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To: Rarebird who wrote (7907)	6/19/2022 2:43:42 PM
From: Lee Lichterman III	Respond to of 8751

I agree with you that rescue dogs seem to be special. I always had purebred hunting dogs but they all had their minor issues. I got a rescue bloodhound and he didn't like people at first but once he realized we were good people, he was the most devoted and perfectly obedient dog I had ever owned. I got a pound dog last year and he has been amazing from the time he got in the car to come home with us. I showed him our borders of the ranch and he has never strayed outside them. He's the biggest baby indoors but outside, he's as we nicknamed him on another thread here, "killer dog". He's taken down every possum, raccoon and armadillo on the property and a couple coyote. He's like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. I'll never get another purebred from a breeder again. I think maybe that being exposed to a bad environment, they know they have a good thing so they don't want to mess it up vs getting a puppy from a breeder, they just think that they can wander, push boundaries etc.

To: Rarebird who wrote (7907)	6/19/2022 4:22:44 PM
From: kidl	Respond to of 8751

I know you think I'm nuts. Certainly NOT even though there are things you do / allow which I wouldn't and likely the other way around. I have always found that dogs eventually mirror the personalities of their owners. They even differentiate between family members and are very good in figuring out who likes / tolerates what and whom to go to to satisfy their various needs. If they want a real good long cuddle or are hurt, they go to my wife. If they want to roughhouse, go for a long walk or play stick, they come to me. Obedience is another good example. My wife tends to be more lenient. With her the first "here" is considered a suggestion. They know they have a little time as a second or third "here" will follow without negative consequences. With me it's one "here" no ifs buts or whats. BTW, I totally agree with only using low key / quiet commands. If you have to yell at your dog, you are doing something wrong as in instilling fear.