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BLowry · 02-15-2012, 06:52 AM

I don't blame the dog either....the PARENT should have stepped up and explained to the child this is NOT the way you treat strange dogs. My daughter and son in law have 2 large goldens....My grand daugther is 3 1/2 and has been around these dogs since shes been born...Goldens are known for the very good nature and sweet dispositions...HOWEVER....they are an animal and will only take so much...My grand daughter LOVES animals..and even though she lays with her dogs while watching tv and wrapping her little arms around their neck for a hug she is also taught you can NOT do this to other dogs....We tell her to ask if it's ok to pet the dog...if there is ANY indication that the dog is backing away...we don't let her go near them...

joann1166 · 02-15-2012, 05:32 PM

Your absolutely right Brit! I agree with you!

Ringo1 · 02-16-2012, 05:13 AM

Ok ~ first of all ~ you ARE a crazy dog lady. You know that right?

I figure most of us on this board are so-classified by our friends and family.

And I agree - that dog should not have been out roaming freely with so many people and kids around. A few minutes to meet and greet - then away in their cozy crate or whatever. That's what we do when there are just too many people and/or young children. As the homeowner - I am responsible for what happens in my house - so I'm going to make sure my dogs are not mis-handled to the point that a bite could happen.

Also, the parents should have stepped in - but if they were busy talking to other friends/family - then I could see where the kids could have gotten too rough with no one supervising.

Luckily, nothing bad happened but it could next time. And then the dog will be classified as a biter; a problem; vicious, etc.

02-15-2012, 06:52 AM	#16
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	I don't blame the dog either....the PARENT should have stepped up and explained to the child this is NOT the way you treat strange dogs. My daughter and son in law have 2 large goldens....My grand daugther is 3 1/2 and has been around these dogs since shes been born...Goldens are known for the very good nature and sweet dispositions...HOWEVER....they are an animal and will only take so much...My grand daughter LOVES animals..and even though she lays with her dogs while watching tv and wrapping her little arms around their neck for a hug she is also taught you can NOT do this to other dogs....We tell her to ask if it's ok to pet the dog...if there is ANY indication that the dog is backing away...we don't let her go near them... __________________ Brenda

02-15-2012, 05:32 PM	#17
joann1166 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arab, AL, USA Posts: 1,117 Blog Entries: 1	Your absolutely right Brit! I agree with you! __________________ Charlie & Natalie & Ollie

02-16-2012, 05:13 AM	#18
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Ok ~ first of all ~ you ARE a crazy dog lady. You know that right? I figure most of us on this board are so-classified by our friends and family. And I agree - that dog should not have been out roaming freely with so many people and kids around. A few minutes to meet and greet - then away in their cozy crate or whatever. That's what we do when there are just too many people and/or young children. As the homeowner - I am responsible for what happens in my house - so I'm going to make sure my dogs are not mis-handled to the point that a bite could happen. Also, the parents should have stepped in - but if they were busy talking to other friends/family - then I could see where the kids could have gotten too rough with no one supervising. Luckily, nothing bad happened but it could next time. And then the dog will be classified as a biter; a problem; vicious, etc. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew