Hello; I find this to be one of the more apt comments.
MY DOG WAS ATTACKED BY 2 PITBULLS TODAY
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Hello; I find this to be one of the more apt comments.
I don't think it was a dominance thing(as far as my friends bite) more of a situation of mistaken identity in the heat of moment. This incident has given me some doubt in his dog handling abilities though.
im not talking about the bite per say, im talking about his dogs attacking on his turf. if he was the alpha those dogs wouldn't have batted an eye at your dog. people don't understand the pack mentality thing and with a stubborn strong breed like pits you HAVE to have control at all times. there is no half way with breeds like that. in charge or don't own them.
His dogs actually seem very submissive to humans. I'm just glad they aren't my dogs, I'm not sure how I would handle that situation. It was my dogs first scuffle not that she had much choice.
These dogs live off leash on his 2 acre property and he does use these dogs as guard dogs to an extent, so his training may of been confused but I believe he has established his alpha role.
These dogs live off leash on his 2 acre property and he does use these dogs as guard dogs to an extent, so his training may of been confused but I believe he has established his alpha role.
I would say he has not. they have free run of a pretty substantial area, chances are they set up their own pack mentality. even attack dogs wait for the alpha to give the go ahead if hes around. dogs can act submissive to humans and still believe they are owning the home. most of the behavior signifying alpha is very subliminal and most people don't even notice it or take it as playing. the dog trying to stand above you, such as on a couch or pushing past you in a door way, or even "playfully" jumping on you are all signs the dog doesn't 100% believe in you to lead him.
your dog was acting in self defense. those dogs attacked and she didn't know them, she had every right to fight back.
You have some valid points.
My dog didn't have a chance to fight back and was put down in seconds. I hope she doesn't develop any anxiety over the incident.
My dog didn't have a chance to fight back and was put down in seconds. I hope she doesn't develop any anxiety over the incident.
its unlikely she will, most dogs don't have ptsd from one isolated incident. if shes acting normal she'll be fine.
I used to hate having my dogs on the leash, when other people would have their dogs unleashed and out of control; sometimes they'd run up and attack my dogs, which creates a whole load of crap. Cause then you have to either just let your dog go and fight to protect himself, if you try to pull him away on the lead etc, it just puts him in a weak and vulnerable position, open for attack.
