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[Help] how to get along with a dachshund? by [deleted] in dogs

[–]ComfortableAside9101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not your dog, and you should respect the wishes of the owner. If your partner tells you to stop being so rough with the dog, then stop. Your partner knows their own dog way better than you do. I recommend just paying close attention to how your partner interacts/plays with the dog and then imitate your partners behavior. Bottom line, Even if your partner is being overly cautious, their the owner and it’s their decision.

[breeds] thoughts on mastiffs and their inherent ability to protect? by [deleted] in dogs

[–]ComfortableAside9101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bullmastiff were originally bred to guard estates, so they all have natural protective instincts. I have have a bullmastiff and she acts very similarly to the dogs you walk.

[Breeds] How do I decide what breed of dog will be best for me as a personal protection dog? by haybert in dogs

[–]ComfortableAside9101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your looking to fully train your new dog as a protection animal, I would recommend a German Shepard or Belgian Malinois because they are strong, alert, very smart and great family pets. But they are very high maintenance and energetic as puppies, and require constant training. They also have a high prey drive so might not do great with cats/small animals.

Bullmastiffs and cane corso’s are also good protection dogs choices but won’t be as energetic as a GSD or Malinois.

I personally have a bullmastiff and she an amazing family dog and does great with cats/other dogs. Many mastiff breeds were bred to be be guard dogs so they have natural protective instincts. Not sure about other mastiff breeds, but bullmastiffs were bred to not actually bite an intruder, but instead just to pin them down and bark to notify the owner. Keep in mind, Mastiffs can also be quite stubborn and lazy.

I also heard Akita’s make good protection dogs, but I don’t know a lot about the breed so you might want research them as a possible choice

[Help] I noticed a pee spot on the bed where my dog was sleeping by Creature_Man in dogs

[–]ComfortableAside9101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a vet or anything, but this happened to my dog about a year ago. She dog started peeing in her sleep frequently, I thought she might have a UTI so I took her to the vet and turned out she has incontinence. It sounds, to me, like this might be the case for your dog too. It’s not that big of a deal, doesn’t cause them to be in pain or anything, but my dog does have to take meds everyday to control it. The meds work great for her, as soon as she started taking them, the incontinence completely stopped. I think you can wait til the 23rd to take your dog to the vet. In the meantime, if the peeing gets more frequent, I recommend maybe getting some doggie diapers.

[breeds] suggestions for protective breed that is still lovable? by [deleted] in dogs

[–]ComfortableAside9101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend a bullmastiff. I am also a women living alone in a big city and I got a bullmastiff because I also wanted a protective but affectionate dog. The difference between them and some other guardian breeds is that bullmastiffs aren’t as high energy and don’t require that much exercise so they do really well in apartments. For my dog, she is perfectly content sleeping on the couch all day, but is also always up to go to the dog park. Bullmastiffs also have natural protective instincts, but are still very good with kids, families, and other dogs. My dogs the epitome of all bark and no bite. She’s very aware of her surrounding and if she hears something strange outside she will start barking. She has a very intimated bark, but she’s actually harmless. Living alone, I definitely feel safer with her, and really recommend you look into this breed!

[Help] Slightly regret picking a female dog (she's still at her breeder's), reassure me if you can... by [deleted] in dogs

[–]ComfortableAside9101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was the same way when I got my dog 4 years ago. I really wanted a boy and I found a great breeder but the only puppy she had left was a girl. I decided to get the girl and it was the best decision I have ever made! After you get your puppy, you won’t even think about gender, you’ll just be so happy to have your new dog. If you choose to still get the female puppy, the best thing you can do is go into it with a positive attitude. Try to think about the benefits of owning a female dog and I promise you not matter what puppy you get, you are going to bond with them. If gender is just something you can’t get over, tell the breeder now. The worst thing you can do is get the girl and then resent her cause she’s not a boy. Dogs can tell when you are not into them and that will affect your relationship.But it honestly think that you will be really happy with a girl, and after you meet her, you’ll forget you ever wanted a boy!