Ben McBrizzle
Active Member
Calm down...calm down. I guess I woke up the angry dog crowd. I'm off this thread...
So you are building a dog run along the side of the house for him to live in?
What, may I ask, is the reason you got a dog, let alone a mastiff to begin with? Besides being cool? I am sorry but I found your comment;
"I like him, don't see him maybe like the typical dog-lover, but more as an owner of a cool organic piece of property."
quite disturbing.
You "like" him?
That is a sad life. These dogs are NOT status symbols. They are a WORKING breed, who require HUGE amounts of training, socialization, dedication and patience. They are a type of dog who live to please their masters and want nothing more then to be with their family. To lock one in a dog run as they bother your family, or you can't be bothered to do the work involved with having the breed, is paramount to you being locked under the stairs as your parents couldn't be bothered.
They may look "cool", but this piece of organic property COULD kill someone unless properly raised, loved and socialized.
If you don't have the time or desire to properly raise a breed such as this then consider finding a home that will.
BTW have you ever had a large or working breed before?
@TxHorseMom Please! Just don't have time for your drama. You were so busy on your doggy high horse you didn't even understand what I was asking initially. If you care so much, how bout you send me the $1200 for the dog and I send him your way....yeah, thought so. Save your false advocacy for someone who's less intelligent.
You are going to create a dangerous dog if you are not careful.
This is not about drama, this is about what is the best interest of the dog.
I was referring to the average pet owner keeping a dog outside without proper socialization and exercise not a true working dog. The average pet owner doesn't employ their dogs to do what they were bred for.Any dog???
We keep our working LGD outside 24/7/365...
Miel is crying right now because she's finished doing her perimeter checks outside and it's time to come inside and be with her family and watch a movie next to mom and dad. Do the right thing and give your EM to a mastiff organization (Gentle Giants).
Slightly off topic, but I thought I would mention that GentleGiants is more of a mill than a rescue... Not an organization I would EVER give a dog to. http://www.gentlegiantnews.com/index.php
Anyways, I agree that the op should find his "organic property" a new family...
Slightly off topic, but I thought I would mention that GentleGiants is more of a mill than a rescue... Not an organization I would EVER give a dog to. http://www.gentlegiantnews.com/index.phpI have to agree with the Gentle Giants being a huge puppy mill vs an actual rescue!
Other than that I really have nothing to say... this thread is really sad, but its reality. So many people go out and buy puppies bc they just want one, but never do their homework or take the time to properly care for it. So sad...
I truly hope you take our advice and rehome the puppy. It will save you a lot of greif for when the puppy tears your yard apart or hurts one of your kids from jumping on them bc he is soooo excited someone is actually coming outside. We are not trying to bash you, we just want to make sure the dog gets what he deserves. And thats a loving home that you obviously are not providing.