Thunder

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Dec 16, 2007 2:47 am

Since I'm tryin ta get back in the puter gig (within reason

) I thought I'd show a somewhat receint pic of Thunder. Some of you may remember him.
Been busy having fun.
Titles earned now; BH, SCHI, SCHII, CD, CDX, and his CGC certificate. Lots to go!
http://www.rwdc.org/images/RWDC%203-07_0002_1.jpg

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Dec 16, 2007 9:34 am

Hi Bro!!

Now THAT is a working dog! Wow, he looks like all muscle! Great shot!! Thanks for sharing it!!

eastwood2007 · Post by **eastwood2007** » Dec 17, 2007 12:25 am

What a beauty! And just look at all those titles!

My husband and I have Rotts and were at one point very curious about the SCH training. Decided that would not be something amateurs should undertake, and that we would just stick with the obedience training. Now that I am retired (young

), I would like to pursue some additional training with them. My female would make a good tracking dog, I think.

Thanks for sharing your Thunder.

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Dec 17, 2007 10:09 am

OED! You chopped off his ear!

He's looking very smart! Thanks for sharing his updates!

Smart boy, with those degrees, seems you should have a few after your name just for helping through all that schooling yourself!

Nice job in the handling I'm sure! Congrats!

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Dec 17, 2007 12:35 pm

Congrats OED! He looks great as usual! Give him a pat for me and a kiss on that big cold nose

We have a new addition to our house now, a Rat Terrier named Little Man. He gets along really well with the Boxers, and is learning to tolerate the cats

Take care,

Ginger

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Dec 18, 2007 1:56 am

Charla, there are a lot of Schutzhund clubs out there but so many still train with to much defense on young dogs. We train all motivational, even the bite work. Thunder has a very serious side to him but has an incredible off/on switch. That comes form his breeding as much as his training. There are tons of dog activities through AKC, UKC, Different agility organizations. AKC, UKC and Schutzhund all have tracking titles to earn even withouth bite work. I posted it just a while back but there are lots mor pics of our club work here. www.rwdc.org
Jane, so sorry I've been gone and missed your "adventure". Halsons is definately the place for good thoughts, prayers, and lots of hugs. Ya can't go wrong with all this wonderful family surrounding you.

Ginger, don't turn your back on a terrier that is just "tolerating" cats.

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Dec 18, 2007 8:52 am

Thanks OED. Yes, they are the best and without them I'm sure my attitude would be a tad shorter than it is! They keep a smile on a face for certain

Looking forward to more updates on your boy there! Such a strong & handsome dude! Thunder I mean

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Dec 18, 2007 10:37 am

OED, what a beautiful dog!! Just look at all those titles he has too, impressive!! You should be really proud and it's understandable why you have been away.

Ginger · Post by **Ginger** » Dec 19, 2007 12:55 pm

You are so right OED, however Jack the tom cat has one over on Little Man. When we first got Little Man he chased Jack and Jill horribly, but now Jack stands up to him and swats him, (sometimes for no reason at all

) and so Little Man has a healthy respect for Jack

Jill on the other hand, still runs and hides from Little Man so he still has fun with her. She will learn eventually

Ginger

thy · Post by **thy** » Dec 19, 2007 6:25 pm

Very allert but looking gently.. a dog I would wach out if I met him without leach

You trained rescue dogs before... or am my brain boiling

How are terries and german shephards doing together.. they have very differnt temper..alt least in my mind

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Dec 19, 2007 6:59 pm

thy wrote: or am my brain boiling

Yep, yep, thats it....your brain is boiling Pia!!

thy · Post by **thy** » Dec 19, 2007 9:14 pm

Thank you

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » Dec 20, 2007 1:31 am

Pia, in addition to his titles, I've also trained Thunder in live search, cadaver search, water search and article search. I was on a Search and Rescue (SAR) team but left for political reasons. To many cheifs and not enough indians. When I left, so did half of the team. They started another organization and wanted me to join but the seriousness of what we did wasn't strong enough in many of the members. It was more about the glory then the job.
There is a huge difference between the terriers and Shepherds. Both extreamly intelligent but a great difference in how their training is aproached.
I no longer leave my old JRT out alone with the two Shepherds. He doesn't know how to say "uncle" when he gets in trouble with the larger dogs

. If I'm with all them they are all sweet as sugar. They know better!

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Dec 20, 2007 11:27 am

We all know whom is top dog in your family!

Annie · Post by **Annie** » Dec 20, 2007 11:41 am

OED, he is sure pretty!! Beautiful dog!!

PeggyC · Post by **PeggyC** » Dec 24, 2007 9:17 am

OED, its so good to see you and Thunder!!

He's such a handsome dog and congrats to you both on all the titles!

Linda P · Post by **Linda P** » Dec 28, 2007 11:05 am

OED, good to see you and Thunder. He's just as handsome as ever, and it sounds like he's keeping you really busy!
Wishing you all the best in the new year.
Linda P