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[borzoimom]

Oh wow! 35 shepherds at one time, all housepets???????????

YUP!! Everyone of them!! lol.. You should have seen my house at the time.. lol.. The dinning room/living room and family room had wall to wall crates- they all had their group. I got at 5am and started routines .. lol.. It can be done but takes serious committment to do so. My day ended at 10pm.. Then start again.. whew- these days seem like a total blur! Most could have a operating groups. I did have 3 I had to keep seperated though. But during the day they were just one big group unless I had a female in season or a retired police dog until he learned how to handle a group again. I actually remember it fondly= busy- but fondly.. ( just too old for that obviously- ) The yard was 5 acres fenced but had like 3 yards with gates to let the groups out.. Everyone knew which door was theres. .. I will see if I can load some pictures. You seem to be more receptive..

[borzoimom]

A pack of dogs is possible- look at Ceasar. And each knows his/her place in the pack life. ( only mine lived inside- I think I had like 5 vacs at one time.. lol.. jeeeeeeeeeeez what a blur..)

[TFTpwnsYou]

I actually acknowledged the top animal 1st. When I got my 1st dog we had cats way before a dog so I made sure the cats knew they still came 1st and the dog was not here to take over. Now they looove each other. When I got my 2nd dog I made sure that my 1st got acknowledged on pets, treats, in and out of the house and so on. Even though I know he wouldn't have cared I just found it more respectful to him since he is 2nd in command(me being 1st rank officer). Kind of like a ranking in military and such. Then nobody gets jelous because they have their place and there is no need to fight for position.

[bluebird]

YUP!! Everyone of them!! lol.. You should have seen my house at the time.. lol.. The dinning room/living room and family room had wall to wall crates- they all had their group. I got at 5am and started routines .. lol.. It can be done but takes serious committment to do so. My day ended at 10pm.. Then start again.. whew- these days seem like a total blur! Most could have a operating groups. I did have 3 I had to keep seperated though. But during the day they were just one big group unless I had a female in season or a retired police dog until he learned how to handle a group again. I actually remember it fondly= busy- but fondly.. ( just too old for that obviously- ) The yard was 5 acres fenced but had like 3 yards with gates to let the groups out.. Everyone knew which door was theres. .. I will see if I can load some pictures. You seem to be more receptive..

The concept is absolutely fascinating and mind blowing all at the same time. Were they all just pets or was there another reason for having so many dogs, such as rescue work etc?

[bellamia_525]

Thanks borzoimom, actually it does help acknowledging her first. I come home and pay attention to her first and by the time I go to him, she's not so upset. And this morning I was sooooo happy because she was actually playing with him like I hoped she would. It doesn't happen too often yet, but shes getting there. So thanks again for the info and as soon as I get pics I will put them up. Thanks again.

[borzoimom]

Thanks borzoimom, actually it does help acknowledging her first. I come home and pay attention to her first and by the time I go to him, she's not so upset. And this morning I was sooooo happy because she was actually playing with him like I hoped she would. It doesn't happen too often yet, but shes getting there. So thanks again for the info and as soon as I get pics I will put them up. Thanks again.

that is how it works- the proof is in the pudding.. I am glad things are better. This is the method I used for years and it works. It may not make sense to us but it does to them. All new comers would be at the bottom of the pack. They accept that ... Good luck. I am here if you need anymore help..
BTW- got any pics????