Dog Owners - Why?
Dec 6th 2009, 10:30 am
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Dec 6th 2009, 10:31 am
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
I have been lucky as we seem to meet well behaved dogs of all types of breed.Though the big dog beach has had problems so we tend to go to a smaller one.
Years ago I owned a rottie who was such a gentle dog and nothing like the sort of rottie that ends up being vicious that is owned by someone who could not care less about the dog only wanting to look tough.It is a shame that these breeds of dogs end up with those sort of owners as in the right hands are so different.
I was shouted at so many times for owning a rottie who I kept on a leash.I could not go through that again so one of my dogs is a lab/retriever/kelpie cross and even though she is not aggressive she is more difficult to handle than my rottie ever was.Sue
Years ago I owned a rottie who was such a gentle dog and nothing like the sort of rottie that ends up being vicious that is owned by someone who could not care less about the dog only wanting to look tough.It is a shame that these breeds of dogs end up with those sort of owners as in the right hands are so different.
I was shouted at so many times for owning a rottie who I kept on a leash.I could not go through that again so one of my dogs is a lab/retriever/kelpie cross and even though she is not aggressive she is more difficult to handle than my rottie ever was.Sue
Dec 6th 2009, 10:33 am
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
If a dog is properly trained there is no question who is master. In my case, I am her total bitch.
Dec 6th 2009, 10:48 am
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
Not mine, completely in my control (well at least when the bath water is running)
Dec 6th 2009, 10:53 am
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
[QUOTE=kar-kier;8149972]My pup is not good with other dogs, she either tries to lick them to death, jump on them or, even worse, lie infront of them with her legs spread 
Dont they say that owners resemble their dogs!!!!!
Dont they say that owners resemble their dogs!!!!!
Dec 6th 2009, 12:40 pm
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
I had a pedigree Staffy called 'Bud'. He was a bewdy, he had reached a competitive level of obedience training and was as faithful as hell. Walking one day, in suburban Sydney, with him on leash. A German Shepherd came tearing out of a driveway and went for Bud. I dropped the leash and Bud ended the fight by himself....bit the end off the nose of the Shepherd...a 'one punch' fight. The owners were horrified and complained about the aggressiveness of Bud. Their dog had to run 20-30m to encounter Bud...and Bud was the 'Agressor'?
Pedigree Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not fit into the 'Pit Bull' paradigm:
The Staffordshire Bull Terriers are known to have great strength for their size. They are stocky and muscular, but should also be active and agile. The breed is the 5th most popular dog in the UK (its place of origin), and it is the only breed to have the words 'totally reliable' in its breed standard. Furthermore, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of only two breeds from over 190 recognized by the UK Kennel Club to have a mention of the breed's suitability with children.
Love em to bits.
Pedigree Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not fit into the 'Pit Bull' paradigm:
The Staffordshire Bull Terriers are known to have great strength for their size. They are stocky and muscular, but should also be active and agile. The breed is the 5th most popular dog in the UK (its place of origin), and it is the only breed to have the words 'totally reliable' in its breed standard. Furthermore, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of only two breeds from over 190 recognized by the UK Kennel Club to have a mention of the breed's suitability with children.
Love em to bits.
Dec 6th 2009, 12:47 pm
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
I think whatever the breed of dog, if your dog isnt good with other dogs then keep it on a leash.
Because when your dog has been attacked, 'Oh he has not done that before' doesnt cover it - I was talking to a lady in our local park and her dog was killed last year by another larger dog, and 'he hasnt done that before' meant Jack shit because her dog died and her husband told the owner of the other dog to have it destroyed, to their credit they did.
I would not trust my dog if he killed or badly hurt another dog - especially if it was unprovoked.
Because when your dog has been attacked, 'Oh he has not done that before' doesnt cover it - I was talking to a lady in our local park and her dog was killed last year by another larger dog, and 'he hasnt done that before' meant Jack shit because her dog died and her husband told the owner of the other dog to have it destroyed, to their credit they did.
I would not trust my dog if he killed or badly hurt another dog - especially if it was unprovoked.
Dec 6th 2009, 12:52 pm
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
I had a pedigree Staffy called 'Bud'. He was a bewdy, he had reached a competitive level of obedience training and was as faithful as hell. Walking one day, in suburban Sydney, with him on leash. A German Shepherd came tearing out of a driveway and went for Bud. I dropped the leash and Bud ended the fight by himself....bit the end off the nose of the Shepherd...a 'one punch' fight. The owners were horrified and complained about the aggressiveness of Bud. Their dog had to run 20-30m to encounter Bud...and Bud was the 'Agressor'?
Pedigree Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not fit into the 'Pit Bull' paradigm:
The Staffordshire Bull Terriers are known to have great strength for their size. They are stocky and muscular, but should also be active and agile. The breed is the 5th most popular dog in the UK (its place of origin), and it is the only breed to have the words 'totally reliable' in its breed standard. Furthermore, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of only two breeds from over 190 recognized by the UK Kennel Club to have a mention of the breed's suitability with children.
Love em to bits.
Pedigree Staffordshire Bull Terriers do not fit into the 'Pit Bull' paradigm:
The Staffordshire Bull Terriers are known to have great strength for their size. They are stocky and muscular, but should also be active and agile. The breed is the 5th most popular dog in the UK (its place of origin), and it is the only breed to have the words 'totally reliable' in its breed standard. Furthermore, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is one of only two breeds from over 190 recognized by the UK Kennel Club to have a mention of the breed's suitability with children.
Love em to bits.
She is a family dog and her owners said she hadnt done it before which makes it worrying about her charging out of the house to have a go, I think someone had left their gate open. We saw her today while walking our dog and she was snarling away and barking.
I spoke to the vet about Rocky being duffed up in the park and the vet said unfortunately many of the dogs in our area are poorly socialised/trained and he hears about stuff like this alot.I tell what used to be my nightmare when I was a vet nurse, and that was a chihuahua(sp?), Jesus Christ those dogs can go when they get snappy!
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Dec 6th 2009, 12:53 pm
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
I think whatever the breed of dog, if your dog isnt good with other dogs then keep it on a leash.
Because when your dog has been attacked, 'Oh he has not done that before' doesnt cover it - I was talking to a lady in our local park and her dog was killed last year by another larger dog, and 'he hasnt done that before' meant Jack shit because her dog died and her husband told the owner of the other dog to have it destroyed, to their credit they did.
I would not trust my dog if he killed or badly hurt another dog - especially if it was unprovoked.
Because when your dog has been attacked, 'Oh he has not done that before' doesnt cover it - I was talking to a lady in our local park and her dog was killed last year by another larger dog, and 'he hasnt done that before' meant Jack shit because her dog died and her husband told the owner of the other dog to have it destroyed, to their credit they did.
I would not trust my dog if he killed or badly hurt another dog - especially if it was unprovoked.
He was protective of all of our 5 kids in the 14yrs he was with us. A dog has to know where he exists within the communal structure. Too many people elevate their dogs to be replacement children. If a dog 'thinks he can', he/she will. Teach them their place....they are dogs.
Dec 6th 2009, 1:01 pm
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
My dog, Bud, was provoked. Yes, he hurt the other dog but, he was protecting me.
He was protective of all of our 5 kids in the 14yrs he was with us. A dog has to know where he exists within the communal structure. Too many people elevate their dogs to be replacement children. If a dog 'thinks he can', he/she will. Teach them their place....they are dogs.
He was protective of all of our 5 kids in the 14yrs he was with us. A dog has to know where he exists within the communal structure. Too many people elevate their dogs to be replacement children. If a dog 'thinks he can', he/she will. Teach them their place....they are dogs.
However, I love my pets in a different way entirely to that of my family. Having lost my Mum and nearly my husband - loving my animals is one thing, but I cannot and will not compare them to the same way as I love my family.
I dont have kids but would not hesitate to put Rocky in kennels if I wanted to go abroad, I wouldnt hesitate to destroy him if he attacked someone or if he was sick enough to need it.
I love them, but on a different and lower level to my family/husband.
Kid substitute? Can you imagine putting your kids in kennels when you go on holiday?
Dec 6th 2009, 1:09 pm
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Re: Dog Owners - Why?
I think whatever the breed of dog, if your dog isnt good with other dogs then keep it on a leash.
Because when your dog has been attacked, 'Oh he has not done that before' doesnt cover it - I was talking to a lady in our local park and her dog was killed last year by another larger dog, and 'he hasnt done that before' meant Jack shit because her dog died and her husband told the owner of the other dog to have it destroyed, to their credit they did.
I would not trust my dog if he killed or badly hurt another dog - especially if it was unprovoked.
Because when your dog has been attacked, 'Oh he has not done that before' doesnt cover it - I was talking to a lady in our local park and her dog was killed last year by another larger dog, and 'he hasnt done that before' meant Jack shit because her dog died and her husband told the owner of the other dog to have it destroyed, to their credit they did.
I would not trust my dog if he killed or badly hurt another dog - especially if it was unprovoked.
It is not difficult to know right from the start if your dog gets on with other dogs or not and I agree keep them on a leash if it does not.I also think the he/she has not done it before is just the owner trying to justify why the dog is not on a leash or is able to escape and attack another dog.Sue.