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“I re-homed my Springador three years ago when he was...”

written by Walks Far Man on 12/09/2010

I re-homed my Springador three years ago when he was three years old. His previous owner was going through a divorce at that time and her ex-husband no longer wanted him. He came to me already acclimatised with children which is very important these days. I got him as a companion for my fantastic mongrel who had gone off his food when my 18 year old Border Collie died.



In the time that I've had my Springador, it's amazing how many people have commented on how beautiful a dog he is, though he is also the most hyperactive dog that I have ever known. He came very poorly trained dog too knowing only how to beg for his food which he would then literally gulp down without chewing as if every meal was going to be his last ever. As I've never believed in any dog having to beg for his/her food, I dropped that practice straight away. However, as he is very food oriented, he has been fairly easy to train using treats, though he tried to be as stubborn as possible when I started with his leash training. Thankfully, a Gentle Leader head training harness sorted him out as if by magic!



I recommend this breed if you can find one that is not hyperactive and you're an experienced dog owner who is prepared to put many man hours into exercising and training it.