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by Blitzen on 04 March 2012 - 16:03
LOL. OK those dogs were not aggressive. What in your opinion would constitute an aggressive dog?
by GSD2727 on 04 March 2012 - 16:03
I have seen "aggression" in dogs of all lines, but IMO it is usually more of a "fear" or nerve issue than true aggression. Not so common to see TRUE aggression I think.
I can see where the examples you stated could be training issues. I am curious of no. 3.... no longer welcome in training because they indescriminately bite the helpers? Helpers as in guy wearing the sleeve? or helper as in someone just helping out with the class? If they are biting the decoy/helper, why would they no longer be welcome? If they are biting someone in the class who is helping with training, then I understand that.
It is sad to me that out of 25 working line dogs you have seen most have been "aggressive". Also shocks me quite a bit.... as I do not know of anyone else who has had such horrible experiences. I have to wonder if maybe if you would have gotten to know the dogs/situations better you may have a different opinion? Maybe they were having training issues when you seen them? or?
Just find it odd that you have not met many (any?) even decent working line dogs. I have had the exact opposite experience with a much higher number of dogs.
by Blitzen on 04 March 2012 - 16:03
The dog that broke the long down ran after my dog and the handler. I was not handling her. The handler got bit trying to keep my dog from being attacked. The workingline has since earned his Sch 1 and seems to be doing better now. He was probably after my dog, not the handler.
I'm beginning to regret having said anything negative about workinglines. I know how you feel when dogs you love are critisized. Sorry I even mentioned any of this.
by joanro on 04 March 2012 - 17:03
by beetree on 04 March 2012 - 17:03
Yes, Blitzen, time to backout gracefully, now, while you still can.
by darylehret on 04 March 2012 - 18:03
Agreed education is the key, would be nice if it could be a two-way street.
I'm learning a lot. So did your handler ever get your BH for you?
by Blitzen on 04 March 2012 - 18:03
by Blitzen on 04 March 2012 - 18:03
by VIANDEN on 04 March 2012 - 18:03
I did a show/working cross with excellent results.All four of the pups grewup with very nice conformations,temperment and working abilitys.They all can be with the family and be calm or go out and do want ever you want them to do.In my eyes that is a true GSD.
Would I do this cross again you bet I would.
beetree your right people are breeding to much aggression with these dogs and there owner can't handle them and guess want the dog pays the price there taken to the shelter or offten PTS.
INT/NAT BIS Champion Xonna von haus Vianden
Can't get any fuller then this
by joanro on 04 March 2012 - 18:03
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