fostering 3 year intact male.. please talk CCs with me!!!

[bullyhillmama]

 

[bullyhillmama]

i think the pix uploaded (sorry, im not techie.. lol) any input on breed would be appreciated so i can better help him!!

 

[DMikeM]

Meg it's great you were able to reassess Wolf and take him. Sounded like his first assessment wasn't very accurate. And dogs like these are typically shy of strangers but still energetic when they start to relax.

 

[bullyhillmama]

Sadly, barcs takes in so many animals they can't formally asses them all.. And the casual assessments are not always accurate because the environment is such a stressful one. I have all the respect in the world for the employees... They really work to save the animals however they can! Any thoughts on breed based on new Pix?

 

[DMikeM]

I still see what looks like some BB, but BB and CC and PC all have the same bloodlines so it is just hard to tell for sure. I have not seen a CC up close in person so I can't say he isn't one. But from the pics his nose looks longer than most CC and closer to a Piona line boerboel. But most BBs have head and face wrinkles even the Pionas have some. I have seen that face before but I can't pin point it.

 

[Skiner]

He's very good looking! Although I don't think he's 100% CC. (Muzzel) is too long. However, first of all, I commend you for fostering him! People look to the breeders first for dogs not knowing (or choosing to be ignorant) of all the wonderful dogs avaliable at the shelters deserving of a loving environment. With that being said, it's unknown of the poor guys history. Was he abused?, mutiple dog houshould? neglected? etc...The main thing i'd suggest is patience. I'll share this with you. I adopted my cane 6 months ago (2 yr old nutered male)and brought him into a home with two Labs and two indoor cats. The shelter trainer said that he may be a little "edgy" with the other dogs and didn't think he'd do well with our cats because his prey-drive was a little high. My son is 23 yrs old and while trying to lay on him to pet him (like's he's always done with our labs) our Cane "Bear" growled at him. Now, I don't condone this, and after verbal correction it was fine. However, this happened within the first week. The dog was in a strange environment, with a new pack etc... Also he suffered from sever self-confidance issues. I am now happy to report that using patience and "finding" his way within the pack helped him to be the most sound dog I have now! And he and my cats sleep togeather! My labs also helped him to adjust and I think this was a huge key element also. Sounds like your pitts may be able to assist you in this regard as well.
Good luck to you.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Ignore the idiot at the petstore.

Yes, he's new enough to the household you're probly not REALLY seeing his true temperment, but that doesn't mean he's going to be aggressive either. It does sound like you have a solid handle on how to manage him. Don't push him into greeting folks, but at the same time expose him to new people and places as much as possible. It can take months for an adult dog to really trust their new home!

An idea for sitting: take a treat, hold it out, just above his head, and "push" it backwards over his head. He'll likely back up several steps and you'll need to move with him, but his butt will eventually go down, reward and praise!

He's a handsome boy!

 

[ruthcatrin]

Almost forgot: neutering. If you're not having signifigant problems that are likely to be hormone driven (and it doesn't sound like you are) I don't see any reason why he HAS to be neutered ASAP. I'd give him plenty of time to settle in and get comfortable in the home before putting him through surgery.

 

[bullyhillmama]

thanks everyone!!! one week today, and hes doing well! i think due to the fact that he was so overwhelmed and had ZERO training or anything, he took a few days to learn that the words that come out of peoples mouths mean anything... but... my 5 year old (who is treat happy) has been working with him, and hes getting to be very polite and sitting nicely for her as he is learning that im the momma around here, he is looking to me for guidance now, and is learning fast! his basic manners are improving.. not jumping up, waiting at doors, and is adapting to NILIF nicely at first he was quite confused. i think in the past, his pushy ways and size got him what he wanted quite nicely, but im having him drag a leash in the house still and its only taken a few reminders and teaching moments for him to be quite lovely indoors. here are a few more pix..

 

[Skiner]

He looks great in those pics!!!..very calm even. Good for you! Glad to hear he's doing better...