megan_ Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I started the "How to exercise a reactive dog" thread in the training forum for dogs that can't go to off leash parks. My girl doesn't go to them (she has never attacked or bitten another dog) because she doesn't like rude, in-your-face dogs. There are plenty of safe ways to meet your dog's needs. There are even private off leash one-dog-only places you can go to too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M United Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 To be honest as i do care for his dogs, other animals and peoples safety i did email the council before the attack saying i see some aggressive dogs walking around and described him and the in hoping they would force him to go to a specialist. Even though his my customers his dogs need to be in line. The city council has done nothing about it. Anyhow with the not being able to let the dog off the leash in a park, personally that would hurt me as i love seeing our dog run her legs off in the park and play with all the other dogs. I get so much enjoyment out of it. Of course you would love your dog even if you cant let them off a leash, they are your friend for life but the park is a big thing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 To be honest as i do care for his dogs, other animals and peoples safety i did email the council before the attack saying i see some aggressive dogs walking around and described him and the in hoping they would force him to go to a specialist. Even though his my customers his dogs need to be in line. The city council has done nothing about it. Anyhow with the not being able to let the dog off the leash in a park, personally that would hurt me as i love seeing our dog run her legs off in the park and play with all the other dogs. I get so much enjoyment out of it. Of course you would love your dog even if you cant let them off a leash, they are your friend for life but the park is a big thing for me. A specialist has already told him to keep the dog on lead. The council has declared the dog dangerous. And most pets that have a problem like this are very loving towards their owners at home, where they spend most of their time. I don't let my dog off a lead ever, but he loves his walks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 To be honest as i do care for his dogs, other animals and peoples safety i did email the council before the attack saying i see some aggressive dogs walking around and described him and the in hoping they would force him to go to a specialist. Even though his my customers his dogs need to be in line. The city council has done nothing about it. Anyhow with the not being able to let the dog off the leash in a park, personally that would hurt me as i love seeing our dog run her legs off in the park and play with all the other dogs. I get so much enjoyment out of it. Of course you would love your dog even if you cant let them off a leash, they are your friend for life but the park is a big thing for me. You're taking this whole situation a bit personally. It's not your dog, nor is it affecting you being able to take your dogs to the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M United Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Oh no i was just giving my personal opinion. Not saying its not good or anything, just if i was in his situation i would be gutted not being able to take them to the park as i really enjoy it. I would have though majority of the people feel the same way but this is not the case. My mistake there. Lucky though my little dog loves the park. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M United Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Anyhow i started this thread because i wanted to get peoples feedback, and i was curious as i didn't think a certain breed of dog could be dangerous, but his owner told me that and im assuming the boot camp told him that. And i wanted to see from peoples experiences if he could be helped with proper training. Hopefully he sorts out his dogs behaviours if not his other 2 dogs will lean the bad habits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Oh no i was just giving my personal opinion. Not saying its not good or anything, just if i was in his situation i would be gutted not being able to take them to the park as i really enjoy it. I would have though majority of the people feel the same way but this is not the case. My mistake there. Lucky though my little dog loves the park. :) It's not luck. Buy a dog from a good breeder or ethical rescue, and you will get a dog that suits your lifestyle. This person didn't do that, so it sucks to be him right now. He now has to adjust his life to keep his dog from hurting others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M United Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 He didn't buy the dog his daughter got it for him someone was giving it away through the trading post. He lost his previous dog it got sick, and he took it to the vet and needed to pay around $200 to get it helped. He asked if they could help the dog and keep it until he had money to pay them back in 1-2 weeks they said no. His dog died. I think this dog was a cheer up gift from his daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm not meaning to be nasty, but f he can't afford $200 to save a pets life he really shouldn't have them. Poor dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 He didn't buy the dog his daughter got it for him someone was giving it away through the trading post. He lost his previous dog it got sick, and he took it to the vet and needed to pay around $200 to get it helped. He asked if they could help the dog and keep it until he had money to pay them back in 1-2 weeks they said no. His dog died. I think this dog was a cheer up gift from his daughter. This is story is exactly why you should never buy a dog for somebody as a present. It might be completely unsuitable for their lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 http://k9pro.com.au/services/services/behaviour-consultation/ http://k9pro.com.au/services/dogs-vs-the-law-dangerous-dog-declarations-and-you/ have a read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M United Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 People go through tough times. But ye i do agree to have a dog you need to be able to afford to look after them just like your kids. And of course i would buy from a proper breeder myself so please dont get me confused with my customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M United Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 http://k9pro.com.au/services/services/behaviour-consultation/ http://k9pro.com.au/services/dogs-vs-the-law-dangerous-dog-declarations-and-you/ have a read. Ill print that out for him and give it to him, he doesn't have a computer. His pretty old school. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Have read the whole thread, what can I say that won't upset other posters, especially the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 - sorry. Just thought I would mention that The Project on channel 10 tonight has a story about banning of specific breeds. At least I think thats what it is about - just caught the tail end of a trailer :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I have just a quick read and I can't believe how involved and how much you know about someone who is just a customer (and has only been for about 8 months. I have had clients for years and don't know this much about them.. It all sounds a bit out there to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M United Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 He comes and spends hours at my shop every day. Usually 2-3 hours. He doesn't really have any friends just his dogs. So i give him the time of day not nice being lonely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 He is not the smartest guy and im sure the bootcamp team didn't explain to easy enough what needs to be done. The scales believe it or not where in the waiting room, how can a vet have scales in the waiting room? My vet i go to actually has the scale in the waiting room also surely that is not aloud by the council. To me the vet is to be part blamed to as they were passed over responsibility when he handed them the leash. They needed to take him off the leash to get his proper weight. Im sure the vet knows he is an aggressive dog as they treat him. Anyhow when he walks his dog into the vet he has it on a muzzle now still at the end of the day the boxer died. many vet Clinics have scales in the waiting room...Clients often like to just pop in and weigh their pets...I am really puzzled as to why you consider it not only a problem but a Council problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M United Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 He is not the smartest guy and im sure the bootcamp team didn't explain to easy enough what needs to be done. The scales believe it or not where in the waiting room, how can a vet have scales in the waiting room? My vet i go to actually has the scale in the waiting room also surely that is not aloud by the council. To me the vet is to be part blamed to as they were passed over responsibility when he handed them the leash. They needed to take him off the leash to get his proper weight. Im sure the vet knows he is an aggressive dog as they treat him. Anyhow when he walks his dog into the vet he has it on a muzzle now still at the end of the day the boxer died. many vet Clinics have scales in the waiting room...Clients often like to just pop in and weigh their pets...I am really puzzled as to why you consider it not only a problem but a Council problem Because the council said they had a problem with it and i would understand it as a problem if certain vets had to take off collars and leads to weight there dogs for whatever reason as not all dogs get on with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Every Vet clinic I've been to, the scales are always in the waiting room & it's always the Nurse who does the weighing, not the Vet & the lead has always been left on. Come on people, haven't you worked this out yet? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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