Anyone Here Based In Burton-on-trent?

[Natpants]

Hi there

 

Is anyone here or does anyone know an experienced dog owner in Burton with a confident dog who wouldn't mind walking with someone I know and her dog?

 

I've never met the dog and I'm/she's not a behaviourist so my/her assumption may be wrong, but it sounds like her lab cross collie is very full on and playful, "in your face" and it means she is anxious about socialising him with other dogs. He's never been told off by another dog and she finds his behaviour embarrassing as he sounds very rude, wanting to play all the time but not initiating play politely. She is now at the point where she hates walking him and gets anxious when he approaches another dog.

 

I thought I'd ask around as someone on here might be willing to meet with her and have a confident dog for him to play with. I think the main problem is her confidence and this would help her. I've been at the point before with my dog here I've hated leaving my front door with her and it's really helped me having people to walk with.

 

(I'm not a behaviourist and haven't met the dog and am going only by what she's said so you'd obviously have to watch and be sure it wasn't that she was misinterpreting any kind of aggression as play - I don't think it is as she's had him several years and he's never been told off or in a fight from what she tells me but I would hate to give advice when I'm not qualified!)

[smirnoff]

I live near Derby but could easily get to Burton. My collie is very exuberant too so they may enjoy a walk together and it may do them both good. She will play if a dog wants to play but doesn't push herself on dogs who don't want her.

 

If it comes to training I'm hearing very good reports of a trainer near the centre of Derby. I can get details if that's any help. In fact I'm considering taking my collie for obedience training.

Diane

[redditchlady]

I'm not sure how far away she is from here Nat.

 

Korky or Max could help. As you have seen, both of my Sheps are that laid back it is untrue. If it isn't too far I could meet half way with my pair. If any dogs are boingy or excitable with them Max ignores them and Korky plays.

 

Quite prepared to do a halfway meet to help out.

 

Kazz xx

[Wendbert]

Sarah_H is in Derbyshire now, not too far from Burton on Trent (I think!)

[Sarah_H]

My mum lives near Burton so I am over that way quite often.

[Natpants]

Thanks Sarah, are your dogs fairly assertive? It would be great if you could help!

 

I think Purdie would be perfect for this lady's dog but we're always so busy I can't make a regular commitment and I don't think she can travel either (thanks anyway Kaz ) I think what her dog needs is to not be allowed to be "naughty" and initate play or other interaction politely, up til now it sounds like the owners step in rather than the dogs by the sound of things, so he needs a dog who will not let him behave badly. He tends to run up barkinng in their faces and run away again, he doesn't seem to read other dogs well. Again though this is all assumption based on what she's telling me which is why I would prefer her to meet up with someone with some behavioural knowledge in case it makes the problem worse by him meeting the wrong dog. I have suggested a trainer or behaviourist but I think money is an issue for her.

 

She's actually about half an hour north of Burton I think but not entirely sure where as I don't know her too well, but had said Burton was th nearest main place she could get to.

 

Thank you all for your offers, it's awful having a "naughty" dog and not knowing where to start with it so I really wanted to help but can't really help directly so thanks for the offers.