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06-09-2012, 09:04 AM
Originally Posted by alexgirl73 
Honestly, some days I don't want to come on here as I end up feeling rather down
I keep reading all these threads about peoples dogs having acheived this, that or the other. Having perfect recall, knowing loads of tricks etc. And then I look at Ranger!!! I'm lucky if he comes back half the time (although he is 90% with hubby). He usually completely ignores me, we can't get him to stop barking at every little noise outside the front door, if I try to get him to do a trick, he sits there with his tongue (or other parts 
) hanging out, looking all dopey I adore him to bits, but really and truly I think I got the dumbest German Shepherd ever to walk the earth 
Anyone else feel like their dog isn't quite up to scratch?
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06-09-2012, 09:44 AM
I'm just jealous as heck I always had this image in my head of this proud, stately dog walking alongside me. Beautiful manners, protective, intelligent. Instead I got Goofy
But for all his faults he's my baby and I wouldn't swap him for the world. One day I'll come on here with a brag
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06-09-2012, 09:52 AM
I would'nt worry, they get there in the end with patience and love. My German Shepherd Marco was a right swine when I got him at 6 months old, but this is because he was a rescue dog. Its taken a very long while but I know think he is well balanced.
I found Ollie (cross breed of some sort) tied to a tree about 3 years ago, hes improved a great deal, but he still barks alot when he is in the same room as Marco. I'll not give up though and he'll get there in the end.
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06-09-2012, 10:35 AM
It's all about focusing on the positives! I mean, maybe your boy doesn't have a great recall but I bet there are loads of other things he can do
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06-09-2012, 10:42 AM
Originally Posted by Magpyex
I agree with the others that we tend to post about the good things our dogs do but probably not post when they do something naughty and unexpected! For example, I will quite happily post about the lovely emergency stop Molly did the other day, while not mentioning that I had to use it because she had wrapped her lead around my legs and was about to drag me into a lake!
It's all about focusing on the positives! I mean, maybe your boy doesn't have a great recall but I bet there are loads of other things he can do
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06-09-2012, 12:49 PM
Originally Posted by alexgirl73
Honestly, some days I don't want to come on here as I end up feeling rather down
I keep reading all these threads about peoples dogs having acheived this, that or the other. Having perfect recall, knowing loads of tricks etc. And then I look at Ranger!!! I'm lucky if he comes back half the time (although he is 90% with hubby). He usually completely ignores me, we can't get him to stop barking at every little noise outside the front door, if I try to get him to do a trick, he sits there with his tongue (or other parts ) hanging out, looking all dopey I adore him to bits, but really and truly I think I got the dumbest German Shepherd ever to walk the earth Anyone else feel like their dog isn't quite up to scratch?
He`s the one on the left. He has the remarkable skill of being able to turn an experienced, calm dog-savvy handler into a stressed, red-faced screeching wreck... alternating with leaving everyone howling with laughter.
Bless `im.
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06-09-2012, 02:43 PM
Ranger will have loads of good qualities. Try to focus on the positives and change the negatives one at a time.
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06-09-2012, 03:01 PM
Originally Posted by ClaireandDaisy
You haven`t met Prince, have you.......
He`s the one on the left. He has the remarkable skill of being able to turn an experienced, calm dog-savvy handler into a stressed, red-faced screeching wreck... alternating with leaving everyone howling with laughter.
Bless `im.
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