In January the police brought a dog to my neighbours who runs a wildlife rescue.
My neighbour doesn't normally take in domestic pets, however the police had found him straying and there was no vacancies at the dog pound so my neighbour agreed because of the alternative. As i lost my two dogs last year my neighbour asked if i would have him ( he is a big black dog, alsation /collie cross probably) however i only had him a couple of days when he tried to bite my partner when he moved his food bowl out of the doorway. This resulted in him being returned to my neighbour, because i can't provide the environment he needs. Unfortunately he has also biten my neighbour again over moving his food bowl.The dog is a great big softey the rest of the time, however he seems to have a problem with males and his food & water bowl.He is a playful dog who will let you take his bone and play tug a war, so i think he must have had a bad experience in life somewhere along the way.He also gets along well with my neighbours female partner.
My neighbour was willing to perservere with him , however as the spring is here , there are lots of visitors to the house bringing injured animals. The gate is being left open and the dog is getting out, also he has climbed the wall in the backyard and had to be picked up from the hallamshire last night straying. So unfortunately this dog is in need of another home.
I know this is a tall order as he is a big dog, his temperament at present has been unpredictable, and also he needs a secure environment as i am sure this is how hes ended up in this situation.Also as of yet he has not been off his lead as we don't know his name. Although he is great when out walking on his lead.
I don't know if love and patience can mend this dog. But i would be grateful for any advice anybody can give me, as we really don't know what do do with him.
Thankyou for reading this.

Hi Zante

Has he been castrated and roughly how old is he? I ask this because age can make a difference and also castration could help some of his problems with both aggression and straying. If they dog has been a stray then it does take a while to get out of this mentality. I would not let him off lead until you are happy with recall, try an extender or a long line to practice recall with treats.

I would suggest you stop the tug of war games first of all as he will see this as a test. He has probably decided to test you anyway to see what he can get away with and you must conquer the food thing before it gets seriously out of hand. Does he show agression with food in the bowl or when it is empty? Maybe because of his past he feels it may be his last meal.:confused:

i wish i could have him he sounds exactly the same as my old dog (sabre)who passed on last year and his temperment also..but its too risky with my overgrown puppy idiot Zeus at home:( i do hope you find somewhere suitable
good luck;)

Hi thanks for your reply. Yes its when his bowl is also emty.
We desperately need to find him a home as my neighbours priority is his wildlife charity. As he cares for injured birds hedgehogs etc.

Have you contacted RainRescue?

She has a facility for people to advertise dogs for rehoming through her website :thumbsup:

It may also help to contact Kim Hunt - a good animal behaviourist recommended by RainRescue

How do i cantact rain rescue

Thanks

Why was his food bowl moved again when he was already known to be possessive over it?!

I'm afraid I can't offer a home or anything but please try the following:
When they need to move the food bowl, make sure he knows they're about to move it and they're in a position to move away if need be.
Provide a swap. Dogs will give something up if the item they're receiving instead is of higher value.
Find something he values more and swap it with the bowl, then praise him a lot, and reward him.
The reward can be play, food, or even giving back the food bowl - this will help him to realise it's not going to disappear forever.

It will help to make sure that the above advice is provided along with the fact that he is possessive over his food bowl, when he is rehomed.

Good luck.

How do i cantact rain rescue

Thanksyou can either use the PM system here - username 'rainrescue'

or go to the website - www.rainrescue.co.uk :thumbsup: