Ohhhh . . poor Dexter . . things are so different in the UK and the states . . in Ga. all dogs are required to be leashed in city limits . . not that its always adhered to, so you have to go out of city limits for walks off leash. We are going this weekend to find a wooded area or path for Sami to walk in off lease, kinda nervous!! His recall is very selective! Hope Dexter does not remember that nasty run in for long!
Dexter was bitten tonight ....
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i dont think one can generalise about any dog really. i have a jack russell who is totally adorable, but wont tolerate puppies jumping in her face constant;y as shes 13 now. she tells twinkle off occasionally, but not aggresively. she's a good teacher helping twinks learn her manners. however, we met a jack the other day that tried to kill looby, totally vile creature!!!
but, at the same time, my friends staffie is the sweetest dog alive, yet you do meet the odd one that is totally terrifying!
in my 20 odd years in dog ownership, i NEVER look at what kind of dog it is, but normally suss out the owner first
hehehe x
but, at the same time, my friends staffie is the sweetest dog alive, yet you do meet the odd one that is totally terrifying!
in my 20 odd years in dog ownership, i NEVER look at what kind of dog it is, but normally suss out the owner first
hehehe x
Poor Dexter, hope his foot is ok
I know we can't generalise but as Millie has been nipped 3 times now and everytime its a small Terrier - I will generalise. Terrier's can be right grumpy buggers and you never know which one you're meeting.
I must say I often call out now and ask, if their dog is friendly.
I know we can't generalise but as Millie has been nipped 3 times now and everytime its a small Terrier - I will generalise. Terrier's can be right grumpy buggers and you never know which one you're meeting.
I must say I often call out now and ask, if their dog is friendly.
with the utmost respect....Poor Dexter, hope his foot is ok
I know we can't generalise but as Millie has been nipped 3 times now and everytime its a small Terrier - I will generalise. Terrier's can be right grumpy buggers and you never know which one you're meeting.
I must say I often call out now and ask, if their dog is friendly.
i disagree terribly my jack has been SO PATIENT with this very over eager cockapoo puppy who jumps in her face continuosly - the only way puppies learn NOT to be irritating to other dogs, is for those other dogs telling them. theres a big difference between dog aggression and natural dog behaviour
im quite worried that when we meet other dogs, twinkle may get into terrible trouble as looby is being very good to her and letting her get away with murder, lol x
I stand by my comments. You're assuming that all puppies are over eager and annoying or appear to be annoying the other dog.with the utmost respect....
my jack has been SO PATIENT with this very over eager cockapoo puppy who jumps in her face continuosly - the only way puppies learn NOT to be irritating to other dogs, is for those other dogs telling them. theres a big difference between dog aggression and natural dog behaviour
Every time Millie has been nipped (and note I said nip not bitten or attacked), she has quietly walked up to them with her tail wagging, just wanting to do the usual greet. At no time has she bounded up to them, enthusiasm overflowing.
Therefore for Millie's sake I am cautious of terriers in particular. I don't avoid them or keep Millie from them, but I am wary. We have met several terriers that are perfectly fine and happy, but I can still be wary from our own experience.
fair enuff im not assuming anything just trying to keep open minds open... x
im not assuming anything just trying to keep open minds open... x
It scares me when thinking about rudi being bitten .. Hope dexter is ok ... When i had a labrador at my parents we were in brighton and a staffy went for my dogs neck... I was so scared but he was ok thank goodness
Try not to worry too much. I do think there is quite a difference between being nipped, bitten and attacked. 9 times out of 10 it is just nipped, no marks to the skin or a tiny mark, nothing serious.It scares me when thinking about rudi being bitten .. Hope dexter is ok ... When i had a labrador at my parents we were in brighton and a staffy went for my dogs neck... I was so scared but he was ok thank goodness
Luckily I have taught Millie 'Close' so she will come and stand next to me and we can walk off together. She;s more than happy to stand next to me at this time
its pretty scary when they get proper bitten i got in the middle of an attack once too and ended up in hospital - BUT mostly, its just dogs doing dog stuff try not to let it affect your walks - coz walks are brilliant xxx
i got in the middle of an attack once too and ended up in hospital - BUT mostly, its just dogs doing dog stuff try not to let it affect your walks - coz walks are brilliant xxx
brilliant plan one bad experience doesnt have to shape the future - there are so many luffly dogs out there! twinkle met her first 'other dog' on her first walk yesterday, and it was an enormous doberman, who was a little bit scared of my 2!!!! bless her! was so sweet
one bad experience doesnt have to shape the future - there are so many luffly dogs out there! twinkle met her first 'other dog' on her first walk yesterday, and it was an enormous doberman, who was a little bit scared of my 2!!!! bless her! was so sweet 1 - 20 of 20 Posts
