dangerous dogs

[Tramps_mate]

American bulldogs killed Widnes mother after row with daughter

Elayne Stanley was mauled by two American bulldogs following an argument at her home, an inquest hears.

www.bbc.co.uk

And again.

So the dogs were 'protecting' their owner from her own mother who had been yelling at her? How horrific!!

Unfortunately people dont realise the power and how protective some of these dogs are.

My neighbour has a new German Shepard. Lovely lovely dog if the neighbour is with you, but if you were in his back garden when you shouldn't be then, god help you.

 

[BNJ1878]

Another Rott came home yesterday.

His owner of 5 years decided she could no longer be arsed and would have him put down by months end. He's a little overweight through overfeeding and lack of proper exersize but he'll be fine.

Gets along fine with the others and all the cats (as expected) and will probably end up staying if nobody suitable comes forward.

 

[AsiaAsia82]

I was in a beer garden last weekend and the typical ‘wee man’ syndrome came in with his staffy.
He could hardly hold it by his side as it was sensing the other dogs. Every other dog owner (about 4 couples) got up and left.
As i left the landlord asked my why. I told him that it was just a matter of time or beer before he let the staffy go or it escaped.
He asked the guy to leave with his dog. The guy refused and called his partner to take it home.
I don’t blame the dog for being what it is, but some people should not be allowed to keep dogs or the person should be licensed for certain dogs.

 

[BNJ1878]

I was in a beer garden last weekend and the typical ‘wee man’ syndrome came in with his staffy.
He could hardly hold it by his side as it was sensing the other dogs. Every other dog owner (about 4 couples) got up and left.
As i left the landlord asked my why. I told him that it was just a matter of time or beer before he let the staffy go or it escaped.
He asked the guy to leave with his dog. The guy refused and called his partner to take it home.
I don’t blame the dog for being what it is, but some people should not be allowed to keep dogs or the person should be licensed for certain dogs.

Owners are 100% the problem.

Any dog can be properly socialised if tackled properly from a young age.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Another Rott came home yesterday.

His owner of 5 years decided she could no longer be arsed and would have him put down by months end. He's a little overweight through overfeeding and lack of proper exersize but he'll be fine.

Gets along fine with the others and all the cats (as expected) and will probably end up staying if nobody suitable comes forward.

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He's a beauty.

Rottys are super dogs if handled right. Big cuddly lumps. Mate had one, softest muppet you'd meet. Let my cocker pup try and hump him in a domination attempt with good grace / humour. Just licked him so his face was soaking.

 

[Tramps_mate]

Another Rott came home yesterday.

His owner of 5 years decided she could no longer be arsed and would have him put down by months end. He's a little overweight through overfeeding and lack of proper exersize but he'll be fine.

Gets along fine with the others and all the cats (as expected) and will probably end up staying if nobody suitable comes forward.

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My favourite dog Rottweilers..

 

[ForeverBlue92]

American bulldogs killed Widnes mother after row with daughter

Elayne Stanley was mauled by two American bulldogs following an argument at her home, an inquest hears.

www.bbc.co.uk

And again.

Classic case of pack mentality - my Dobermann isnt much of a barker but when I was minding my cousins Beagle for the weekend who none stops barking my Dobie would instantly join in and be like a completely different dog.

Why I shudder seeing people struggling to walk 3+ dogs - unless they are trained well its very easy to lose control/authority in situations.

 

[ClausThomsen]

Owners are 100% the problem.

Any dog can be properly socialised if tackled properly from a young age.

Our German Shepherd was never comfortable around strangers. Rescue dog though so she was about 4 when we got her and had a period of being stray apparently.

Always felt like some people thought she was like that through neglect or something I wasn't doing. The truth was she went from being alarmed by anything in sight to only being arsed about having her personal space invaded after a month or so. She'd happily ignore any human, dog or other creature if it was a couple of yards away. That's why I got so annoyed at other people letting their "friendly" dogs off the lead...just cos they play nice they still cause stress with unwelcome approaches which can then escalate into something nasty.

She got bit once because a friendly dog got spooked by her barking at it's unwelcome approach. Didn't break the skin as I got my boot in the way and deflected but still shows that a friendly dog can turn when alarmed.

She had no issue with babies or small children though. If our lads missus was holding the baby the dog was happy to have her around, if the baby wasn't there the dog was less comfortable with her. Eventually learnt to trust her but it seemed like it was recognising that she was something to do with the baby was the only reason she ended up trusting her.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

I have a staffy and but breeding them shud be outlawed. Shelters are full if them and usually because they didn't get on with other dogs.

Love him to bits but he does have the devil in him and I wouldn't leave him alone with a kid

Not sure about that mate - properly socialised they are nice dogs but I wouldn't personally have them around other dogs they dont know as unfortunately its in their DNA to be potentially aggressive towards other dogs.

American Bullys are the new fad you'll start seeing less Staffies around - they are essentially watered down American Pitbull Terriers but tbf of all the ones I've encountered at the dog park they have been friendly enough.

 

[BNJ1878]

Our German Shepherd was never comfortable around strangers. Rescue dog though so she was about 4 when we got her and had a period of being stray apparently.

Always felt like some people thought she was like that through neglect or something I wasn't doing. The truth was she went from being alarmed by anything in sight to only being arsed about having her personal space invaded after a month or so. She'd happily ignore any human, dog or other creature if it was a couple of yards away. That's why I got so annoyed at other people letting their "friendly" dogs off the lead...just cos they play nice they still cause stress with unwelcome approaches which can then escalate into something nasty.

She got bit once because a friendly dog got spooked by her barking at it's unwelcome approach. Didn't break the skin as I got my boot in the way and deflected but still shows that a friendly dog can turn when alarmed.

She had no issue with babies or small children though. If our lads missus was holding the baby the dog was happy to have her around, if the baby wasn't there the dog was less comfortable with her. Eventually learnt to trust her but it seemed like it was recognising that she was something to do with the baby was the only reason she ended up trusting her.

I currently have a 14 month GSD here. Had him for 3 months now and he goes to hos new home early August.

He was an absolute disaster when he arrived for multiple reasons. (taken from his mum too young and then going into a house with lots of occupants and nobody really taking responsibility for him. No regular feeding time, no fixed walk time, no schooling etc.)

Having my much older Rott here has really helped him. (Giving him the odd nip when he forgets personal space for example - something his mum would have done.)

The only thing he is still quite jumpy around are bicycles and delivery guys wearing helmets.

Loves the beach and his frisbee.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

I currently have a 14 month GSD here. Had him for 3 months now and he goes to hos new home early August.

He was an absolute disaster when he arrived for multiple reasons. (taken from his mum too young and then going into a house with lots of occupants and nobody really taking responsibility for him. No regular feeding time, no fixed walk time, no schooling etc.)

Having my much older Rott here has really helped him. (Giving him the odd nip when he forgets personal space for example - something his mum would have done.)

The only thing he is still quite jumpy around are bicycles and delivery guys wearing helmets.

Loves the beach and his frisbee.




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Handsome looking dogs them mate. Do you take strays in or something?

 

[BNJ1878]

A shelter over here gives me a call if large breeds come in after being dumped/surrendered. If they are used to home life, getting intergrated into a shelter with 500+ others is far too sttessful for them.

They stay with me for assesment and socialisation (If needed). Provided they are not out of control they get rehomed later. (unless I decide to keep them)

Had Rotties in the UK (as well as all kinds of others) but took two from the shelter here several years ago and It started from there. Sadly those two died last year, the Rott in the pictures above came to me last yeat after years of misery with the past owner and then another one arrived last night (a few posts back.)

The GSD as mentioned goes to his new home early August. He's wonderful but a hell of lot more work that the Rotties.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

A shelter over here gives me a call if large breeds come in after being dumped/surrendered. If they are used to home life, getting intergrated into a shelter with 500+ others is far too sttessful for them.

They stay with me for assesment and socialisation (If needed). Provided they are not out of control they get rehomed later. (unless I decide to keep them)

Had Rotties in the UK (as well as all kinds of others) but took two from the shelter here several years ago and It started from there. Sadly those two died last year, the Rott in the pictures above came to me last yeat after years of misery with the past owner and then another one arrived last night (a few posts back.)

The GSD as mentioned goes to his new home early August. He's wonderful but a hell of lot more work that the Rotties.

That is very noble of you mate, I salute you.

We have a large GSD so I can empathise with the amount of attention and exercise they need. A wonderful breed though as are Rotty's.

 

[Pabbers]

We had a Rhodesian Ridgeback till about 9 months ago, huge but brilliant dog, awesome temperament, great family dog.

But, people were terrified of him, we had to be very careful when we let him off the lead as he would do what all dogs do and trot up to other dogs with owners, tail waging, tongue out....but they would panic and either got aggressive or defensive, I kind understood, and tried to get it just right with him.

What made it horrible was the other way around, smaller dogs always coming up to us and snapping at him....dog owners not apologising or taking ownership. He got nipped so much, that in the end he just got scared when around other smallish dogs and tried to hide under my legs.

Followed my daughter 24/7 for 10 years, snuggled up to any friends n family that come to ours, pure love.

Beast of a bark, and instantly looked and sounded menacing to people approaching his home though....chased an intruder out at early hours once....and was stood at the door all night after it.

RIP Dixie, my god I miss that lad.

Dogs rock.

 

[ForeverBlue92]

We had a Rhodesian Ridgeback till about 9 months ago, huge but brilliant dog, awesome temperament, great family dog.

But, people were terrified of him, we had to be very careful when we let him off the lead as he would do what all dogs do and trot up to other dogs with owners, tail waging, tongue out....but they would panic and either got aggressive or defensive, I kind understood, and tried to get it just right with him.

What made it horrible was the other way around, smaller dogs always coming up to us and snapping at him....dog owners not apologising or taking ownership. He got nipped so much, that in the end he just got scared when around other smallish dogs and tried to hide under my legs.

Followed my daughter 24/7 for 10 years, snuggled up to any friends n family that come to ours, pure love.

Beast of a bark, and instantly looked and sounded menacing to people approaching his home though....chased an intruder out at early hours once....and was stood at the door all night after it.

RIP Dixie, my god I miss that lad.

Dogs rock.

I honestly couldn't live without one they are boss. Never judge you or have an off day just constantly want to be up for shenanigans lol