Yard dog wanted

[Corner Mad House]

I must admit I do struggle with the concept of a yard a bit myself. However, that said a home as a yard dog is just so much better than being stuck in kennels or destroyed because a 'suitable' home can not be found. At least the dogs are companions for each other when alone and will most probably get far more exercise than a dog that goes to a 'suitable' home.

 

[Saratoga]

I'd just like to add I ADORE my dogs, and they know it. I have always been complemented on how well behaved and happy they are. Just because they don't sleep in a house doesn't mean they are in anyway neglected.

The reason I'd love to rehome a rescue as I know there are a lot of them that get put up because they don't settle in a house environment, destroy things, get separation anxiety etc. I also know that a lot of dogs like GSDs can get overheated and have skin problems due to central heating. That was the case with my GSD, and he is now a very happy contented dog.

I am looking for the RIGHT dog, not just any dog.

 

[Alec Swan]

I'd just like to add I ADORE my dogs, and they know it. .......

.......

I am looking for the RIGHT dog, not just any dog.

There are none on here, I would hope, who would doubt your words. Certainly not I.

Alec.

 

[Corner Mad House]

I'd just like to add I ADORE my dogs, and they know it. I have always been complemented on how well behaved and happy they are. Just because they don't sleep in a house doesn't mean they are in anyway neglected.

The reason I'd love to rehome a rescue as I know there are a lot of them that get put up because they don't settle in a house environment, destroy things, get separation anxiety etc. I also know that a lot of dogs like GSDs can get overheated and have skin problems due to central heating. That was the case with my GSD, and he is now a very happy contented dog.

I am looking for the RIGHT dog, not just any dog.

Sorry that was a difficult post for me to write ... didn't mean any offence and am sure you love your dogs. We had a long haired Belgian Alsatian who I am sure would have been very happy living out. I just think the older I get the more 'soft in the head' I get with my pets. I do hope you get a new friend for your current yard doggy soon and that it all works out well for you.

 

[Saratoga]

It was more in response to the below reply, which IMO is implying that my dogs aren't loved, and the situation in which they are kept isn't acceptable.

Not prepared to start an argument on here and hijack this thread, but don't understand why it is misguided for rescues to try and find loving homes for often abused dogs, and to take the view that being left unattended overnight in an outbuilding instead of sleeping in the same house as their new owner is not the best choice for the rescued dog...

 

[Corner Mad House]

Hope you will post a picture when you find the right dog!

 

[meesha]

Keep checking back on the thread to c if u have found the right dog yet..... I think it is a fab life for a dog, freedom, companionship with other dogs/animals a warm place to sleep and u will probably c your dogs as much as someone who works full time ! My border collie would have adapted well to that life, his whole day revolves around twice daily visits to the yard.

 

[JosieB]

Just been told of a six month old bull mastiff pup needing home desperately, owners moving.. if yr interested pm me..

 

[Saneta]

Saratoga, I most definitely was not implying anything about your dog and your love for them, merely warning you that many rescues would not agree to dogs being rehomed where they were not being kept with human company for most of the day. I'm sorry you have misunderstood my posting. Many rescues will stipulate that dogs should not be left unattended for more than 4 hours. Is there any reason why you can't or don't keep your dogs at home? Sadly, in the current times, I personally would be terrified of my dogs being stolen, or of a fire and the dogs being trapped. I know the same could be said of horses...

 

[Alec Swan]

Saneta, every day we take chances; when we cross a road, when we drive a car, Hell when we get out of bed, or on to the back of a horse. Of course it would be awful were a yard to burn down and kill horses or dogs, but if we live a life of what-ifs, then we may just as well stay in bed all day!

Alec.

 

[meesha]

Given the choice of being shut in the house mostly on your own because your owners have to work, with a couple of short walks round the block on the lead or free roaming acres of ground with the constant company of your pack (other dogs) and twice daily visits from mum I think most dogs would choose the latter. I am not saying all dogs only get walked round the block and only see their owners for a couple of hours each end of the day but I am sure it is true of many.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Oh that home sounds ideal for some dogs...u are a fair distance from us. We do have a rottie x gsd...he is fab with dogs...and he sticks like glue once bonded....but no one wud get in if he did not know them so that cud b an issue if u have clients coming and going. Is the yard near your home?I could keep an eye out for other suitable dogs.

Where you been? Thought of you as I passed the services before the Angel.

Our yard dogs are incredibly soppy, well behaved, don't live in a house and are happy and extremely friendly. I would suggest a glance around the free ads.

 

[CAYLA]

I come here when im hunted down and orderd back lol....you where so close lol.

 

[Corner Mad House]

Not rescue but might be of interest

www.k9protector.co.uk

 

[Cinnamontoast]

I come here when im hunted down and orderd back lol....you where so close lol.

I bet! Horrific journey, windiest day of the year up the M1, no fun!

 

[CorvusCorax]

Not rescue but might be of interest

www.k9protector.co.uk

The OP needs a dog to mooch around a yard, not an expensive high-drive personal protection dog, trained in bitework, which would bring Alec's comments about a guard dog on the premises in to play!

 

[Corner Mad House]

The OP needs a dog to mooch around a yard, not an expensive high-drive personal protection dog, trained in bitework, which would bring Alec's comments about a guard dog on the premises in to play!

Sorry was just a thought!

 

[CorvusCorax]

No worries, apologies if I sounded abrupt , but those sorts of dogs are for v specialised homes, not to be taken lightly and there's a lot of cowboys out there (although not the people in the link you provided )

 

[Crosshill Pacers]

How about a Weimeraner?

OH has two living at his yard. They're great with the horses, have full access to his track (Jazzi actually runs laps of the track as part of her morning routine); obviously they require a lot of exercise but as they're out all day and all night, with access to their shed 24/7, they keep themselves active.

They're great with his two Beagles who also live at the yard, but don't have quite as much run of the place as they like to dig and make bids for freedom. The added bonus is because of their size they make quite intimidating looking yard dogs, however they're soooo friendly that the illusion is shattered as soon as you actually enter the yard.

As an aside, OH was attacked by an Akita two years ago and as a result was very nervous around dogs initially. Jazzi and Olly have completely changed that, they are wonderful pets and great dogs to have around as very affectionate and always wanting to play. I'm not sure whether there are many that need rehoming however I suspect there may be as some people may misjudge just how much exercise they require.

Your set up sounds perfect

 

[Corner Mad House]

No worries, apologies if I sounded abrupt , but those sorts of dogs are for v specialised homes, not to be taken lightly and there's a lot of cowboys out there (although not the people in the link you provided )

Good job I didn't say don't bite my head off

 

[milo'n'molly]

The OP needs a dog to mooch around a yard, not an expensive high-drive personal protection dog, trained in bitework, which would bring Alec's comments about a guard dog on the premises in to play!

As a total side note. What kind of prices do dogs like that go for? Must be expensive with the length of training put into them. Only working dog sales I have seen are sheep dogs

 

[CorvusCorax]

It's mostly price on application and depends on the level of cost of importation, training, lines etc and if the dog has passed working titles. A green dog with good lines/only basic training would be expensive enough and four zeroes would not be uncommon once the training is started, but one needs to keep one's eyes open.

 

[Alec Swan]

As a total side note. What kind of prices do dogs like that go for? Must be expensive with the length of training put into them. Only working dog sales I have seen are sheep dogs

In 1984, 30 years ago, a guy who's wife had been brutally beaten, and robbed, paid me 4k for a dog. At the time, I'd just bought a house for 20k. That house now, would be probably about 160k. So that would at today's house valuation, put the dog at about 30k+. It doesn't make sense, does it? In the defence of the dog, he was push button perfect and he was a serious bit of kit. Hardly in the defence of the vendor, but the dog wasn't even a pure bred animal!! What price security?

Alec.

 

[Corner Mad House]

In 1984, 30 years ago, a guy who's wife had been brutally beaten, and robbed, paid me 4k for a dog. At the time, I'd just bought a house for 20k. That house now, would be probably about 160k. So that would at today's house valuation, put the dog at about 30k+. It doesn't make sense, does it? In the defence of the dog, he was push button perfect and he was a serious bit of kit. Hardly in the defence of the vendor, but the dog wasn't even a pure bred animal!! What price security?

Alec.

Yikes, that's pretty serious dosh!

 

[holdtight]

Have you had a look at arundawndogrescue.co.uk the lady that runs the rescue center has all sorts of dogs with all kinds of needs given to her very regularly (sadly). She is fab and finds so many dogs a good home. May be worth a call to her, she has many connections and although she is not in your area many of her contacts regularly team up and drop or collect dogs all over the country to rescue them at the 11th hour or drop them to new homes. All homes are vetted of course.

I wish you the very best finding a new dog. What a lovely home for a dog you have waiting for the right four paws!

 

[The wife]

Some of the dedicated GSD rescues and indeed, some mainstream rescues would not be mad keen on letting a dog go as a yard dog, just to warn you...might be better with a private rehome.

I found this, before we decided to embark on a lab pup I contacted the GSD rescue and they said we were unsuitable to re home any of their dogs. We live in the countryside with a securely fenced large garden and a decent sized home but because the dog would mainly spend more time at work with me on a yard than at home they wouldn't even consider our application, even though it would be primarily a pet that goes to work with its owner. Really sad actually because we have ad-lib time to spend rehabilitating a dog, IMHO had 'good facilities' for one with lots of turnout, have always owned GSD's and really wanted to give an animal another chance in life.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Yeah, it's not like they're a working breed or anything. In fairness they are a breed which can end up abandoned to 'guard' a scrap yard or stuck on the end of a chain so this is maybe why any sort of guard/yard homes are discounted on a blanket basis.
What's better, a dog bored on a yard or a dog bored in a house! (Not saying this applies to anyone on the thread, just thinking out loud)

 

[Alec Swan]

Yikes, that's pretty serious dosh!

Actually, it wasn't. It was the days of the Yuppie, and 'loads-a-money', and everyone had a Golf GTi and most people had more money than God. There were those who stretched themselves too far, then, who never actually recovered. £4k for peace of mind, and with perhaps only a handful of such dogs, for sale and in this country, wasn't considered to be out of the way. I know, it was madness!!

Alec.

 

[Saratoga]

I found this, before we decided to embark on a lab pup I contacted the GSD rescue and they said we were unsuitable to re home any of their dogs. We live in the countryside with a securely fenced large garden and a decent sized home but because the dog would mainly spend more time at work with me on a yard than at home they wouldn't even consider our application, even though it would be primarily a pet that goes to work with its owner. Really sad actually because we have ad-lib time to spend rehabilitating a dog, IMHO had 'good facilities' for one with lots of turnout, have always owned GSD's and really wanted to give an animal another chance in life.

Unfortunately this seems to be the case with me too....I have received an email back saying they won't place a dog in kennels, when at no point have I said they will be in kennels. It would be so much easier just to buy a puppy, but I would rather give a dog a home that doesn't have one!

 

[lurcherlu]

Please try hounds first sight hound rescue they may have a suitable dog