Mary Murray | Cesar Millan

I am so busy with the dogs. We are always full with German Wirehairs, as they are a rare breed in the states but are becoming more popular with just a handful of foster homes and rescues in the USA. They have not made the leap from working dog to family pet, and they require special homes.

Backyard breeders have jumped on the bandwagon wanting a fast buck, and they are breeding dogs with fear issues and temperament problems. They sell the pups unsocialized as tools for hunting, and they don't pan out. That's where we come in.

We have used Cesar's way since 2004, when I first saw him at a Seminar and on TV. We send a copy of the book to adopters when they adopt, finding them on sale or at used book stores. Cesar's way is the only means to guarantee a successful adoption of these special dogs. Their needs are specific, and exercise is required, discipline (as they will walk all over someone with weak energy), and then affection when earned. This is a hard concept for most people and is incorporated in their contract when adopting.

We just got in two neglected 16 month-old pups from Indiana. They were so starved that their bodies rejected food. Both broke with a severe strain of Kennel cough on top of all of this. Both extremely terrified, unsocialized, and neither of them will eat from a bowl. I brushed up on my knowledge and skills with this type of dog on Cesar's website and using my books. I am happy to report they are finally eating, holding down food, and we have used Cesar's techniques - not touching, making eye contact, or nurturing the weak state of mind. It seems to be working for them.

I have high hopes for both of the girls, and I know that because of Cesar's methods they will be adoptable soon.

Thank you so much. I will attach some photos of the girls.

Mary Murray
President - GWP Rescue, Inc.
Olathe, KS

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Sat, 12/05/2009 - 8:19pm — lillypad34

separation anxiety

I have a 7 year old Wirehair with serious separation anxiety issues. Please advise on info that I could read to work on this issue.

thanks

Mark Lilly

Fri, 01/01/2010 - 7:44pm — MaryMurray

Separation Anxiety specifically in Wirehairs

Mark, I also wanted to add that this breed is a straight up working dog, so a backpack on walks giving the dog a job is key. We also recommend owners get their dogs into Dock diving, agility, obedience, rally or some kind of activity that engages the working nature in this particular breed.
Our breed in the dog world is a relativity new breed, only recognized since 1959 by the AKC, they have not been over bred to the point they have washed out genetic hard wired tendencies. They all have the working mode in common and need to be fulfilled with activities. Our dogs attend doggie daycare whose clients are mostly hunting breed owners. This is a tremendous way for your gwp to socialize, drain energy, and rehabilitate along with the exercises and suggestions I have given you.

Fri, 01/01/2010 - 7:23pm — MaryMurray

Separation Anxiety specifically in Wirehairs

Hello Mark,

I am so sorry I did not see this before now. Please feel free to contact me further through my website www.gwprescue.com
Anxiety and Aggression are the number one issues with our breed. Sometimes the anxiety can cause aggression or reactions from other dogs due to the unstable energy.

This is the problem i see most frequently in our dogs.
We use a treadmill in the winter as it is now so very cold here with snow and ice, dangerous walking conditions.

We drain the energy of the dog after a full vet exam to check hips, range of motion in the joints and the ok being given we proceed with exercise.
Exercise being the true element of draining the anxiety, obedience work...sit, wait, down, stay, "place". Mental stimulation over a period of 15-20 minutes made to be fun training time relieves anxiety also. You will need to not become frustrated when working with your dog. As the dog will mirror your emotions.

We use a variety of tools....such as frozen Kongs with p-nut butter, kibble tucked inside, anything yummy that the dog only gets when the owner leaves after they are exercised....big meaty bones keep one very occupied also.

Blackwingfarms.com is a holistic remedy many are raving about and I have just started using. Please see their website I have just quoted above for a remedy that will help. Shelter cure was developed for the Katrina dogs, and very effective I am told, so I have gotten this particular one.

DAP (dog appeasing pheromone sprays and collars) also are used to imitate the pheromone of the lactating female engaging the nose into a soothing mode. I personally like the spray for the bedding and the diffuser plugged into the wall.

Do not tell the dog good bye, be sure he/she is very tired when you leave. Start by leaving him/her for short periods of time with the tools i have suggested. See if any of these can help and Please contact me through our website or GWPRescue@yahoo.com with specific info on your particular problem.

Thank you Mark...hope to hear from you!