I run into people walking their dogs who dont want my dogs to go near them like theyve got a plague. Then when mine get near theirs they sometimes react negatively. Do these people actually never let their dogs relate to other dogs? How sick is that? I sometoimes tell these people they need to socialize their dog and they give me somne snide remark. Why are some owners so cruel and ignorant?
2007-08-23 14:22:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
some people don't realize how important it is to have their dogs socialized around other dogs. So you get these ignorant people with their sheltered dogs. It happens all the time.
2007-08-23 14:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋
There is something to be said for the old time rules that were taught to children. Don't wake a sleeping dog, and ask before you pet a strange dog. This can hold true for dogs as well. Not all dogs get along. It is a fact of life. That doesn't mean that the dogs who are aggressive should never be walked. It just means that you shouldn't just run up to everyone you meet and say "Hi".
If someone is actively leash training, your desire to have your dog "meet" theirs is interfering with that focus. Leash training can't happen with lots of distractions.
If an owner knows the limitations of his/her dog as far as friendliness and is telling you to back away, you should take their word and move on. These people are trying to keep their dog, your dog and the humans involved, safe. That is part of responsible dog ownership.
Last, but not least, it is always polite to ask before you leap.
2007-08-23 14:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by anne b 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is not always effective. The pup needs to be handled daily from birth and the breeder generally still has the pup during the primary socialization age. If this has been neglected, later socialization may help but the pup will never be socialized. In most cases, be it via breeder or via owner not following up, it is generally laziness, lack of knowledge on the subject, plain old "don't care", or any combination of the three.
As far as snide remarks, it is because you are not minding your own business. If someone said your sister was a psychotic idiot, would you be offended? It is the same emotion.
2007-08-23 14:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm one of those , me and my dog where walking when she was like 1 year old through our subdivision , so this one House has this German Shepard and I guess the last person leaving their yard didn't close the door , so once the German S. saw us he went straight for my dog and me I couldn't scream I just kept turning and since my dog was on a leash we both got tangled up in it , so one of the neighbor saw it and came running to help us out , He had a bat in his hand I was surprised well anyway guess the dogs owner heard the people screaming at the dog she came out and took the dog back in the yard . So basically since that day my dog is ready to attack any other dog that comes close to her , she has one dog that she can stand and doesn't go after and that's my friends dog Cobby and he is much smaller . So I kind of this she is fine with anything that is smaller then her , but the big dogs she just doesn't like . She is a Lab mix .
2007-08-23 14:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jen P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everything you said. I think it partially has to do with lack of education. And I also think that some people are just ignorant, and will never get it.
I always try to stay out of arguments, but sometimes I just have to voice my opinion. It is true that some dogs just don't like other dogs, not matter how much socialization they get. And sometimes there are other factors too, like maybe they just adopted their dog, and don't know the dog's history, maybe the dog is in training etc. And I do agree that if a person doesn't want the dogs to come in contact, it is best for both parties. But for the Most part, dogs are pack animals, and enjoy the company of other dogs. So a dog who is aggressive towards other dogs is Usually a result of lack of socialization (though not always..). It isn't fair to deny a dog contact with other dogs because an owner was too lazy to focus on socialization when their dog was younger. It is SO much fun to watch dogs play together, and they enjoy playing with other dogs. I think an important part of a dog's life is meeting other dogs, just like how we like to meet other people.
2007-08-23 14:30:23 · answer #5 · answered by Stark 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Becasue most people have no clue on dog training. They think once they are house broke thats it. They expect evry dog to a Benji. I own APBT, he is all so my service dog. He is always will behaved around people and other dogs even when those other dogs are little ill trained yaippie kind that run up and bite him on the nose.
2007-08-24 15:29:42 · answer #6 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't socialize my dog Jackie, because she has a habit of growling at the other dogs, and that worries me. She was in a bad home before I got her, and she doesn't like unfamiliar dogs at all. She likes my grandma's dog, my uncles dog, and my other dog, but not unfamiliar ones, so I do it for her, and the other dog's protection.
My dog Christmas, however, I socialize a lot. I let people pet her while I'm walking her and let her sniff other people's dogs (as long as they don't have a problem with them.)
My neighborhood has a lot of people who let their dogs out without leashes. It scares me when I see them running around without any leashes while I'm walking Jackie. I pull her in the opposite direction and speed walk away. I don't think dogs should be out roaming as a way of socializing. They should be on leashes at all times. I just thought I would mention that.
2007-08-23 14:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by Emily A 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some people are afraid of disease,as so many unknowing dog owners allow their dogs who themselves are unvacinated to run up and play with any other dog. Parks and Apartment greens are prime places to pick up distemper, parvo and much more. So many people keep their dogs at home and on occasion take them out but prefer to control their socializing with dogs they are fairly certain are vaccinated, like at dog shows and training classes.
2007-08-23 14:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was not able to socialize my dog when he was a puppy coz there were no pet dogs around us. We dont have a dog park where i could take him and let him meet and play with other dogs. Also because he used to bark loudly ppl were scared to come near him and pet. So even tho i wanted to socialize my dog...i couldnt do much abt it. Now even my dog who is 1 now is wary of other dogs esp. bigger ones.
2007-08-23 21:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by Boney K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think that we should never interact with a strange dog without asking.. they can inflict damage. Perhaps the problem is your approach. Maybe you should try asking if they mind the dogs meeting or ask them what the dogs names are first. Not all dogs are safe with strange people or animals. And they don't know that your dogs are harmless and friendly until you tell them.
2007-08-23 15:14:48 · answer #10 · answered by suzie s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may not be aware of issues or problems that they might be having. I told the owner of a puppy today to please back off - I had 3 dogs, 1 of whom does not like puppies, and it could have all gone downhill very quickly if I had allowed that puppy to "just say hi". I don't believe in introducing dogs in those kinds of circumstances.
Your dogs may be aggressing, or they may just appear to be too much for other people's dogs. If people ask you to stay away, it's best to comply.
2007-08-23 14:31:56 · answer #11 · answered by Misa M 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋