DuiDui49 wrote:Hi guys and congrats to the new litter
..I would love to hear from Doug and other UM members how they train their dog on a daily basis,the good and the moore trubbelsome problems you as a Fila owner have met so far.All sorts of input is welcome..not only he/she is a BIG dog..enough..How strongheaded are they,how and does your Thai spouse handle your dog..ect.
How do you "select"your customers Leks-Ranch ?
Thanks for reading...Have a good day with your "best friends"...
Hi Dui Dui,
I have one of the Fila's and agree with what Doug says.
Our boy is now 1yr old this month and has been socialised well with my girlfriends friends whom visit often, he accepts the core group and sits happily once the intros have been done. He treats those who have been with him for some time just like the family. BUT anyone else, will be given the very aggressive reaction that would stop you in your tracks. His bark is very intimidating. He is not allowed out if people are known to be coming and is always tied up. We put him away when strangers come, like Doug said.
His reaction and aggressiveness are not taught, it is automatic as he has grown. Strangers are definitely not welcome in his eyes .
But in saying that he is a fantastic family dog and is really a big sook when he is with his direct family. Our 10 year old is a great mate with him. They are possessive and will stay by your side at all times, even to the point of just sitting on you and putting his whole weight on your legs.
I have witnessed him go from a puppy to a 1 year old and the change now in his protectiveness and guard dog awareness is dramatic. We purchased him to be a guard dog so there was no misconception about what we were getting. They are not for everyone.
We recently did a visit to Leks ranch and took our Fila in the ute to help us choose his sister from the new litter, Doug can attest to the reaction he got when our boy confronted Doug. He is a big lad and well over 55kgs now, actually Doug thinks he is already bigger than his dad.
In closing, if you require a devoted family dog, have some land for them to move about and require an ever present guard then go talk to Doug and Lek.
We have already booked another Fila from Doug, a striped female, to compliment our pack at home.
If you are thinking about one, then just go out and have a look, Lek's ranch has plenty for everyone now, horses, fishing and Fila pups.
Attached some photos of our Fila. His name is Singto ( thai for Lion). The daughter chose the name.
and now she owns the full sofa! she still has quite a bit of growing to do yet too! a Fila is fully matured at 3 years old, so that might give you an idea!
