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08-21-2016, 11:03 AM | #31 | |
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But I have some rules I follow. 1. Any dog walked on a flexi lead I usually cross the street. The owner is an idiot you never walk big dogs on flex and if you walk small dogs on flex at particularly at the end of a 15 or 20ft lead you are also an idiot. 2. Many many small dog owners do not train their dog and bad behaviour is rampant. 3. Always close loose lead in your dog when walking and passing another dog. And give space. 4. If you don't like what you see give, space. And trust me on this you don't want two big dogs to get into it either. Much risk of mutual injury! Having said all this I have only had two close encounters with a large n small ie my Yorkie with strange big dogs. One was resolved with my big male going out to meet the attack and one by me. I do not. K now why seems these things are so m,uch more prevalent in the States.
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08-21-2016, 01:47 PM | #32 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY
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| Although now I only have small dogs, in the past I have owned large dogs. It is not the breed or size of a dog as much as breeding, socialization, and training. I have known Pit Bulls and German Shepherds that were gentle and well trained. But there are so many criminal breeders out there that breed irresponsibility and with an effort toward creating a more aggressive dog that in many areas dogs are unpredictable to say the least. Sadly, the average person knows little about the genetics of dog breeding or proper training of dogs. A family pet that seems tame enough indoors or tied outside may quickly turn aggressive during the excitement of a walk down the street. A dog taken out on trails in a wooded area may have its prey instinct incited due to the scent of squirrels and other wildlife. When an animal like that spots a little furry dog like ours it can become a killer. The average pet owner is oblivious to the danger. I live in a fairly secluded wooded area and take my dogs for walks twice a day on the trails. I refuse to deprive them of the exercise that they need and love because of the ignorance of others. Sometimes we go to a park with trails but I only go early in the morning before others show up. Either way I am prepared to defend my babies. |
08-22-2016, 06:50 AM | #33 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Uk
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| I do not. K now why seems these things are so m,uch more prevalent in the States.[/QUOT Part of the reason we don't have so much of an issue here in the Uk is that small dogs and very large dogs are not very common. Yorkies are not in the top 20 breeds and generally are larger than their American counterparts , the ones I see out are generally fairly sturdy little chaps. I also think that Uk dog owners tend to keep away from what are perceived as dangerous breeds unless they are experienced dog owners , pitbulls are a banned breed here, Generally on my walks I see Labs and Spaniels with a fair mix of other terriers , I truly can't recall when I last run into a dog bigger than a GS. Obviously incidents do happen as per the OP and then these make national news as they are so rare. |
08-23-2016, 09:11 AM | #34 | |
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We recently were in a leash free park with Dogo Argentinas, which thankfully their owners were on top of. I had my female Black Russian with me at that time. Also a big breed, althouGh mild she is mild in disposition which is not to breed standard. My big dominant male would have elicited a different reaction. Even as a senior boy. I am very Aware of all dogs around us when we walk or go into leash free parks. Both for my big n small dogs. The
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