Rottweilers

[Diggy415]

Well I have an adopted 7yr old Rottweiler named Chance, a good guard dog and well trained. When an idiot tried to pet him while he was watching my truck and I was parked away from everyone else, guess who got 4 K9's in his hand. Why do people think they are good with dogs and can approach all dogs??

[andreaS15]

The same things happen with Horses.. "oh look a horse, i love them i'm going to stick my hand in it's stall"

I'm sorry that happend to you. Even my GSD X Gold Lab would take off a finger if someone decided to stick it in my truck while she was in there without me. They are guarding THEIR property, i wish people would get that. :kaioken: (aarrgghh)

[Diggy415]

Yeah real, look pa theres a bear trap, can i step on it to see if it works? Whats this pin do when i remove it from this gernade and release the handle, will i really get hurt or is that just in the movies? I have signs all over yard and windows and gate the front gate even has a bungee cord on it when the dog is around back and out of site, too many times ppl don't see the dog and don't pay attention the side gate is opened that leads to the back yard, the bungee cord allows the jiggeling of the gate, alerting Chance, nice life saver!!! :angel5: :devil:

[Roz]

Not only is it that the people think they're good with dogs (and they aren't if they're approaching strange dogs) but they assume a dog out in public, even one in your vehicle, is people-friendly. It may be, but it's a territorial thing.

I had a lovable Goldie who'd attack anyone that tresspassed. He'd only welcome people into the yard when his dad and mom gave indication that the stranger was friend.

I also had an Aussie that is the sweetest thing, but he's very protective of his yard. He'll only accept a stranger after we've given indication that the person is OK.

I guess on the upside, the fact people aren't afraid of Rotties is a good sign. I mean, that person could have seen it and ran away screaming. At least people don't see them as vicious anymore, usually.

[abfleck]

Not only is it that the people think they're good with dogs (and they aren't if they're approaching strange dogs) but they assume a dog out in public, even one in your vehicle, is people-friendly. It may be, but it's a territorial thing.

I had a lovable Goldie who'd attack anyone that tresspassed. He'd only welcome people into the yard when his dad and mom gave indication that the stranger was friend.

I also had an Aussie that is the sweetest thing, but he's very protective of his yard. He'll only accept a stranger after we've given indication that the person is OK.

I guess on the upside, the fact people aren't afraid of Rotties is a good sign. I mean, that person could have seen it and ran away screaming. At least people don't see them as vicious anymore, usually.



I think people should think about what they are doing before they act and this wont happen. I do think it a great thing that the rotties are coming around to be more accepted the the public. Now we just need to work on this with the pits and we will be heading in the right direction..

TAKE CARE ALL

FLECK :bouncy:

[Roz]

I think people should think about what they are doing before they act and this wont happen. I do think it a great thing that the rotties are coming around to be more accepted the the public. Now we just need to work on this with the pits and we will be heading in the right direction..

TAKE CARE ALL

FLECK :bouncy:

You are absolutely right. People should THINK more before they act. Think before they act, think before they speak, etc. They should also do a little research on wolf behavior and dog behavior. People need to understand canines better, I think. Then things like this won't happen. And Pit Bulls wouldn't get bad reputations.

Education goes a long way, both in preventing stupid things like the original poster said from happening, and in preventing bad reputations from forming with dogs as wonderful as Pit Bulls.

[Billie Bird]

Diggy, Bravo to you on your adoption, I got my Rottie through rescue and she is very protective, some people are just plain stupid sometimes, I once had a guy come to my door and that stupid fool tried to put his hand past me and pet the dog, as you well know that wasnt a good move on his part, good thing he had fast reflexes LOL
Best of luck with your new fur kid :)