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My boy Ruckus, is just now 7.5 months (but big, he is 85lbs) and I am already on guard with him.

Male dogs, neutered or otherwise, are already bee-lining for him through the crowd that is the rest of my dog pack (all girls) and posturing right there in front of him. Ruckus, being a pup, wants to play. He is on lead for this reason. I do my best to control his boisterous puppy bouncing, all the while (this was the other day), the male somethingX is hackling, growling and posturing all over my boy. Owner calling him to no avail. My girls are off playing while this is happening.

This happened when Justice was young as well. I found I had to really be on guard with my boy as he would always be the one targetted by other males, so I am well-versed in minding my new boy pup now because of my experience with Justice.

Ruckus is still in the learning manners stage, he will be kept calm at my side in future. I also NEVER go anywhere overpopulated with loose dogs for this reason.

In the past I have had to physically remove other dogs from Justice. Other dogs who were trying to mount him, thankfully my boy was well-mannered and did listen when told to settle, so I never had a fight on my hands. Ruckus is a different dog and I am working now with him on many things, but one is to learn to re-focus on me and settle to my side when told.

I can't stand hearing things like this, but ultimately, if you can maintain control of your own dog, and carry a big stick (seriously, if it makes you feel better), you can avoid stupid dogs and their stupid owners who have no control.

Kristi