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Attached to the question I just asked....I have a friend who also owns a German Shepherd...around the same age....this is goig to sound outragous. I was over at her house with my dog. We went for a walk and her pup wasn't listening to every command perfectly, she came inside and went to smack her pup, but the smacking turn into frequent one after another swings to the head....the dog was yelp barking even after she decided to stop, the pup ran into a corner peed and she chased it as it was cowarding then she started again.....I know this was wrong but I really didn't say anything cause I wanted to keep my head attached. What should I do....as I don't want her to loose her dog. Even after she did that the dog still comes to her....jumps all over her....when I asked her why she did it....she said "the dog will either forget or forgive me"????? is this true that dogs are forgiving. He still listens to her but more attentive. What should I do...I was crying when i left her house.

The poor thing was curled up into a ball and still screaming with his hair raised up after she realized what she was doing...yes we have our off days...when I have mine, my pup delibritly ticks me off and if I feel anger brewing up...he goes into his crate untill I sort things out. My friends was in tears after...puppy layed on her stomach and licked her...could it be that he forgave her???...mind you i was in so much tear when I left I had to pull over. Not sure how the dog world works.

for not doing anything in the moment...I was shocked....i counldn't believe my eyes. I don't think she understood what she did...well she did, but realized it after...little patience she has. She was on the floor saying..."why why did I do that....sorry sorry", the pup was just licking her face. So I am lost. She just lost her mom, and this pup was a gift from her....so I am honestly lost...contact me for more answers if you have anymore questions.

Answer 1

oh my! what a horrific thing to experience! i have to say, you should have intervened... this person need to seriously learn how to deal with ther frustration. being angry at a dog just exacerbates it's insecurities and loosing focus... maybe she should try a good traing course? i mean, we aren't the same everyday. sometimes we have "off days" and so do dogs! get her the book "Culture Clash" and next time, stick up for those who cannot stick up for themselves. nothing a dog does to another dog is the same as a human hitting the dog. dogs live in the moment, not the past. so if the owner calmed down, and her voice was soft, and she was seeking retribution, any dog will comply.

Answer 2

Your friend is abusing the dog. The dog needs to have a loving home which is not being provided at present. As a puppy, he will forgive her for now, but as an 70 lb adult, your friend may not be so lucky. This is the reason dogs turn on their owners. You need to intervene, for the dogs sake and your friends. Talk to your friend about finding the dog a new home, maybe another friend or relative can take him. If not, contact a rescue.
Your friend seems to have alot of problems dealing with losing her mother. Anger is common. Try and talk to her about getting some counseling.

Answer 3

OMG!!! the dog will one day turn on your friends. Alot of pit bulls have bad reps because of there owners treating them like crap such as your friends is to her dog. It might also have to do with the fact that she did lose her mom and she might be mad about the fact that her mom isn't there anymore and the only "person" that wont tell her things back is the dog so she might just be taking her anger out on the dog. Tell her that it upset you that she did that to the dog and not to ever do that again. The dog could also get brain damage a dog like human babies have sensitve heads and could get hurt and maybe she could even brake the dogs leg. Dogs are much more forgiving then lets say cats... but she might turn on her later in life by either biting her or someone else...let her know that she is suppost to love her dog because if (god forbids) something happens to the dog that her mom gave her before she died, then she will hate her self for treating the dog like sh*t...

Answer 4

There is no good reason to abuse any living creature the way you described. So she had remorse, abusers usually do when others are present they have to keep appearances up and look like a good guy that made a mistake. This person needs to have the riot act read to her and at the very LEAST you should threaten to report her. Sometimes people need a kick in the butt to realize they better not do it again. On the other hand I personally feel if someone can abuse an animal that can not defend itself what else are these types of people capable of? It is lucky for her you are her friend and not me.

Answer 5

Dogs that are treated like that are 10 times more likely to become aggressive when they finally feel the need to defend themselves and dogs from similar situations are usually put to sleep at shelters because of that. No they do not forget and really do not forgive they just hope that it doesn't happen again but if you watch the dog will cower when ever it sees somebody raise their hand and one day might just bite that hand out of need to protect its self. She should not own a dog, that is animal abuse.

Answer 6

I have to say, I cant really say I blame you for not saying anything to your friend.
I would have kept my mouth shut at that time too.
But, you asking what you can do, shows that your doing something and not just letting animals get knocked around for no reason.

I would prefer this approach as well, silent when it happened, but at the same time you can report it now, and it may not look as though you were the one who reported it. Keeping your friend and saving a dog from abuse. I dont know if those types of things can be anonymous?? If yes/no, I would still report what you seen.
animals dont deserve to be treated cruelly by humans, she needs to be corrected if you see it again, and suggest a puppy obedience course for her pup, and suggest a phyciatrist for herself, she's going to need some drugs to calm her down, lol

Good luck

Answer 7

No, the dog will not forget. Aggression builds aggression.. Your friend can count on her dog one day turning on her, or attacking someone else, unless he is smart and just plain runs away.
Your friend should lose her dog. People that are aggressive like that with animals also treat people the same way. It's not normal, and it's a dominant control problem your friend has. She definately needs help, and the dog needs rescuing.

Answer 8

I can understand your inability to react at that moment. Perhaps your friend should watch a tape of "animal cops" that will enlighten her to the fines, jail, etc., pet owner's face. But most importantly, the impact that is thrust upon the animal. Abused animals often have to be put to sleep because they are not adoptable, etc. Your friend needs to understand what a friend and loyal companion she may have in her hands. Just talk to her and tell her it's wrong, and if it happens again you will intervene for the animal's sake.

Answer 9

This is a pure and simple case of animal abuse. If you care about animals at all, you will confront your "friend" and tell her that this behavior is unacceptable. I can't believe that you said that you don't want her dog to be taken from her! That would be the best thing that could happen to that poor little baby. For you to stand there and let that happen...oh my!

You need to call your local ASPCA or Humane Society and let them know what is happening. This poor dog needs rescuing and if you won't do it, someone needs to.

Answer 10

She is abusing her dog. She does not deserve to keep it. Abused children still love their parents, abused dogs still love her owners. Encourage her to find the dog a new home, and to NEVER own a pet again, or have kids for that matter. Violence against animals often leads to violence against humans. She needs anger management classes-this is NOT OK.