion. You asked exactly the same type of question that would have been asked by a totally inexperienced owner who simply wanted something bigger than the other 'thug dogs'.
I don't really think that I was jumping the gun because trying to convince somebody to think again later would have been too late.
I really can't tell you just how pleased I am to be totally incorrect! I am chuffed to bits! I don't apologise for my post because I'm sure that, as a dog owner yourself, you will be well aware of the dangerously incompetent owners that I was concerned about.
Good luck and best wishes to your new partnership...I would say that the dog got lucky.
I don't really think that I was jumping the gun because trying to convince somebody to think again later would have been too late.
I really can't tell you just how pleased I am to be totally incorrect! I am chuffed to bits! I don't apologise for my post because I'm sure that, as a dog owner yourself, you will be well aware of the dangerously incompetent owners that I was concerned about.
Good luck and best wishes to your new partnership...I would say that the dog got lucky.
How big is it?
It'll knock you over if it catches you off balance - lol.
Get the bucket and mop ready as well, they slobber all over the place.
It'll knock you over if it catches you off balance - lol.
Get the bucket and mop ready as well, they slobber all over the place.
walofs .a home visit to see if you are suitable ,tell them to fook aff .
RSPCA are a filthy political organisation that take money off off the back of "poor puppy pictures" and then use it for political posturing and wage war against field-sports ,horseracing and the like ,they act and dress like Nazis .Stay well clear ,you dont need them telling you anything and they should not be encouraged imvoh .Get a good dog from a decent breeder ,buy a pup not someone elses mistake ,you dont know what the animal has been through and would never trust some older dogs with kids .
Until the rspca stay out of politics they should be treated with contempt ,stay well clear ....bunch of lunatics
RSPCA are a filthy political organisation that take money off off the back of "poor puppy pictures" and then use it for political posturing and wage war against field-sports ,horseracing and the like ,they act and dress like Nazis .Stay well clear ,you dont need them telling you anything and they should not be encouraged imvoh .Get a good dog from a decent breeder ,buy a pup not someone elses mistake ,you dont know what the animal has been through and would never trust some older dogs with kids .
Until the rspca stay out of politics they should be treated with contempt ,stay well clear ....bunch of lunatics
The RSPCA are connected to a firm of solicitors, that bills them for huge amounts of money out of prosecuting trivial cases.
I agree with the above poster, they are a disreputable organisation.
I agree with the above poster, they are a disreputable organisation.
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