Awwww, poor Winston, he was just doing his job for crying out loud...
I'm suprised they didn't nail the brown dog as an "accomplis"
Imagine what those dogs could have done to someone just walking by?
Tie your friggin dogs up!
That's actually one of the worst things you can do to a dog. Tying them up will produce an unhappy, unsocialized, and mean dog. A fenced yard, electric or otherwise, is a better solution. I work for the local H.S. and have seen dogs tied up for basically ever. Collars embeded into their necks, no fresh water avail, no shelter. Makes me sick.
People who want to own dogs need to be responsible for them. Teach them obedience and care for them properly or just don't have one.
As for what may have happened to someone walking by...you can see in the video this was a game for that dog. His fur was not raised, his tail was wagging, he was not attacking so much as playing tug-o-war. Just with a very large chew toy.
Damn!After reading some of these posts makes me wonder about getting a dog.
DRENO, you've got be a leader with a dog, that's all there really is to it. A person can't just get one and feed it, you've got to train by positive reinforcement and negative aversion plus socialization. It's a lot of work vs. having a cat but you'll end up with a best friend for life and a good canine citizen. :read2: :cheers:
Just this morning (6 am dog walk) there were a bunch of senior citizens going on their morning walk. They were facinated by Merlin and wanted to meet him, so they all got to pet him and they all loved it! Merlin included, lol. Merlin and I just made some new friends. Can't do that with a cat. :-D
I agree with the cat info,maybe because mine is useless.I watch the dog whisperer(Caesar) and what he says seems to make real sense.They seem to feed off of you and your vibes.It is a big commitment but I think the reward is worth it.Some day..............I hope,thx Joe.
Nice story bout the seniors.8)
Joe kind of hit on one of the big rewards of having a "good dog". Most dogs, at least the smart ones, are experts at reading and reacting to human emotions. If you're happy then the dog sees this and it's happy, the same goes for if you're sad. The dog also wants to belong in the pack it's genetic, in this case the human pack, and it's always up to the pack master to make sure the dog understands and accepts it's place at the bottom of the pack. This is where a lot of people fail miserably and end up with a dog that tries to become the pack leader instead of being taught to accept the bottom. The dog by instinct knows that there is security, food and companionship in the pack and therefore if it's owner does not offer the dog a pack situation at home then the the dog will most likely find it's own and we know what that leads to. It's all about being the boss and teaching the dog the required commands like sit and stay and "NO" and drop it and always being prepared to reinforce the commands cuss the dog will always be checking to see if the rules have changed. Dog Whisper's a good show and for some people it should be required to watch before they are allowed to own a dog but the show is all about reading the dog and making sure the dog reads you the owner.
If I was a dog 8)and lived there "and it does look like he is on his property" and seen a different kind of car:tongue9: with lights with an attitude 8)I would have dun the same thing :toothy10: Look at how he plays with the dog with his cruiser while the dog wagging his tail, I bet he could have got out and pet him :toothy10:
A dog needs fellowship Everyday!! and taught to enjoy people by letting them hang with ya when you do the simplest of thing's " it's like if you are raising a child at first"
Every dog I have owned was ether on a leash at least 60 foot , But I did not leave him alone If I was outside he was there with me or tied close buy and had a better diet then me 8) I had a car stop by my old home place where I had a shop for myself :cheers: and a car dealer "I think' came by and ask about my Barracuda:angry7: and I stopped what ever I was doing :angry7:and walked out to his car and said No it's not for sale and had a Not for Sale sign on it:read2: I may have been a little rude when I started walking away :-D
I look where he was backing strait in to Sockets house and I said not to go back any farther !!!! and he must have not under stood and Socket pulled a peace of plastic trim off his car, a ruff looking Caddy :-D I will never forget that day 8) Your Dog knows how you feel and it may have been just as much my fault as Sockets, But he had two other places to turn around and must have thought he could turn around in the grass :angry7:
When I go out Buddy goes with me on a leash because he is still a baby, But you have got to protect your dog buy bringing them in to your home or in a kennel or leash
Take them to the store with you :cheers: Heck they need to enjoy a car ride with.
With all this said, If you don't give them the fellowship and training "just like a person or child " this the dog will be unpredictable and suffer for mans care and love..... My 4 legger's are my eye's and ear's and most of all my best friends
Your hart will raise a good animal, a person with no hart/care won't ever know what it's like to have a real friend :thumbrig: + I need there fellowship as much as they need mine.
DO NOT Just let them run at night out in the city, county or what ever, They can pick up diseases or even get jumped by a pack of dogs.. My dogs always likes people:-D But :angry7:a person with an attitude may want to stay the hell away from any of my dog's.:happy10: