Ok, I will be picking up my first rescue, through a friend of a friend. She is a one and a half year old female, not spayed. She has been with this lady since she was about 9 weeks old. This person has other dogs, such as schnauzers, cavaliers, beagles, shitzu and collies. How many of these dogs I am really not sure of. The Cane Corso was an inside dog and I guess was fearful since day one with anything new. My understanding is that she got along with everyone with no problem. The owner said that she would get a little possessive of toys and growl and the owner would take away anything that she would grumble over. Well, tonight she left the house for an hour and upon returning to her horror, her beagle was ripped up from the throat to the shoulders and to the rear. All the other dogs didn't have a scratch on them. The beagle is still alive, but they are not sure if she will make it. The owner believes it was the Cane that did the damage because none of her other dogs have any marks on them and the only one that could do this type of damage had to be the Cane. The owner also indicated that the dog had shown no signs of any form of aggression before and she doesn't want to take the chance of something else occurring. I don't blame her. So, I am going to be picking this girl up and seeing where things are at. I do wonder if this has been a house dog with the rest of her dogs, that do not go anywhere and are mainly house bound. I understand that she loves her dogs which might be in the number of about 30. But, would this not drive any dog to wanting their own space? Help me out anyone, with feedback and advice. I don't have her with me at this moment, but I do believe that I will have a huge road of socializing ahead of myself.
I currently own three canes. All of whom are good dogs, although strong willed and determined. On going socializing from day one until they are going to the rainbow bridge. I think these guys are a work in progress ALWAYS.
Again, any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
I currently own three canes. All of whom are good dogs, although strong willed and determined. On going socializing from day one until they are going to the rainbow bridge. I think these guys are a work in progress ALWAYS.
Again, any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!