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SeanYoung
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Mar 22, 2004, 7:43 PM

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Hi,
Can anyone advise whether there wud be any problem letting other people walking the dog? My situation is like this:
The guard dog (8mths-a ridgeback) was given by a man to my uncle. He could not keep the dog because he has another dog and this new dog seems to bite the neck of the present dog. So, he could not keep the dog but give it to me. He loves the dog very much.
My uncle living in a different house but drop in very frequently to play with the dog and talk the dog out for walk (because he has all the time). As for myself, I can only spend time after work at 6:00pm. The dog looks more excited with him than me. Seems like the dog recognises my uncle as the owner rather than me. He even bath the dog without asking me first. Sometimes, I feel he assumed himself as the owner.
I'm quite sad. The dog walks happily with him but with me... he just refuses to move at time. I got to give him treat to help him response to walk.
Will this create a relationship problem between me and my new dog? In fact, i was thinking of asking him take the dog back if he keeps doing that. My uncle ask for a set of keys into my garden as well which i gave him - i regretted much.
Not sure whether in long term, my dog will recognise me as owner or not.
I love my dog very much. Advise anyone?
Isn't it sad if the dog don't respond to you when you spend a lot of time after work with him and try to win him.
Should i ask my uncle to stop coming temporarily? In fact, the dog frequently try to get out my house - pulling the padlock at my gate. The dog looks more excited seeing him than me.
I'm sad. How to win my dog's love? Unsure

surchinmy
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Mar 22, 2004, 9:49 PM

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Re: [SeanYoung] Other People Walking the Dog [In reply to]	Can't Post

Hi ...

I remember your previous postings describing the dog as a "large" dog ... so, I'll assume that when you say "Ridgeback" ... you mean a Rhodesian Ridgeback ... and not a Thai Ridgeback.

From what you have posted ... your uncle spends more time than you do, with the dog ... including walking and bathing the dog ... As such, it is only natural that the dog continues to be closer to your uncle ... And this is not the dog's fault.

A little bit about the Rhodesian Ridgeback ... For all its size and classification as a hound & reputation as a lion tracking dog ... the RR was conceived and bred to be a family dog ... the RR loves its family and is exceedingly loyal. But the RR is not a Labrador, and is very selective as to whom it considers family ... and to whom it will show loyalty.

I suggest you check these sites:

www.faqs.org/faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/ridgebacks/

www.ridgebackrescue.org/what_is_an_rr.html

If you wish to bond & build a relationship with your RR, then I will certainly suggest the following:

(a) You need to do whatever possible to spend as much time as you can with your RR ... And by spending time, I do not mean half an hour a day ... but all the time ... when you get home, keep the dog with you until its bedtime ... You should feed your RR, take it for good happy walks ... play with your RR, bath your RR ... baiscally - you and your RR should be inseperable ... Smile

(b) Once you get home ... let your RR indoors. A RR does not do well chained or crated by itself away from its family. Learn to live with your RR ... You should house train your RR, so that letting the dog indoors is not a problem. RRs are generally very easy to house train.

(c) You need to train your RR in a way that is suitable for the breed. The RR is perculiar in this manner, and many training methods suitable for other breeds - do not really work with RRs. Get a breed specific book and learn as much as you can about the nature and personality of a RR.

Get a good training book ... that teaches you how to train dogs.

If you are prepared to do all that - your RR will be your best friend ...

Last ... but as important ... be patient ... with an RR - you are not going to get fawning attention. You have to earn the RR's respect and loyalty ... which means you have to be consistent and patient ... You have to show your love ... wishing to love is not good enough for a RR.

Cheers Smile

(This post was edited by surchinmy on Mar 22, 2004, 9:59 PM)

SeanYoung
Dog Kichi

Mar 22, 2004, 11:53 PM

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Thanks for you advice surchinmy!
Mine is a Thai Ridgeback. Do you think other people walking the dog will post a problem?
Is the advice same for a Thai Ridgeback rather than RR?

surchinmy
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Mar 23, 2004, 1:14 AM

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Hi ...

Sorry ... don't know enough about Thai Ridgebacks ... to be able to make any comment on specifics ...

But what I can say is - for any breed of dog, the more time you spend with the dog - the closer the 2 of you will get ... the better the bond ... And training your dog is probably the best way to bond with your dog and establish responsible leadership ...

Whether "other people walking their dog" will pose a problem or not ... will depend on many factors, including the following:

(a) The temperament of the other dog and owner ... and the temperament of you & your dog. The better socialised the dog & owner the less likely there is to be any problem.

(b) The more your dog respects you as the leader, the better behaved your dog will be when it meets other people & dogs.

It is impossible in a forum of this nature to tell you all that you need to know ... In fact, I think it would be wrong for you to depend exclusively on this forum ... This forum can assist you with specific problems or issues, but is not suited for and cannot take you through all of "dog education"...

To be a good owner and a responsible leader ... you have to do your own research ... read & learn as much as you can from any and all sources, whether it be books, the internet or from other dog people ... keep an open mind ... AND MOST IMPORTANT ... spend time with your dog ... observe your dog and also learn from your dog ...

Cheers Smile

SeanYoung
Dog Kichi

Mar 23, 2004, 4:38 PM

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Re: [surchinmy] Other People Walking the Dog [In reply to]	Can't Post

Thanks surchinmy!
Everyday now I let the dog inside my house but a put a restriction to where he can sit or lie down. The first two days I allow him to roam around with my eyes open just in case he simply pee everywhere. Need to house break him.
Is it a bad idea to just put him on a leash at my living room for a couple of days to let him familiarise where he is allow to lie down inside the house? I did this to my previous dog, quite amazing, my previous dog learns very fast. Everytime he is allowed into the house, he goest straight to where he was taught to lie down. He lie down there quietly.
Anymore tips for bringing up the dog?
Between, my new dog like to like my neck and face. Have u let your dog do that?

surchinmy
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Mar 23, 2004, 6:31 PM

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Hi ...

Question: Is it a bad idea to just put him on a leash at my living room for a couple of days to let him familiarise where he is allow to lie down inside the house?

Answer: It depends ... as posted before it depends on the dog and how the owner goes about it ... If you wish the dog to learn that he has a special corner/place in the house ... then I suggest the following:

(a) Select a corner/place that is quiet but not too far away from you ... A corner is good ... dogs like the security provided by a corner ...

(b) Put some cushions or a thick towel down, place a little bowl of water there ... make it comfortable for the dog ... Let the dog feel that it is his little corner or place ... Once he is used to the place, you can even feed him there.

(c) And then everytime you take your dog there or everytime the dog returns there ... give him a treat and lots of praise ... Keep the treats & praise consistent ... And when your dog is there - don't let anyone disturb him there ... that is his private corner ... and your dog will soon learn that that is his spot.

Initially, you can leash your dog there ... But if you do, remember to release your dog every so often so that it can go out and do its pee/poop ...

Question: Anymore tips for bringing up the dog? ... Answer: ... Get a good training book/manual!!! ... Learn about dog nutrition and how to properly feed your dog ... learn about vaccinations ... Learn about dog behaviour generally and about your dog's breed specifically ... But most of all ... learn about YOUR dog ...

Question: Between, my new dog like to like my neck and face. Have u let your dog do that? ... Answer: Yes, all our dogs do that too ... Our dogs also kiss good morning and good evening ... and goodnight ... and good every part of the day ... kinda slobbery but ... what the heck ... *laughs* ...

Cheers Smile

SeanYoung
Dog Kichi

Mar 23, 2004, 7:28 PM

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Hi,
I tried putting cushion, mat or towel. He loves it and come to the extent of ripping it off a part. So, I took it away. If he is on the leash, he will lie down quietly after a few round of struggling to move. If he is off leash, he will wander around my living room, chewing my socks, my jeans, he just love clothes. I haven't told my mum that he chew and almost ripped off the Fella Design sofa.

Between, I'm facing a dilemma. I may be posted to Hong Kong for permanently for a position. Not sure whether my dog can recognize me after a few months. I don't intend to bring it over there yet as I need some time to settle down at least 6 months. Esp not knowing the legal rules and the neighbourhood. any advice?

surchinmy
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Mar 23, 2004, 7:59 PM

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Hmmm ... posted permanently to Hong Kong ...

I think ... you must have known this before you accepted the dog from your relative ... So, all I can say is that when you bring a dog into your home, you also take on a responsibility to the dog ... and now I hope there is someone else in your home who is prepared to look after the dog ... and I hope you will (at some point) take your dog with you ...

Will the dog remember you? ... If you bond with your dog, and your dog learns to love and respect you ... you'd be surprise how well a dog can remember ...

Cheers Smile