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Originally posted by WorkinDogz
Nurture will not over-ride nature. Ever.
BUT...... Responsible ownership can override NATURE.
There are plenty of "bad dogs" out there with exceptional owners.
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No bad dogs, just bad owners? Bull. |
In a way we agree. I file "Responsible ownership" under the nurture category. ;)
I've known some horrible dogs with some great owners who go to the ends of the Earth and back for their dogs. Their dogs are making it, but it's a trial everyday.
Not every 'lost soul' can be brought back. Some dogs are just too dangerous; a danger to their families and to themselves. I'm all for attempting every avenue. But when it comes to the safety of your family and community, responsible ownership must over-ride all else.
The reason I feel that Nurture does over-ride Nature is because that is the vast majority of canine pets! If it couldn't, then we wouldn't have them as partners through our lives. They wouldn't be the pleasure they are to have around.
In extreme cases Nature will not respond to Nurture. The same extreme goes the other way: Extreme Nurture will over-ride the best of Nature (abuse cases, some are too far gone to bring back).
Please know that I do not judge those who have had to make the desperatly difficult decision to PTS or get rid of a dog which would not respond. I have known a couple of cases of such; they are heartbreaking. Please know that you've done the best you could for your dogs, you've quieted the turmoil which couldn't be controled. You've made the right decision in a horribly wrong situation.