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Post by dobereyna on May 17, 2011 15:01:05 GMT -5
sorry it's july 31 not 17
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Post by hooligan on May 18, 2011 9:47:47 GMT -5
Dyanne...we can always set up another meeting Would love to see Jack. Great idea. Jack loves the girls (just ask Eden). We're in Willowdale. What part of the city are you in? We probably can't do much till after the weekend of June 18-19. Training intensely for Jack's BH. Dyanne
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Post by ladydon on May 18, 2011 10:26:44 GMT -5
Dyanne...we can always set up another meeting Would love to see Jack. Great idea. Jack loves the girls (just ask Eden). We're in Willowdale. What part of the city are you in? We probably can't do much till after the weekend of June 18-19. Training intensely for Jack's BH. Dyanne I live in Scarborough Whenever you are free let me know. We'll set up a meeting time then.
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Post by dobereyna on May 27, 2011 11:30:34 GMT -5
Sunday is the the Dobberman Meetup in High Park... rain or shine! We will be there for sure... hope to see Diesel and some other Dobereich dogs!! Here's the link again if anyone needs the info: www.meetup.com/TorontoDobermans/
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Post by swoosh66 on May 27, 2011 14:23:10 GMT -5
Just saw this thread and I need to echo some of the things that have been said in here... I've been to dog parks, and I was at a Toronto Doberman club meetup when Diamond was small, in the winter, at an indoor facility for Logan's birthday... it was utter chaos. For the most part people tried to keep an eye on their respective dobie... but it was tough, and the dogs were crazy, running everywhere. Fortunately, nothing got out of hand and there were only a couple of minor scuffles, and no fights.
I have been at dog parks where full blown fights have erupted, and it's always usually the same story... ."My dog has never done that before"... "He's usually so good with other dogs"... I don't know what got into him/her"... etc. I've seen the coffee drinkers at the parks, and used to deal with it when I would take Diamond there. People would let their dogs just run about and sit on the benches and have coffee oblivious to what their dog was doing, where it was crapping, and how rough it was playing... usually until it was too late.
Magnum can't go to dog parks unfortunately because he is one of those dog aggressive dogs that just wants to tear apart every dog other than his "sister". I know this, so I keep him away... some people who have dog aggressive dogs don't... they think that if they bring them there, magical socialization will occur and they will be fine. Wrong, dead wrong!!
I'm not saying don't have confidence in your dog's social skills... but keep on top of them every step of the way, and on top of any other dog that comes near them. Things can happen in a blink of an eye and you may not even see the signs that it's going to.
One more story to scare you... When Diamond was 8 months old, and competing in conformation... I had her out near my house, at a school yard. She loves to run, so I let her off leash as there was nobody around. My fault... A dog came around the corner of the school, and Diamond saw the dog and ran over to play with it... but as she got close to it (despite me calling her and her blowing off her recall) she tried to veer away... this dog, which was a border collie cross and about 6 years old charged her and tore open her neck. I had to rush her to the vet and have 8 staples put in her to close it up. She still has the scar and hair loss from that event. So here was my playful puppy who thought every dog was her friend... and in the space of 5 seconds she was ripped open.
Oh, the owner of the other dog, who was coming around the corner, and had let her dog off lead and allowed him to run around the building without her.... said "He's so friendly, he's never done that before ever."
Just be warned of what you're getting into... and pay attention. Nothing would make me sadder (or Gary I'm assuming) for getting to say "I told you so". Hope all goes well and all dogs are safe and happy.
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Post by ladydon on May 28, 2011 9:33:05 GMT -5
See ya there Joanne....and really unfortunate about what happened Ian I'll really keep an eye out on Diesel....a bit nervous now but we'll see Just saw the weather forecast for tomorrow....THUNDERSTORMS!!! Waaaah!!!!
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Post by dobereyna on May 29, 2011 8:57:03 GMT -5
Svetlana I am SO looking forward to meeting you both!! I will text you my phone number in case you don't make it, or the weather turns ugly... See you this afternoon!! I can't wait to see if Reyna and Diesel love each other! LOL
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Post by Andreina on May 29, 2011 13:58:03 GMT -5
Hope u guys had a good time at the meetup! Be sure to share ur stories n pictures!!!
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Post by dobereyna on May 29, 2011 15:23:52 GMT -5
OMG Reyna and Diesel were joined at the hip! So funny... Reyna ran right up to him out of all the other dogs there, and they played the whole time! I don't know if dogs have memory of their siblings, but there was certainly something going on... so cute! We both have lots of pics and I have a video too. Will share as soon as I upload them!
Eric and Isis came too - Isis is SO SWEET, it was great to see them both again.
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Post by ladydon on May 29, 2011 16:36:51 GMT -5
It really was nice to see Reyna and Isis too...and like Joanne said...Reyna and Diesel were like two peas in a pod! They got along great....so scoot over Zeus...big bro Diesel is here Gary...do break the news to him gently!!! Haha!!! As for the pics....my card reader is acting up!!! So annoyed...and I got a few great pics too
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Post by dobereyna on May 29, 2011 20:00:01 GMT -5
Here are some pics of Reyna and her brother Diesel having fun at the Meetup today!! They bonded right away. Reyna stood her ground to big brother Diesel, and gave him a taste of her signature sass! There are some closeups of cousin Isis too!! Here's a link to the album! s1132.photobucket.com/albums/m578/dobereyna/Reyna%20and%20Diesel%20-%20Doberman%20Meetup%20May%2029/For some reason, I everytime I copy the image code it says 'photo has been deleted'... I will try and post a few 'highlight pics' later, but until then, here's all 100 pics LOL! Reyna is in the pink spiked collar, Diesel in red, Isis in Blue fancy one
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Post by dobermoms on May 29, 2011 20:28:43 GMT -5
Awesome pics Joanne...Thanks for sharing....Kazi has the same pink collar...lol..Our little princess' look so pretty in pink..
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Post by ladydon on May 29, 2011 22:11:22 GMT -5
OMG Joanne...I can't stop laughing...You got some awesome pics there. I'm still having problems with my card reader so I'll try tomorrow at work. Man....almost all of Diesel's shots are either full of spit, full of dirt, his behind or Reyna trying to bite him! Love it
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Post by dobermoms on May 30, 2011 5:20:48 GMT -5
I do believe that the dogs can remember their siblings....when Dante and his sister Luca meet up, he just goes crazy for her.....he treats her like a sister, not just another girl! He has always enjoyed his time with her when they play...I believe we need to hook them up again soon!
We NEVER just mention her name casually either, cause Dante goes nuts and tries to find her in the house, or look out the window....there is definately a special bond with siblings
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Post by toyzshopgary on May 31, 2011 10:23:36 GMT -5
Thanks Ian for your comments. I'm still a protective dad esp when it comes to male/male and multiple male dobermans free running. In my case it's not happening and not worth the risk. Zeus II my previous doberman was involed in a dog fight while being boarded and they should have known better also being dog trainers. From that day forward he was over the top dog agressive. I never want that again and will do what I can to avoid it. Great to see all was well with Reyna, Isys and Diesel when they met! How about those collars Eric makes! Pretty impressive work eh! Joanne all was well when I looked at the pictures of the meet, but when Zeus saw pictures #10, 27, 79 that was it! His heart is broken Then he saw Isys was there....Eric was here a while back and Zeus likes Isys too ! So he see's his 2 ladies playing with Diesel and now he's laying around moping with a broken heart! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
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