But they're usually so well behaved.....
31 December 2007, 11:27 PM
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31 December 2007, 11:28 PM
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I LOVE dogs and most animals come to that. We have had dogs in the family for 50 years.
No I don't own one......... I currently have two Cavaliers having lost my beloved Golden a couple of years back.
Does loving dogs mean I can't post sensible comments ffs.
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31 December 2007, 11:42 PM
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Does having a dog off the lead mean you are not a responsible owner? or is it more about having control over that dog?
Does teaching a dog to attack.. or bite on command not teach the dog violence.. something that the dog might accidentally do at some point..
I.E my dog now sits when I eat as she is learning to sit on command using treats.. ??
Does having a dog off the lead mean you are not a responsible owner? or is it more about having control over that dog?
Does teaching a dog to attack.. or bite on command not teach the dog violence.. something that the dog might accidentally do at some point..
I.E my dog now sits when I eat as she is learning to sit on command using treats.. ??
31 December 2007, 11:55 PM
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If you take your dog to a place where there are other dogs / people and let it of the lead, yes I think it's irriresponsible You may well have your dog under control but others may not see it the same way. Generally our staffie is fine with other dogs if they're both on leads but since she's been attacked by two other dogs, not on leads she gets a bit defensive. That said, we don't take her near other dogs if poss anymore
You may well have your dog under control but others may not see it the same way. Generally our staffie is fine with other dogs if they're both on leads but since she's been attacked by two other dogs, not on leads she gets a bit defensive. That said, we don't take her near other dogs if poss anymore
01 January 2008, 12:10 AM
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Take a look at this for restraint until told. YouTube - Guard dog Attack training German Shepherd/Malinois k9-1.com
01 January 2008, 12:31 AM
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Personally and agreed by many of the guys I know with fully trained dogs is that it is irresponsible and selfish. I have full control over my one dog and he could be off the lead at any point, however, I cut the chances of a 'freak' accident happening. That's called covering all bases and being responsible.
The dog doesn't know violence, just a process he's been taught to do correctly and on command. Mine has nerves of steel and can be intimidated all you like, it won't react unless I tell it to. So no, teaching a dog to attack doesn't mean it's aggressive. He has an incredible temperament which allows him to be gentle when 'switched' off.
Take a look at this for restraint until told. YouTube - Guard dog Attack training German Shepherd/Malinois k9-1.com
The dog doesn't know violence, just a process he's been taught to do correctly and on command. Mine has nerves of steel and can be intimidated all you like, it won't react unless I tell it to. So no, teaching a dog to attack doesn't mean it's aggressive. He has an incredible temperament which allows him to be gentle when 'switched' off.
Take a look at this for restraint until told. YouTube - Guard dog Attack training German Shepherd/Malinois k9-1.com
That would be amazing.. the dog doesn't look like its being very er.. attack like.. more like its playing.. with its tail waging
Still the control is very impressive!
01 January 2008, 12:39 AM
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Personally and agreed by many of the guys I know with fully trained dogs is that it is irresponsible and selfish. I have full control over my one dog and he could be off the lead at any point, however, I cut the chances of a 'freak' accident happening. That's called covering all bases and being responsible.
The dog doesn't know violence, just a process he's been taught to do correctly and on command. Mine has nerves of steel and can be intimidated all you like, it won't react unless I tell it to. So no, teaching a dog to attack doesn't mean it's aggressive. He has an incredible temperament which allows him to be gentle when 'switched' off.
Take a look at this for restraint until told. YouTube - Guard dog Attack training German Shepherd/Malinois k9-1.com
The dog doesn't know violence, just a process he's been taught to do correctly and on command. Mine has nerves of steel and can be intimidated all you like, it won't react unless I tell it to. So no, teaching a dog to attack doesn't mean it's aggressive. He has an incredible temperament which allows him to be gentle when 'switched' off.
Take a look at this for restraint until told. YouTube - Guard dog Attack training German Shepherd/Malinois k9-1.com
Another question, why do you have your dogs trained to attack on command?
If its a pet? again genuine question
01 January 2008, 12:39 AM
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My dogs tail is like a helicopter rota blade when switched on.
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Mine is also handy for finding things as his tracking is great once you give him a scent.
01 January 2008, 12:50 AM
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Owners have protection dogs for personal safety that for obvious reasons means they live with them. Some have sport dogs where a protection phase is part of that sport, Schutzhund, along with tracking and obedience phases. The protection phase of this sport though is different from a true protection dog which has to be trained for so many different variables than just a planned phase.
Mine is also handy for finding things as his tracking is great once you give him a scent.
Mine is also handy for finding things as his tracking is great once you give him a scent.
I.E Women walking at night.. is it worth the cost..as not everyone has the skills required to do a professional job and I would assume its extremely important the dog is trained correctly for this kind of skill.
01 January 2008, 12:59 AM
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Would you consider a normal everyday family good reason to have protection from a well trained dog ?
I.E Women walking at night.. is it worth the cost..as not everyone has the skills required to do a professional job and I would assume its extremely important the dog is trained correctly for this kind of skill.
I.E Women walking at night.. is it worth the cost..as not everyone has the skills required to do a professional job and I would assume its extremely important the dog is trained correctly for this kind of skill.
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The vast majority of 'dangerous dog'* owners make sure that their mutt will behave. The problem is that probably 0.001% want to use the dog as a weapon and 0.001% don't actually care. If I don't care and have a Westie that savages someone, it would be unfortunate if it managed to chew its way through their boots. A Staffie or a Rottie on the other hand would eat their leg or kill them.
p.s. - When I say dangerous dog, I mean, something that could kill you if it took the notion. I used to have a Rhodesian Ridgeback. (sp) 12 stone of pure fury, teeth and saliva if anyone (including me) jumped the back wall, but basically a 12 stone cuddle when she thought all was well. She was so well trained that she basically knew what I was thinking, but I would never ever have left her unattended with anyone.
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