Retired Live Stoners Gossip April May 2017

[Frankthetank]

 

[9bear]

One of the problems, at least in the states, is that alot of animals get lumped into the "pit bull" group. Half the time when the media reports about a pit bull attacking a human....if you dig into the story a little more, they are not pit bulls. That is not to say pits don't bite people....indeed, it happens. But when the media reports a pit bull mauling, and it turns out to be a completely different breed all together, or a mix, etc....the damage is done. That headline is out there, and you can't take it back with a back page apology. I think that is one issue that gives them bad names...along with massive over-breeding. @Fairlynew is correct....A LOT of dog bite injuries are from smaller dogs, because they are cute and fluffy, and people feel comfortable getting into the face of a small dog. Hell.....I got bit this weekend by a miniature doberman pinscher with an ego problem!!!

You weren't playing kissy face with the Dob were you Frank .

 

[Frankthetank]

You weren't playing kissy face with the Dob were you Frank .

No sir!! I was mindin' my own business, walking to the car and that little bastard ran up behind me and jumped up, and bit me in the hand. I don't think she liked the smell of our dogs. I didn't hold it against her though, she was raised by idiots (the kind of people that think a dog belongs on the end of a chain in the yard)!

 

[F.N.]

I have small army of cats and dogs being in the country with acres of land, I have a picture of cocker spaniel pups 7 of them with a cat in the middle all sleeping together. It is on my phone I will get it to my computer it is unreal a little cat head just barely noticeable

 

[Frankthetank]

I have small army of cats and dogs being in the country with acres of land, I have a picture of cocker spaniel pups 7 of them with a cat in the middle all sleeping together. It is on my phone I will get it to my computer it is unreal a little cat head just barely noticeable

Cocker spaniels are great dogs. I had one when I was a kid that save me from getting bit by a rattlesnake (he got bit instead, and survived with no lasting effects).

 

[wwwillie]

Dogs are practically perfect. It takes a human to screw one up.
Having a large breed dog is a responsibility, and a big one at that! They are powerful animals and smart too. When we set out on our current journey we gave it a lot of thought. Will we train them? Can we afford to care for them, etc.? Actually our goal is to train to AKC good canine citizen level and perhaps further depending on how we do. We have found a great trainer and as long as we can afford her... Teh Wife wants to get an emotional support animal certification for her dog(Paisely), so trining is a must!

 

[Ozone69]

One of the problems, at least in the states, is that alot of animals get lumped into the "pit bull" group. Half the time when the media reports about a pit bull attacking a human....if you dig into the story a little more, they are not pit bulls. That is not to say pits don't bite people....indeed, it happens. But when the media reports a pit bull mauling, and it turns out to be a completely different breed all together, or a mix, etc....the damage is done. That headline is out there, and you can't take it back with a back page apology. I think that is one issue that gives them bad names...along with massive over-breeding. @Fairlynew is correct....A LOT of dog bite injuries are from smaller dogs, because they are cute and fluffy, and people feel comfortable getting into the face of a small dog. Hell.....I got bit this weekend by a miniature doberman pinscher with an ego problem!!!

Little dog syndrome. Mine has it a little, but not too bad. Was just reading up on it the other day. Little dogs can be a lot more aggressive, bark more, etc..etc.. because people let them get away with it because in a little dog it's "cute". To a dog, they're a dog. They aren't small, big, medium, etc... But...if a German Shepherd charged the front door barking it's head off every time the door bell rang the same way say that say a yorkie does, then the people would not let it stand the way they do with a small dog. If a full sized pit bull was laying in your lap and growled at someone coming close, you wouldn't let it stand. But when a shih Tzu does it people think it's cute. Interesting stuff when you start thinking about it and how we raise and treat little dogs different than big ones then folks expect them to behave the same in social situations. :smoking:

 

[9bear]

I had 2 of these a long long time ago . Brother and sister . The male didn't like my father in law , neither did I as far as that goes .

 

[Frankthetank]

Dogs are practically perfect. It takes a human to screw one up.
Having a large breed dog is a responsibility, and a big one at that! They are powerful animals and smart too. When we set out on our current journey we gave it a lot of thought. Will we train them? Can we afford to care for them, etc.? Actually our goal is to train to AKC good canine citizen level and perhaps further depending on how we do. We have found a great trainer and as long as we can afford her... Teh Wife wants to get an emotional support animal certification for her dog(Paisely), so trining is a must!

I trained Ozzy for the good citizen test, and on to therapy dog, and then full service dog my self. Its not really that hard, once you learn about a dogs internal reward system....most people think it is food, but it is affection....when your dog does what you want them to, you give them a treat, a pet, and a "good dog!"......eventually you take the food out of the equation, and just give them your affection. Works like a charm.

The way I did it, I read some books, watched youtube videos, and did the best I could. Then, before each test I paid for a few sessions with a professional trainer to polish the skills I had trained. It worked really well, and I had a ton of fun, and developed a bond like I've never had with another dog.....all for a relatively low price.

I would be happy to answer any questions you have regarding the subject, Willie....

 

[iampepe]

Heres my babies..
Wolf sheppard mix and chocolate lab