Tillo fighting during agility training
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Janneke- I'm so sorry to read about this. It is very unfortunate and may cause a set back in Tillo's agility career, but it does not have to end it. Have you read Control Unleashed? The author's dog had been attacked, but she was able to build his self-confidence. I'm not sure why if the sharpei had issues with other dogs in one class they just moved him to your class. Hopefully he won't be an issue in your future classes. What did you instructor say?
I also don't know why the Shar pei was placed in our group.. He had/has problems with 'black dogs'.. Well Tillo is far from being black.. :rolleyes:
The instructor who decided that the Shar pei could join our group was pretty pissed at himself for making that decision. He really likes Tillo, so I do think he will try to work something out for Tillo and me. On monday we have an extra training to practice the weave poles. It's only for dogs who (want to) compete in agility.. so no Shar pei there ;) This monday we'll make some jumps as well, to give Tillo his positive feeling back ;) :)
This morning we had obedience and Tillo did perfect. No problems with the other dogs, so that's great :) We also met another Shar pei on our walk from the training and Tillo watched it for quite some time when it passed, but he didn't make trouble. He hasn't got a "Shar pei trauma" ;)
I hope Tillo's bite wounds heal well. Shar peis seem to be aggressive as a generalization. Maybe if (assuming that dog is not in the class again) you just go back like nothing happened, he will take his cues from you!
Yes, Shar peis aren't the easiest dogs. Wednesday when we went back on the field I just kept talking in a happy voice and walking like nothing had happened. Tillo looked at me like: "are you crazy, stop that weird happy voice, I've just been bitten!".. haha.. but after about 10 minutes he was definitely feeling better. We've had many great moments on that field, so I hope he will remember them instead of this one bad moment.
Oh god, that sounds awful! And that Tillo was screaming for so long! Poor guy, must of been some serious pain! How are his wounds? Are you going to have a vet have a look?
If anything, that new dog should be removed. It's a shame that you would have to leave the agility club.
I would stay, and if that dog gets into another fight, I would gather some members to all join in and complain. Hopefully getting him removed.
My thoughts go out to you both!
The screaming was awful! I thought he at least lost a leg or something like that.. People from another training field came asking what was happening :S We cleaned the wounds and they look 'nice'. The teeth went deeper than I could see, but it doesn't look infected and Tillo isn't paying any attention to them anymore.
If the Shar pei isn't moved to another group, I won't risk another fight. If the Shar pei would listen to his owner, I wouldn't mind him in our group. As long as she can call him back, that's fine by me. Problem is: this dog just does whatever he wants. Tillo has enough bite wounds for now..
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Yes, Shar peis aren't the easiest dogs. Wednesday when we went back on the field I just kept talking in a happy voice and walking like nothing had happened. Tillo looked at me like: "are you crazy, stop that weird happy voice, I've just been bitten!".. haha.. but after about 10 minutes he was definitely feeling better. We've had many great moments on that field, so I hope he will remember them instead of this one bad moment.
Oh this is very good news. The fact that you have had many postivie experiences there means he will probably recover quicky (mentally/emotionally). If you think about it like a bank account. You have put lots of money in there (positive experiences) and just made a huge withdrawal (the sharpei incident). Hopefully there is enough in your account to cover that withdrawal.
I wish you all the best! I think you're doing a fabulous job with him (in general and with the sharpei incident).
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I am soooo sorry that Tillo had to experience that. It sounds like the other people don't want the Shar-pei in their group. I think that should tell the trainer LOADS. Rather than upsetting a whole group of people, perhaps the trainer should tell the owner of the Shar-pei that they need to do more work with their dog before attending another class. The outcome could have been much worse. Sending warm hugs to you and Tillo.
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Oh this is very good news. The fact that you have had many postivie experiences there means he will probably recover quicky (mentally/emotionally). If you think about it like a bank account. You have put lots of money in there (positive experiences) and just made a huge withdrawal (the sharpei incident). Hopefully there is enough in your account to cover that withdrawal.
I wish you all the best! I think you're doing a fabulous job with him (in general and with the sharpei incident).
I completly agree…Janneke, you are doing fabulously!
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Thank you Agilebasenji and Quercus, I'm just doing what my 'mother instinct' tells me to do ;) Tillo is such an awesome dog.. And he recovers quickly if something startles him. I'm sure we'll work it out. I was quite shocked wednesday and I was still on thursday and yesterday.. but today was perfect. Tillo did good at the training and we walked him off leash twice for 2+ hour in total and he did perfect with the other dogs we met, playing nicely. One growl at a dog because it humbed Tillo on the head (:rolleyes:) but who can blame him for that ;)
I'm feeling better already, thanks for all the nice comments people! I think it worked :)
Who knows, maybe we can still compete on July 10th.. -
I hope you can! :) What a bad experience… :(
By the way:
One of Thabos brothers had a fight with a not-so-nice dog.
Such wounds are sometimes more serious as expected...
But as Tillo looks happy and healthy by now, it seems to be alright ;) Glad to hear that! -
Janneke, I just saw this
I am so sorry Tillo had to experience that "not so nice dog's teeth up close"…I am glad he is feeling better..yes, you can do it, go for the July 10th competition and tell us all about how great he did..:D:D -
I was away so didn't see this…
Janneke, I'm so sorry that happened to Tillo. You do such a great job with him and it sounds like he is recovering from the wounds and fear nicely - thanks to you! Fingers crossed things continue to go well so you can try him at your upcoming agility!
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Well.. tonight we had a 30 min. training to practice the weave poles. Tillo did ok. He was more excited than normal when we got out of the car and he had a big ridge when we walked to the field, but we were there 30 min before we started, so he was all calmed down at the beginning of the training :)
I asked the trainer what he is going to do with Tillo and the Shar pei and he isn't sure yet.. :confused: This wednesday he will have a look and discuss it with the other trainers. He said that there is always a possibility that Tillo will be in a group with a male he doesn't like… so he doesn't think it's necessary to change the group. I told him I will quit and look for another training if he doesn't change something.. We'll see.. we'll see...
