SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011
Posts: 779
Loc: Indianapolis
Offline
Quote: mara jessup
If your brother wants that unflapable family dog it sounds like a well bred lab would fit much better into the "take anywhere fine with everyting" idea.
I'm dismayed to read this. I don't know if this was meant in seriousness, or a joke, but labs are, in my opinion, one of THE WORST dogs to have if you expect him to behave everywhere with everyone and everything and you're not willing to put in the training or you don't know how (which it sounds like her brother doesn't).
I've only met a handful of labs over my years of working in shelters, pet sitting, training, dog walking, and just general dog loving that wasn't rude, pushy, and the reason a fight (actual or just threats) starts when there's other dogs around.
After thinking about it, I'd suggest he go with breed that was created to work WITH other dogs and are, by standard, very dog friendly. Foxhounds come to mind.
Looking at that dog's lines, I doubt fear aggression is an issue. It's a very nice collection of good dogs and good breeders.
Doing my internet diagosis (FWIW and worth about what you paid for it ), he's one of those dominant butt-heads we love.
My old gal, Dallas, was very much like that. All was fine as long as the other dog immediately accepted her supremacy. Chance had a streak of that too -- which I quickly suppressed. Eventually all it took was 'Ignore' and he would not react to some very strong provocations. Eventually, we got Dallas to that point too. Nikki has that same attitude too. Her puppy, PupZilla, is showing more of the same with a double dose of his dad.
Remember these dogs are highly confident and bred to face down 230# yelling and screaming linebacker types on the trial field. Their sense of self-assuredness is their stock in trade. It's why Labs don't walk point.
I'm dismayed to read this. I don't know if this was meant in seriousness, or a joke, but labs are, in my opinion, one of THE WORST dogs to have if you expect him to behave everywhere with everyone and everything and you're not willing to put in the training or you don't know how (which it sounds like her brother doesn't).
I've only met a handful of labs over my years of working in shelters, pet sitting, training, dog walking, and just general dog loving that wasn't rude, pushy, and the reason a fight (actual or just threats) starts when there's other dogs around
By and large a well bred lab is pretty unflapable when it comes to kids, people, other dogs. Rude and pushy - yes they absolutely can be (and I agree that "dog park" labs are very often obnoxious, in your face, rude dogs). And they also can be pushy and in your face with people, but this is usually exuberence as instead of aggression "I'm happy, happy, happy, and no one ever taught me good manners" as opposed to a dog that is on edge around other dogs and needs to be managed to avoid fights.
It sounded like the main concern was not to have a dog to take to dog parks, but rather a dog that would be fine with random dogs if one should run near, or visiting dogs from other family members. A good lab that has had a decent amount of training would seem to fit the bill much better than a shepherd with a history of dog issues that will always need management.
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Re: Dealing with Dog Aggression
[Re: Mara Jessup ]
#334807 - 05/28/2011 11:46 AM 
Top
), he's one of those dominant butt-heads we love. 
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic.jpg)
.jpg)
