queenkarlata
10-19-2006, 11:31 AM
This is not the greatest dog story, but as a dog lover i have to tell it so that people will understand just how important two things are: 1) socialization and 2) training.
So my neighbors down the street have a jack russell terrier. They leave him out in the back when no one is home. He doesn't like it very much and barks and whines and cries alllll day. That is, until he finds a way under the gate. Then he roams around the street (i live in a cul de sac, thank god).
Well, today i was taking out the trash to the street and found the little guy in my front yard. usually he's a little friendly but bossy. Today, he ran through my open gate to my backyard where we have chickens (in a pen, again thank god). Well the little guy went crazy. I understand why, chickens are exciting for a dog and my Brittany loves them to death. But this Jack Russell was out for the kill. he was riling up the chickens, growling and barking. Again, that's fine, he's a dog, it's what they do. BUT, i decided it was time for the little guy to leave my chickens alone and go back where he came from. i took ONE step towards him and he turned to me, baring his teeth, and went to bite my hand off. I got a little scared for my fingers so i decided to walk past him to get a broom to push the little guy out of the yard (i know it's not the best thing to do but i was flustered). So after an attacked hand, foot, and brrom, i finally got him out of my yard and closed the gate. everyone was safe and there was peace in the home again. Then, five minutes later i went outside for the mail and brought my dog out with me and the little Jack Russell was WAITING on our doorstep and imediately attacked my dog who has a good 30 pounds on him. Well, my reliable boy beelined right back into the house. I stayed outside to get nipped at by the monster. My neighbor (not the owner) came out of her house to ask if he was mine. i told her: god no. Then she told me that a couple days ago he had gotten out and was very aggressive towards her and her mother-in-law and also attacked their shi-tzu.
I know this is long, but i just need people to understand that dogs with aggressive tendencies need to be socialized and trained. Training gives them some sort of order in theirlife. if aggressive dogs have the rule of the home, they think they have the rule of the world. training humbles them. they may not lose their aggression, but they will understand that people and other dogs are not the objects to take it out on. also SOCIALIZE that dog on a leash. take it to the park, let it sniff around. if it gets aggressive, walk away from the dogs and come back to them when he's calmed down. please please please for all humanity and dogdome do this for your animal and your peace of mind. a trained dog is a happy dog and stress-free family.
So my neighbors down the street have a jack russell terrier. They leave him out in the back when no one is home. He doesn't like it very much and barks and whines and cries alllll day. That is, until he finds a way under the gate. Then he roams around the street (i live in a cul de sac, thank god).
Well, today i was taking out the trash to the street and found the little guy in my front yard. usually he's a little friendly but bossy. Today, he ran through my open gate to my backyard where we have chickens (in a pen, again thank god). Well the little guy went crazy. I understand why, chickens are exciting for a dog and my Brittany loves them to death. But this Jack Russell was out for the kill. he was riling up the chickens, growling and barking. Again, that's fine, he's a dog, it's what they do. BUT, i decided it was time for the little guy to leave my chickens alone and go back where he came from. i took ONE step towards him and he turned to me, baring his teeth, and went to bite my hand off. I got a little scared for my fingers so i decided to walk past him to get a broom to push the little guy out of the yard (i know it's not the best thing to do but i was flustered). So after an attacked hand, foot, and brrom, i finally got him out of my yard and closed the gate. everyone was safe and there was peace in the home again. Then, five minutes later i went outside for the mail and brought my dog out with me and the little Jack Russell was WAITING on our doorstep and imediately attacked my dog who has a good 30 pounds on him. Well, my reliable boy beelined right back into the house. I stayed outside to get nipped at by the monster. My neighbor (not the owner) came out of her house to ask if he was mine. i told her: god no. Then she told me that a couple days ago he had gotten out and was very aggressive towards her and her mother-in-law and also attacked their shi-tzu.
I know this is long, but i just need people to understand that dogs with aggressive tendencies need to be socialized and trained. Training gives them some sort of order in theirlife. if aggressive dogs have the rule of the home, they think they have the rule of the world. training humbles them. they may not lose their aggression, but they will understand that people and other dogs are not the objects to take it out on. also SOCIALIZE that dog on a leash. take it to the park, let it sniff around. if it gets aggressive, walk away from the dogs and come back to them when he's calmed down. please please please for all humanity and dogdome do this for your animal and your peace of mind. a trained dog is a happy dog and stress-free family.