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Originally Posted by Ckimba99  Yesterday was a very difficult day. I finally had the opportunity to really see my dogs true colors.
See, I guess you could almost say I was in denial. I wasn't willing to accept my dog was an aggressive dog, and that it was a situation that demanded such attention.
I took a lot in yesterday. Just by calling around to different trainers, and different Rottweiler organizations.
I've read all posts. I've accepted and taken in all advice, and all judgements. 90% of them I feel are righteous. But at the same time, there are people who seem to just be caught up in my previous mistakes and actions, rather then really trying to assist me and my pet.
That's ok. I can understand everyones frustration.
Just for an update. Last night, my friend was upstairs, and I had fed Rosco, and taken him out for a walk. When we came back in, I wanted to give Rosco some "free" time downstairs with his leash attatched.
I was very surprised, he wasn't as upset and didn't react as horrible as he did earlier. He made a huge improvement. Although my friend was upstairs, not in the vicinity of my dog, it still was huge that he was able to play with me downstairs, and not go wild. Sure, there was still some eye balling on my dogs part going on, and he was still not sure who my friend was, and what he was doing in my home, but he was more calm, and that gives me great hope.
But really, as well as that went. The big issue here, is just with all people in general, not with my friend.
I've set up an appointment with Bob Gailey on Thursday. I will be taking him out there for him to make the assessment, and meet Rosco. I look forward to it very much. I just hope he doesn't feel my dog is a lost cause at this point. |
I'm not so sure you really do understand everyone's frustration here. No one is being self righteous. Unfortunately, many of us see this issue day in and day out, and it's not just with rottweilers. Pick a breed, any breed will do.
It's the lack of interest people possess in researching, educating oneself about canine behavior, and apathy towards building a balanced relationship with a dog that chaps my britches. This dog didn't stand a chance of being a well behaved, trustworthy dog in this human world he's in from the time he stepped across your threshold.
Meanwhile, it's the dog who ultimately pays the price. And if the dog doesn't, the rest of us who ARE responsible dog owners will pay the price with BSL, MSN, insurance discrimination, etc..!
You have been given well thought out, educated advice for nearly a YEAR! You made a few phone calls. How'd THAT turn out for you?
Please get real, and get real soon. Either put the time and effort into rehabilitating this animal in earnest, or take him on a one way trip to the vet. It's high time, Ckimba that you walk the walk.