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by GoAheadBreakIntoMyHouse on 03 August 2012 - 21:08
It's true that I didn't know how to handle my dogs after this incident. I didn't punish them or praise them. Within an hour though I was smothering them with love again.
Jojo is awesome. She is my best bitch ever and she is done breeding after giving me 5 litters ranging from 3 to 14 pups! Max is her offspring and I'm presently looking for a mate for him.
I will not attack train my dogs. I like the muzzle experiment though. They act very aggressive to strangers entering the house but have never bitten. I have always reassured them though and say "it's OK". It would be interesting to have them attack on command ("watch 'em"). But I don't think I will do that.
by Nans gsd on 03 August 2012 - 22:08
by Maxleia on 03 August 2012 - 23:08
by Gigante on 04 August 2012 - 00:08
Anyone can walk into my house, my dog will give them a cursory sniff, that is all, no acting aggressive no barking, growling, none of that fearful nonsense. |
I think its important to note that a dog that will attack on command as outlined here is very safe. Compared to a protection dog way different classification. My dogs fit close to here as well. Although you cant just walk in my house uninvited. They will back you out. This affords me the least chance of mistake and all the benefits of an extra set of eyes ears and finally in necessary protection. I have not found that teaching my dogs who have clear heads to bite or attack,, really fight, creates a scary dog. Maybe some of the older gurus differ here.
I differentiate between a protection dog and a dog who will in fact bite or continue to attack, once trained. There are times that I believe I would be nervous to have a protection dog. I dont need one. If your dogs have good heads I see no issue with teaching them how to fight. Very similar to people with good heads who train to fight, rarely if ever, are a problem.
Teaching a sound dog how to fight has not made them unsound now, for me at least. Its not the knowledge & confidence they receive, that makes them dangerous. I have a Chipoodle thats always dangerous don't put your face in his or hands to close if he don't know you. Different story with that fart! He missed a bolt in assembly, and is not screwed on properly.
by alboe2009 on 04 August 2012 - 00:08
The average person will never know till the "moment of truth". Just as in the Military or any other heroic, life threatening situation......The person you have no doubts about how he or she will react under "FIRE" doesn't come through and the person you could not/least imagine steps up to the plate BIG TIME. No difference with dogs. With training and proofing the K9's reaction would be more predictable if not guaranteed. But that isn't 100%. I have known a few Police K9s who would/did not engage at the "moment of truth". If you have been around GSDs for thirty years and this is a first time for an altercation/assault in the immediate area of any of your K9s then consider yourself very lucky and you now know that a new K9 is in order. No need to discipline, or think less of your guys..................they did nothing wrong!
Also, a weapon is only as good as the shooter. So make sure your aim is good and make sure you ARTICULATE! in your statement.
Like I stated earlier, there are many things going on here. But a couple of GOOD things did come out of it; You survived because we all know it could have turned out worse. And this incident now has shown others that who with all their hearts believe their K9s will do what they believe that they will do to protect them or come to their aid just might not.......................
Glad you are somewhat safe.
by Judy P on 04 August 2012 - 01:08
by GoAheadBreakIntoMyHouse on 04 August 2012 - 01:08
link wouldn't work but here is the main part of the story: June 13, 2012 - Goodrich- The police dogs in the Oakland County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit are highly trained animals that are carefully chosen for duty. While the animals may seem intimidating as they are taught to bite on command to protect their handler or corner a suspect, they are also taught to release on command and are very loyal to the police officer to whom they are given.
So it came as a shock last week when for the first time in the 12 years since Sheriff Michael Bouchard reinstated the OCSO K-9 unit, one of the dogs attacked his handler, resulting in the deputy having to fatally shoot the dog.
According to police reports, on June 7 the deputy, a 23-year veteran of the OCSO, took his K-9 dog Gunner, a 5-year-old purebred German Shepherd, to Pytel Veterinary Clinic for treatment options after the dog had begun to display some serious aggression.
The handler and veterinarian Dr. Brian Covert were attempting to leash the dog to get him out of the vehicle in the parking lot when the dog jumped up in a biting lunge at the handler's face. The handler blocked the bite with his forearm, but the dog refused handler's commands to release and continued to aggressively bite, down to the bones in the man's arm, moving up toward his face. The handler was forced to use his department issued weapon to protect himself and the dog suffered fatal wounds. The deputy was transported to an area hospital and was admitted for his injuries.
by Nans gsd on 04 August 2012 - 02:08
So if you have signs about "your" dogs on the outside of your fence, house, gates, unless law supports all that, I would take them down. You are asking for big trouble and trouble you do not want for yourself and particularly for your beloved dogs. Be smart about this and get some help. BOL NAn
by rtdmmcintyre on 04 August 2012 - 02:08
by yellowrose of Texas on 04 August 2012 - 04:08
May I remind you..YOU ARE NOT A COP or a POLICEMAN
YOU keep referring to the lawmen you know who gave you a dog..so what
YOU need training..then the dog
I am not being rude
or curt or egotistical
JUST HONEST
YR
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