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A black muzzled Rhodesian Ridgeback cross, Ebbey the canine actor looks away stubbornly.

Biography of Ebbey the Canine Actor

Ebbey Arrives With Behavioral Problems

A black muzzled Rhodesian Ridgeback cross, Ebbey the canine actor, playfully stalks the photographer. Ebbey play stalks the photographer. >

Allex Michael: "Our family always had stray dogs. Mutts that would show up at the doorstep and then never leave. But I have never ever met a stray like Ebbey. I considered myself a pretty good dog trainer until meeting this canine. There may not be a more stubborn creature in existence. I almost gave up on her several times during the first six months." (Rhodesian Ridgebacks are known as 'independent thinkers' and not recommended for first time dog owners. Their self determination is likely why you don't see too many ridgebacks in films. Make sure you also have the physical strength to control these clever and focussed dogs when they track a scent.) Ebbey is not a purebred ridgeback, but her behaviors are very similar.

After being adopted, Ebbey lived up to her sweet disposition but arrived with a distinct set of 'behavioral baggage'. Behaviors suggesting this was not Ebbey's first adopted home. She has an intense dislike of barriers, crates or kennels. Despite walking reasonably well on a leash, Ebbey would suddenly whip around, yank her head out of a snug collar and take off. Escape instincts would also kick in when presented with any open door or gate. Her ultrahigh energy constantly got her into trouble (opening fridges and cupboards to steal food, chewing, digging indoors, clearing tables with her tail, destroying yard foliage, jumping six foot fences). Plus with an ultrahigh prey drive, chasing anything from wind blown leaves to deer, Ebbey likely got herself lost from several owners. Arrow link to Ebbey's Undiagnosed Problems and Mysterious Symptoms

Ebbey's Behavior and Mysterious Symptoms.

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