That dangerous dogs programme
25 March 2012, 12:30 AM
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My Newfoundland is almost a year old. In the 10 months we've had him, I've not managed a walk without at least 1 person stopping me to talk to the dog.
I don't mind when people ask if they can approach him, but I do wonder why some people insist on walking by and making a noise to get his attention. Luckily he's only just over 40kg now and easy to control, but when he reaches his full 65kg+ he'd really be able to pull if he wanted to.
I don't mind when people ask if they can approach him, but I do wonder why some people insist on walking by and making a noise to get his attention. Luckily he's only just over 40kg now and easy to control, but when he reaches his full 65kg+ he'd really be able to pull if he wanted to.
Man, this is so cute and cuddly like a bear! Even then I'll leg it, if I see him face to face.
I'm not surprised that your dog gets so much attention, as he is a stunning breed.
Dog is a good agent for social gelling. When I go out with my son and his Jake the SBT for a walk, not all but some people stop by and talk to us about him. Some are just terrified of him, like I am, on my own. He becomes friends to others' dogs instantly unless they try to act nasty to him. The only thing I find undignified about walking places with a pooch is when a friend's male Jack Russell tries to hump our Jake. I reckon that tiny Jack Russell is gay, but our Jake is straight, so no chance there.
25 March 2012, 02:26 PM
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A group of friends cycle to the coast every year for charity, and we always go and meet them and their families to give our support, last year we spent the whole day with them and their children, our Staffies were in there element, lots of attention and kids fussing them constantly. Around 8 oclock we decided to head back to the caravan, when I remembered that my brother and his wife and three kids were staying there too so we decided to call and have a drink with them on the way back, the pub they were in was dog friendly so it wasn't a problem taking them into the family room, our lass sat down as I said hello, I turned to see a guy from the next table taking to her, he said "do you mind?" to which she replied " I'm sorry is this someones seat?" to which he replied "No, I mean bringing those in here" she answered that it was ok as dogs are allowed in, he said " not dangerous ones". I got involved at this point and assured him as he could see the dogs were not dangerous as there were kids playing and stroking them, he was having none of it, he was gathering his children up to take them away from the "devil dogs". My brother even tried to explain that they were far from dangerous, ( I'm aware that no animal is 100% predictable but we had them on leads and under control) I said to him that we were only having one drink and would be leaving, so there was no need to spoil his children's night by cutting it short, to which he said "I know your sort, just looking for trouble" at this point I decided to sit down and let him spoil his families night. I just hope his kids don't grow up with his short sighted views, ( I myself am wary of any dog (regardless of breed) if I'm not aware of its temperament, but it was obvious to a blind man that our dogs were soft as **** !!
That man is ignorant, DARB. SBTs are very affectionate to children. We know someone who had an SBT and a pregnant wife. When baby arrived, their SBT was great to her. They still have the dog, and their toddler and the dog are best mates to each other.
I have my reasons for not trusting dogs of any breed. As a child, our good temperament Alsation puppy once got too excited upon my arrival from school, and gave me scratches. Ms. Julie Junior wasn't being aggresive but affectionate, but she went on a bit with her paws, and I didn't like it. Since then, I find it difficult to trust a dog. The fact is that I need to get over my reseravtions, and still remain mindful that like humans, animals can sometimes have their turns. Not essentially bad ones, though. It doesn't mean you label them for being dangerous.
26 March 2012, 12:17 AM
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Once again, that guy is an idiot for having such negative views against your lovely dogs.
26 March 2012, 09:12 AM
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staffies are right at the top of dogs you can trust with kids especially when the owner is a good one who has taught both dog and child the rules...they were never a hunting or protection dog...its how they came into our homes, somewhere along the years noticed despite being bold/loyal/fearless they were also affectionate and trustworthy with people/children.
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