Honorbul Bulldogs and Bullmastiffs

07/21/2024

Learn how to calculate dog years into human years with this helpful chart, and find out how researchers came up with the numbers.

07/16/2024

Good info .... ALL tools can have their place and appropriate suitability to the needs of the dog .... but, the last line meant for the average dog "Ever watch anyone walk a horse by the saddle?" kills me ... so true

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LET’S TALK TOOLS (Vermont Dog Trainer)

Red Arrow: Harness that fits around the dog’s body and when connected to a clip leash, creates a pulling reaction from the dog. This pulling reaction triggers the shoulders and chest muscles to be used which then influences the dog to use strength to get where they need to. If you have properly trained your dog to walk right next to you on a harness, you will not experience the pulling. Congratulations, I have yet to see this. 😂

Orange Arrow: Flat collar, usually used to connect a clip leash to and often times sits on the bottom of the neck due to gravity and the dog’s head being higher than the shoulders. This then triggers the dog’s shoulder muscles and the pulling starts. Again, this teaches the dog that strength needs to be used to get where they need to. If you have properly trained your dog to walk next to you on a flat collar, you will not experience the pulling. The majority of dogs I see are pulling during this setup.

Blue Arrow: Slip Leash is very high on the neck where it is placed behind the ears, behind the jaw bone, and it allows us to influence the dog’s head and brain. Shoulders and chest muscles are not triggered and physical strength is not used during the walk. When used correctly, little to no pressure is on the leash and physical strength is used by the dog to get from point A to point B. If you have properly trained your dog to walk next to you on a slip leash, you will not experience any pulling.

Out of the 3 tools shown, the slip leash is one of the most productive tools to create a structured walk, a calm mind, and a solid relationship.

Ever watch anyone walk a horse by the saddle?
Yeah, me either.

That’s because when you walk a 1000lb animal, you need to influence the brain and not the body.

Let’s start influencing our dog’s mentally and not physically.

07/03/2024

Hey Buddy,

I hope you're having the best time in heaven. I wanted to let you know that I climbed up a ladder to bring you this ball. You forgot your favorite ball, but I have it with me, keeping it safe and sound. It’s the same ball you loved to chase around the yard, the one we spent countless hours playing with. I remember how your eyes would light up every time I threw it, and you'd sprint after it with all your energy, your tail wagging furiously.

I miss our playtimes and all the joy you brought into my life. The way you'd nuzzle the ball back to me, eager for another round, always brought a smile to my face. You had this incredible way of making every moment special, turning ordinary days into extraordinary ones with your boundless enthusiasm and love.

I know you're running free and happy now, in endless fields of green, where the sun always shines and there are always friends to play with. Heaven must be the perfect place for you, with all the space to run and plenty of balls to chase. Just remember, every time you catch a ball up there, I’m thinking of you and all the joy you brought into my life.

Until we meet again, keep chasing those heavenly balls and having fun. Know that you're always in my heart, and our memories together will forever be cherished. You were more than just a pet; you were my best friend, my confidant, and my source of endless happiness.

With all my love,
Your Human"

07/01/2024

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06/28/2024

Fearless at work, docile at home, the Bullmastiff is a large, muscular guarder who pursued and held poachers in Merry Old England'merry, we suppose, for everyone but poachers. Bullmastiffs are the result of Bulldog and Mastiff crosses. The Bullmastiff isn't quite as large as his close cousin the Mastiff. Still, standing as high as 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 100 and 130 pounds, this is still a whole lot of dog. After the first impression made by the Bullmastiff's size, it is the large, broad head that conveys the breed's essence: the dark eyes, high-set V-shaped ears, and broad, deep muzzle all combine to present the intelligence, alertness, and confidence that make the Bullmastiff a world-class protector and family companion.🐾

https://showsightmagazine.com/dog-breeds/bullmastiff/

06/25/2024

06/21/2024

06/03/2024

Updated information from the University of California study on the effects of spay/neutering.

https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/when-should-you-neuter-or-spay-your-dog

05/30/2024

🩵 This!! 🩵

05/24/2024

Sign it people! This is for amending the new cdc rules coming out Aug 1st.

Revise the CDC's New Import Requirements for Dogs

05/21/2024

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05/02/2024

Two more sleeps!!

04/01/2024

Know the risks…

03/09/2024

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03/06/2024

Having your dog check in with you is always a great idea. I call them to come, give them a treat & send them back out again. 🐾❤️

ARE YOU WORTH COMING BACK TO?

I often cringe when I watch people trying to get their dogs to come back when they call.

They call and call and get increasingly angry and frustrated as their dog keeps ignoring them.

When their dog eventually does come back, or has been chased and "captured” by the now really angry person, they get screamed at, yanked about, smacked or punished in some way for taking so long and not listening.

Why on earth would a dog want to return to someone who does this to them!

Genetics may play a big part in this when an environment is far more stimulating and exciting.

Coming back to you is often the last thing a dog may want to do when genetic instinct is triggered.

An exciting scent or seeing something to chase can all override a response to recall.

Genetics aside, the most common reason that dogs don’t come back when called is because it’s not a positive experience.

Make coming back to you worth it by always making it a rewarding experience and keep practicing this throughout a dog’s life.

Have a little patience if it takes longer than you would like, let your dog finish what they’re doing before calling them, practice in different locations and environments and never reprimand or punish them for coming back.

There is never a guarantee of a perfect recall each and every time, but making it a rewarding experience will greatly improve the rate of success.