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by Shandra on 17 March 2013 - 16:03
Hi Kaffir
I didnt mean as in Competition, I meant as in total focus, driven intensity that you would see in a sporting event when a dog is directed to perform a task ie: hold in the blind type of focus. I in no way meant to imply that it might have been a sporting dog.
What I found so odd, that dog came down from the side street and crossed a busy road to randomly attack a random child walking with its parent?? That just seems to be to many randoms without any direction or command, and the owner was right there while the entire event occurred.
I didnt mean as in Competition, I meant as in total focus, driven intensity that you would see in a sporting event when a dog is directed to perform a task ie: hold in the blind type of focus. I in no way meant to imply that it might have been a sporting dog.
What I found so odd, that dog came down from the side street and crossed a busy road to randomly attack a random child walking with its parent?? That just seems to be to many randoms without any direction or command, and the owner was right there while the entire event occurred.
by Abby Normal on 17 March 2013 - 21:03
Blitzen
Similarly, I was in the street talking to someone from our dog club after a training night. My girl had got fed up with me yakking and was lying quietly at my feet. This lady loves my girl and knows her as a friendly, sociable GSD. So it is dark and we are chatting and along comes a guy, in the dark and he hesitates when he sees a GSD. This other lady turns to him and says 'oh, you don't have to worry, she's as friendly as anything, come past' at which point she jumps up and stands in front of us and barks at the guy, and scares the pants off him. The lady was amazed....and said she never thought she would behave like that. Well, she was just doing what she thought was right, and looking out for us in that situation. Not saying there was anything wrong with this particular guy at all, but she left him in no doubt that she was 'on watch'. It's a wonderful natural instinct.
Similarly, I was in the street talking to someone from our dog club after a training night. My girl had got fed up with me yakking and was lying quietly at my feet. This lady loves my girl and knows her as a friendly, sociable GSD. So it is dark and we are chatting and along comes a guy, in the dark and he hesitates when he sees a GSD. This other lady turns to him and says 'oh, you don't have to worry, she's as friendly as anything, come past' at which point she jumps up and stands in front of us and barks at the guy, and scares the pants off him. The lady was amazed....and said she never thought she would behave like that. Well, she was just doing what she thought was right, and looking out for us in that situation. Not saying there was anything wrong with this particular guy at all, but she left him in no doubt that she was 'on watch'. It's a wonderful natural instinct.
by Aliana on 18 March 2013 - 16:03
Looks like a Mali to me
by kitkat3478 on 19 March 2013 - 15:03
It would be a shame if it is no part pit bull, and have people saying it is.
The complete "ignorance" that comes along for pit bulls is disturbing.
9 out of 10 times, the owners of these dogs are 100% at fault, but it is always the dog and the breed that take the blame.
There is really, no better family dog, than a "properly" bred and "properly" raised pit bull.
Viciousness is NOT their inherrent temperment.
I myself will not tolerate a dog that can not be trusted around children.
And yes, I do believe dogs can definately distinguish a 'normal' child, is not a threat.
The complete "ignorance" that comes along for pit bulls is disturbing.
9 out of 10 times, the owners of these dogs are 100% at fault, but it is always the dog and the breed that take the blame.
There is really, no better family dog, than a "properly" bred and "properly" raised pit bull.
Viciousness is NOT their inherrent temperment.
I myself will not tolerate a dog that can not be trusted around children.
And yes, I do believe dogs can definately distinguish a 'normal' child, is not a threat.
by Eldee on 19 March 2013 - 18:03
There has been a pit bull ban in Ontario for a few years now. Up until the ban it seemed like every few months there was a story about a pit bull attack. Now, however, I haven't heard or read of one in a really long time. I am not saying I am for a government that decides for you what kind of dog you can own, but I am just stating the facts regarding this ban. In my opinion, there are just too many stupid people in this world that have no idea how to raise a dog, and this breed can ultimately do real damage to innocent dogs and people. It isn't the breed, it is who is allowed to own them and who gravitates towards them. So, they had to do the dirty deed and ban the breed. I have met a lot of really nice pit bulls because the owners were normal people. Not the usual whack job that for some reason feel they are more of a man by owning this breed. Sorry if I have offended anyone but that is just what I think. They weren't bred to sit in a garden and smell the roses.
by alienor on 21 March 2013 - 01:03
A GSD I had long ago never reacted aggressively to anyone except one child. I had him on a leash, walking down a city street. We passed a kid, maybe 6, 7 years old and he growled, hackles up. Why that kid? No idea and not the same as what has happened here but if I had a dog that bit a child I would have to consider it a candidate for euthanasia. Breed it? Never.
RED SABLE; you are right about the changing dog due to the changing training. The GSD's I had 30 years ago were very different as far as prey drive and hard headedness. They were just as smart and protective but much easier to handle. I love my dog now but boy he is a handful sometimes and I know it is due to the perceived desirability of some traits over others.
RED SABLE; you are right about the changing dog due to the changing training. The GSD's I had 30 years ago were very different as far as prey drive and hard headedness. They were just as smart and protective but much easier to handle. I love my dog now but boy he is a handful sometimes and I know it is due to the perceived desirability of some traits over others.
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