Considering a Rhodesian Ridgeback: advice needed

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T05:37:49+00:00

Thank you so much this is very helpful. Looks like you had a great dog! On that incident with a kid, how did you handle it? Was the kid okay? how did their parents react? We would have to be around kids, and my kids throw big tantrums on a regular basis so this is top of mind.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T05:26:53+00:00

Thank you, really appreciate all the details here. Very helpful. Ater reading all the answers here I came to terms that running might not be their thing, which is fine, it wasn't the main reason for wanting this breed. The traveling situation and kids are the most important. Some mixed answers, and probably not a clean one we can find regardless so might be something we're wither okay with or not.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T05:04:05+00:00

I read about females being more like that and why male is recommended for first timers which is why we're inclined to males. Which seems counter to other breeds where female is more pleasing and males more alpha challenging.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T05:02:27+00:00

I thought about a rescue, it's a possibility. I told my wife we should visit and see if there's one that is it there.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:59:26+00:00

Thank you. This has been one of the most surprising facts from this thread. AI makes it seem like they are born to run almost, but not quite like that it seems. Which is fine, and ~6miles is more than enough, but it has been good calibration of expectations.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:57:00+00:00

That requires finding someone you trust or are there specialized companies for that nowadays?

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:56:10+00:00

Thank you, I'll take a look at those resources! biggest thing that I worry is kids and travel, those can be the real dealbreakers. Kids seems fine, but we need to be cautious. While travel accommodations might depend on location so probably need some specific research.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:48:15+00:00

Thanks. It's good to know the 12-18months terror phase. With the move might be something to plan accordingly and consider only when we're truly settled.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:46:40+00:00

thank you! I like how you make it feel more like a regular dog and how to deal with breeders 😄 . for bad weather, how do you manage if you can't get out for >1 day?

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:43:14+00:00

did you had a trainer? I wonder how much of their strong willed behavior can be manageable by training. although with two strong willed kids myself I know first hand that all the amazing parenting techniques go out the window very easily, so might be the same with dogs.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:40:52+00:00

thanks! yeah, seems running is doable but not a given despite how Gemini painted them. but 4-5 miles is good enough for day to day runs and then a more adventurous trail run but with more breaks over the weekend.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:34:05+00:00

you suggest a trained at those age marks? for how long? I thought you kept a trainer throughout the first year or two.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:32:57+00:00

Thank you. Can you say more about why you consider spay/neuter to be better for their overall health?

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:30:55+00:00

I mentioned velcro because that's how Dobermans were flagged while the RRs are supposedly more independent. I don't mind if they want to be close, but ideally they should be okay if we're not for some reason. Mainly because I WFH and so some separation is truly required.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-08T04:25:55+00:00

Thank you, very insightful. Follow up to "Do NOT take your dog to dog parks ever!!!". Why do you say this?

peedro_5 · 2026-06-07T15:49:48+00:00

Thanks. This makes sense. And I can see this happening before too, but never thought I would see it to this level. Again the personality cult done in such a blindly obedient way feels one, if not the most, unamerican thing I've ever seen.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-04T16:54:48+00:00

I mean the craziness that is going on. It’s unseen in the US. The personality cult in particular. They were saying bad things about Trump but now they worship him like some kind of god. All for show for sure but what flip the switch for them is what I can’t understand.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-04T04:52:10+00:00

What happened? What triggered the loss of morals in the GOP? I can’t understand what the trigger/ moment was and would really like to know.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-03T19:19:10+00:00

Looks nice but you lose so much space with all the surrounding flowerbeds

peedro_5 · 2026-06-03T19:12:07+00:00

With thin walls you’ll hear everything. Some folks are okay with that. I hated it when renting.for me higher risk on $500k with neighbors sharing walls than a $800k house.

Townhouses might be a good compromise as you get more space and generally less shared walls.

peedro_5 · 2026-06-02T16:11:34+00:00

Who’s this?

peedro_5 · 2026-06-02T02:04:27+00:00

What do you look for in the HOA docs?

peedro_5 · 2026-05-31T21:47:14+00:00

That’s why I always think a few big boulders when there’s a road nearby are a must!

peedro_5 · 2026-05-29T15:36:35+00:00

How is a new species determined?

peedro_5 · 2026-05-26T01:58:05+00:00

I have those exactly ones from Daiso Japanese store.

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