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but unless you know the dog you can't tell whether it will be aggressive or not.

You can't? Surely you can to some extent.

Not every time. If I see a dog posturing its easy to assume the worst, but I have also had a quietly sitting dog, showing no overt aggressive signs, quickly lunge & snap at my dog as she has walked past. On more than one occasion when walking onlead on a street. It pays to always be slightly out of reach!

Erring on the side of caution.

Yeah i agree, ive had a cattle dog run up and barking at me like she was going to bite and she just jumped up to say hello wagging her tail and licking i think the quiet ones you have to be more cautious of :p

i dnt see the reason to have to kick a 14yr old dog even if it was self defence after all it is a little dog and old.

if its not on the property it is legally a stray, IMO i would take it rather then waiting for months and the dog getting smooshed by a car.

I think if you take the dog to council and say you found it wandering the street - then they have to keep it and the owner has to go get it and surely they have processes where a fine will be involved.

As for the lady threatening to sue you, I have no advice (sorry). I don't understand the gall of her.

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i think its a great idea! :D photos are a must too

i think it looks great

I had my guide dog puppy at sydney uni all last year and no one ever questioned me.

But then again, I was at the vet campus so surrounded by animal lovers.

Also, I was trying to get her used to busy environments that she would be required to work in and she was not at the time, technically a pet dog.

Techincally no pets are allowed on campus- Paul McGreevy sends an email around each year reminding us of this, however, his two dogs have exemptions for this rule, teaching purposes etc as do any animals used for demonstrations, assistance animals etc.

I guess so long as nobody minds its ok- Ziva is such a cutie, who wouldn't want a cuddle

I was under the impression that a guide dog puppy has the same exemption rules that apply to guide dogs. It is important that they are socialised in all areas that a guide dog may have to work in.

I have seen guide dog puppies in shopping centres and in the airport.

Ive seen one in the shopping centre the lady had the puppy in a trolley

I have rehomed two pups and one adult dog for free. Spayed, vaccinated, all to wonderful homes. Am I bad for doing that? Am I a back yard breeder? Actually I thought we all were back yard breeders, unless someone breeds in the front yard.

Am so over the backyard breeder thing. Either it is reputable or dodgy breeder.

Rehoming dogs for free does happen people. I wish everyone wouldnt attach a BYB label all the time.

sorry the bolded part made me laugh but the puppy mum got for free was a mistake litter and it was mums friends male dog got into the yard of a purebred female cattle dog and well yeah she got pregnant.... The owner told my mums friend she has to find homes for half the litter and mum took one. She turned out to be a great dog until she got a paralysis tick at the age of 7yrs and we lost her

Hoping for the best

Well i think it would be a good idea if teachers could occasionaly bring in their dogs

Yes I believe some dogs do have a sixth sense.

I also believe some dogs have no sense

sorry that made me laugh

personally i just think they sense certain things by smell etc that we humans cant pick up on.

As an owner of Bullies, I have been on the other side of breed prejudice.It is really rewarding when someone interacts with a breed they "don't like" - e.g, we used to own a red and white bully, many people think they are only white, or brindle and white- only to discover it's a Bull Terrier :D One of my girls is not fond of strange dogs-when she is walked, I will move off the walkway, put her in a sit, and kindly ask people with dogs not to approach. With dogs she is familiar with, she is great.

After many years as a Hydrobath Operator, I am wary of Border Collies,and Chihuahuas... through no fault of their own, BC'S always seemed to bite first , growl later, because the owner had not groomed them properly Chi's just liked to chomp your fingers at nail clipping time ,lol. Having said that, I wouldn't say I am prejudiced.

I love that Roxy is awesomely loveable towards humans and any dog/cat even chooks LOL! It surprises and impresses so many people. People always ask if she is aggressive and when i laugh a reply that shes quiet as a lamb everybody wants a pat and she just laps it up, most kneel to pat her and she puts one paw up and rests her head in their lap/knee LOL. Sucks them right in ! To change someones mind about a breed because your dog is such a great exampleof the good side of the breed is an awesome feeling!!! Makes you very proud :D !

She is just so subissive too, she lies down and rolls on her back so puppies can stand over her LOL. So i think its hilarious when little dogs rush up and their owners freak, and i can be like all "get that vicious dog away!" LOL, i don't but i could ! But i love the fact i can completely trust her with people and animals, her only problem is she can be over excited and jump around and get in the faces of other dogs but its something i'm aware of and keep an eye on. But i also love the fact when shes on the lead she can also be very ignorant of the reactions of other dogs, and has the ability to ignore an aggressive dog. Testament to her, me as her owner and trainer and her breeder

Awww she seems lovely :D

my first dog was a freebie, my second dog was from a shelter.

I just went through the topics i have posted and this is the first one about an ad? So i think you have gotten me confused with someone else? I was just asking again if i could do something because i thought it was wrong.

It 'basically said' the person wanted a dog to bite someone. Did it actually say that?

Yes it did

I knew it wasnt a police matter but i was just asking if i could do something about it. But obviously i cant and a few people on here think its okay what if this dog gets out and attacks someone. He is basically buying it to be pts, I know he hasnt got it yet but its the fact he is looking for a dog that will bite someone.

People on here sure change opinions a lot.

I signed it

Basically it said i want a guard dog that will bite someone.

Seriously and the photo he has was of a rottweiler is there a way where you can report ads like this to the council?

oh he spelt guard like this *gard* just an uneducated idiot.

Well ive grown up around families who have owned staffords and brought them up well so i gotta say i dont feel anything bad for the breed at all. Chihuahua's i got to say i havent met a nice one always all nippy around the owners, but im sure its lack of socialisation. So i dont think i do

i love it

Anyone who buys a working GSD better be sure that they're up for all of the training, exercise and management that entails.

Can they make good pets? Yep. But a significant number also find their way to the police and military as young dogs when people find they've bitten off more than they can chew.

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IMO colour shouldnt matter in any dog, you should check temperament above else especially if its going to be a family dog.

Did anyone catch the news report last week on the increasing problems caused by feral dogs in the USA. The story highlighted a dog attack on a woman by a feral dog pack.. she died.

Was that the one on foxtel if so i have seen it

Poor little puppy sorry for your loss

does sound like money well spent

No probs