I was out in my fenced in backyard one day playing with scrappy when all of a sudden some tiny little hairy mutt comes in through the fence (my brother just opened the gate) and at first Scrapps was in play mode then he got pissed off. HE ATTACKED THE MUTT. I had his harness on but with no leash, because dogs don't usually just come bounding into my backyard. Luckily he's still a puppy and has NO FIGHT SKILLS. haha. But will this mean he is corrupted to forever hating other dogs.
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If your young pup really attacked another dog, you've got a huge liabilty on your hands. As you know, bull breeds are prone to animal aggression, but not usually at that young age. My two didn't start showing real aggression until around a year old or so. You need to keep a watchful eye on your young pup. At that age, I doubt you should see any aggression at all.
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TRY to get him somewhat socialized while he's young. But, if he truly attacked the dog at such a young age, you might have issues. He doesn't NEED to be socialized, he just needs you to be his whole life and make sure he's taken great care of. This DOES NOT REQUIRE that he be around other dogs, being the breed he is and knowing he's almost guaranteed to be dog aggressive later in life anyway. Just do the right thing by hime, educate your family and friends who are going to be around him, so they don't get him or you in trouble down the line. They're a lot of work and responsibility, I hope you're up for it.Blockhead said:
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Its not all your fualt on the situation too. If somones dog comes in your yard and your dog bites it or what not. Its not good niether though. You need to get him socialized asap. I can tell you the if another male got into my yard there would be a fight cuase my male is very territoial. He will only 2 dogs even come up to my fence without wigging out and that is my nieghbors male boxers. I would say the reason of that being is he has been around them since he was 6 months. Plus theres 2 of em and a lot bigger so I think he is smart enough not to get cocky.
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Umm are you sure your puppy "attacked" the dog? Are you sure he wasn't just trying to play? Puppy's bite and make growling noises when they're playing. It just seems strange that your puppy would act so dog-aggressive so early. Mine is 9 months and he's still ok with other dogs. Dog-aggression doesn't usually pop up until around sexually maturity or after.
I probably shouldn't say this, but I'm going to anyway, then I'll shut up. I don't believe your dog attacked anything. I don't believe your dog's mom died of worms. I don't believe you're worried your dog is going to be a fear biter. I don't believe you came from Chicago and moved to TX to escape BSL. I think you read through these threads, find things that grab most people's attention, and post your new "problem" for attention-seeking purposes. And to keep the heat off you for the previous threads you started, in which you were flamed pretty badly. Also to "fit in" or "belong." I think you're a nice kid, but I am just not buying a single word you say. And I think it's really strange that everybody else does. I think I must be the only clairvoyant person on this forum. And I'd also bet my life savings that I'm right. I hope you stop with your "most discussed problem of the day" and just be yourself.
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I just give people the benefit of the doubt. If they're lying, they'll answer for that when the time comes. It's not my job to judge people, so I'm trying harder not to do that anymore. But, Trina, you're REALLY clairvoyant??? Seriously? Isn't that like saying you're a mind reader or a fortune teller or something? Maybe I'm not clear on what clairvoyant means. But, I don't believe in fortune telling and palm reading and all that witchcraft type stuff. Can you define clairvoyancy for me?LuvaBULL said:
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I was being sarcastic on clairvoyancy, Shawn. I just meant I can see through people. I am hyper-aware of what motivates people, what intentions people have, and any hidden agendas. I "read" people very well, and I haven't been wrong yet. That's one reason I went in to nursing. I can immediately sense when a person is scared, when they're hurting, when they need a hug, when they are about to become violent, etc. I pick up "vibes" very easily.
And I said I was going to shut up about it, so I will. Like I said, I know he's a nice kid, but I'd rather see him being himself. If he was so knowledgeable on pit bulls to begin with, he should have some advice to offer, instead of pulling on apron strings. Now that I have called him on it, I'm sure he'll bring more to the table, and start showing that he DOES have something valuable to offer this forum. Every person does. I'm interested in hearing about his dog and his experiences, not the experiences of every other Tom, Dick, or Harry.
And I said I was going to shut up about it, so I will. Like I said, I know he's a nice kid, but I'd rather see him being himself. If he was so knowledgeable on pit bulls to begin with, he should have some advice to offer, instead of pulling on apron strings. Now that I have called him on it, I'm sure he'll bring more to the table, and start showing that he DOES have something valuable to offer this forum. Every person does. I'm interested in hearing about his dog and his experiences, not the experiences of every other Tom, Dick, or Harry.
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So could/can you tell that I NEED a hug? :evil2:LuvaBULL said:
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I agreeLuvaBULL said:
I agree with you comepletely Luvabull. I posted my doubts on another thread. http://bulldogbreeds.com/discuss/viewtopic.php?p=51253&highlight=#51253 a day before this one.
Now he is full circle again talking about walking around with a pit bull for prevention of violence. Street mentality rears it's ugly head again. (I got bad news for you blockhead, if they want to killl you [which is a whole 'nother subject], Scrappy ain't gonna stop them)
I fear for his dogs and I am not even sure he is a nice kid......does that make me the winner for the 'forum cynic'? That's a bad thing right? :roll:
Now he is full circle again talking about walking around with a pit bull for prevention of violence. Street mentality rears it's ugly head again. (I got bad news for you blockhead, if they want to killl you [which is a whole 'nother subject], Scrappy ain't gonna stop them)
I fear for his dogs and I am not even sure he is a nice kid......does that make me the winner for the 'forum cynic'? That's a bad thing right? :roll:
Yeah "nice" is probably not the word for him. "Immature" comes to mind, which I feel is most likely due to his age -- I am betting on 14-16 range. Product of his peers -- wanting to fit in, but confused on where he wants to fit in. Some days he may feel a loyalty to his "hoodlum" friends and identify with them...yet when he comes on here, he will feel like an outcast, and behave accordingly. Tough words, but nothing to back them up. Then when he gets put back in his place, he thinks maybe he should try to "fit in" here, so he puts on this "responsible adult" act...and if you're gullible, you might just buy that....until again he asks himself - where he fits in.
Two words -- mentally unstable. BUT -- not yet "grown up." Which is why I try not to be too harsh. Kids are kids.
Two words -- mentally unstable. BUT -- not yet "grown up." Which is why I try not to be too harsh. Kids are kids.
Why would i lie to people over a computer. Do you think is just some sort of day job. Whether you believe or not i don't care. i know what happened. and DID I REALY SAY I LEFT CHICAGO BECAUSE OF BSL. because if i said that i might have lied, i didn't even own a pit (except buddy) in chicago i had a GSD mutt after i had buddy(Apbt) who was stolen and i had him in my teens, which was not one of the reasons i moved.LuvaBULL said:
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