I have a nice dobie, very well behaved and loving and I'm his favorite pack leader. But I also have two small children and sometimes even though he has done nothing so far I look at him and think he is a dirty beast who would maul my babies if given the opportunity. Does this make me a bad person even though I never do anything to act on it and do you think he knows I feel this way?
2006-08-18 14:39:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Koko, what are you on about? Speak English.
Well, I'm not sure why you're angry at a dog for no reason. Is everything else in your life going okay? Generally, feeling angry or frustrated without knowing why is often considered a sign of undiagnosed depression. Maybe you should check with your GP.
On the other hand, don't forget that any dog, at any time, can revert to its instincts and interpret the high-pitched noises and unco-ordinated movements of young children as the signals which announce 'prey' to an animal which is essentially a predator. Do teach your children a dog's warning signals and don't leave them unsupervised together. The other possibility is that you have some psychic ability and are angry at the dog for what it may do in the future. So I wouldn't leave the kids and dog alone without an adult present anyway.
Even the greatest dog can turn, and you will never know when it's going to happen. There was a beautiful labrador male who suddenly took out the child he had grown up with . . . thirty-nine stitches. Love your dog, and all that, but do take care. S.
2006-08-18 15:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are feeling that way the dog knows. Dogs can sense emotion and tension. Does this mean you are a bad person, No I don't think so. I think you may be a little over protective of the kids but what mother isn't. After all, you even said you have a very nice dobie, who's well behaved and loving. As long as you feel that the dog is loving and well behaved, you have nothing to worry about. Lots of people with small children have large dogs. :)
2006-08-18 14:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by **hope/faith**1744 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to make an appointment for yourself with the Dr. and get a mental evaluation.. the only beast is you not your dog...
I had a Doberman when my children were little and I can tell you this that dog would never have hurt them..matter a fact she would have laid down her own life for the kids.. You are reading way to much into your dog if he is as well behaved as you say OR you are listening to ,to many horror stories...Embrace your babies and your dog,he will not harm them or his family but he will protect his family from harm....
2006-08-18 16:55:49 · answer #3 · answered by leta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you are not a bad person and what you are feeling towards the dog natural, but if you had the dog from puppy till now he would not do anything to hurt the kids, he might protect them. give him the chance to prove his loyalty by letting him around the kids more while you are there.the breed has been given a bad rap because of how they look and there are people out there who do train them to be mean, but in your case i don't think that he would hurt the kids, so give him a chance to be that family member you got him for. good luck.
2006-08-18 17:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't a bad person. I sometimes get angry for no reason at all at my pets. Since you don't act on it, I say that this is very normal for any pet owner. I'm not sure if he can tell or not, but since dogs are man's best friend, I wouldn't worry about it. Dogs are more forgiving than people, you know. :)
2006-08-18 14:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by birdfreak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"dirty beast who would maul my babies if given the opportunity. " lol thats so funny.... do you think hes a blood hungry wolf or something?
2006-08-18 15:07:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never gotten angry at my pets for no reason & I have 8 shihtzu dogs. They have to do something for me to get angry with them. You need a phychiatrist!
2006-08-18 14:52:15 · answer #7 · answered by devinshell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How dare of you, look him in the eyes and tell him you
love him, and pucker-up !!!! He's you're other baby, and
I'am sure he love's you dearly !!!!!!!
2006-08-18 14:51:04 · answer #8 · answered by koko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You sound paranoid, in all honesty.
2006-08-18 15:29:15 · answer #9 · answered by B.J. H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm.....Have you ever been in therapy?
2006-08-18 14:44:55 · answer #10 · answered by Spay-n-Neuter-Your-Pets 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋