susan tuck wrote 09/12/2006 05:17 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Kristine Velasco ] #113589 - 09/12/2006 05:17 AM
susan tuck Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2006 Posts: 1608 Loc: Cali & Wash State Offline	One way to stop it would be this: John Q Public comes up with his daughter in tow asking to pet your dog. You can say" "Why yes, & if you wish to have your daughter in the picture it will merely cost $25.00 per pet. The other thing that works is to say"sorry, pups in training, & while in training she is unable to intreract with othersw
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Elaine Haynes wrote 09/12/2006 07:34 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Sandy Moore ] #113590 - 09/12/2006 07:34 AM
Elaine Haynes Webboard User Reg: 08-16-2005 Posts: 1221 Loc: Offline	When I had my GSD Malamute cross my answer to the "Does he bite?" question was "Not usually." This was generally enough to deter people. On occasion, with children who asked, I would use the opportunity to teach them how to pet a strange (to them) dog properly, asking permisson of the owner, not staring the dog directly in the eyes, being calm and confident and petting the dog on the chest or side rather than on top of the head or back. "A dog wags his tail with his heart." Max Buxbaum
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Kristine Velasco wrote 09/12/2006 08:21 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Sandy Moore ] #113591 - 09/12/2006 08:21 AM
Kristine Velasco Webboard User Reg: 11-27-2005 Posts: 297 Loc: Offline	I'm aware of that, Sandy...what I'm trying to say is, if I was a Pit Bull owner, perhaps I'd be more concerned about my breed being 'avoided' as they *should* be friendly, while the proper GSD temperament is ALOOF and suspicious of strangers. Hence, I am not overly concerned about telling the public that my dog is friendly...it's not as if I can back up my statement. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Sandy Moore wrote 09/12/2006 09:28 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Kristine Velasco ] #113592 - 09/12/2006 09:28 AM
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006 Posts: 2665 Loc: AZ Offline	Oh, I see what you're saying about the pitbull! Makes sense. With the GSD, like you, I also like their being aloof and suspicious of strangers - ever watchful. I think it's a lot of what makes a German Shepherd, a German Shepherd, and has always made me proud of the ones I've owned.
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Carol Boche wrote 09/12/2006 09:31 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #113593 - 09/12/2006 09:31 AM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	How about a t-shirt that says..."NO my dog is not trained to bite.....he just bites" Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Judy Troiano wrote 09/12/2006 10:15 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Sandy Moore ] #113594 - 09/12/2006 10:15 AM
Judy Troiano Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2005 Posts: 979 Loc: New Jersey Offline	Hey. I just thought I'd add that I don't have a problem w/people being wary, even afraid of my dog. I don't need anyone to like my dog. I only have a problem w/people singling me/my dog out and throwing us out of a park and no one else. That alone would be bad enough but add to that Gunnar's obedient and gentle nature, well I just want to slap someone <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> !!
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Judy Troiano wrote 09/12/2006 10:20 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Carol Boche ] #113595 - 09/12/2006 10:20 AM
Judy Troiano Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2005 Posts: 979 Loc: New Jersey Offline	Ha! I have a pretty pink T-shirt that says: "I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter"! Doesn't get any better than that!
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Carol Boche wrote 09/12/2006 10:33 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Judy Troiano ] #113596 - 09/12/2006 10:33 AM
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005 Posts: 4531 Loc: South Dakota, USA Offline	I agree with you 100%. To be singled out is absolutely an ignorant thing to do. Especially when there is another dog acting stupid, but it is small so they do not think it would be an issue. There is also a T-shirt you can get, it says "BARK OFF" or "If I throw a stick, will you leave??" Hee hee, but I like the pink one also. Have to look for one of those. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
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Judy Troiano wrote 09/12/2006 10:49 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Carol Boche ] #113597 - 09/12/2006 10:49 AM
Judy Troiano Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2005 Posts: 979 Loc: New Jersey Offline	OK, I have GOT to buy the, "If I throw a stick, will you leave?" t-shirt. Where did you find it? Got a website?
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Derek Sanders wrote 09/12/2006 11:04 AM Re: My First Encounter w/GSD Stigma [Re: Judy Troiano ] #113598 - 09/12/2006 11:04 AM
Derek Sanders Webboard User Reg: 10-26-2005 Posts: 27 Loc: Northern California Offline	http://www.cafepress.com/tshirtdiva/1184104
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