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[Phil]

Haha, just took Roxy our six month old Rottie out for a walk, a passing knobhead made a growling noise at her and she went for him big time!!!! Nearly dragged me off my feet. He said (in a shaky scared voice) "You want to get that thing under control"

I told him to ###### off and that if he went round growling at dogs thats what's gonna happen.

Good girl Roxy!! she got a special Roxy treat when we got home.

[hindle xiii]

Wrong on so many levels.

[terrywebbisgod]

Haha, just took Roxy our six month old Rottie out for a walk, a passing knobhead made a growling noise at her and she went for him big time!!!! Nearly dragged me off my feet. He said (in a shaky scared voice) "You want to get that thing under control"

I told him to ###### off and that if he went round growling at dogs thats what's gonna happen.

Good girl Roxy!! she got a special Roxy treat when we got home.

Oh dear.The lack of control of your dog could lead to this.
http://www.totalrl.c...need-your-help/

Edited by terrywebbisgod, 24 September 2012 - 11:05 AM.

[Phil]

Oh dear.The lack of control of your dog could lead to this.
http://www.totalrl.c...need-your-help/

no it couldn't and won't, she obviously thought he was being aggressive towards us and reacted accordingly

Edited by Phil, 24 September 2012 - 11:09 AM.

[terrywebbisgod]

no it couldn't and won't

Really,you've just let your dog go for someone.As you state she nearly dragged you off your feet,who's to say she won't next time.

[Phil]

Really,you've just let your dog go for someone.As you state she nearly dragged you off your feet,who's to say she won't next time.

maybe laddie shouldn't have advanced towards us making growling noises.

[terrywebbisgod]

maybe laddie shouldn't have advanced towards us making growling noises.

So that justifies you letting your dog go for him.
I work for Guide Dogs for the Blind and you would not believe how many dogs are attacked by dogs with irresponsible owners like yourself , who justify their actions with a response like yours.

[hindle xiii]

maybe laddie shouldn't have advanced towards us making growling noises.

And amybe you should'nt have positively reinforced this bad behaviour by giving her a treat, thinking if I keep doing this I'll get more treats. How can you be sure she can distinguish between a fool growly and a child smiling open mouthed at your dog? Showing your teeth to an animal is considered a threatening behaviour. But hey, if it made you feel Billy big-b*llocks with your big dog then fine. What was the treat anyway? Did you get out the peanut butter?

[Phil]

So that justifies you letting your dog go for him.
I work for Guide Dogs for the Blind and you would not believe how many dogs are attacked by dogs with irresponsible owners like yourself , who justify their actions with a response like yours.

but she didn't have a go at another dog, she had a go at an individual who was acting in a threatening manner towards her and her owner. she is very friendly towards other dogs

[Phil]

And amybe you should'nt have positively reinforced this bad behaviour by giving her a treat, thinking if I keep doing this I'll get more treats. How can you be sure she can distinguish between a fool growly and a child smiling open mouthed at your dog? Showing your teeth to an animal is considered a threatening behaviour. But hey, if it made you feel Billy big-b*llocks with your big dog then fine. What was the treat anyway? Did you get out the peanut butter?

It's not bad behaviour for a dog to protect itself and its owner.

[terrywebbisgod]

but she didn't have a go at another dog, she had a go at an individual who was acting in a threatening manner towards her and her owner. she is very friendly towards other dogs

You don't seem to understand do you.It's still aggressive behaviour that wasn't stopped,you giving the dog a treat only enforces that aggression.

[Phil]

You don't seem to understand do you.It's still aggressive behaviour that wasn't stopped,you giving the dog a treat only enforces that aggression.

I understand perfectly, she protected me and herself.

[terrywebbisgod]

I understand perfectly, she protected me and herself.

So you want to reward aggression in your dog.Astounding.

[hindle xiii]

It's not bad behaviour for a dog to protect itself and its owner.

Without presuming, she's probably still learning, and it's up to you (and anyone else who is around) to teach her that behaviour is not ok. A stranger in close proximating might ALWAYS be seen as a threat to protect and lash out at. The simple fact is if she gets it wrong, she will most likely be put down, no matter what reasons you give.

[hindle xiii]

But granted, it takes a special kind of stupid to growl in the face of your dog.

[Phil]

Without presuming, she's probably still learning, and it's up to you (and anyone else who is around) to teach her that behaviour is not ok. A stranger in close proximating might ALWAYS be seen as a threat to protect and lash out at. The simple fact is if she gets it wrong, she will most likely be put down, no matter what reasons you give.

she is still learning ,she is also a very friendly and well socialised dog, we've made lots a friends amongst the local dog-walking fraternitiy because of her friendly and playful nature. Strangers often approach and say hello to her and she clearly enjoys the attention and meeting new friends. I'm not bothered about being in a minority of one here. She was acting as a pack animal will, she was protecting her pack from a threatening outsider

But granted, it takes a special kind of stupid to growl in the face of your dog.

Yes, hence the OP

[a j cougar]

It's not bad behaviour for a dog to protect itself and its owner.

Protect against what? Somebody making a noise?

Completley unnacceptable. You shouldn't own a dog with that attitude, particularly a breed like that.

Edited by a j cougar, 24 September 2012 - 11:48 AM.

[Johnoco]

I have a mate with an autistic son. This sounds like the sort of thing he might do to a big dog, what then? Dangerous territory mate.

Just ignore the dickhead, its hardly a big deal is it?

[hindle xiii]

After the initial tone of the OP, I do hope Phil has taken some time to reflect on what could have happened.

If something terrible had happened, you could have not only lost your dog, but you could end up in prison. And an act of stupidity from one bloke could have ruined or even ended his life, I don't think he'll make that mistake again. But would you make yours again?

[Derwent]

Why anyone would want to own a Rottweiler in the first place is totally beyond me, never mind encourage it to be aggressive.