Tell us about yourself: I adopted a Dutch Shepherd mix (without knowing what she was) from the SPCA here in Victoria BC and am now trying to learn everything I can about this breed. My husband and I work from home most of the time so I thought it was time to get a puppy! We have his 2 boys here half the time and we wanted a nice family dog.
Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences.
Today we had some nice weather and we did a family bicycle ride. Up and down some hilly roads, and Sugar had a blast running beside the bicycle. She got to trot, run and full on gallop! So cute.
We started out with the kids in front leading the way, my husband holding the leash and me in the back. Sugar kept looking back at me and barley keeping up with him. It was like she wanted to make sure I didn't get lost. So I took the leash, still following, thinking that may be better. But she wanted to keep up with the boys and boy, did she run! Wish I had pics of her. All and all, it was alot of fun
Tell us about yourself: Rescued our first DS male on Dec 27, 2011. Approx 4 yrs. Rescued from NADSR. His name is Odin. Adopted a 2nd DS from NADSR June 27, 2012. Kai - 6 months.
Tell us about yourself: I adopted a Dutch Shepherd mix (without knowing what she was) from the SPCA here in Victoria BC and am now trying to learn everything I can about this breed. My husband and I work from home most of the time so I thought it was time to get a puppy! We have his 2 boys here half the time and we wanted a nice family dog.
Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences.
Tell us about yourself: I am a women of a certain age who adopted my dog Ozzy two years ago. He is a beautiful short haired black and gold brindle. Unfortunately in the first year of his life he had four owners and a short stint in the pound because the people who took him had no idea what the breed is about. He has become a loving companion who loves his walks and particularly going to the off leash park and running with the other dogs. He is truly my best friend.
@Sugars Mom, any tips on traing dog to go next to a bike? I would love to do it with Ozzy but am a little hesitant (OK scared) of him getting tangled up with the bike.
Kathy and Ozzy "Prince of Darkness" Gazlay
Kansas City, MO
"Animals are such agreeable friends - They ask no questions, they pass no criticisms" - George Elliott
Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
Thalie has been mountain biking with me for 4 years now. Make sure Ozzy has a solid recal. Start riding slow and heal next to you. you can let the leash out, he is going to have to learn to stay away from the bike and that does mean getting bopped with the tire. if you go slow it wont hurt. They arent dumb, as we well know, so they learn really fast. Thalie goes loose and knows to stay away from the tires, but once in a while she will still cut in front. They look at the wheel to gage their space. If you teach them to heal at your leg and to stay there, you should have no problem. You can give a command to go pee or "free" to go run then recall to your leg.
Tell us about yourself: I adopted a Dutch Shepherd mix (without knowing what she was) from the SPCA here in Victoria BC and am now trying to learn everything I can about this breed. My husband and I work from home most of the time so I thought it was time to get a puppy! We have his 2 boys here half the time and we wanted a nice family dog.
Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences.
I pretty much did what Lisa said, started slow but she really just got it right away. She knew to not get too close to the bike and just ran along beside. Sometimes she will get a bit ahead of the front tire and I just remind her to heel and she falls back.
I've taken her mountain biking a few times but that is done without a leash and she still needs to learn to get out of the way with that type of riding (no accidents yet - knock on wood). But on the street or regular trails, she is really good.
Tell us about yourself: I am a women of a certain age who adopted my dog Ozzy two years ago. He is a beautiful short haired black and gold brindle. Unfortunately in the first year of his life he had four owners and a short stint in the pound because the people who took him had no idea what the breed is about. He has become a loving companion who loves his walks and particularly going to the off leash park and running with the other dogs. He is truly my best friend.
I'm glad you had a great day biking with Sugar and your family....if you decide that that is something you'd like to do on a regular basis you might look into the "Springer"?
I used to bike the dogs while holding the leash in my left hand, but that can be a little tricky (and dangerous!)...I finally invested in the "Springer" a device that is manufactured in Norway (I think??) and it is amazing! I can finally have both my hands where they belong on the handlebars! We have two, one for both our bikes and that way my husband and I can ride together.
Tell us about yourself: I adopted a Dutch Shepherd mix (without knowing what she was) from the SPCA here in Victoria BC and am now trying to learn everything I can about this breed. My husband and I work from home most of the time so I thought it was time to get a puppy! We have his 2 boys here half the time and we wanted a nice family dog.
Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences.
Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
If your dogs are trained with the E collar you can use that. I only use vibrate and it helps with training. Im not really fond of a leash on the bike after the initial training. If im biking where I know there are going to be alot of other people and dogs Ill put the Ecollar on Thalie.
i use a "Walkie dog". Same ideas as the springer without the cool spring. But it also costs around 20.00 I think...
Check this out! This is what I want to be able to do with my girl. I have to build a whole lot of faith in my leave it and heel before this, though!
I wish i knew how to post fancy click and watch links.
Tell us about yourself: I adopted a Dutch Shepherd mix (without knowing what she was) from the SPCA here in Victoria BC and am now trying to learn everything I can about this breed. My husband and I work from home most of the time so I thought it was time to get a puppy! We have his 2 boys here half the time and we wanted a nice family dog.
Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences.
Wow, that video was great. He is AMAZING with his pack of dogs!! Something to aspire to for sure! How many people reach that level of control with their dogs...
Tell us about yourself: Rescued our first DS male on Dec 27, 2011. Approx 4 yrs. Rescued from NADSR. His name is Odin. Adopted a 2nd DS from NADSR June 27, 2012. Kai - 6 months.
i don't know what to say - I'm speechless!! Amazing video. He clearly is their leader. How the heck did he train all those dogs? It's like he's the DS herding his sheep.
BTW, did most of those dogs look the same to you? Probably all have the same name
I thought that the whole thing was amazing! horses, bicycles, joggers, cars... nothing phased those dogs!
It did look like a herding stick that we use to direct the dog. But wasn't his petting/playing style odd... gently rolling them all on their side as they came up for love. I wonder if that was a gentle leader dominance move?
Yes, VERY impressive!! I was mesmerized! He kind of does the same thing that Cesar does when walking a large pack of dogs. He keeps them behind him at all times and guides them with stick. Really, really great control! Loved the video! I am very curious about what breed those dogs are.....I am almost tempted to say "Lurcher"? Anyone heard of those? They are sight hounds, used for hunting rabbits and the like..
Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
Beautiful dogs, Yeah, id say he is a strong pack leader. One with spots looked like a kind of bird hunting dog but im not sure. Lurcher is a need dog. Ive never heard of them.
Tell us about yourself: I am a women of a certain age who adopted my dog Ozzy two years ago. He is a beautiful short haired black and gold brindle. Unfortunately in the first year of his life he had four owners and a short stint in the pound because the people who took him had no idea what the breed is about. He has become a loving companion who loves his walks and particularly going to the off leash park and running with the other dogs. He is truly my best friend.
Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
Tell us about yourself: I am in New York State. Got my first DS about 14 years ago (more or less as a rescue- lost her in Nov.). After years of GSD's, and a few dogs of other breeds (Rotti/Beauceron/Ger. Shorthaired Pointer/ Yorkie and my current Jack Russell) I now have another DS, 4mo female, no name yet, tho I have a few in mind. Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32. Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year!
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