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by Markobytes on 08 November 2012 - 23:11
GSDPACK,
The OP may want to know it might be just what they are looking for.
The OP may want to know it might be just what they are looking for.
by northwoodsGSD on 09 November 2012 - 01:11
GSDPack,
What you described, sounds like a nervy, fear-reactive dog with a low threshold. Not a dog with "social aggression". Of course that is just MHO and how I think of social agg. may be different then how you see it.
What you described, sounds like a nervy, fear-reactive dog with a low threshold. Not a dog with "social aggression". Of course that is just MHO and how I think of social agg. may be different then how you see it.
by GSDPACK on 09 November 2012 - 01:11
Yes he is.... exactly that! But soccialy impaired and agressive too... or what is socially agressive? exactly.. and I really don;t need definition, just describe me someone the behavior of so called socially agressive dog.
by Hired Dog on 09 November 2012 - 02:11
Social aggression is a confident, self secure dog, one with a degree of domimance who WILL engage civil when needed, if properly trained and handled. It is NOT a defensive dog, although a degree of defense is needed for seriousness. Personally, I really like a dog with social aggression that can be cultivated into protective instinct.
by Markobytes on 09 November 2012 - 03:11
Hired Dog,
Does your definition differ from Hexe's?
Does your definition differ from Hexe's?
by Felloffher on 09 November 2012 - 05:11
If we could just cut the bull shit and stop trying to sound so smart life would be so much easier. The OP wants a dog that will bite someone in the event the dog needs to react. So much easier isn't it? It would have saved 12 pages of head scratching and debate.
I agree these types of dogs aren't as common as they should be. For those who can't understand why anyone would want to own such a dog, don't loose too much sleep over it.
I agree these types of dogs aren't as common as they should be. For those who can't understand why anyone would want to own such a dog, don't loose too much sleep over it.
by Hired Dog on 09 November 2012 - 09:11
Markobytes, now that I read that definition, I would say they are very similar.
by Vixen on 09 November 2012 - 11:11
Social & Aggressive just don't mix! Perhaps that is the problem with people trying to express their understanding. A Psychopath would best describe Socially Aggressive!
So do we mean Anti-social Aggression?
I prefer Social Discernment.
I would not want a dog (theoretically) to be given a .44Magnum - and act like Jesse James! Rather a dog wearing a Sheriff's Badge, keeping an eye on proceedings, cool good manners, respectable, but step out of line and enforcement to rectify will be produced. (That Dog Sheriff to have no doubt that the Police Commissioner is the Owner)!
Vixen
So do we mean Anti-social Aggression?
I prefer Social Discernment.
I would not want a dog (theoretically) to be given a .44Magnum - and act like Jesse James! Rather a dog wearing a Sheriff's Badge, keeping an eye on proceedings, cool good manners, respectable, but step out of line and enforcement to rectify will be produced. (That Dog Sheriff to have no doubt that the Police Commissioner is the Owner)!
Vixen
by Nans gsd on 09 November 2012 - 16:11
Fellohafer is right; the OP wants a dog to react and bite if the need arises. I hope they are ready to take on that responsibility and liability. My question would be when you are picking a puppy out of a litter of say 8, 4 and 4; what would you look for in their temperament to insure that you get that social discernment? Thx Nan PS: or is it somewhat in their training?
by beetree on 09 November 2012 - 16:11
Would this type of dog also be a good candidate for a family pet? I have no idea, Fellhoffer, we all know what an idiot I can be.~
I would have agreed with the junk yard dog description myself, or I suppose I could imagine even worse.
I would have agreed with the junk yard dog description myself, or I suppose I could imagine even worse.
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