I agree with Grendl in that there seems to be a sliding scale.
Dog: Human Aggression - not tolerated
Dog: Dog Aggression - depending upon situation and ability to control it; tolerable
Dog: Cat Aggression - seems although unfortunate, acceptable
Do I agree with the above? No.
Prey Drive is one thing - ripping something living to pieces is quite another. Personally, I couldn't live with my dog after having watched it maul one of my cats. My dog doesn't rate any higher in my house because he's a dog and they're cats. They're all my pets - each is just as important as the other.
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Originally posted by Sansano:
Don't be so quick to say never. Your probably right since Parker is a male but there are many bitch owners who did the same as you who have bitches who are dog aggressive. Doesn't make the dog a bad dog or the owner bad. How you handle your dog once you realise this situation is the important thing. |
I didn't - if you follow on to the next paragraph, I went on to say if he ever did.... ;) Homer, you may want to re-read it too.
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Originally Posted by TrishB
However, if Parker ever did do something this horrible? I would put him to sleep. It isn't fair to put my community at risk or to terrorize those around me. Nor would I want a dog like that in my home. |
I will never underestimate my dog. I got an up-close view of what dogs are capable of when my 45 lbs Aussie Cattle Dog took down a 60 lbs pregnant nanny goat.
It was horrible. She took it down with such ease, it was as if I were watching a documentary on wolves. :( The nanny goat was unharmed (thank God). If it hadn't been? I highly doubt that I would have brought her home.
As for the bite history - I don't know what it was. Either way, the dog was a known menace in some respect.
I also want to point out that I see a clear distinction between being aggressive, and ripping another animal to pieces. Many dogs are all talk. 95% of dog fights end without injuries. Injuries are not the rule. Typically it's all about display.
A dog that has no bite inhibition, no 'off' switch and no acknowledgement to the screaming owner - is a dangerous animal. There's a big difference between talking the talk, and walking the walk.
This dog’s owner should be banned from EVER owning another dog. They're obviously not equipped, nor do they have the sense of responsibility to possess an animal.