This morning is the first time that I saw Jesse wanting to play with a dog rather than hump him. We met Bob, an old dog that we meet most mornings. Usually Jesse wants to hump him and keeps running after him. I had Jesse on the lead when approaching him and Jesse started play bowing! So he has started to enjoy meeting other dogs rather than just have sex on his mind!
Last night I also realised that he is not trying to hump me anymore at all now!
Result!
Friday, 14 March 2008
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Stitches out and food change
Went to see Mark today to take Jesse's stitches out. All was well and although Jesse wasn't impressed at all when I turned him upside down (and Mark had to call a nurse as well to hold his back legs apart), he was fine as soon as he was back on his four feet... LOL It's all healed up well.
He already seems to be less intensive with other dogs as well when he meets them and rarely licks our other dogs' privates now. So it seems to be working.
Just under 2 weeks ago, I started changing Jesse over to a new food (Exclusion, Venison and Potatoe). His poos are fine, but he has thrown up a few times. I am not sure whether it is that food or not though or whether it was something else he was given and/or the worming tablets. So I will continue with this food for a couple of months to see how it goes. Jesse seems doing well on it. He also loves the venison treats I have bought them.
He already seems to be less intensive with other dogs as well when he meets them and rarely licks our other dogs' privates now. So it seems to be working.
Just under 2 weeks ago, I started changing Jesse over to a new food (Exclusion, Venison and Potatoe). His poos are fine, but he has thrown up a few times. I am not sure whether it is that food or not though or whether it was something else he was given and/or the worming tablets. So I will continue with this food for a couple of months to see how it goes. Jesse seems doing well on it. He also loves the venison treats I have bought them.
Monday, 25 February 2008
Home check
I took Jesse on a home check with me yesterday, 24th, and he behaved impeccably! What a clever boy.
He hasn't been out for a walk yet, I was going to take him tomorrow for the first time after the op, but it's pretty wet, so I might wait another day!
The wound is fine, hardly any bruising (thanks to arnica). He does wear the buster collar when he is not supervised as he does lick, but other than that, he is very good.
He already sniffs the other dogs privates a lot less, so it seems to have an effect already.
We also gave them bones tonight for some dental care... All went well until Jesse walked away from his bone, Dylan got too close and Jesse went for him (guarding from a distance). Luckily I was right there and could stop them before Jesse got to Dylan... So I took the bone up immediately (which I should have done in the first place). This is the only situation where we really have to watch them as they are all bone/chew guarders and although know the rules and don't go and pinch stuff (and therefore don't cause any problems), there are some situations where they will still go for each other - if they think that the other is taking an interest... even if they have finished with the bone! Naughty pups.
It doesn't worry me though as I know exactely what it is and they never get bones unsupervised. So it really isn't a problem.
He hasn't been out for a walk yet, I was going to take him tomorrow for the first time after the op, but it's pretty wet, so I might wait another day!
The wound is fine, hardly any bruising (thanks to arnica). He does wear the buster collar when he is not supervised as he does lick, but other than that, he is very good.
He already sniffs the other dogs privates a lot less, so it seems to have an effect already.
We also gave them bones tonight for some dental care... All went well until Jesse walked away from his bone, Dylan got too close and Jesse went for him (guarding from a distance). Luckily I was right there and could stop them before Jesse got to Dylan... So I took the bone up immediately (which I should have done in the first place). This is the only situation where we really have to watch them as they are all bone/chew guarders and although know the rules and don't go and pinch stuff (and therefore don't cause any problems), there are some situations where they will still go for each other - if they think that the other is taking an interest... even if they have finished with the bone! Naughty pups.
It doesn't worry me though as I know exactely what it is and they never get bones unsupervised. So it really isn't a problem.
Saturday, 23 February 2008
Jesse is doing fine and a visit to my classes
Jesse is doing fine after the op. I did put the buster collar on him at night as he does nibble if not watched carefully... Same today, if I can't watch him, I put the buster collar on.
This morning, I took him to training class with me... not a particularly good move as he was quite distractive to the other dogs, but I didn't want to leave him at home unsupervised (Cornel was still in bed). He was quite aggressive, particularly to the puppies, which I knew he would be. It is the only place where he is like that... On walks he is fine and does not cause any problem, particularly off lead. On lead, he can be a bit funny - but I think that's mainly learnt behaviour copied from Dylan.
Once the hormones have worn off in a few weeks and I know that they don't influence his behaviour majorly anymore, then I will start with lots of work with him to get him fully back on track.
This morning, I took him to training class with me... not a particularly good move as he was quite distractive to the other dogs, but I didn't want to leave him at home unsupervised (Cornel was still in bed). He was quite aggressive, particularly to the puppies, which I knew he would be. It is the only place where he is like that... On walks he is fine and does not cause any problem, particularly off lead. On lead, he can be a bit funny - but I think that's mainly learnt behaviour copied from Dylan.
Once the hormones have worn off in a few weeks and I know that they don't influence his behaviour majorly anymore, then I will start with lots of work with him to get him fully back on track.
Jesse is neutered
Today, Jesse went in to be neutered. I was a nervous wreck until I knew that all had gone well. I picked him up at 2 pm. He was still very sleepy and only since about 11 pm, he is practically back to normal.
He had his dinner, which he ate ok. I have also got his new food (Exclusion Venison and Potato), so we'll see how we get on with that.
I am so glad that the neutering business is over now. I was so worried about it!
He had his dinner, which he ate ok. I have also got his new food (Exclusion Venison and Potato), so we'll see how we get on with that.
I am so glad that the neutering business is over now. I was so worried about it!
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
College
From 11th to 14th February (leaving on 10th) we went to college with Dylan, Flash and Jesse with us. They loved the Travelodge hotel and seemed much happier and settled than in Arras Farmhouse B&B... Not sure why.
There were loads of wild bunnies around the service station at night and I am sure that Flash and Dylan thought they were in heaven... LOL. Of course, they weren't allowed to chase and stayed on lead. Jesse didn't really bother with them as the only thing he chases is birds really.
22nd February - this Friday - it's Jesse's time to get neutered... I am not looking forward to this. He has actually calmed down quite a bit again re other dogs and humping, but it still needs to be done.
There were loads of wild bunnies around the service station at night and I am sure that Flash and Dylan thought they were in heaven... LOL. Of course, they weren't allowed to chase and stayed on lead. Jesse didn't really bother with them as the only thing he chases is birds really.
22nd February - this Friday - it's Jesse's time to get neutered... I am not looking forward to this. He has actually calmed down quite a bit again re other dogs and humping, but it still needs to be done.
Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Some new pictures
On Sunday, 3rd February, Jesse had his bath (as usual at week-ends) and he looked lovely. I took some new pictures...(First after bath but pre blow-dry, then in all his glory...)
Look at me all wet...
And look at me now...
Look at me all wet...
And look at me now...
Friday, 25 January 2008
Time to be neutered
I have booked Jesse in to be neutered on Friday, 22nd February! It is the first Friday that is suitable for both me and the vet.
It is high time that he gets done as he is now leaning towards aggressive with some male dogs and gets well over excited with the girls. Last night he marked twice in the training hall...
It is high time that he gets done as he is now leaning towards aggressive with some male dogs and gets well over excited with the girls. Last night he marked twice in the training hall...
Monday, 21 January 2008
Neutering and Training
I have for the first time started to seriously consider neutering Jesse... in fact, I have over the last few days decided for good that he will be neutered. His behaviour is getting to a point where he stresses himself out around bitches and male dogs and it stresses me out. Over the last few days, he has also started to try to hump Flash frequently... unfortunately Flash doesn't tell him off! So I think it is time.
Yesterday, I took the three boys for a walk and we met a couple of dogs. They were off lead to start off with, so I let Flash and Jesse approach and called Dylan back. Both Flash and Jesse were fine with the dogs, and I was holding on to Dylan's harness. Dylan was interested, so I let him approach one of the dogs (which was put on the lead in the meantime) and Dylan suddenly snapped at it! And as he did that, Jesse went for the other dog that he was previously sniffing without any problems. So I had to stop both, appologised to the other owner and moved on.
This is the sort of thing that I think Jesse will hopefully be a lot less intense about once he is neutered. Although he is not an aggressive dog at all and will not generally initiate a fight, he is much more intense with other dogs than I would like - and I feel that is mainly hormone related. So hopefully, neutering will make him a bit more relaxed about this sort of thing. (Though I fully understand as well that it is Jesse's nature not to back down and on occasions go over the top - he has never been good at controlling his temper once he gets going...).
I tried to book him in this Friday or next Friday to be castrated, but they can't do it as they have only got one vet on. I have booked him in for this Thursday, but that's not really a good idea as I want time off after that. So I will reschedule that for a Friday at the end of February/early March... (Jesse will be 14 months old then).
Yesterday, I took the three boys for a walk and we met a couple of dogs. They were off lead to start off with, so I let Flash and Jesse approach and called Dylan back. Both Flash and Jesse were fine with the dogs, and I was holding on to Dylan's harness. Dylan was interested, so I let him approach one of the dogs (which was put on the lead in the meantime) and Dylan suddenly snapped at it! And as he did that, Jesse went for the other dog that he was previously sniffing without any problems. So I had to stop both, appologised to the other owner and moved on.
This is the sort of thing that I think Jesse will hopefully be a lot less intense about once he is neutered. Although he is not an aggressive dog at all and will not generally initiate a fight, he is much more intense with other dogs than I would like - and I feel that is mainly hormone related. So hopefully, neutering will make him a bit more relaxed about this sort of thing. (Though I fully understand as well that it is Jesse's nature not to back down and on occasions go over the top - he has never been good at controlling his temper once he gets going...).
I tried to book him in this Friday or next Friday to be castrated, but they can't do it as they have only got one vet on. I have booked him in for this Thursday, but that's not really a good idea as I want time off after that. So I will reschedule that for a Friday at the end of February/early March... (Jesse will be 14 months old then).
Some New Year's pictures
We had a lovely walk in the morning...
And then Jesse got a bath (which after the pictures above was inevitable). He has his eyes closed in most pictures because he was very tired after a long walk where he played lots with a little terrier friend and then being bathed and blow-dried...
And then Jesse got a bath (which after the pictures above was inevitable). He has his eyes closed in most pictures because he was very tired after a long walk where he played lots with a little terrier friend and then being bathed and blow-dried...
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