Traveling with Dogs

[jdawnc]

I'm sorry to spark a bad memory

We were very fortunate to learn at doggy school how Max really is and take the necessary precautions. We are very aware of our dog and always consider other people. We could never or would leave him unattended. We are getting a trailer with AC, locking door and a spot in there for his kennel when we are not around.

I know what you mean about some people and their dogs untrained dogs. I also have a mother who is terrified of dogs and understand the security and necessity of seeing a large dog with a muzzle on and on a leash. Since owning Max I would never take a strange dog for granted and believe that however cute a strange dog is they have the capablity to bite. I never look strange dogs in the eye anymore either.

I would like to think of myself as a responsible dog owner that would never let a situation escillate to the worst case. We are well aware at what are dog is capable of and have every means of restraining him in the event of a situation.

If it doesn't work out Max will have to stay home with a babysitter and at least we can say we tried.

 

[janiejoey]

You guys are great. Wish more dog owners were like you.

Hope you all have a wonderful camping trip.

Janie

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[fit44]

I wanted to add something here. Sometimes it is not just a matter of socialization. Some dogs are bred with this temperament (often unknowingly by a back yard breeders). All dogs are born with certain behaviors. Fear of lightening and thunder is one. Generally, those behaviors are passed down from the parent dogs. This is why it is so important to avoid buying from pet shops and newspaper ads. That's another thread, so I won't go there

I feel it is imperative to seek professional help if your dog is showing aggression towards other animals or humans.
I know this may shock some people, but I sought professional help knowing they could recommend euthanasia. The behaviorist I consulted sometimes has to make that call and I was prepared to consider it.
In my boxer's case, both behaviorist determined he was safe for society. He can not be left unsupervised at my front door. Maybe one day he can be trusted. But for now, we have a laundry list of precautions we have to follow.
I love my boy more than I can put into words, but he must not harm anyone.

 

[jdawnc]

Well said!

I love our dog too much to ever let him get into a situation that would call for euthanasia.

 

[ColleenM]

>I wanted to add something here. Sometimes it is not just a
>matter of socialization. Some dogs are bred with this
>temperament (often unknowingly by a back yard breeders).>

I agree. I lost a Doberman to aggression. His sire is the same way and should have been put down years ago. My Dobes sisters are the same. Actually these were reputable breeders until that litter, but they have continued the line. He was a CH, agility competitor and passed his Dobe temperament test before he was 3. After 3, he got much worse.

Anyway, we get what we get with out dogs, and we love them no matter what, but we make decisions from there. I never would have taken that Dobe out camping. It would not have been fair to me, him or the other campers.

Colleen

 

[fit44]

Colleen,

The puppy in your avatar is beautiful!

I'm very sorry you had to go through that with your Dobe. I can only imagine how painful that decision must have been for you and your family.

 

[DaneDogHouse]

>We are going to bring his kennel and some sort of chain lead to tie
>him too while outside. He is not a very social dog and that's
>the number one thing that concerns me.
>
>I am just throwing this out there to see what everyone else
>does.
>
>Thanks

Chaining an already territorial dog is really not a wise thing to do. It's not good for any dog, but for one that is not very social it could be horrible for him.....and anyone who approached that area.


Jeanine

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