What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[Joshdub]

Thrillcat,

That sucks it is taking so long. But in the long run you get a new free power steering rack which I would be excited for. They do effectually start leaking and can be $$$ to replace.

[thrillcat]

Originally Posted by Joshdub

Thrillcat,

That sucks it is taking so long. But in the long run you get a new free power steering rack which I would be excited for. They do effectually start leaking and can be $$$ to replace.

Yeah, that's exactly how I feel. I don't even mind waiting, it's only 20 minutes on the bus for me to get to/from work. It's just the 'one thing after another' aspect of how this has gone that has me wondering what will happen next. No complaints with my shop at all, they've been fantastic. I mean, how many shops can end up taking more than a week for a 2-day job and the customer feels bad about it? I feel terrible that my vehicle has not only cost them an extra several hundred bucks, but it's also been taking up a lift in their shop for all this time.

Love my shop. Not complaining. But definitely ready to get back behind the wheel. I miss my X (not my ex-).

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Agreed on the above except for the last statement. You can bring aggressive adult strays and/or dogs with prior abuse and neglect, BUT you have to have the proper calm assertive energy and dedicate yourself to being pack leader and give 100% commitment to an hour or more of daily exercise a day to "fulfill their needs" and to reinforce positive behavior.

Problem is most people don't do the above, they think they are doing a good thing rescuing a dog who was abused but then they just expect them to be over it and never show negative behavior.

Its a lot more than just giving a dog a home. e30, hope all works out with you and yours. Give it some time and hopefully the pack works itself out. I doubt your Shepherd wanted to injure you, they live in the moment, she is probably sitting on your lap licking you now.

It takes some MAJOR dedication (by EVERYONE in the home) to retrain an abused/alpha adult dog. Some even require weeks of 24/7 home supervision (with viewed alpha adult human), before others can safely be left alone with dog.

Near impossible to achieve in a home where all adults are working.

[Joshdub]

Originally Posted by thrillcat

Yeah, that's exactly how I feel. I don't even mind waiting, it's only 20 minutes on the bus for me to get to/from work. It's just the 'one thing after another' aspect of how this has gone that has me wondering what will happen next. No complaints with my shop at all, they've been fantastic. I mean, how many shops can end up taking more than a week for a 2-day job and the customer feels bad about it? I feel terrible that my vehicle has not only cost them an extra several hundred bucks, but it's also been taking up a lift in their shop for all this time.

Love my shop. Not complaining. But definitely ready to get back behind the wheel. I miss my X (not my ex-).

Yeah I know what you mean. I'd feel bad too even though it's. No fault of your own. Defiantly sounds like a shop to keep going back to.

[e30cabrio]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

^^Sorry to hear that. We literally just had this happen with a foster my in laws took in. Our American Bulldog (he's 8 now) is very fearful of new dogs and can show aggression towards them, he was attacked multiple times by intact, bigger dogs when he was younger, one of them he did bite back and ended up we paid 50% of the bills for the dog's surgery (bit him in the leg but it was an intact Doberman unsupervised at daycare who mounted Chad and nipped at his ear).

My in laws took in an American/English bulldog mix to foster temporarily while looking for a new home for him about 8 days ago. They have a 5 year Golden Retriever mix who basically goes with the flow for everything, they live approx 5 mins down the road.

The foster was actually impressing me as he was very calm on the walk with our Chad (who was even more impressive, no fear aggression towards him once he "had a purpose" on the walk", never introduce 2 new dogs face to face), and obviously exercise is the first part of balancing your dog. The foster hadn't had much previously, and he was living on a farm alone for first part of his life. With exercise during the week, he was fairly balanced, but obviously any other dog's dynamic can change the situation easily, and at approx 2 years old he is still in his formative years and needing obedience.

We noticed that the foster Bulldog would not be as excited when he got home but does want to play, and play rough with the Golden. He is trying to assert himself as top dog in the pack (which is why he couldn't live with us because Chad does not take well to someone trying to take his position atop the pack, as Chad is the senior dog and alpha male, while I assert myself as pack leader even though he is our only dog), and this morning got a little too rough for comfort with the Golden. My wife is taking him back to boarding now. He will get a home eventually and honestly he is a really good dog, but he needs an active family to drain his excess energy and has a high prey drive so no small animals or cats. And he also needs a committed pack leader to take him and teach him proper obedience.


Sorry about the stitches bro, so your Shepherd bit you? It sounds accidental for sure, but definitely something to figure out. Most aggression problems can be solved with proper balance and exercise and discipline.

At the end of the day these are animals, we try our best to keep them balanced so they do not do things like this, but especially since the dynamic of the pack has changed, so might your Shepherd's anxiety level (most likely her energy level from you being gone all day translated into excitedness which triggered the fight between the 2 dogs). Heal up, and hope all works out in time.

Both dogs are fixed correct?


Tiag I normally agree with you on many things but I wouldn't be shooting my dog in the woods just because I got bit, unless you are Michael Vick.

Both are fixed, both are really good dogs. Marley the Shepherd was immediately aware she f00ked up and immediately stopped.

They both were acting like nothing happened hours later when we got back from the ER.

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Agreed on the above except for the last statement. You can bring aggressive adult strays and/or dogs with prior abuse and neglect, BUT you have to have the proper calm assertive energy and dedicate yourself to being pack leader and give 100% commitment to an hour or more of daily exercise a day to "fulfill their needs" and to reinforce positive behavior.

Problem is most people don't do the above, they think they are doing a good thing rescuing a dog who was abused but then they just expect them to be over it and never show negative behavior.

Its a lot more than just giving a dog a home. e30, hope all works out with you and yours. Give it some time and hopefully the pack works itself out. I doubt your Shepherd wanted to injure you, they live in the moment, she is probably sitting on your lap licking you now.

I have had dogs as long as I can remember. We introduced them on a walk and gradually "freed them" in the house (Separate crates) there were 2 prior incidents, I got them muzzles, took them for a walk (over a week ago) and then let them loose, there was bumping and growling but afterward they were fine for 5 days.

We have a trainer coming at 5pm, they will determine if we can coexist, if not someone will have to go.

We are willing to do what is needed within reason to make this work.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

I agree RB, I spoke too soon. Had no idea e30cab was bitten breaking up fighting dogs.

Adult dogs who attack family members while unprovoked are bad news, this is what I assumed happened. Adult dogs that feel they are "alpha" in a home are "hard wired" for that behavior, this is a situation where an "old dog CAN'T learn the new trick".

People who bring aggressive adult strays and/or abused/neglected dogs into a home have a ticking time bomb.

I have worked with dogs for many, many years. I've never worked with a dog, no matter the issue, that didn't learn acceptable behavior.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I have worked with dogs for many, many years. I've never worked with a dog, no matter the issue, that didn't learn acceptable behavior.

Agreed, that's why I posted this.......

"It takes some MAJOR dedication (by EVERYONE in the home) to retrain an abused/alpha adult dog. Some even require weeks of 24/7 home supervision (with viewed alpha adult human), before others can safely be left alone with dog.

Near impossible to achieve in a home where all adults are working."

I was pointing out there's significant effort required to improve behavior.

[imalabil]

Put the finishing touches on the interior reassembly after "operation dry-out". Had the indy that did my brakes reset the airbag light - did it N/C, but I was a good payday for him last Friday. One of the front pads actually had separated from the backing plate. These were Wagner pads I put on 3.5 years ago, so beware.

DISA valve replaced on Saturday and it's off to college again with #2 son. Only issue now is some vibration at 75+ mph. I may need a road force balance but that will need to wait for now...

[squidzilla]

I did an oil change for the MT X5 to rotella t6 with a new MANN filter. I love my steel harbor freight oil extractor.

[e30cabrio]

Trainer came yesterday, basically said we need to keep them apart or get rid of one.

She agreed they are both good dogs but said aggression escalates (as it has) and once it gets to this level there are no guarantees it wont happen again, she said she could offer sessions for months/a year but that would not be ethical.

I offered the Shepherd to my Parents (they love her) but they said no thanks so the boy will be going to a rescue that does not euthanize or a home if we can find one.