can your dog be stolen?

epipko · 08-01-2011, 08:57 PM

Hi all,
This is my first post. Not sure if this is the right place to ask or this question was asked by someone before (if not, please direct me to the correct place), but this is something I would like to know.
Do you think someone can steal your dog. Can someone, other then family member take your dog by the leash and walk away with it. Will your dog resist? Did it happen before to any of you? How do you teach your dog NOT to go away with a stranger?
I have 18mo GSD - Uma. She is really smart, but at the same time I am not so sure that she wouldn't walk away with someone. I guess I have to test it with someone whom she didn't see before. I know we're trying to socialize our dogs, but when is it too much?

Thanks,
Eugene

Stosh · 08-01-2011, 09:12 PM

I seriously doubt that Stosh would allow a stranger close enough to take him by the lead or collar. Our last gsd Omy never let anyone touch her other than family. My brother used to say that the safest place for an extra house key was on her collar. Your girl is still very young and I imagine with time she'll become more standoffish towards strangers

sagelfn · 08-01-2011, 09:20 PM

Somone coming into Sage's yard or house and taking him without me there? No not going to happen easily. I would never leave him outside unsupervised.

A stranger taking him with my permission yes...Think Vet, trainer, groomer, etc..

If you ever want your dog to pass a CGC part of the test is leaving your dog with a friendly stranger.

I would not want a companion animal to be unapproachable.

Gracie's My Girl · 08-01-2011, 09:49 PM

While I would never leave my puppy unattended, I have no doubt that she would walk away with a stranger. She is a young puppy and is incredibly friendly to everyone. Personally, I am hoping that she will continue to remain this way.

shannonrae · 08-01-2011, 10:41 PM

Maybe . . . If they had a blow dart full of tranquilizer!

But, he would be ditched as soon as he woke up. I am pretty sure the thieves would realize what they had gotten themselves into as soon as he wakes up.

Bundash · 08-01-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shannonrae

Maybe . . . If they had a blow dart full of tranquilizer!

But, he would be ditched as soon as he woke up. I am pretty sure the thieves would realize what they had gotten themselves into as soon as he wakes up.

LOL Ditto!!!

Germanshepherdlova · 08-02-2011, 12:48 AM

I can't imagine Brutus going ANYWHERE with a stranger. Not without a fight.

k_sep · 08-02-2011, 01:01 AM

Mine is only a 13 week old pup, so I'm sure she would easily go with a stranger, particularly if they bribed her with food. It won't happen though because she's never left alone.

Lucy Dog · 08-02-2011, 01:48 AM

Be responsible. Don't put your dog in the position to be stolen. Don't let the dog just roam around the backyard for hours on end.

If the dog is constantly being supervised... you really don't have to worry about things like this happening.

And to answer your question... yes... dogs can easily be stolen. Especially cute puppies who aren't being watched by their owners. It's never happened to me, but I'm sure it's happened before.

**JakodaCD OA** · 08-02-2011, 07:52 AM

My aussies, most likely, my shepherd, it would not be an easy task.

By "force" on a leash, out in public, she would not go willingly with a stranger and that stranger would most likely end up with some wounds. Off my property? well she's never outside unsupervised, if a stranger broke in and I wasn't around, don't know and hope i never do.

If I am home and strangers come the door, she is alert/quiet and watchful, will let anyone in the door/on the property. If I'm not home, again I couldn't say.

08-01-2011, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
epipko New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 2	can your dog be stolen? Hi all, This is my first post. Not sure if this is the right place to ask or this question was asked by someone before (if not, please direct me to the correct place), but this is something I would like to know. Do you think someone can steal your dog. Can someone, other then family member take your dog by the leash and walk away with it. Will your dog resist? Did it happen before to any of you? How do you teach your dog NOT to go away with a stranger? I have 18mo GSD - Uma. She is really smart, but at the same time I am not so sure that she wouldn't walk away with someone. I guess I have to test it with someone whom she didn't see before. I know we're trying to socialize our dogs, but when is it too much? Thanks, Eugene

08-01-2011, 09:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	Somone coming into Sage's yard or house and taking him without me there? No not going to happen easily. I would never leave him outside unsupervised. A stranger taking him with my permission yes...Think Vet, trainer, groomer, etc.. If you ever want your dog to pass a CGC part of the test is leaving your dog with a friendly stranger. I would not want a companion animal to be unapproachable. __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook Last edited by sagelfn; 08-01-2011 at 09:23 PM.

08-01-2011, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
shannonrae Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 606	Maybe . . . If they had a blow dart full of tranquilizer! But, he would be ditched as soon as he woke up. I am pretty sure the thieves would realize what they had gotten themselves into as soon as he wakes up. __________________ Sydney(rescue)-Pit cross Birbo(rescue)-GSD Until we meet again . . . Bear(rescue)-GSD, my soul mate. Kai-(rescue)GSD, my forever baby. Kobie-Pomeranian, my tiniest dog with the biggest heart.

08-02-2011, 12:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Germanshepherdlova Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,935	I can't imagine Brutus going ANYWHERE with a stranger. Not without a fight. __________________ You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Germa...96574693743892

08-02-2011, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
k_sep Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: LA, California Posts: 233	Mine is only a 13 week old pup, so I'm sure she would easily go with a stranger, particularly if they bribed her with food. It won't happen though because she's never left alone. __________________ Luna: GSD puppy rescue Niki: 12 yo Shih tzu/ lhasa apso mix

08-01-2011, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I seriously doubt that Stosh would allow a stranger close enough to take him by the lead or collar. Our last gsd Omy never let anyone touch her other than family. My brother used to say that the safest place for an extra house key was on her collar. Your girl is still very young and I imagine with time she'll become more standoffish towards strangers

08-01-2011, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gracie's My Girl Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 330	While I would never leave my puppy unattended, I have no doubt that she would walk away with a stranger. She is a young puppy and is incredibly friendly to everyone. Personally, I am hoping that she will continue to remain this way.

08-02-2011, 01:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Be responsible. Don't put your dog in the position to be stolen. Don't let the dog just roam around the backyard for hours on end. If the dog is constantly being supervised... you really don't have to worry about things like this happening. And to answer your question... yes... dogs can easily be stolen. Especially cute puppies who aren't being watched by their owners. It's never happened to me, but I'm sure it's happened before. __________________ Paul

08-02-2011, 07:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,238	My aussies, most likely, my shepherd, it would not be an easy task. By "force" on a leash, out in public, she would not go willingly with a stranger and that stranger would most likely end up with some wounds. Off my property? well she's never outside unsupervised, if a stranger broke in and I wasn't around, don't know and hope i never do. If I am home and strangers come the door, she is alert/quiet and watchful, will let anyone in the door/on the property. If I'm not home, again I couldn't say. __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

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