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BOUNTYDOG:
If it was a forum dedicated strictlyfor adverts,there wouldn't be room for all these ur chit chat,where u put price and some query D prices
I realised most ppl coming on here asking for prices are mostly windo shoppers,a true buyer will endeavour to reach out especially wen mediums of whatsapp bbm and emails are available,those very interested put a call through.

Hello BOUNTYDOG.

Please save your time and energy. You do not owe anyone a damn thing. Not even an explanation.

You have put up your ad, pictures and contact details. As long as you are genuine and you know and can guarantee what you are selling, anyone who is truly interested would get in touch with you.

Let everyone else opine and yak away.

liveLongNprospa:
see schooling...which u cud mk a thread on this to inform other nigerians about this stupid culture of beating their pets in the name of teachin them how to obey instructions

It would be nice open a thread on effective dog training, unfortunately, the time to do that is really elusive. As it is, I have not fulfilled a promise to respond to a question a fellow nairalander and petlover asked me some time ago. Quite an enlightening thread to open, if only I could complete it.

But really, Nigerians need to educate themselves on how to be better and more responsible dog owners. The culture of beating dogs for whatever reason is rampant in this part of the world and the reason behind most cases is either ignorance or bad advice or both.

okikiosibodu:
eeyah, am also sad . what was the cause of Maya' death

It's a sad story I really hate to remember because it depresses me everytime I do. She suddenly fell ill and someone (not me) felt it was more prudent to self-medicate rather than calling the vets. She died suddenly after that.

I still do not know what was wrong with her as I was not there when it happened. A great loss and a senseless waste of a very well-bred dog.

okikiosibodu:
though I own no dog yet, I am a pet lover. I am still acquiring knowledge pending the time I have the money and space to own one. I have just acquired some supplies for the warehouse of my canine knowledge , from your post

That feels great to know. You are on the right track. Just keep acquiring and stockpiling the knowledge supplies from good sources and you'll be ready for a smooth sail by the time you finally decide to get a dog.

Cheers.

callmemuzby:
train it well o, if nt u wont be able to control it later. Before my own learnt to sit e dey chop minimum of 78 slaps a day

That is really bad / irresponsible ownership. You can train a dog to learn and achieve anything within it's physical and mental capability without having to strike the dog in any way.

The truth is, when you feel the need to strike a dog in order to teach it anything, it only shows that you are the one in need of some learning, as your training methods are wrong.

When you really learn how to train a dog, you would discover that you have absolutely no reason or excuse to strike the dog. The more you realize this, the better you get as a trainer. And in reality, when you train a dog, you are actually the one being schooled in creativity, patience and perseverance.

The entire summary of training a dog properly and effectively means you are learning to communicate better with the dog to get it to do what you want.

callmemuzby:
breeding is different from rearing for security, but not that purebreds cant be used for security. If u r breeding a dog it means u r keeping d bloodline pure(and prolly maybe security), but if u r rearing a dog then its for something else(its just not breeding, and this also applies to purebreds) and you dnt hope to get something from it, so what else could it be for. And yes people cross dogs for security very well. Google am Oga

I see you have missed the point and still managed to contradict yourself and at the same time confuse your entire defense. It probably would have been better if you did not attempt the defense. But it's fine. I will not argue. I believe I already explained everything in an earlier post on the same thread.

Baroba:
I agree with you boss, not a dog expert by an stretch, according to people I have spoken with, the rationale behind this according to them is, you breed two dogs with different traits to create an unstable dog, which results in a vicious highly aggressive dog only suitable for security purposes.

Its similar to popular belief back in the early 90s in Eastern Nigeria, can't speak for everywhere else that neutering a dog will result in a bigger dog irrespective of the breed. Our mongrel ( am not even sure of the breed then, looked like a rott mix looking back, short and compact and highly aggressive I was too young back then)was cruelly neutered by a quack vet lady, the poor thing remain a mid sized dog throughout its life, though it didn't help he was fed starchy food and left over bones for 13 years.. We were all ignorant back then.. I still miss that dog.

Hello Baroba.

Here are the two main reasons why dogs of different breeds were originally crossed.

To create a new breed of dog:- This was done by crossing select breeds with desirable traits over several generations until the desired (new) breed was achieved.

To water down certain (undesirable) traits of a specific breed by crossing with another breed with the desired traits in order to hopefully achieve the desired balance in the progeny. This was more common and practiced by the majority of people. One very prominent example of this was in the cross-breeding of rottweilers and GSDs. The aim was to tone down the extreme protective / territorial nature (and by extension, the corresponding aggression) of the rottweiler, while infusing the calm and intelligence of the GSD in addition to it’s friendly and energetic nature. Of course, in doing this, the temperaments of both parent dogs was usually known to increase the chances of success. The result was usually a very beautiful cross-breed with more of the appearance and colouring of the GSD, while the look and texture of the coat was a lot like that of rottweiler. These dogs were usually a lot more easier for the average person to manage than both the rottweiler and the GSD because both extremes had been diluted. Hence, the dog was usually more friendly and accommodating, yet still retained enough size and territoriality to ward off intruders. Personally, I have seen a couple of these rottweiler / GSD mixes before and I must say they were really lovely dogs.

On the flip side of this, some irresponsible people also began indiscriminately crossing different breeds for more aggression, for example the rottweiler and the bulldog cross. A very dangerous and unstable dog.

The truth is, in crossing different breeds it is usually unknown and a gamble what the temperaments and mental stability of the progeny would be like and naturally, the risk of unstable temperaments was ever present, hence the need to understand the temperaments of both parents in order to attain a measure of predictability.


Thus, for someone to flippantly say that dogs are crossed for security is absurd and misleading. It is even more absurd to say that purebreds are for breeding while cross breeds are for security. Although I can understand why one would make such assumptions; cross-breeds are usually SOLD as pets / security dogs since they cannot be called full breeds and hence cannot be bred / sold at the same benefits and privileges as purebreds.

I am also aware of the popular (erroneous) belief that neutering a dog would result in the dog growing larger than the breed average. Of course this is false, as neutering a dog has no effect whatsoever on it’s growth (though, it may come as a surprise that many naturally sterile dogs are usually larger in size than the virile dogs of the same breed). It is much the same way in which it was erroneously believed that docking a dog’s tail would also result in a larger dog.

youngchopper:
thanks, this said dog is just too aggressive and hardly obey any command.

Hello youngchopper.


The dog first needs to be taught the commands and then trained to obey them until they become institutionalized in his psyche. Surely you know that this is your first responsibility if you would expect the dog to obey you. These things just do not happen by magic.


I am really sorry but I need to say this; you know, going over your entire thread, I cannot help but wonder what you are doing owning a dog in the first place since it is obvious that you clearly do not know what you are doing.

First you buy a pup and you have no idea what breed it is.

Then you use such a big chain to restrain the poor little fella (especially at an age where he should be allowed to roam free and learn more about his environment).

Then you have the pup neutered without a clue at all as to why the procedure is usually performed. (Even calling it “castrate” when such a crude term is no longer in general use).

Next you cannot effectively identify or manage the pup’s emergent behaviour after the procedure.

Now you marvel at the pup’s aggression and expect it to magically become all-knowing and obey commands.

All these in one month (or even less)


Have you ever heard the phrase “There are no bad dogs, only bad owners”?


My sincere advice to you would be for you to let go of the dog and give him to a more experienced person to raise, while you take your time to study and research about dogs and learn how to effectively raise / train them to get the best (and desired) results out of them before you get another dog. Because all I can see here is trouble brewing up and some serious disaster just waiting to happen.

Lavendra:
pure breeds are for breeding, cross breeds for security.

That makes absolutely no sense.

Please do not even try to defend it.

callmemuzby:
hes is a caucasian mixed with something..... Not pure sha, people cross dogs for security sha, its ok since its for security and not breeding

I do not understand the concept of "crossing dogs for security". What in the world does that mean?

If people cross dogs for security, then what are purebreds for?

Very true.

youngchopper:
we area is aggressively porous for thief's
so the reason for casterating him for fast growth

This sort of thing is always saddening.

I simply cannot understand why many people choose to put their dogs through some very wrong treatments and procedures, all for the wrong reasons of either trying to attain physical features that the dogs are not genetically predisposed to attain, or getting the dog to assume a role that it is too young / immature to play.

If you had said that you had the dog neutered so as to prevent breeding and further propagation of the mixed breed, it would have made a lot more sense to the point of being justifiable.

If your sole aim was simply fast growth, all you had to do was feed the dog better quality food and feed more portions.

Well, as uchpanila rightfully hinted, you need to start from scratch to earn your dog's trust again.

Good luck.

youngchopper:
dog lovers come to my aid oo
took this pet for castration ever since he bites every one even me ooo
what could have gone wrong.
u try to play with em next he tries to bite

Humour me. How would you feel / react if the person you trusted the most in this world had you (or tried to have you) castrated?

Lavendra:
oh no, what do I do nau? I'll have to feed her in the mornings then take her out to pee and poop?

Mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights for a wee pup. Before and after meals and during play time.

Mornings, afternoons and night for an older pup. Before and after meals.

Mornings, and evenings or nights for an adolescent or young adult dog. Before meals. And a little later after the night meal.

Mornings and nights for an adult dog. Before or after meals

And when you are not monitoring / supervising the dog during these intervals, then it should be in the crate or confinement space to prevent accidents. This crate should be just large enough for the dog to stand, turn around and lie down in. If it is too big, the dog will do it's business inside it and possibly roll around in it and then you would have the double chore of cleaning both crate and dog. This would be counter-productive to the entire housebreaking and potty training effort. The crate is needed only for the duration the dog is learning the discipline and routine until he / she can hold the poop / pee in until the appointed time to go out. After that, the dog would not need it anymore and would be able to roam free in the house and hold it until the appointed time.

Routine and discipline will get both you and the dog there.

The above guidelines are for when you are raising a wee pup and as the dog grows. But for an adult dog, you need to start from scratch as well and not jump directly into the morning and night routine. It all depends on how long each individual dog can hold it in and it is up to you to monitor them to determine their limits.

Lavendra:
lol regular visitor becoming not so regular because of an adult dog in the house or because of the poop and pee?

The poop and pee. Your house will stink up despite your best efforts at cleaning.

Lavendra:
I need suggestions... I'll be getting an adult Samoyed soon I'm living in a self contain that has a balcony, I'm just thinking where would the dog poop and pee, I don't want accidents like pooing and peeing on the bed, or is the bathroom a better place? I can't keep taking her out constantly because I live upstairs on the first floor though and I normally go to school any suggestions?

Hello Lavendra,

First of all, an adult dog is much more difficult to housebreak than a pup. If at all it is possible for any individual adult dog, it generally takes a much longer time.

Regardless, pup or adult, if you are getting one, you just have to develop a routine of taking her out at regular periods of time to poop and pee, even if you live at the top floor of a skyscraper (unless you have an indoor garden complete with soil and drainage built into your place of residence).

To successfully housebreak, you need a crate or small confinement space within which to place the dog for the duration of the training. And then you need to develop a regular feeding schedule for your dog and study it's pooing and peeing habits, tell-tale signs and holding limits and then work formulate your routine of taking her out around those.

Unless you absolutely do not want to have to take her out to do her business and are absolutely fine with finding a place WITHIN your house for the dog to do these things, then good luck with that. But do not be so surprised when your regular visitors become not-so-regular. In any case I can guarantee you would not like the set up with your dog doing all that in the house.

Best of luck.

Eveezy:
am sorry if my post annoyed u, I would modify my comments now nd @ lord regalia at ur thread, I didn't mean to, I jst guess my manner of approach doesn't seem nice nd I promise to work on DT. No vex

Please do.

Cheers.

Eveezy:
bro abeg post recent pictures, I came across diz pics 2 or 3 years ago, I wanna beliv u BT seems fishy cos d same person who shared me d pics den claimed to be d owner nd nw 3 yrs later, u upload same pics

I will be very frank here Eveezy. I get extremely angry when I read some of your posts and comments. You are always quick to jump into someone else's thread and business and make some potentially damaging comments about whatever the person is up to without recourse to it's potential effects. You always act like you know and have seen every single dog in the country and even on the planet and then you throw comments like you are an authority on things that are clearly none of your business. You were the very first person to try something like that on one of my earlier threads; rushed in there talking some big trash and making demands like someone owed you anything. I have seen a couple of other threads where you have done the exact same thing. Now you are at it yet again here. And then when you get a befitting response for being so obnoxious, you are quick to remember that you like to be the "neutral party in any argument" and act like someone else is an awful person

Even if the OP's thread is about the exact same photo and dog you are referring to, is it not equally possible that the OP may have acquired it from a previous owner? You do not know or have the answers to every possible scenario, so do not be in a hurry to say the little that you think you know. That is being narrow minded If you are not sure and / or cannot independently verify from the person you claim sent you the photos years ago, perhaps you should let sleeping dogs lie.

My sincerest advice to you; if your comment is not in anyway helpful to any OP and / or his thread, kindly desist from making it. Keep your unsolicited opinions and superior knowledge to yourself. They cause more harm than good.


Thank you.

edyken001:
She has all the signs of pregnancy. Her vulva is still swollen . Maybe its my eyes . My friends always say her belly is swollen I just hope she give birth o

The only difference between false pregnancy and real pregnancy is no pups at the end of the gestation period. All other signs are there and the same. With the exception of the clear discharge from the bitch's vagina at about 3 weeks into the pregnancy. If you were not observant and missed seeing that, then you either have to do xray to confirm or wait it out to see if she whelps.

Hope your bitch whelps pups though. It can be very disheartening to go through all the rigours of mating and pregnancy and then nothing comes of it.

All the best.

aguizm:
Yea Boss, it was actually her second heat cos I skipped the first heat and my dog comes on heat too late. It took her about 8 months from the first heat to this second one. That means her next heat would b in September, omo e far ooooo.

Well, you would have to really hope she is pregnant now and not a false pregnancy. If not you would still have to quietly wait for the third heat as far as it seems and count your losses after spending heavily on stud services for this mating.

edyken001:
My rott weiler was mated 7weeks ago and her stomach is not big but her nipples are pink and swollen. Is it normal. Expected time off birth is 14th of april

aguizm:
U are not alone on this bro.
I mated my Female GSD on the second week of February, but I could only notice little increase in the size of her stomach and also pinkish tits with breast a bit swillen .
Right now am even tired of counting self. I comot my mind from her, if she get belle she go surely born am, but if she no get kwa life still continues but I will b so pained cos I paid heavily for the stud service.

Hello edyken001 and aguizm.

It is possible that either of your dogs is carrying a false pregnancy, or is carrying a small litter (small number of pups). In any case, the most noticeable growth of the pups and corresponding swelling of the bitch's stomach is usually from the 8th week. One way to determine for sure if they are pregnant and the number of pups would be to take the dogs to a vet clinic and have an xray performed on the bitch.

I would however not be surprised if you bred the dogs on their 2nd heat and it turns out to be a false pregnancy.

@aguizm, if I were you, I would not "comot mind from her". You do not want to be caught unawares and unprepared if and when your dog whelps her pups.

blasiangurl85:
Becoming Alpha

So far it's not really going according to plan. I know I'm no alpha but I really want to be especially because Shadow is such a dominant dog. I have seen him establish himself as alpha amongst the dogs. It's actually interesting watching him put the other dogs in place. Well since i don't have 1 inch canines like dogs, I have to find another way to let him know I'm alpha. So far after watching millions of episodes of the dog whisperer I've tried the famous "shhhh" that ceasar milan does with the poking. Doesn't work for me. I also tried being very stern with him but he always finds a way to make me laugh when he jumps up to give me a hug. I tried making my voice deeper, but that also didn't work. Maybe I should have him neutered? I've really thought about that a lot. I know that neutering may reduce his dominant behaviour but it's not certain. Plus Shadow has a long list of people who want his puppies so doing that would mean so many people asking me "WHY?!!!!" I think right now he's just a rebellious young adult who needs to be put in his place. I think i will resume his obedience training and try out a few new things. If anyone has suggestions I would really appreciate it.

Let me start by saying please do not neuter Shadow. I know he is not my dog but I hate to see dogs knowingly put through procedures that usher them a life which is less than that which nature intended. The fact that you are already thinking a lot about it, before long you would want to follow through with it. Please do not.

You have to become alpha. Absolutely and non-negotiable. You must have to be alpha, or else Shadow would assume that role as an adult. That scenario is not funny at all.

Here's one way to become alpha you could try. First, a question; what is it that dogs crave the most from their owners? The answer is attention. Be it positive attention or negative attention, they want it. They value it even more than the food they eat. So use the attention and affection you give Shadow to your advantage to become alpha.

So here's how. Because of the adolescent phase he is currently in, from now on (until the phase is over) make Shadow earn every single bit off attention / affection you show him. Make him do something for you, before you pet him or play with him. You could give him a command (like "sit" and then pet him only after he obeys. Of course there will be times when he acts like he has more important things to do, but you have to be firm. Also be very conservative with the way you smile and laugh at / with him because every interaction now is a battle of wits and will. Each time he makes you laugh when you are trying to be stern with him, you have lost that particular battle (he knows this but you do not) and so he will be emboldened to be disobedient or naughty next time. When he tries to jump on you or hug you, rebuke him. In fact, he should only be allowed to do that when you expressly permit him to. Rather than laugh and give in to his antics when you are trying to get him to behave, turn around and walk away immediately without another word. Deny him that attention. Do these often and you should see a change in his behaviour. Denying dogs attention makes them miserable and they would do anything you want to get that attention.

Other things you should do: during meal time, if he has been trained to eat on commands, make him wait longer before giving the command. Do not allow him go through doors and openings before you. Do not allow him initiate play or petting. Ignore any and everything you did not initiate. Everything now should be on you, when you want it, how you want it and why you want it and he must comply at all times. In all of it, think of your role as that of a strict school principal trying to keep recalcitrant kids in line. You are not being wicked, rather you are using discipline to instill discipline.


There is something I do with my dogs when they are being particularly naughty and a nuisance. I just stare at them straight in the eyes. No words, no movement, nothing. I just stand (or sit or whatever position I am in) and look down at them very sternly. They either back off to some quiet spot to chill and cool off or they quietly sit or lie down on the spot in submission. Anything I ask them to do after that, they obey one time without question. That is absolute alpha.

blasiangurl85:
@LordRegalia thanks for sharing and I see your topic made front page. Thumbs up! I really wish I could try this for shadow but I don't think I will, partly because Shadow gets very protective once it's dark. When he was 8 months I actually wanted to start taking him out in the late evenings. The first time we went out he was so alert, ears standing and you could tell he was in protection mode. There was a guy running towards us and Shadow literally lunged towards the man. I'm guessing seeing a man running towards us he thought maybe the man was coming for us. For now i will concentrate on getting him to heel when we are out. Baby steps

Hello blasiangurl85.

I would not even advise that you attempt offleash walk / training with Shadow at this time as he is well past the age and time frame within which you can safely and successfully institutionalize it in him. At this stage, only a professional can teach him that.


I would however advise that you try to take him out for walks on the leash in the evenings (unless you plan on walking him only in the mornings for the rest of his life). It is true that dogs come alive the most in the evenings and at night but that does not mean they cannot be controlled. It only means that their rules of engagement are slightly different and it is up to you to understand what makes them tick (on and off) in those situations and work around those. The trick would be to try to identify those events that trigger his "protection mode" and then begin to distract him when they appear or just as he is switching to that mode. Do this often and you would find that you would not need to distract him anymore as those triggers would no longer have any effect on him. You also need to ensure that you are absolutely calm all through the walk as this would greatly help set him at ease. One way to do this would be to listen to mp3s over your earphones and even sing the songs out loud (it really does work as your dog would pick up the calmness in your tone and general demeanor). Another way to distract him and at the same time exude a calm composure would be to talk to him as you walk. It may sound silly but trust me, it works. Your voice and the fact that you are talking to HIM would keep him focused on you (even possibly more than on the walk itself).


I think you should give it a try. At the very least, you could do early evening walks, say anytime between 6pm and 7.30pm. You may also want to go along with someone who is physically stronger than you are and who Shadow is also very comfortable with as added security, so if Shadow gets into a mode you feel you cannot physically control you can quickly pass the leash on to that person.

bonetalk:
Well, i read everything. This will also be a good thread for me to follow just like that of shadow d destroyer. Good looking dogs u get there

Thank you bonetalk. I really appreciate it.

AmenRa:
Wasn't Maneta the name of that bitchy Angolan that fought all contestants in the 2012 Big Brother Africa and eventually got sent off for fighting? How appropriate you had to call your mutt that. And you wonder why the bitch is feisty?

When the things gleaned off reality tv begin to form the basis of a generation's reasoning, then that society is doomed.

Maneta is a Spanish word with a deep meaning after which I named my dog. And she is very well living up to that meaning.

phantom:
say hi to my bestie......tiger!

Hello phantom.

Tiger is a good looking chap. And a very lucky one too. I am always very happy whenever I see a senior dog that is not only looking good and healthy, but is also still with his first owner. It takes some serious love and dedication to keep a dog that long and still value it.

Keep up the good work.

miremoses:
I'v leant so much on this..Thanks lord regalia for this wonderful post.

My pleasure miremoses. I am glad you found it useful.

Seun:
I strongly disagree. If he doesn't know what's killing his dogs, he should stop getting dogs until he figures out what's going on.

I see your point Seun, but sometimes all it takes is a change of approach / attitude to dog ownership.

I am not saying this is the case with tivta, but more often than not you find people who, in the absence of ready answers, blame some oblivious neighbour for the death of their dogs simply because they are not in good terms with the said neighbour (and also because it is much easier for them to do so). Human nature always seeks to blame someone or something for the unknown.

A lot of times, dogs get sick and go unnoticed until they succumb and die because unlike humans, they do not "slow down" until the condition is critical and by this time it is usually too late. So many of these could have been prevented if the owners paid just a little more attention to the general welfare of the dogs.

More photos of Marvin.

herrdeustch:
Please can you show us more pictures of that black dog in the background? it looks bold and beautiful.What breed is it? Thank you

Hello herrdeustch.

As requested, here are the photos. Meet Marvin, my big, black, bold and beautiful beast of a boy. He is 20 months old.


For those who may be interested in picking up a pup from Marvin and Maneta's litter. There are two really beautiful female pups left. For enquiries, Send Whatsapp message to 08055801653 or email to regalboerboels@yahoo.com.

And for more details on the pups themselves and both parents, please follow the link below:

https://www.nairaland.com/2915581/super-pedigree-boerboel-pups-available-spitsvuur


Thank you.

kaeforum:
Boerbels are aggressive creatures like their rotie cousins, its always advisable to have your dog on a leash when strolling out of your home.
There are so many things out there that can cause distraction, irritation and ultimately lead to aggression from your dog on people.
With a leash you can control sudden movements by your dog in attacking people , without it your on your own.
Lets say someone decides to play a prank using an ultrasonic whistle on your dog, that little device irritates dogs, you can hear it but she can.
Your dog will trace the source and maybe attack the whistler, what will you do, you will held responsible cos she wasnt on a leash.
this is naija not SA.

Hello kaeforum.

Point of correction; boerboels are not aggressive, they are protective. There is a difference.

A true boerboel's first instinct in a threatening situation is not to attack but to deter. Attacking is the last resort and would be sustained until the threat is neutralized.

A true boerboel never strays far from it's owner no matter what is going on around them.

And lastly, dog whistles are mainly used for training dogs and behaviour modification, but thinking about your illustration, only a suicidal person would play a dog whistle prank on an offleash dog.

callmemuzby:
Hey lord regalia. How about you tell me how to make my dog madly wicked instead....she's a boer/shepherd mix, three years old, only barks when she feels like, and very playful, infact na everybody be her friend. Is there anything i can give her to make her **viciously ferociously aggressive??

Hello callmemuzby.

First of all, it depends on the age of your dog. You cannot always expect a pup or some dogs under the age of one or two years old to show aggression or signs of it.

i could tell you a couple of things to make your dog aggressive but I will not. Your goal should not be how to make your dog aggressive or you may find out the hard way that an aggressive dog is a very expensive liability. Rather your ultimate goal should be getting your dog to love, respect and trust you totally at all times. If you can achieve this, trust me, when the time is right and the situation presents itself, that dog would give it's life to protecting you, your's or your territory, come what may.