Is my dog "gifted"?

[Keane]

yesterday we went a walk and she opened the stairgate, unlocked the back door, jumped over the garden wall and met up with us on our walk.

Surely this is not "normal" dog behaviour?

we had a doggy bonfire this year, turned into a bit of an orgy if I'm honest. Her father and I try to give her as much space as possible, but the neighbours weren't very pleased. Well i was quite embarassed if I am honest, but she enjoyed herself and her performance had improved

Hmmm... so maybe a little of what you fancy *DOES do you good?

Did anyone at the party have a camera? If so you should be aware that purveyors of filth may try to post the pictures on the internet. MuckyPups is a particularly seedy site - or so I've heard.

the lengths they go to....

Bizzypups and Eurodogs are the more reputable ones, apparently.

OMFG, I never thought. Hooch and St Bernard did have cameras.......

so they are making money out of her too

i have started to think she would be better off at a residential site now, tbh. i feel like such a bad Mother. I should have realised her potential before

i fell so naive, how could I have let her down like this?

Pmsl you bloody nutters

Keane, don't beat yourself up - you only did what any mother would. You weren't to know - just thank goodness for the collective wisdom of MN (And yes, I do include myself in that - I'm SO wise I ache some days).

Oh my word you funny naughty ladies!

Going for the residential option is a tough choice to make but she may well enjoy being a boarder. Far more extra-curricular opportunities to be had - although I suspect you might want to curtail her extra-curricular activities for now.

A curfew might be a good idea. Probably don't want to go down the route of grounding her in a harsh manner - after all, give a dog a bad name and all that.

With the residential school option - isn't it true that some of them come home in the holidays and just go right off the rails?

At the moment its just a few indiscretions at a bonfire, but next thing you know she could be snapped between a westie and a yorkie in a VERY uncomfortable place.... (and no, I don't mean the back of a vaulkswagon!!!)

omg, i hadnt thought of that. Her behaviour is getting a bit out of control. She made herself dinner last night, I imagine the attention seeking is part of the frustration she feels from not being understood.

i phoned a few residential sites up this morning and they are sending me their propectus's but obv even if we view it will entail an entrance exam.

was wiondering if any teachers had a view on this?

having read this thread not at all thoroughly I can only say one thing.....

Clearly Keane you are not responsible enough a mother to this precious canine. You need to spend a little less time worrying about yourself and far more time considering the holistic needs of your pet. Clearly said canine would benefit from homeopathic remedies, reiki massage, the music of Bach, a good night in front of the video - Cats and Dogs and many other pampering goodies. I do hope that you choose your residential programme carefully.

How is she getting on today Keane? Have you found any pictures online that shouldn't be there?

well only one on smackmybitch.dog

was quite vulgar really

but I think it was a one off. Could have done without the soundtrack though

Poor led-astray puppy. I do hope that you find the right solution for her. Canine Anonymous might be able to help you understand her behaviour more. Or caninal dogsteopathy?

just think carefully before agreeing to acceleration if the school suggests it. Can lead to all kinds of social problems (although tbh she does sound fairly advanced socially).
Also are you sure she is gifted or is she talented or gifted and talented? Very important to get right diagnosis before embarking on enrichement programmes.

MTMML

Poor Keane has turned to this site in her hour of need. She needs support, not criticism. I suggest you take yourself off to the Talk page and have a good read of the mumsnet philosophy, young lady. Tsk tsk!

Keane - Just remember to give your dog reassurance that you will still love her even if she doesn't manage to pass the entrance exams. There is no shame in not going residential. Just because Trixabelle and Peachy down the road attend an exclusive establishment it doesn't make your darling any less of a bitch.