The problem with saying something like that is they would probably take it that you threatened their dog.Originally Posted By: GSDadI'd have replied. "Not every dog wants to meet your dog. Keep this up and you'll get your dog killed."
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I see what you're saying. But I think the words "Not every dog" would make it clear that my dog alone would not be "threatening" poor Princess but many dogs.Originally Posted By: crabbyThe problem with saying something like that is they would probably take it that you threatened their dog.Originally Posted By: GSDadI'd have replied. "Not every dog wants to meet your dog. Keep this up and you'll get your dog killed."![]()
After all, if they let 'Princess' run after a strange big dog in the first place, they're not exactly playing with a full deck.![]()
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I know, I am sure that is what they thought when they say Shane aggression came out. I am trying to work on the aggression, but I have to work with it in a control setting. Not some dog running towards us, that is 10x smaller than Shane, and the owners were very oblivious!Originally Posted By: BetsyI had someone ask if I took Ava to the dog park very often today, I had to tell them sadly no, just because of this issue. I love all dogs and while Ava is a gem, not all owners are responsible....its sad. I'm glad it worked out for you. Everytime I go anywhere with Ava I'm prepared for some cute little ankle biter to stick its head in the lions mouth............ **sigh**
Its a shame to, because then people walk away saying "yep there is another of those vicious GSD's"
This is exactly the reason I do not take Lola to the dog park, I know that she is not dog friendly and I will not take the risk of a little dog getting hurt because of this. I wish she were dog friendly because I would love for her to romp and play with other dogs.Originally Posted By: BetsyI had someone ask if I took Ava to the dog park very often today, I had to tell them sadly no, just because of this issue. I love all dogs and while Ava is a gem, not all owners are responsible....its sad. I'm glad it worked out for you. Everytime I go anywhere with Ava I'm prepared for some cute little ankle biter to stick its head in the lions mouth............ **sigh**
Its a shame to, because then people walk away saying "yep there is another of those vicious GSD's"
Betsy, this is the same with Lola......she is not dog friendly on leash walks outside, but good as gold when I take her shopping at PetSmart. She can walk right past another dog within a foot and there is no growling, no nothing, a sweetie, but once outside.......different dog erupts.Originally Posted By: BetsyI took Ava to petsmart yesterday to have her "nails" done. While in the store she would bark her head off at dogs at a distance, but not the ones closer. She had a fit wanting to go see a couple poodle mixes and I know the owners thought she must be mean and vicious...Until I walked into the groomers and they were there in this cramped little space. Their dogs went off and Ava was a gem (except her tail kept hitting the lady in the back of her legs in front of us). I just wish she would not get so excited when the dogs are further away from her, its like she says HEY HEY OVER HERE!!!! ILL PLAY WITH YOU!!! But out of a GSD's mouth it sounds more like I want to have you for dinner I think.........
