timclarke Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Our dear old rescue collie/retriever cross died last year and we are now ready for another dog but although I've had rescue dogs all my life I think this time I'd just like a dog with no "issues" and have been looking on the internet for "trained dogs" but this dog won't do any sort of work there'll be a family pet. I don't suppose anyone has any recommendations of where to get one from - we're in Great Missenden in Bucks? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 What do you define as 'trained' 'Trained' as in for a specific role ? Or 'trained' as in an obedient family pet ? If it's a family pet you're looking for, surely a large part of owning a dog is the raising, nurturing and training aspects of dog ownership ? After, like kids, you get out what you put in.....hopefully Can you not get 'rescue' dogs that don't have issues, What about your local RSPCA, or Battersea Cats & Dogs Dogs Trust have mixed reviews generally, I have had both a positive and a negative experience of but seem much more of a business than charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timclarke Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Yes, that's a good question. I suppose i don't mean trained as much as "not bonkers". Just a calm temperament with minimal fear/aggression to other dogs/people really. I fostered a rescue Doberman/collie cross which i thought was a fantastic dog full of beans and clever as anything but for some reason he didn't seem to like women (kept pulling my wife off the lead and bit her as well) and was terrified of other dogs. He'd have been a great dog in time but the missus (understandably) was scared of him so that was no good. I guess if i'm honest I just want to minimise the "challenges" to begin with by starting off with a dog with as few issues as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglebert Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Get the right breed, or cross breed that's half the battle. Getting a trained (which will probably actually be only half trained) dog means you'll have missed out on having it in it's formative stages and you'll have to work hard to form the bonds that occur naturally when you get a dog as a puppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timclarke Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I did wonder about that - I've never had a dog from a puppy they've always been adult dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timclarke Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Having spent a bit of time looking at retriever sites maybe I'm not quite ready for a new dog yet, still getting a lump at the back of the throat looking at the images I'm afraid.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I don't see any direct connection with rescue dogs having behavioural issues. Sometimes the issue is with the owners. I took on quite a few rescue dogs; springers and GSDs and turned them around into working police dogs in very little time. They didn't have any more issues than the pedigree pups that were bought in from working lines. If you are looking for a cast-iron guarantee of a dog with no possible issues then you will be disappointed. There is no such thing. The nearest thing though would be a retired or failed guide dog from the RNIB: http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/supportus/rehoming-a-guide-dog At least you would be made aware of any issues, many of which wouldn't be a problem for a sighted person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsdon Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 "I fostered a rescue Doberman/collie cross.." With all respect, that's not a mixture that conjours up an expectation of phlegmatic stability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timclarke Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Well you're right. There wasn't a lot of "phlegmatic stability" going on that is true Thanks UK Poacher sounds like an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 (edited) We went on a Web site once I think it was something to do with the kc you fill in a form which is a series of questions about you and what you want from a dog and it will recommend a few breeds Don't know if it's still around A well trained and looked after GSD will take some beating for a family dog obviously in my opinion but they can suffer health problems Edited March 7, 2017 by jonny thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Your other option is to look for a trial or working dog seeking a retirement home, trial dogs in particular may only be 4 or 5 years old at that stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 As well as the Guide Dogs and a look at hearing dogs for the deaf. A friend had a dog that did not meet the grade from them and it is a fantastic, well behaved, sociable and loving dog. Good part is they are based near a Princes Risborough so quite close to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timclarke Posted March 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 That's an idea! The're only 15 minutes away as well............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Having spent a bit of time looking at retriever sites maybe I'm not quite ready for a new dog yet, still getting a lump at the back of the throat looking at the images I'm afraid.............. That'll always be there just gets easier over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Photos of dogs of similiar breeds to our lost ones always make me a bit choked. When meeting them live only joy at the nice dog is felt. Go and look at some live ones, you will feel a bit better about it. They always steal a chunk of your heart when they go, but it does get a little better with time and a new dog is a big healer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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