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by olskoolgsds on 18 April 2011 - 03:04
JWalker,
I think it gets a little sticky when you give someone permission to use your home for something. It gets a little grey when and where and how etc. that she has the right to come in. Years ago I had allowed someone to barrow my car. They came and went, but then went again and did not come back. I did not give permission for this extended time with my car, however I was told by LE that they would not persue because I had initially given permission. When these situations happen keep in mind that the other party may very well say they had "permission to cook their dinner", and they were not through cooking and came back to finish the job, your home had been offered to them. Permission may not be needed for her to come in with only a vague verbal agreement. I only say this to affirm what Mudwick and SD said, it is a sign of the times and common sense is a thing of the past including the legal system. Fine line to walk between being a good neighbor and protecting your self, but I am hyper sensitive to my males territorial/defense drive and do my best to practice caution in all circumstances.
Your apology and concern for her health and well being is a great place to mend fences. Continue to be gracious and in the meantime take the time to explain why your dog is territorial and she may see the value and come to appreciate this attribute. I do this with people that get angry when my boy shows aggression. Most folks are just ignorant but come around when they remembered being burged or threatened and see the value of these dogs.
Take care
I think it gets a little sticky when you give someone permission to use your home for something. It gets a little grey when and where and how etc. that she has the right to come in. Years ago I had allowed someone to barrow my car. They came and went, but then went again and did not come back. I did not give permission for this extended time with my car, however I was told by LE that they would not persue because I had initially given permission. When these situations happen keep in mind that the other party may very well say they had "permission to cook their dinner", and they were not through cooking and came back to finish the job, your home had been offered to them. Permission may not be needed for her to come in with only a vague verbal agreement. I only say this to affirm what Mudwick and SD said, it is a sign of the times and common sense is a thing of the past including the legal system. Fine line to walk between being a good neighbor and protecting your self, but I am hyper sensitive to my males territorial/defense drive and do my best to practice caution in all circumstances.
Your apology and concern for her health and well being is a great place to mend fences. Continue to be gracious and in the meantime take the time to explain why your dog is territorial and she may see the value and come to appreciate this attribute. I do this with people that get angry when my boy shows aggression. Most folks are just ignorant but come around when they remembered being burged or threatened and see the value of these dogs.
Take care
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