how owner should behave

[yuki]

Last time everybody really helped me with my dog being bully toward other dogs. Now with all training she is doing much better. She doesn't jump or growl at other dogs anymore. We do heeling, turn right and left and she concentrates on me not on other dogs. Now with warm weather a lot of dogs out. And of course they are off leash. My question is what I suppose to do if another dog jumps on mine? If my dog growls at that dog, should I correct her? Some dogs I can scare away myself but there are few which are big, GSD looking, and I am just afraid to push them away from my female dog. I can see that she is a little scared, her little nub down but I can't help her. I tried to talk to some owners but it's useless. "My dog is friendly, don't worry". Yesterday another dog jumped on her from behind and she tried to bite him. I pulled her off. So should I correct my dog? What do you do when another "friendly" dog jumping on yours to play or sniff? Just info: my Leena is 14 month old spayed female.

[lblax]

i live in indiana so i know every where has a leash law call animal control!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rottlva]

As someone who walks an enormous amount of dogs/day ( Hubby and I have a petsitting/dogwalking business) , I handle different temperments and breeds on a regular basis, and see other dogs off leash often. By us there is no defined leash law, rather "under reasonable control". If I see an off leash dog, I generally call out to the nearest human and ask them to collect thier dogs. I don't care if thier dog is friendly or what.... It is very rude to have an unfamilar dog running up to your dog, irregardless of size, age or demeanor. I always make a mental note of where inconsiderate owners and dogs generally hang out and don't frequent those places as you are asking for trouble.

We have a few dog agressive clients, and I generally find the key is to keep them working, distracted off of the other dogs.


If your dog doesn't care for other dogs, let people know.... You'd rather work on her agressions in a safe environment rather then in one which is a "fend for yourself".

[yuki]

I just can't call animal control. It's new suburb neighborhood and I don't want to make any enemies. As for to call closest human, most of the time there aren't any. Those dogs are not aggressive so pelple just let them walk in close proximity to their yards and so they walk 1-2 blocks around their houses. There is nothing I can do to stop that. I just don't know how propely react to my dog's behavior. It's hard to distract her when other dog sniffs her butt or puts paws on her back. I was thinking to take with me spray bottle and spray other dogs with water. But what if some big dog will get angry at me and attack me for that.:(

[Carina43]

Just holler to people to please restrain their dogs around yours, no need to gve a reason - or if you get one of those yahoos who shouts "Oh, my dog is friendly" - shout back "WELL MINE ISN'T!" with a nice smile. That's what I do. You could always carry some dilute lemon juice or a little vinegar/water in a small spray bottle, for very pushy dogs. (or their owners. :p)

I certainly wouldn't expect any of my dogs to totally ignore a strange dog rushing right up and getting in their face - or butt - I don't think it would be fair to correct your dog for reacting to physical contact from another dog.

As to not wanting to make enemies - I don't see how a polite request to keep an uncontrolled dog away from yours is going to make you any enemies. And your lovely new neighbors aren't very concerned about YOUR feelings, are they? Don't let people walk all over you, it won't get you anything but footprints on your back!

[Judi W]

I simply step between my dogs and the oncoming dog and tell it to "get back"............. They either return to their yards or follow us at a distance. I always pause long enough for my dogs to realize there is no threat even if it is a loose dog and on we go.

[fbkeays]

Originally posted by yuki
Now with warm weather a lot of dogs out. And of course they are off leash. My question is what I suppose to do if another dog jumps on mine? If my dog growls at that dog, should I correct her? Some dogs I can scare away myself but there are few which are big, GSD looking, and I am just afraid to push them away from my female dog. I can see that she is a little scared, her little nub down but I can't help her. I tried to talk to some owners but it's useless. "My dog is friendly, don't worry". Yesterday another dog jumped on her from behind and she tried to bite him. I pulled her off. So should I correct my dog? What do you do when another "friendly" dog jumping on yours to play or sniff? Just info: my Leena is 14 month old spayed female.

Call me a bitch, but if another dog jumps on my dog, I will attempt to kick the crap out of it. I will not use my hands as I don't want to get bit. I will do what ever it takes short of hurting the dog to make sure it doesn't get close enough to my dog. but if my efforts fail, I have no remorse in getting that dog off of mine by using my feet.
The fastest way to make your dog dog aggressive is for another dog to jump on it- especially on the back. I am a firm believer that dogs do not NEED to meet. They don't have to say "hi".
I am not saying to not socialize a puppy, but your dog is now 14 months old that is too old for these impromptu meetings. If you want to continue to socialize, then find some other dogs about the same size and age with similar temperament. Find a safe, neutral are and let them play supervised off lead. Meeting on the street is not socialization, it is to see who is the dominate dog.
Remember if there is an altercation between your dog and another one- it will be your dog's fault- no matter what actually happened.

[chuss]

agreed.
I carry a stick and have had situations where my dog has been attacked or even myself. I always shout a verbal message to the owner warning that i'll be hitting the dog if it gets too close, then I proceed to give it a wack, that sends them running.
Dogs must be under control either by leash or command. Having another dog run up to yours is not under control and you have every right to protect yourself or your dog. You just don't know what the other dog is gonna do.

In australia there is a law allowing you to destroy a dog if you believe it is going to cause harm to you, your dog or your family. I wouldn't go to that extent though.

[JBK]

[QUOTEIn australia there is a law allowing you to destroy a dog if you believe it is going to cause harm to you, your dog or your family. I wouldn't go to that extent though. [/b][/quote]

Chuss, I am also in Australia ( Melbourne) and this is simply not true! Can you imagine if that were the case they would be slaying Rotties and Pitts by the thousands! We come across ALOT of people who are very fearful of our dogs but after stopping and actually meeting them they walk away with a completely different view of them ;) If we based the law on what people * BELIEVED* this breed would be extinct

[jollyfattroll]

Here's what I did when Wrecks came here to live: I enlisted the help of some neighborhood kids and found out exactly who had a dog, what breed, and if they let them "run". Now I know exactly how many dogs are on my street and take my dog for walks after some of the other neighbors finally take thier dogs back in their houses, after letting them run. This has worked out well and avoided any "run ins" with the neighbors. The only exception is with one dumb next door neighbor who let his dogs run and he never paid attention to them. They attacked my father and Wrecks, who promptly defended him. The neighbor has been warned that the next time his dogs trespass on my property, they would be dealt with, with any one of our variety of fine firearms. (sorry if this sounds extreme to anyone! My Dad went to the emergency room, etc, and this was just bull$$$$)

So just get a good feel of your neighborhood and I think you'll be OK.

[yuki]

Thank you everybody. I will try all of you suggestions and will let you know which one will work. I am filling the spray bottle with water and lemon juice and will try to be brave to stand between mine and strange dogs. Thanks again.

[chuss]

JBK...

Here are the links...

http://www.dogsncats.asn.au/brochure...aw3_DogAttacks

That applies in SA, don't know about other states..

[Judi W]

Yuki,
Don't "try" to be brave, be so. It is not as if you are walking through a pack of slathering rabid feral beasts. It is not good for Rottweilers to belong to timid people as they then start to worry about things unnecessarily and often will become aggressive due to that associated fear. The dog says "ohhhh, my master is frightened, this must be scary indeed"......... not a good thing for any dog, but particularly for a Rottweiler.

[JBK]

This action should only be considered in the most extreme of circumstances or it may be treated as a criminal offence if an animal is killed or injured without just cause. Any dog attack on a person or animal should be reported to the Council as soon as possible so there can be an investigation and, if appropriate, criminal charges will be laid.

Chuss,
I agree with the above statement BUT this is in the most extreme of circumstances only ;)

Joanne

[HOLYTERROR]

When Casey and I used to walk around our large town during the summer, I was always meeting dogs with no leashes.

The way I reacted would depend on what the OTHER dog was doing. If the other dog was just going on it's merry way without trying to come in contact with my dog, I didn't do anything. If it tried to approach us and there was a person present, I didn't ask, I would tell that person to pull their dog back. If they hollered that their dog was friendly, I would yell back that mine wasn't. ( which by that time was usually pretty obvious)

If there wasn't a person around and the dog was approaching in a non threatening manner, I would get between my dog and it and tell it very firmly NO!, BACK! or GO HOME! More often to not, it worked... but not every time.

If the dog approached aggressively I would do whatever I had to do... kick the dog, hit the dog.... whatever it took to protect myself and my dog.

I've even gone as far as to carry pepper spray, it's small, compact, easy to carry.... don't know if it would have worked because in 6 years worth of walking, we never had to use it.

Kimberly