Sold a German Shepherd and got a Mal - Page 6

Sold a German Shepherd and got a Mal by VomMarischal on 25 May 2011 - 20:05

VomMarischal Posts: 1065 Joined: Mon Sep 08, 2008 01:48 am

Sure looks like a Shepawah to me! Some people breed them on purpose, although I would have no idea why. Maybe if you're in Holland it's ok....I train occasionally with one and he's a bit of an ass. He LOOOOVES going in for a fight with his muzzle on. And he fights dirty. I guess basically he got all the attitude of a Mal but the size of a GSD. It's great that you love her. How exactly does a dog fight dirty??? An old D.I. used to say, if you find yourself in a fair fight it's because you didn't plan properly."

Just one more reason I am not fond of police officers... Sounds like he intentionally ignored you so you would have the time to get attached, by then you wouldn't want to give her up...he was expecting that.  I trained my German Shepherd to be my mom and I's service dog (we have bad back problems) smartest dog I have ever had.  I'm not much of a Mali fan, but many people cross German Shepherds with Mals on purpose to calm them down so if you changed your mind you could probably sell her...personally, I don't think a Mal is suitable for therapy unless you get a very well bred one that has rock solid nerves.  I've heard horror stories about all breeds but many about Mals too, grows up as a family dog, loves the kids, they can pull on the tail and ears, the guy goes to a professional trainer to do some protection work, little girl is scarred for life, I've heard similiar stories but like I said, any breed can be like this.

Alexa is high drive but she will also lay in bed with me all day long, if I drop something, she is right there to pick it up and ask where to put it, in my hand, on the table, in the trash... I've been told by other trainers to always keep commands simple and while I do agree, especially with young dogs, her vocab is huge... I speak to her in full sentences, but she also has the desire to learn more, she watches me and my Mom talk so she can learn more words, I can say "Hey Lex do you mind grabbing my Propel bottle for me?" hops right up and gets it off the table for me, but she never takes anything she isn't supposed to...she has tons of nicknames too...her real name is Alexa but we call her Lexi, Lexa, Lex, Lexaboo, Boo Boo, Baby, The Lexinator (I'm not in any way biased, I'm actually very critical when it comes to my dogs but she is pretty much bad ass lol)

I am fond of MY police officer :) LOL I have many good friends with PDs but there are bad out there as well. You can't label all of them
just because of a few bad apples.

Melissa

Ah, Melissa this is true.... but man have I met many terrible ones, working with dogs you are bound to run into them.  Nice dog in the picture by the way.

Melba,
Thank you. That is some invaluable information! I will definitely pass it along to the other lady that contacted me. She got a puppy from that litter and she actually got them to talk to her on the phone and they treated her like she had done something wrong instead of them. It is amazing. I, on the other hand, am going to let it go. I talked with the investigator and I'm guessing he is in trouble with his department, but of course he wouldn't share that with me. I imagine he is squirming right now. I think the real villain in this is his greedy wife. When I spoke with and met this man, I thought he was a great guy. However, when I met his wife, I saw someone that I wouldn't want to be around much. She impressed me as a real pushy bitch. Poor guy! I'm thinking her greed could cost this guy his job. He needs to get some balls if that is the case.
I had someone ask me what I really wanted from this and it's not a refund of my money. I just want some consequences for them and it appears that has happened even if it isn't what I think should happen. I believe that God, Buddha or whomever is in control of my destiny gave me the perfect dog. Yes, she is a challenge, but I am too. That just makes us more interesting. At least that is what I tell people ;)
Thanks to everyone for all your help and advice.

My thoughts...................If, and only IF, you are content, satisfied with either the outcome or the path (not knowing the outcome) that this situation has evolved into then that is all that matters. You asked for opinions and you received some. Now the priority is moving on with this dog's future/destiny. Good luck and hope all works out to your liking.

P.S. NEVER SECOND GUESS YOURSELF!

I truly understand your frustration. And that is a lot of money to lose. But look what you got for it? Just looking at that sweet face and you just have to melt. If someone took her from you right now (godforbid) and you had to pay $825 ranson, it'd be worth it. I'm probably being sentimental but my 13+ year old (I thought was purebred GSD when I got her) mutt, died two weeks ago, and I'd easily fork over that much just to have some more time with her. I hope you can somehow get this to all mesh for you, it's stinks being ripped off, but on the other hand it seems like you so got the better end of the deal!

I wouldn't take a million for her. She is absolutely amazing. Today she got worried about me (I locked myself outside and my daughter couldn't hear the door bell). By the time I got inside and tried to get her calmed down, the mail lady came to the door and I went back outside. When I came in she climbed up on my lap and laid across me until she calmed down and was sure I was fine. I have severe migraines and she is always by my side when I'm in pain. She gently let's me know when she needs to be feed or go outside. She use to chew and lick my head during the migraines, but she finally stopped that. Now she just stays close. We spend time on training every day, she is such a sponge. She even tries to walk my Jack Russell. She takes the leash in her mouth and gently leads him around. He hates it. She picks up on everything fast and works things out on her own. I got the dog that I was meant to get, or rather, she got me :) I'm sorry for your loss. They have a way of taking ahold of our hearts.

What a great end to a troubling story!

Michele

Update: the woman that went to the police department emailed me and the LEO resigned. I guess a resignation looks better on a resume than a termination. Yes, all you that criticized me for not taking action were right. I was very angy about the deception when it first happened and I thought getting others advice would help me decide what to do, and it did. I don't regret not persuing it legally. I believe in the end we all reep what we sew and he obviously did. Thanks to everyone that posted, even the not so friendly ones;) I have a dog that makes me smile every day and is the smartest and most loving dog that has ever owned me. I can not believe that a full blood GSD would have brought me more joy. My husband comes home after 7 long months in just 31 more days and she is going to give him as much love and joy as she gives me. He has been mailing me baby blankets (that I send to him) with his sent on them so she will hopefully welcome him quickly. She carries them around and sleeps with them, so I think it's going to be a good transition. She is very leary of new people and wants to keep her distance until she has established trust on her terms (just as it should be for us humans), but then she offers them her toys. It's all good. Happy ending :)