Removed #5 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I walk Sasha on a 30 foot lead and we've come to an agreement; if you go around something the wrong way, I'll wait for you ( "Go ' round!" ) but I'm not backing up because you aren't watching where you're going. It took some time but she's gradually getting the idea and will backtrack to go around whatever. We also have short lead walks and long lead walks - in that order - if you behave well on the short lead, you'll get let out on the long lead going back. At four, your boy can learn that the dog's not a toy to beat on; however, expect her to play rough ( and I really do mean rough!! ) because that's how they like to play. If she's figured out bite inhibition you shouldn't have any problems with her and the youngster - just have to teach him that when she back off that he needs to as well. Have fun and enjoy this most wonderful breed!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 That's really interesting thanks I've wrote it down, ya my boy Is quite gentle so I don't think he'll be too rough with her, and he has a good understanding now, I Spose once we don't leave them alone monitor the play all should be fine, I can't wait to see her now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 That's really interesting thanks I've wrote it down, ya my boy Is quite gentle so I don't think he'll be too rough with her, and he has a good understanding now, I Spose once we don't leave them alone monitor the play all should be fine, I can't wait to see her now :-) It really isn't that he'll be too rough with her, it's that she'll be too rough with him in what is "normal play" - - - these dogs seriously do like to play rough! Little kids (2 - 3) don't seem to understand that this new "friend" can do some serious damage if they mistreat it. At about four and up they do begin to realize the ramifications of intentionally hurting a dog and can really become "best friends" and have a good tussle with no one being hurt (except by the occasional accident - if you don't like teeth, keep your hand out of her mouth!!) If she follows the lead of most Huskies, you and bf will be the leaders of the pack and your son will be a packmate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 The flexi giant you have to order online it seems, I have not seen them in stores. And pet stores have 30 foot leashes I believe. I ordered my flexi and my 50ft both of amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 We'll have to sit him down and talk to him explain she can hurt while playing without meaning to, I'm sure it'll be fine all teething problems lol, thanks ill look into amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hello and , she looks very cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) I just want to add something about the leashes - some places have bylaws where the leash can't be longer than a certain length. In my area the leash limit is 6 ft, so all pet stores in my area only sell leashes up to 6 ft. It's not strictly enforced, so I let him on his longer leash in fields and open areas when there's no people. You can get longer ones off of ebay (I've seen 30 and 50 ft ones) in all different colours. Edited January 28, 2013 by SolitaryHowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks ill bear that in mind I'm going home on Friday and ill finally get to meet her so I'm going to have a look at the pet stores and If I can't find any ill go on amazon or eBay, my laptop charger isn't working so will have to go to the libary, we have a beach right near the house that only locals know about it's not as big as the other beaches so only locals go there so I'm hoping it'll be deserted as it normally is when I bring her I am worried about the birds tho, but sure she'll be on the leash I hope I'm strong enough lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Welcome pretty pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks only 3 more days til I get to see her then I can tell you more about her and post better pics as my boyfriend is doing all the work at the mo :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 long leads on ebay, http://stores.ebay.co.uk/CHURCH-PRODUCTS-UK/DOG-TRAINING-LEADS-/_i.html?_dmd=1&_fsub=3793642015&_ipg=30&_sasi=1&_sid=998653855&_sop=1&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322&_vc=1 these are the ones most of us buy from. they have loads of sizes. i have 100fts and 30fts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Oh wow thanks a lot of the link they're good value too I must get a 3v voucher and order them thanks that helped a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 good luck with your new addition when you get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thank you :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 welcome to the forum Good luck when you bring her home and loads of pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 She has to stay with my boyfriend until I move back to clare after my course but I'm home every weekend and then will be moving back in in April and then we'll all be a little family, don't worry when I get to see her ill be posting lots of pics clearer ones aswell :-) :-) xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Got a color, lead, bowls and a rope toy for her today we have decided to call her Penney from fireman sam lol I would have picked something different but it's what josh wants, will finally get to see her tomorrow ill post more pics n let ye know how we're getting on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Doyle Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 We brought penny to the vets it took us a while money was tight feeling relieved now that she's been she got vaccinated wormed flea'd and looked over, she has an underbite and dry skin apparently both are normal she's to go back in 3 weeks for her next set of vaccinations and hopefully neutered and microchipped :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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