Bullmastiff

[chelle123]

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My mum has just rescued a bullmastiff who was about to be put down as it attacked the owners other dog. mum is willing to give the dog a chance in her home and had alot of information from the owner and has had different breeds in teh past so she is used to dogs but to give the dog the best chance does anyone have any good info or sites for more information.

The dogs first home she was badly beaten and starved mum is her third home in teh house she is amazing very obientent and listens to all commands come sit lie down and go to bed but outside she is a nightmare wont walk to heel not used to being walked, jumps at ppl going by not sure yet if aggressive but def very frightened.

Any help greated apppreciated

 

[chelle123]

please

 

[masta]

It should never have been rehomed, a dog with the power of a mastiff that has a aggression problem and on its 3rd home??

sorry if it seems harsh but i glad i dont live next door to your mum

 

[chelle123]

no dont be sorry mum just felt with her house being quiet the dog might have a chance. She just really wants to try and help her, she is going to the vets today as we noticed last night that she was scratching her ear and its very red and inflammed so we will have a good chat with him today

 

[Hula]

She probably hasn't been socialised very well so I would start at the beginning taking her out very briefly and gradually building up the time she spends out .

The number of homes she has had may be more about the people who have had her than about what she does wrong

 

[affieluver]

poor dog no wonder she is frightened if her first home is anything to go by your mum just needs to take her right back to the start and gain her trust maybe there is agood trainer in your area that could help thank god for your mum please keep us updated of the poor girls progress

 

[chelle123]

thanks for all the replies i myself wasnt sure if it was the right thing to do to myself bbut mum is really trying to be consistant with her she walks her 4 times a day always the same way takes about 20mins - 30 mins depending on how she behaves found some info about her breed online last night so will show mum today its just that she is soo good in the house listens to all commands its just when she meets ppl outside, we have started with ppl she has met once or twice in the house meeting up with them outside so noone is nervous about the meeting and she is getting calmer every time so maybe there is hope.

 

[Hula]

There is always hope with a patient person . Your Mum sounds like she is doing the right thing

 

[comfycozy]

There is always hope with a patient person . Your Mum sounds like she is doing the right thing

A fantastic trainer with a wealth of knowledge and brilliant manner with both dogs and their people near you is Maxwell Muir from Action 4 dogs, he would definately be worth speaking too if nothing else.Hope all goes well and the poor soul has landed on her feet in her forever home.

 

[FeeFee]

How fabulous of your mum to give this dog a chance - it sounds as though she's had a pretty unsettled life up to now. I really hope it all goes well for them both :luck:

Just a thought, but if the dog is strong on the lead and hasn't been walked much she might find a headcollar or harness gives her better control than a flat collar. With really strong dogs I've heard people recommend a headcollar and a harness, with a double-ended lead attached to both!

 

[storm1]

THIS IS MINE GREAT NATURE

 

[sue burton]

WELL DONE YOUR MUM HOPE IT WORKS :luck: :luck: :luck: AND STORM YOUR DOG IS LOVELY HAVE ALLWAYS HAD A SOFT SPOT FOR THEM

 

[chelle123]

your dog looks amazing missy is only about half the size bless her got action for dogs coming to see her in a few weeks just waiting on mum finishing the paperwork been trying to get some more past history on her to help with the training process will keep you all updated on her, but she does seem to be coming round more and lets anyone in the house now without fear which is a great start

 

[comfycozy]

What good news that you have Max coming along to help you and your mum with Missy.Hope all goes well and you go from strength to strength .Sounds like Missy has landed on her feet/paws with her new family.

 

[jane002]

Try the molosser forum - lots of people on there with experance of mastiffs.

http://z11.invisionfree.com/molosserbreeds...serbreedspart2/

you will have to post why you want to join the forum, its just to weed out the spammers.

 

[chelle123]

hi

just to let you all know maxwell muir came to visit mum on sunday what an amazing guy his way with dogs is just amazing its all gentle slow treatment which is just whats she needs, it has also shown that missy is feeling mum as the leader mum isnt doing enough to protect her so missy and max says lol she walked very well with maxwell no muzzle long lead all very relaxed a wee bit more tense with mum but she has bn working hard this past few days and slowly there is a little improvement not jumping up nearly as much can handle dogs as long as not too close or big she still doesnt like it when they bark but we can see light at the end of the tunnel. she will also allow people in the house no questions asked so looking good you think?

Will try and post some pics of her now she is relaxed in the house have to say i have really fallen for her so affectionate.

 

[Macha]

sounds like your mum with help from you and Maxwell Muir is doing a great job and it's early days yet

be careful but it's looking good, congratulations

 

[chelle123]

thanks i know we are still not out of the woods but she is brilliant in the house working on the outside but still dont trust her yet and she hasnt met my dog yet that will come later with help from maxwell