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\r\n <!-' + '- google_ad_section_start -' + '-> \r\n \r\nHi all~ "Ollie" is finally home after a month hold in the ASPCA facility here. Found as a stray, this mixed breed has some markings on this forelegs that resemble spotted sox like perhaps an Australian Heeler, black spots on his tongue that folks say is Chow (I think other purebreds have that marking too?). I see no chow in this dog, but perhaps the Basenji wrinkle! He\'s 27 lbs and I can see his ribs and hip bones... trying to fatten this guy up a little with 2 feedings and lots of treats. He can ignore food easily! He has a great personality and some quirks. Does it less, but was "bumping" his food dish. Also pulled like mad on his leash or halters (he hates anything on him but is a good sport; Thundershirt has some chew marks!) but since choking himself (he had kennel cough. Now I think he has choke cough; thoughts?) he\'s calmed down some. Deficates on high places (bush tops, chairs!), marks everything (Ollie is a fixed boy) but completely housetrained, does not bark, chews little, only gets nippish when overwhelmed (brought him to a party yesterday and I saw him do a nip "move" towards a child but wasn\'t even close. \r\n \r\nHave been taking him to our great local dog park almost daily over the past 3 weeks as I recognized his need for activity though the shelter folks suggested holding him back for 10 days. In the confines of the dog park is where I first saw his burst of speed. He loves to chase other dogs. On a walk, a crow was on the grounds of our commons and when the crow took flight, Ollie wanted to follow. Yesterday at the dog beach, I let him off leash and honestly I though he was a gonner. The dog was a blur and there was no chance of catching him as he joyfully took off full run up and down the beach! He would race past me as I was praising him for his run. I had treats with me, but typically for him he was not interested though he did come back much to my relief. I would like to build on this experience with him. I know we are advised to acquire a forever friend that matches our energy level and when home, he\'s quiet and happy to chill, but running is his passion and NO MAN runs as fast as this dog! \r\nI haven\'t had a dog in my adult years (last one was when I was 12) and this ol dog (58) needs to learn some new tricks! Ollie is crated at night which he hated as much as his harnesses, leash and collar but Ollie now steps into the crate on his own when it\'s time (his late meal is in there). I created a larger safe space in my bath area with a 39 inch baby gate which he cannot dead jump like he did the 29 inch gate, but I think some of his choking is from the other night when he was in there, trying to get out and perhaps catching his neck in the gate. Not good, but he survived and probably won\'t do that again! I am home full time right now so except for previous engagements, he has all my time and attention. He will be a year old next month according to ASPCA. Here are my questions: \r\n1). If you have a Basenji, greyhound or other sight hound, other than lure coursing, is there a way you safely get your dog on a run? I think lure coursing would not be his ideal as he would catch the lure if interested he\'s that fast. I live in a condo so no yard here; probably a good thing as quite shy from his former life and like to Army crawl and get "under" things (gates, fencing etc). \r\n2). He is not food motivated. If he\'s excited he can barely acknowledge the new name ASPCA gave Ollie( which is understandable, I get he\'s distracted.) What can help? \r\n3). The latest dog training says "positive reinforcement" is the way to go and easily done (when he\'s within earshot & now that he is learning his name.) How do you owners of dogs that love to run signal your dog from afar. Clicker? I don\'t think so. I\'m a gal and not a robust whistler, help please. \r\n4.) Other dog owners seem embarrassed by the dog butt sniffing ritual telling my dog "no." What is the socially acceptable way to ask those owners not to shame my dog? \r\n5). Not only does Ollie run, but flips, jumps, he\'s amazing! I want to foster his talents and keep him from harm. Please help~ thanks, Ollie & Dawn<!-' + '- google_ad_section_end -' + '-><!-' + '- AMS FIRST IN POST -' + '->\r\n
Help, my new adopted forever friend can and likes to run 40mph
Hi all~ "Ollie" is finally home after a month hold in the ASPCA facility here. Found as a stray, this mixed breed has some markings on this forelegs that resemble spotted sox like perhaps an Australian Heeler, black spots on his tongue that folks say is Chow (I think other purebreds have that marking too?). I see no chow in this dog, but perhaps the Basenji wrinkle! He's 27 lbs and I can see his ribs and hip bones... trying to fatten this guy up a little with 2 feedings and lots of treats. He can ignore food easily! He has a great personality and some quirks. Does it less, but was "bumping" his food dish. Also pulled like mad on his leash or halters (he hates anything on him but is a good sport; Thundershirt has some chew marks!) but since choking himself (he had kennel cough. Now I think he has choke cough; thoughts?) he's calmed down some. Deficates on high places (bush tops, chairs!), marks everything (Ollie is a fixed boy) but completely housetrained, does not bark, chews little, only gets nippish when overwhelmed (brought him to a party yesterday and I saw him do a nip "move" towards a child but wasn't even close.
Have been taking him to our great local dog park almost daily over the past 3 weeks as I recognized his need for activity though the shelter folks suggested holding him back for 10 days. In the confines of the dog park is where I first saw his burst of speed. He loves to chase other dogs. On a walk, a crow was on the grounds of our commons and when the crow took flight, Ollie wanted to follow. Yesterday at the dog beach, I let him off leash and honestly I though he was a gonner. The dog was a blur and there was no chance of catching him as he joyfully took off full run up and down the beach! He would race past me as I was praising him for his run. I had treats with me, but typically for him he was not interested though he did come back much to my relief. I would like to build on this experience with him. I know we are advised to acquire a forever friend that matches our energy level and when home, he's quiet and happy to chill, but running is his passion and NO MAN runs as fast as this dog!
I haven't had a dog in my adult years (last one was when I was 12) and this ol dog (58) needs to learn some new tricks! Ollie is crated at night which he hated as much as his harnesses, leash and collar but Ollie now steps into the crate on his own when it's time (his late meal is in there). I created a larger safe space in my bath area with a 39 inch baby gate which he cannot dead jump like he did the 29 inch gate, but I think some of his choking is from the other night when he was in there, trying to get out and perhaps catching his neck in the gate. Not good, but he survived and probably won't do that again! I am home full time right now so except for previous engagements, he has all my time and attention. He will be a year old next month according to ASPCA. Here are my questions:
1). If you have a Basenji, greyhound or other sight hound, other than lure coursing, is there a way you safely get your dog on a run? I think lure coursing would not be his ideal as he would catch the lure if interested he's that fast. I live in a condo so no yard here; probably a good thing as quite shy from his former life and like to Army crawl and get "under" things (gates, fencing etc).
2). He is not food motivated. If he's excited he can barely acknowledge the new name ASPCA gave Ollie( which is understandable, I get he's distracted.) What can help?
3). The latest dog training says "positive reinforcement" is the way to go and easily done (when he's within earshot & now that he is learning his name.) How do you owners of dogs that love to run signal your dog from afar. Clicker? I don't think so. I'm a gal and not a robust whistler, help please.
4.) Other dog owners seem embarrassed by the dog butt sniffing ritual telling my dog "no." What is the socially acceptable way to ask those owners not to shame my dog?
5). Not only does Ollie run, but flips, jumps, he's amazing! I want to foster his talents and keep him from harm. Please help~ thanks, Ollie & Dawn
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