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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 18, 2020 21:19:15 GMT -5
So sorry! Think about the fact that you gave him a GREAT life, and how he enriched yours.
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Post by span870 on Oct 19, 2020 4:23:12 GMT -5
Here is the hound. I can't get over how pretty he is. The listing was light on info so I'm trying not to get my hopes up. No idea if he will be good with kids (3 and 7) and our two cats is what really worries me. Any hound owners that have advice? Can you train out the prey drive just for the cats, or should I move on? Plott hound? Can you train a hound out of its prey drive, yes. Easy? No. Hounds are weird. Some have a specific target and there ain't no breaking them. The same dog in the litter could care less about the same target. I will say this, and many don't like it but electricity solves many problems. Unfortunately you'll lose something before you know there is a problem. I have a blue tick now. Last big hound I'll ever own. Blueticks are known for their "meanness" I'd guess you could say. Lost a lot of stuff before she was "broke". Would I trust her with a litter of kittens? Absolutely not. Getting her fixed calmed her down quite a bit but there were many days I contemplated taking her for a "walk" to the back pasture. You'll know real quick what their target trigger is.
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Post by medic22 on Oct 19, 2020 7:25:07 GMT -5
Here is the hound. I can't get over how pretty he is. The listing was light on info so I'm trying not to get my hopes up. No idea if he will be good with kids (3 and 7) and our two cats is what really worries me. Any hound owners that have advice? Can you train out the prey drive just for the cats, or should I move on? Plott hound? Can you train a hound out of its prey drive, yes. Easy? No. Hounds are weird. Some have a specific target and there ain't no breaking them. The same dog in the litter could care less about the same target. I will say this, and many don't like it but electricity solves many problems. Unfortunately you'll lose something before you know there is a problem. I have a blue tick now. Last big hound I'll ever own. Blueticks are known for their "meanness" I'd guess you could say. Lost a lot of stuff before she was "broke". Would I trust her with a litter of kittens? Absolutely not. Getting her fixed calmed her down quite a bit but there were many days I contemplated taking her for a "walk" to the back pasture. You'll know real quick what their target trigger is. So basically its a coinflip? I wasnt familar with a Plott Hound but thay makes a lot of sense. The shelter just calls him a hound mix.
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Post by Ahawkeye on Oct 19, 2020 8:08:52 GMT -5
How old is the dog? I'd say three or four times of getting a face full of claws will break them of chasing cats. If the cats are declawed that might pose a problem I guess.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Oct 19, 2020 8:24:15 GMT -5
Getting a grown shelter dog is a noble idea, and I'm sure that some people have gotten some great dogs that way. However, I don't personally know anyone that it worked out well for. A lot of dogs that are in a shelter, are in there for a reason, probably could trace it back to what kind of person had them when they were maturing and what, if any training they received.
We paid $400-ish for our lab 9 years ago. I know prices have increased since then. I think paying for a pup is well worth the cost. With young kids, the only way I'd consider bringing a grown dog into the home would be if I already knew the dog and the backstory.
You could be one of the lucky ones and get a great dog, but it's a big gamble IMO. The last thing you want is a dangerous dog that the kids latch onto, then you're the bad guy for doing what needs to be done.
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Post by bullseye69 on Oct 19, 2020 9:12:48 GMT -5
Getting a grown shelter dog is a noble idea, and I'm sure that some people have gotten some great dogs that way. However, I don't personally know anyone that it worked out well for. A lot of dogs that are in a shelter, are in there for a reason, probably could trace it back to what kind of person had them when they were maturing and what, if any training they received. We paid $400-ish for our lab 9 years ago. I know prices have increased since then. I think paying for a pup is well worth the cost. With young kids, the only way I'd consider bringing a grown dog into the home would be if I already knew the dog and the backstory. You could be one of the lucky ones and get a great dog, but it's a big gamble IMO. The last thing you want is a dangerous dog that the kids latch onto, then you're the bad guy for doing what needs to be done. I've had 4 shelter dogs. All turned out good. 2 german Shepard and 2 mutts. But I'm sure it all depends on what kind of environment they end up in as to how they react and turn out.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2020 9:40:36 GMT -5
Getting a grown shelter dog is a noble idea, and I'm sure that some people have gotten some great dogs that way. However, I don't personally know anyone that it worked out well for. A lot of dogs that are in a shelter, are in there for a reason, probably could trace it back to what kind of person had them when they were maturing and what, if any training they received. We paid $400-ish for our lab 9 years ago. I know prices have increased since then. I think paying for a pup is well worth the cost. With young kids, the only way I'd consider bringing a grown dog into the home would be if I already knew the dog and the backstory. You could be one of the lucky ones and get a great dog, but it's a big gamble IMO. The last thing you want is a dangerous dog that the kids latch onto, then you're the bad guy for doing what needs to be done. I've had 4 shelter dogs. All turned out good. 2 german Shepard and 2 mutts. But I'm sure it all depends on what kind of environment they end up in as to how they react and turn out. Too many very, very good animals out there that need homes that are in shelters to continue to feed the other businesses that spit animals out for profit. Rescue animals are the best, and they`re the most appreciative of your love and attention.
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Post by span870 on Oct 19, 2020 11:36:01 GMT -5
Plott hound? Can you train a hound out of its prey drive, yes. Easy? No. Hounds are weird. Some have a specific target and there ain't no breaking them. The same dog in the litter could care less about the same target. I will say this, and many don't like it but electricity solves many problems. Unfortunately you'll lose something before you know there is a problem. I have a blue tick now. Last big hound I'll ever own. Blueticks are known for their "meanness" I'd guess you could say. Lost a lot of stuff before she was "broke". Would I trust her with a litter of kittens? Absolutely not. Getting her fixed calmed her down quite a bit but there were many days I contemplated taking her for a "walk" to the back pasture. You'll know real quick what their target trigger is. So basically its a coinflip? I wasnt familar with a Plott Hound but thay makes a lot of sense. The shelter just calls him a hound mix. Looks a lot like a plott. Not saying that's what it is but wouldn't bet against having some in it. Originally bred for bear dogs. Hunted behind quite a few for hogs. Very "gamey" hounds. They were originally bred to tree or bay but they will fight a bear or catch a hog. Absolutely not saying don't give it a chance. With hounds a lot of the traits have been bred out of them over the years for the pet market. My bluetick came out of generations of hunting stock where if it didn't show the "traits" wanted it didn't eat another meal there. A quick kick in the rear whenever it does something it shouldn't usually fixes the problem. It's a breed you don't bargain with. You are the alpha and they must recognize that. Besides my husky, I've never owned a more loyal dog than a hound.
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Post by span870 on Oct 19, 2020 11:39:43 GMT -5
How old is the dog? I'd say three or four times of getting a face full of claws will break them of chasing cats. If the cats are declawed that might pose a problem I guess. That just makes it more of a sport for them. All the dogs that I've owned that would kill a feral cat would walk through the claws without hesitation. My bluetick patrols my pasture. Whatever comes in don't go out. Coons, possum, cats, coyotes, fox. Makes zero difference to her.
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Post by span870 on Oct 19, 2020 11:42:00 GMT -5
Getting a grown shelter dog is a noble idea, and I'm sure that some people have gotten some great dogs that way. However, I don't personally know anyone that it worked out well for. A lot of dogs that are in a shelter, are in there for a reason, probably could trace it back to what kind of person had them when they were maturing and what, if any training they received. We paid $400-ish for our lab 9 years ago. I know prices have increased since then. I think paying for a pup is well worth the cost. With young kids, the only way I'd consider bringing a grown dog into the home would be if I already knew the dog and the backstory. You could be one of the lucky ones and get a great dog, but it's a big gamble IMO. The last thing you want is a dangerous dog that the kids latch onto, then you're the bad guy for doing what needs to be done. Notice it's from white river humane society??? It bet 90% of the animals in there got out and the owners were too lazy to attempt to look for them. Owned several grown dogs from the pound. No idea why they were there but never had an issue with any.
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Post by medic22 on Oct 19, 2020 13:42:23 GMT -5
Getting a grown shelter dog is a noble idea, and I'm sure that some people have gotten some great dogs that way. However, I don't personally know anyone that it worked out well for. A lot of dogs that are in a shelter, are in there for a reason, probably could trace it back to what kind of person had them when they were maturing and what, if any training they received. We paid $400-ish for our lab 9 years ago. I know prices have increased since then. I think paying for a pup is well worth the cost. With young kids, the only way I'd consider bringing a grown dog into the home would be if I already knew the dog and the backstory. You could be one of the lucky ones and get a great dog, but it's a big gamble IMO. The last thing you want is a dangerous dog that the kids latch onto, then you're the bad guy for doing what needs to be done. Notice it's from white river humane society??? It bet 90% of the animals in there got out and the owners were too lazy to attempt to look for them. Owned several grown dogs from the pound. No idea why they were there but never had an issue with any. Sure are a lot of lost dogs on their facebook page.
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Post by Ahawkeye on Oct 19, 2020 15:09:35 GMT -5
Getting a grown shelter dog is a noble idea, and I'm sure that some people have gotten some great dogs that way. However, I don't personally know anyone that it worked out well for. A lot of dogs that are in a shelter, are in there for a reason, probably could trace it back to what kind of person had them when they were maturing and what, if any training they received. We paid $400-ish for our lab 9 years ago. I know prices have increased since then. I think paying for a pup is well worth the cost. With young kids, the only way I'd consider bringing a grown dog into the home would be if I already knew the dog and the backstory. You could be one of the lucky ones and get a great dog, but it's a big gamble IMO. The last thing you want is a dangerous dog that the kids latch onto, then you're the bad guy for doing what needs to be done. Notice it's from white river humane society??? It bet 90% of the animals in there got out and the owners were too lazy to attempt to look for them. Owned several grown dogs from the pound. No idea why they were there but never had an issue with any. I'm not saying this is always yhe case but in my experience shelter dogs are usually taken from pretty bad situations. Owner has too many animals, can't take care of them, owner gets sent to prison for a few years, no one claims the animal, the list goes on and on. The proverbial box of chocolate you never know what you're gonna get. I've seen good dogs and not so good dogs come from this situation have some patients and help it learn to be a good dog.
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Post by medic22 on Oct 19, 2020 17:03:47 GMT -5
I did not hear anything on the hound today and that shelter is closed the next 2 days. In the meantime I found another local rescue by pure acxident. She has three 4.5 month old black labs that I will be meeting tomorrow evening.
She runs the rescue out of her home and has had these boys since they were 6 weeks. They sound very well behaved and she sounds like she takes very good care of them.
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Post by esshup on Oct 19, 2020 21:07:07 GMT -5
I did not hear anything on the hound today and that shelter is closed the next 2 days. In the meantime I found another local rescue by pure acxident. She has three 4.5 month old black labs that I will be meeting tomorrow evening. She runs the rescue out of her home and has had these boys since they were 6 weeks. They sound very well behaved and she sounds like she takes very good care of them. I'd take a serious look at those guys. They are only 18 weeks old, so still have a LOT of training time with them. They have full control over their bowls and bladders now, so if they aren't housebroke, they can be in 7 days. Just me, but I'd take a Lab over a hound any day. Bad thing about a black lab (or any black dog) is that if your yard isn't all lit up and you let them out at night they disappear within the first few feet. LOL
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Post by medic22 on Oct 20, 2020 11:03:09 GMT -5
I have floodlight coverage of the entire fenced portion of my yard. We're good there.
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Post by medic22 on Oct 20, 2020 19:39:31 GMT -5
Welcome to the family Rocket (pending name change). Its laundry day, dont judge me.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Oct 20, 2020 19:51:36 GMT -5
Congrats on the new family member.
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Post by Ahawkeye on Oct 20, 2020 19:56:03 GMT -5
Very cool!
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Post by bullseye69 on Oct 20, 2020 20:01:11 GMT -5
Looks good!
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Post by schall53 on Oct 20, 2020 20:09:18 GMT -5
Nice looking addition to the family
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