Dogs as Individuals - Long

Becs · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject:

I agree with what Jules's says about how we (mostly!) learn to love the dog we get (like we do our kids I suppose!!!). I have loved to pieces every one of my pups, but thinking about it, I think I love living with the more pushy/cocky pups more is because I'm a closet worrier Laughing

and the confident pups bring out the best in me, whereas the more needy pups worry me as I think I get too wrapped up in their anxieties.
Also I love the actual training aspect of bring on pups so I like the enthusiasm and plonkerness of the larger-than-life pups, whereas my needy pups have needed less actual 'training' but a lot more 'life experiences'. Also I've noticed that the needy/sensative pups have related to the whole family and have been at their happiest in the midst of family life, whereas my plonkers have been family dogs, but I'm their 'bestest mate' and one that they actual listen too and obey.

Writing this, its just dawned on my that I'm a human 'W' which makes me a better match for a 'P' Laughing

Diana- do you temperment-test your owners-to-be!!!!? Because I'm thinking that, along with observing your pups closely, you should move all your prospective-pup-owners in with you too for 8 weeks and then you could really match the 'W's to the 'P's!!!!!

I'm finding this thread fascinating....I can see lightbulbs glowing all around as we all start to twig!

Becs (W) and the Gang (mix of 'P's and 'W'!!!)

Sonia · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject:

Agree Becs. A lightbulb went off big time when I read Di's post. She deserves one heck of a medal for this one I think Very Happy

Alphagirl · Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:15 pm Post subject:

Wise words as always Di,
And isn't it wonderful that they are so different, labs they may be but they're as individual as us humans.

GitSol · Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject:

That was a wonderful post Di! (as always!) Thanks for sharing.

Toby is probably the least complex dog I've ever known - he's one of the all play, all the time dogs who loves everyone, especially children and all other dogs whether they're a great dane or a chihuahua. Laughing

Life is all so simple to him - love everyone all the time even if they growl at you. Rolling Eyes

Angelsmum · Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 12:01 am Post subject:

I've thought long and hard since reading this thread about whether our Maxi falls under the "p" or "w" lab Confused

I would say that he is mostly "w" but alot of that I was putting down to his lack of socialisation when he was a pup,but then on the other hand we do have a pritty busy household and hes possitively bomb proof at home so I'm still undecided Confused

spilly · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:19 pm Post subject:

enjoyed reading that, our Roly is definately a 'p' three times over, lol

Helen x

worzsel · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject:

Facinating post indeed Di, I never realised that it was possible for 2 dogs of the same breed to be so different. My own Lab Hugo is obviously the epitome of the W Dog.. I love him to bits but he's not what i wanted and certainly not what i expected in a Lab. I am coming to terms with him though lol. I think he would go far with some proper training, he is awsomely clever and desperate to make me happy but i am the boss, he's not atall worried abut anyone else.

morrismajor · Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:21 am Post subject:

Really enjoyed reading this, am studying hard about dogs behaviour and how to try and understand them, their traits, perahps why they do certian things etc so this has been really helpful for me-thanks Very Happy