I always heard that dogs were perpetual toddlers, and cats were perpetual teenagers.
(Plenty of individual variation, of course, but seems right in an expectations sort of way)
People Who Can't Control their Dogs...
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I always heard that dogs were perpetual toddlers, and cats were perpetual teenagers.
(Plenty of individual variation, of course, but seems right in an expectations sort of way)
I was working a scene when a guy’s dog attacked and bit me. I hit the dog with a shovel and separated him off my leg.
I pulled my gun and told the homeowner that the first bite was free, the second will cost you your life.
He asked why I’d shoot him and not the dog.
I replied the dog was doing dog things, but you taught him it was okay.
I pulled my gun and told the homeowner that the first bite was free, the second will cost you your life.
He asked why I’d shoot him and not the dog.
I replied the dog was doing dog things, but you taught him it was okay.
I've read studies about problem breeds of dog and the conclusions that are regularly reached is that. That what makes a problem breed is bad people thinking a certain breed is bad ass and then turning them into bad dogs.
That said I did know one Golden Retriever that had zero retrieving instinct.
Regarding aggressive dogs, a highly-dog-experienced friend of mine got an top shelf 12-week-old Irish Setter puppy from a national class kennel of impeccable reputation---not known as a problem breed at all---which a series of expert handler-trainers finally gave up on. The animal was dangerous. A "biter".
As much as we hate to acknowledge it in the modern age of environmental touchy-feely this and that---all will be OK with everything if we just LOVE enough---sometimes Mother Nature ain't havin' it. She likes throwing in the occasional "bad seed".
As much as we hate to acknowledge it in the modern age of environmental touchy-feely this and that---all will be OK with everything if we just LOVE enough---sometimes Mother Nature ain't havin' it. She likes throwing in the occasional "bad seed".
Each and every dog is a unique. But more often then not the person is the problem. Including bad breeding policies, people who don't make sure they aren't inbreeding the dogs. Not saying that reputable breeders do that.
The two key points people forget are:
1. If you put a dog and your spouse in the trunk of the car for 15 minutes and then open the trunk, which one will be happy to see you?
2. If you die unattended in your house your dog with just stay by your side, your cat would eat you.
1. If you put a dog and your spouse in the trunk of the car for 15 minutes and then open the trunk, which one will be happy to see you?
2. If you die unattended in your house your dog with just stay by your side, your cat would eat you.
Brandishing a weapon and uttering threats are both far more illegal than having a dog that bites someone.
Brandishing a weapon, specifically using a firearm to instill fear, is a 6 month minimum sentence in most states, and usually 2 years here.
Having a dog that has a history of biting just means that you have to pay an extra $20 on your dog licence renewal.
I find that I dislike dogs more when I have small children. My youngest is 18 months and I just can't tolerate dogs around her that I don't trust. I'll kick or yell away any dog that I don't trust around my kids. I'd kill them too, but that hasn't been necessary.
I like dogs, but they are animals and I have no qualms about taking them down if they are unsafe.
I like dogs, but they are animals and I have no qualms about taking them down if they are unsafe.
Most unsettling pic I've seen in awhile! Dog wants to bite that clown, I may not intervene!
I dunno. It all sounds a little vague.
Aggressive dogs need to be dealt with and dealt with on an individual basis. Some are just mean little shits that are a direct reflection of their owner. Others have, sadly, been mistreated and/or neglected their whole lives but can be handled in the right environment. Some are just mean by nature.
My dog is 15 Lbs of sheer unmitigated idiocy. She will annoy you to death but in the most adorable way. She's hyper and overly friendly but she barks and growls at outside/unknown noises and probably would bite a person if they hurt her.
She also routinely engages in pro-wrestling matches with my 3 year old daughter. Never an injury save a rare unintentional superficial scratch.
On the extremely rare occasion when she gets loose she'll run straight at neighborhood kids and drop her hind end, look down, turn sideways, and practically beg to be petted.
Aggressive dogs need to be dealt with and dealt with on an individual basis. Some are just mean little shits that are a direct reflection of their owner. Others have, sadly, been mistreated and/or neglected their whole lives but can be handled in the right environment. Some are just mean by nature.
My dog is 15 Lbs of sheer unmitigated idiocy. She will annoy you to death but in the most adorable way. She's hyper and overly friendly but she barks and growls at outside/unknown noises and probably would bite a person if they hurt her.
She also routinely engages in pro-wrestling matches with my 3 year old daughter. Never an injury save a rare unintentional superficial scratch.
On the extremely rare occasion when she gets loose she'll run straight at neighborhood kids and drop her hind end, look down, turn sideways, and practically beg to be petted.
When people ask what kind of dog she is I reply, "technically she's a maltipoo but mostly just poo".
Two twenty pounds muts. Dropped out of puppy class when first got 'em. Barks like crazy. Always on leash outside. We keep 'em clear from strangers. Otherwise, they will run to anyone on the street asking for belly rub.
Oh yeah, the teacup ones are insanely cute. Ours is the full size version.
Here she is in a vicious tug o war with my daughter:
Here she is in a vicious tug o war with my daughter:
I've got a pitbull that's the same way. Clipped me a good one on my mouth when we first got him at six weeks old. My hands looked like baby sharks just got done biting at my hands for months, but I just count that down to it just being his nature. Give him a reason and he'll show you how he feels. He just needed to learn how to act, not that he never could learn. Now he knows not to put his teeth on anyone, though he'll give me a slight touch as in to tell me to get off when I rub him too much.
But bring him around anyone that isn't me? He'll lick you to death and give you enough love for two life times. He's only off the leash when I know I won't have to chase him down and keep him from throwing himself on someone.