Dislike dogs? There's a page for that

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[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (9 children)

I am aware of that sub. I know it's a cliche, but can you really trust someone who doesn't love animals?

I didn't used to, but I totally get people being afraid of the breeds that can kill you, but all dogs?

[–]Airbus320 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

s/dogfree based too

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (7 children)

Those "breeds that can kill you" are almost entire due to negligent owners who do everything they can to make their dogs be vicious. Some do it for status and some just think it is cool to have a dog that everyone is afraid of. I have trained German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois for years as well I've helped folks with their Pitties and others many are afraid of. Never once bitten by those breeds in my very long training career. Some owners just suck big time.

[–]noice 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Did you train dogs as a career? Thinking about it, that might pay pretty well, yeah?

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I did. Handled them for LE for years before becoming the trainer and trained many military dogs as well. Pay just depends on where you are. Military and LE will provide a good career but you won't get rich. Go into private practice and you know what you are doing then it can pay well. But please never use that guy Cesar Millan and the example you want to be.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I'm sure you're more familiar with dog behavior than I am, but at least in my experience most dogs are going to be aggressive around what they perceive as their territory. Going to a trainer is a neutral ground. Even my dog goes nuts if we step outside and he sees a neighbor or a mailman, but he couldn't care less if we're in a park.

[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Poor socialization creates territorial issues with most dogs. If one wants a dog that barks like mad and acts the bad ass at home then don't socialize them at this home when you get them. It takes a little bit of work but dogs can and do learn to handle when friends and even strangers some over. Can they still bark when someone rings the bell? Of course. Mine does and the moment you walk in you'd better watch out as he will be making you his new best friend in seconds. Dogs act poorly when we allow them to although there are of course always the exception in a few but background and/or issues within their brains could be part of the issue as well.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

We adopted ours when he was 1.5, and no doubt was poorly socialized at a crucial age. He's still a sweet boy though....if he knows who you are. I appreciate your posts.

[–][deleted] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Good luck. He sill deserves a good belly rub.

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I used to believe that too, it sounds reasonable and it aligns with what people who love animals want to think. But none of our issues with dog violence has ever come from mistreated animals. I mean, if these incidents didn't comes suddenly and unexpectedly, it wouldn't have been allowed to happen in the first place.