The Miracles of Neutering...

SizzleDog

Lord Cynical
Joined
Nov 12, 2004
Messages
9,449
Likes
0
Points
0
#1
As some of you know, Sada and her English Setter Jack visited us this weekend. Jack is a 2 year old intact male, and while he submits to Ronin we were always careful to keep them separated, since Ronin has always been DA to other males. Granted, Ronin has always been very biddable and under control as long as he was on a leash - you'd never know he was DA unless an idiot dog ran up to him and caught him off guard.

But since Ronin was neutered, we figured it would be worth a shot to try Ronin and Jack together at our semi-private dog park. Jack has known Ronin his whole life, and Ronin has never really minded Jack. They could be walked together with no problems, and this winter Jack was actually offleash around a leashed Ronin.

Sooo... off we went to the dog park!


Jack says, "I missed this place!"


"Ooh look! A bird! Or... is it a plastic bag? Oh I don't know, it doesn't matter!"


Crazy boys, I'll just stand here by myself!


"See? I've got a tennis ball, that's all I need..."


*more*
 

SizzleDog

Lord Cynical
Joined
Nov 12, 2004
Messages
9,449
Likes
0
Points
0
#2
Sometimes Ilsa looks like she's running into the wind...


"Wheeee!!", says Jack!


"I'm FREEEE!!!" says Ronin!


Extra extra, read all about it... Setter Loses Head!


*more*
 

SizzleDog

Lord Cynical
Joined
Nov 12, 2004
Messages
9,449
Likes
0
Points
0
#4
And now, for the photos you've all been waiting for...


...


...


.............

Standing... together! (yes, Ronin had a 50' longline in case anything happened)


This one shows the level of control Ronin has on himself. Jack started jumping at the fence and barking, and Ronin leapt into action... not to attack, but to chase the birdies too!


Jack still watching the birdies.. this time on his hind legs only!


Air Setter!!!


*more*
 

SizzleDog

Lord Cynical
Joined
Nov 12, 2004
Messages
9,449
Likes
0
Points
0
#5
Sometimes I forget why Ilsa was initially graded as a possible show prospect... then she pulls herself together and I remember. I wish I would have gotten a shot of her ears up, but the was listening to the birds and her ears were going every which way.


Notice anything... odd in this photo?


Here's what happened. Ronin actually started trying to initiate play with Jack - play bowing, tail wagging, bouncing... Jack wasn't sure what to do, so he submitted to Ronin. Ilsa, ever the cheerleader, saw an opening and launched in, barking and teasing Jack. Ilsa's barking and wild gyrations kicked Ronin into prey drive, so he dove in at Jack. To prevent a fight, Ilsa got banished to the "waiting area" of the dog park. Once Ilsa was out of the picture, Ronin and Jack went back to normal. Ronin even tried to initiate play again, but Jack just wanted to trot around and look for birds.

"Look at me, I didn't try to kill the Setter!"


"Look at me, I survived Uncle Ronin!"


*one more*
 

Zoom

Twin 2.0
Joined
Jul 11, 2005
Messages
40,739
Likes
3
Points
38
Age
41
Location
Denver, CO
#9
Wow, GO RONIN! And Jack! And Ilsa! And all you crazy dober-wanna dogs that were flitting around the picture in spirit...
 

ACooper

Moderator
Joined
Jan 7, 2007
Messages
27,772
Likes
1
Points
38
Location
IN
#12
That is GREAT news!

Just imagine the possibilities after all the hormones have cleared themselves out!

Gorgeous pics BTW :D
 

RD

Are you dead yet?
Joined
Aug 1, 2004
Messages
15,572
Likes
0
Points
0
Age
34
Location
Ohio
#16
Yay! Good for Jack and Ronin!

I just love love love Jack. He's one of the prettiest setters I've ever seen - those eyes are amazing.
 

Sada

Setterz are Betterz!!
Joined
Mar 4, 2007
Messages
650
Likes
0
Points
0
Age
42
Location
Iowa
#19
The pics turned out absolutely awesome!!!

Jack slept the entire way home. I think Ronin wore him out.

Would you be able to edit out Jack's collar in the last picture and send it to me in an 8 X10 size file, so I can frame it. I absolutely LOVE that pic!! No rush, when ever you have time. I could e-mail it to Tammie too so she can have a descent head shot of him, if she wants it.
 
L

Lyka_01

Guest
#20


All the photos are great but my favorite is this one...
This like walking in the air...very nice...
 

Members online

No members online now.
Top