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Post by johnr on Dec 2, 2011 9:25:47 GMT -5
Looks like a nice dog and he does look like a "Plab", ie Pit Bull/Lab. One can never be 100% sure of the mixes, however.
The most worrisome thing by far in your post is the bit about neighborhood dogs running loose. That really, really complicates things, as you already know. This dog might be good for your female if he really is as relatively non-chalant around dogs as your description of his fence line behavior suggests. A big question is whether he would overwhelm Mr Lazy Bones. That is, is this dog well mannered enough to let big sleeping dogs lie?
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Post by catstina on Dec 2, 2011 10:02:42 GMT -5
He is gorgeous and the puppies behind him are adorable! Johnr makes some good points.
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Post by lowrider on Dec 4, 2011 13:56:35 GMT -5
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Post by johnr on Dec 4, 2011 14:49:57 GMT -5
I just took in a foster from BCAS, supposedly a Pit Mix and she may indeed have a pit in her, but as I've gotten to know her, I've been drifting towards something like Sharpei X Whippet. I'll get a Youtube video up. Anyway, she's young and I'm having a bit of the same issue with her boundless energy. But she's getting some intensive manners training by some of the other dogs, especially Pumpkin, and seems willing to learn and not push it to far. I am holding her a week for a rescue. It helps my sanity to know that it won't be longer therm than that!  |
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Post by michele5611 on Dec 5, 2011 11:20:19 GMT -5
lowrider what a beauty! He has the most gorgeous eyes! Let us know how it goes.
John can't wait to see the video of your latest.
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Post by catstina on Dec 5, 2011 16:20:21 GMT -5
Absolutely gorgeous dog!
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Post by Dave on Dec 5, 2011 16:24:54 GMT -5
A very handsome fella! Does anyone else see Cane Corso?
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Post by maryellen on Dec 5, 2011 21:42:53 GMT -5
i do too dave..
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Post by lowrider on Dec 6, 2011 7:48:14 GMT -5
If anyone has any suggestions on how to get him to calm down in play, I would love to hear them! Right now he's a hurricane and it's probably typical bully play, but it's far beyond what my kids can keep up with. We're working on teaching him his spot for eating, both of our kids go to separate spots near the kitchen when it's time to eat or get treats. He's doing good so far, but has no free roam with the other kids.
This guy is an athlete! Where as my boy could win a couch potato contest, and my girl may be high energy for a mastiff, but that's just it. High energy for a Mastiff still can't keep with this guy. He's a great dog who deserves a great owner who can provide everything he needs. Anyone wanna fan club? This is your guy! I love the way he looks at me... We're still working with him and seeing if we can get him to fit in. We've been exercising quite a bit. Sunday, we walked 8 miles, and ran for about 3, and I'm pretty sure he could go another 10... I couldn't, but I'm sure he could. We've been doing about a 3 mile run a day, and about a mile walk with my kids in the evening since that's about all they can do.
I was going to build him a flirt pole today and see how he does with that. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Post by lowrider on Dec 6, 2011 7:56:11 GMT -5
Correction: about 6 mile run a day, 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening when I come home before going on the walk with my kids.
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Post by johnr on Dec 6, 2011 9:15:29 GMT -5
If anyone has any suggestions on how to get him to calm down in play, I would love to hear them! Right now he's a hurricane and it's probably typical bully play, but it's far beyond what my kids can keep up with. We're working on teaching him his spot for eating, both of our kids go to separate spots near the kitchen when it's time to eat or get treats. He's doing good so far, but has no free roam with the other kids. This guy is an athlete! Where as my boy could win a couch potato contest, and my girl may be high energy for a mastiff, but that's just it. High energy for a Mastiff still can't keep with this guy. He's a great dog who deserves a great owner who can provide everything he needs. Anyone wanna fan club? This is your guy! I love the way he looks at me... We're still working with him and seeing if we can get him to fit in. We've been exercising quite a bit. Sunday, we walked 8 miles, and ran for about 3, and I'm pretty sure he could go another 10... I couldn't, but I'm sure he could. We've been doing about a 3 mile run a day, and about a mile walk with my kids in the evening since that's about all they can do. I was going to build him a flirt pole today and see how he does with that. Any thoughts would be appreciated. See if he takes to one of those big plastic jolly balls. I've had dogs chase those around for over and hour. Great way for a dog to amuse themselves in a fenced area! |
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Post by lowrider on Dec 6, 2011 9:47:53 GMT -5
We keep several jolly balls in the back yard, but he's shown very little interest in them. I can typically go and play kick with my kids and they run around chasing balls, we've tried once with him and he would rather chase the kids than the balls. We don't keep tennis balls (other than laundry lol), because of their size, but I've tried throwing one with him, which he chases but then loses interest and wanders off, doesn't know fetch yet.
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Post by johnr on Dec 6, 2011 10:07:55 GMT -5
We keep several jolly balls in the back yard, but he's shown very little interest in them. I can typically go and play kick with my kids and they run around chasing balls, we've tried once with him and he would rather chase the kids than the balls. We don't keep tennis balls (other than laundry lol), because of their size, but I've tried throwing one with him, which he chases but then loses interest and wanders off, doesn't know fetch yet. Yeah, some take to the jolly balls obsessively, others couldn't care less. Too bad it didn't work, as they work great on high energy dogs who do like them. Indeed, you have to be careful that they don't over do it. My three dogs Heather Marie, Roxy and Pablo used to have great "soccer games" playing with one ball. I had a foster dog who would weave and dodge to prevent me from picking up the ball because he wanted to play, play, play. But most of my own dogs and foster dogs weren't into it. |
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Post by RealPitBull on Dec 7, 2011 8:51:17 GMT -5
^ JohnR, I just felt like sharing that I have a long-time friend named Heather Marie. ;D And JohnLowRider - your foster boy is gorgeous. Such a handsome man. I think it's really cool you decided to do a short-term foster to test the waters. It's great when someone actually takes their time, researches, and eases into Pit Bull fostering/guardianship, instead of just jumping in blind. The rough play is so typical. This breed plays HARD. The best way to manage this is to repeatedly use time-outs, or breaks in the play so all dogs can take energy levels down a notch, and chill, before reengaging. Your foster is the one that is going to need the time outs in this scenario  You can use them as a form of negative punishment when he gets too rough, as all - he gets rough, the play ends (crate or tether for 1 to 5 minutes). This is a matter of being consistent and vigilant. Also recognizing - which I think you do - that some dogs just don't match in terms of play styles. |
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Post by johnr on Dec 7, 2011 9:20:02 GMT -5
^ JohnR, I just felt like sharing that I have a long-time friend named Heather Marie. ;D And JohnLowRider - your foster boy is gorgeous. Such a handsome man. I think it's really cool you decided to do a short-term foster to test the waters. It's great when someone actually takes their time, researches, and eases into Pit Bull fostering/guardianship, instead of just jumping in blind. The rough play is so typical. This breed plays HARD. The best way to manage this is to repeatedly use time-outs, or breaks in the play so all dogs can take energy levels down a notch, and chill, before reengaging. Your foster is the one that is going to need the time outs in this scenario You can use them as a form of negative punishment when he gets too rough, as all - he gets rough, the play ends (crate or tether for 1 to 5 minutes). This is a matter of being consistent and vigilant. Also recognizing - which I think you do - that some dogs just don't match in terms of play styles. I love the name 'Heather Marie'!!!! And ditto everything you said about rough play, monitoring, vigilance and recognizing that some dogs' play styles just don't mix ... |
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You can use them as a form of negative punishment when he gets too rough, as all - he gets rough, the play ends (crate or tether for 1 to 5 minutes). 
I look forward to learning much here