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Originally Posted by mimimomo  Some people put too much trust on their dog...what makes them think they're not going to run out to chase something, what if a car happens to drive by??? I am so glad that you & Tibbe are ok! We've had a big unleashed GSD trotting up to us & as soon as I bent down to scoop up Princess & Turbo, the GSD already had his nose on them. After the fact, I realized that the GSD was very friendly but I wasn't sure how Turbo would react (he nips @ other dogs if they get too close) & thus provoking the GSD. Turbo is even more fearful of other dogs after this experience bc of how I reacted.=/ I'm working on him, sitting whenever a dog passes by or going the opposite way if he gives a negative reaction (this seems to work the best for him as long as we're moving away from the other dog!). He'll do good on some days, others not so much esp if the other dog is barking back lolll...total chaos. |
Your right. People do not realize that no matter how much they love their dogs and their dogs love them the dog may react in a totally different manner in a different sort of situation.
One of my sons has a Chocolate Lab. He has been to my home and was a perfect gentleman with Gracie. I took Gracie to Thanksgiving dinner at one of my other son's house and Bear was fine there also......until we went outside. When he saw Gracie outside, on her leash, he came running and wanted to step on her and he would not stop. He is very big and she is very small and his big feet going for her could have done some big damage. I picked her up and he went up on his hind feet at her. He was not vicious but dangerous. I had to take her inside. People beware! Don't leave a little dog unguarded with any dog that you are not well acquainted with!