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Old English Mastiff Discussions / Re: Need help with new mastiff
« on: October 31, 2007, 12:06:48 pm »
Thanks for all the advice guys. I'm not in an area where I can go to obedience classes, so I don't have that option, but I'm excited to get him and hoping everything is very smooth when I get to meet him.

I'll be in the town for 2 nights, I wonder if it would be best for me to go and meet him and spend a bit of time with him the first night, and take him home the second night, or would I be better off just picking him up when I'm ready to leave the city?

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Old English Mastiff Discussions / Need help with new mastiff
« on: October 30, 2007, 02:32:51 pm »
Hi guys. I am about to get my first Mastiff coming up in a few days.

Background:
The dog is already 20 months old, which is older than I wanted but the family needs to get rid of him (he keeps getting out of their small fence) and I've been wanting a mastiff for along time.
I have an almost 4 year old daughter, and a 3 year old shitzu dog. I have a pretty good size yard with a nice high fence.

So, what I need help with is:

-I know mastiffs bond and are very protective of their family. When I go to see him (and very likely bring him home with me), is there anything I can do to make him trust me, and want to come with me? I mean other than my own instict to be very nice to him, should I bring a treat, or anything?

-Any insight on how the dog will handle being taking out of his home by a stranger and implanted into my home?

-How will the dog interact with my current dog? I understand mastiffs integrate nicely into existing familys, but this pooch is already 20 months old.

-What can I do to help the dog bond with me quickly?
-How long might it take for the dog to bond with my family and *forget* (can't think of a better word, i doubt he would actually ever forget them) the old family?
-Any opinions on a method to introduce the dog to it's new home and family?


Basically I'm almost already in love with this dog, from photos and talking to the owner, I just want to do whatever I can to make him comfortable and feel safe in my house, so he can make my family feel safe when I'm gone.

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