Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004
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There is a HUGE thread on that very subject very recently and Ed has an article on it and discusses it in his training vids. I want my dogs nuetral to anybody outside of the family so after the initial socialization as a puppy I don't allow it but people are going to try to do it anyway
Daniel Flores Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2006
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Yes, poeple will think of you as an A-hole but that's why I try to be nice and explain why. My GSD is not a working line she is showline but my animal still has to learn so I raise her to just want to be mainly with me, then my mother is second in the pack then there are my three sibling (teenage girl and a girl todler and a year old baby boy) my step-dad just refuses to interact with my animal... his lost. I Only let my two little sibling to get close but not pet yet. But no do not let strangers pet the dog. I do let one freind but that's because he comes over a lot.
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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My dogs get to interact with people since they are Search and Rescue dogs. However if it is not training or socialization work, then they are kept crated in the vehicle or in kennels at home and do not get to interact. My Bloodhound loves to find people and is very friendly when he "finds" his victims but he can be very protective of me, his house, vehicle and kennel area when he is not working. He knows his job and he knows when he is not working. My Malinois I do socialize with as many people as I can but she does not get to run around or play tug with them unless she is training. My dogs are working dogs and not pets. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
If I were to have just a pet, then yes, people would get to play with them and pet them. I have learned though that dogs with jobs and structure make much better animals to have in your home. Most pets seem to develope destructive, aggressive, fearful or frustrating behaviours because they have to figure out how to entertain themselves. My opinion.
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Jenn Kavanaugh Webboard User Reg: 01-05-2004
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I always do, particularly when doing my intensive socialization for my dogs their first year or so. Interesting thing about BOTH my GSD's is that around 18 months old, they started into the aloof GSD thing all by themselves. DESPITE me having done all the socialization. So I got great dogs that are completely comfortable in any situation, and that don't crave attention from everyone. Perfect in my book.
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Maren Bell Webboard User Reg: 03-12-2006
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I do as well, though I don't have police, service, or K9 dogs. Not everyone knows to ask permission before just walking up patting your dog, so I'd rather not risk a law suit if possible and have them get used to it as every once in a while, little kids (apparently used to ignoring their parents) ignore me when I say "Wait!" before barreling up to all three dogs. When they do ask or when I have total control of the situation, the dogs must go into down stays before a stranger can pet them, *especially* children. My 15 month old Mal gets too excited (his wagging butt and tail especially) around children unless I keep him in the down stay.
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I allow most people to pet my schutzhund trained dog. He's just a nice, trust-worthy dog and usually enjoys the brief attention of other people. I don't allow people who aren't familiar with dogs to pet him, that's just asking for trouble. And people who are obviously nervous about him and ask to pet him are politely told 'no'.
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