[Lisa]

Tyson looks very happy in those pics I must say! He is handsome.

I have one question though...Do you not find it difficult to control and handle him while on that chain and harness? That chain leash must be awfully hard on the hands and being connected to a harness must make it even more difficult to control the dog??? What made you chose such a setup for walking your dog? It doesn't seem to practical nor does it seem like you would have the upper hand with such a setup.

 

[Lisa]

Wow. A one year old dog that is so well trained that it never requires a correction!! Asian, any chance you can take my dogs for a few months and train them for me? We need to start calling you the next Ceasar Milan!! You are an AMAZING man! You have any videos of that dog?

 

[Lisa]

You know what Asian? Some people's good temperamented dogs are other people's pussies. . The good dogs are never the easiest to train. But I guess that is the difference between me and most pet owners. I like a dog with attitude and spunk (as long as they are stable). You know the type that is so ballsy they want to be the leader? Much rather bring them down that have to build them up I guess for the avg person though thats too much work so I can see how most would want a compliant dog.

Honestly, this is the first time I have ever seen someone relate temperament and behaviour in this fashion. Maybe its just that RE dogs are extremely soft and pliable? Or maybe your dog is not as well trained as you say it is? I am not sure which one it is but its something because NO one year old dog I have ever met, even ones with very experienced trainers are so well trained that they never need to be corrected.

Not trying to trash Asian but when you see someone walking their dog with a harness made for civil agitation attached to a leash made of chain, you gotta ask why? Can you say negative stereotype? When people walk down the street and see something like that it adds fuel to that negative rap the breed already has. Not to mention you will have very little control of that animal if anything were to ever happen...even something that was not your fault.

Your dog is a nice looking boy that looks in the pictures to be very happy. Why not just enjoy him rather than try and make him look tough? Judging by your description, he doesn't sound like he's too tough anyways.

Regarding the video..I would love to watch it and see what you are talking about. Unfortuantely I have moved and I am only able to get dialup connection so I can't watch videos. If I am at a friends with high speed in the near future I will try to make a point of watching it though. I really want to know what you mean about these dogs.

 

[Lisa]

Asian, thank you for clarifying about RE dogs. That clears up ALOT.

You enjoy your type of dogs and I'll enjoy mine.

Have a nice day.

 

[Lisa]

Asian, thank you for clarifying about RE dogs. That clears up ALOT.

You enjoy your type of dogs and I'll enjoy mine.

Have a nice day.

Just wondering what your type of dogs are if you dont mind me asking..

Character,attitude, substance, balls, independence, drive, nerves to sum it up for you. Of course all with a sound, stable mind. Ya I am a bit picky..lol.

 

[Lisa]

OK, I just watched the video, Asian, I can see why you have the harness and chain..lol. Were you at that meeting? When is the next one? Tell me so I make sure I am far away...that gathering looks like an accident waiting to happen. Don't really see a problem with the dogs, just the owners. Too many spikes and chains and not enough attentiveness. No wonder the breed is banned in so many places. So sad.

 

[Lisa]

There are plenty of quality leather leashes available if you look around. Forget about the pet stores and go online and look up some working dog suppliers. Or hit a Schutzhund trial or other working dog event where they have vendors selling the good stuff. You can not beat a good quality, soft leather lead. There is a reason why all the best trainers use this type of equipment. They allow you the most control. If anyone of you ever showed up at a Working Pitbull event with one of those chain leashes you would be laughed right off of the trial grounds.

Resorting to a chain leash because your dog chewed apart another one is the most ridiculous thing I have heard. Ever hear of teaching your dog NOT to chew the leash? What are you people doing? Are you leaving your dogs alone with their leashes on or something? Or can you just not be bothered to stop the chewing behaviour? GEEZ :roll:

 

[Lisa]

420puffer,

I have a name. Please show some respect and use it. No need calling me "woman" because you didn't like what I said about leasher leashes.

There is one reason why people use chain leashes. They use them to look cool. You may have been stuck and had no other option but in most cases it is the cool factor plain and simple. My dog ate the leash is just a big excuse. Chain leashes offer you absolutely no control over your animal whatsover. Therefore there is no reason other than looks for using one. Ask any trainer what they think of chain leashes and they will laugh at you. Trust me.

 

[Lisa]

420puffer,

I have a name. Please show some respect and use it. No need calling me "woman" because you didn't like what I said about leasher leashes.

There is one reason why people use chain leashes. They use them to look cool. You may have been stuck and had no other option but in most cases it is the cool factor plain and simple. My dog ate the leash is just a big excuse. Chain leashes offer you absolutely no control over your animal whatsover. Therefore there is no reason other than looks for using one. Ask any trainer what they think of chain leashes and they will laugh at you. Trust me.

Lisa, I apologize for calling you woman. I did not make up an excuse to buy one.. But rather stating the reasoning for purchasing one. Maybe others who use a chain leash because of a similar situation to mine? The employee at the pet store did recommend the chain over the leather leash btw. Maybe I shouldn't have listened to him. I was going to purchase the leather one. But the one thing I am satisfied with is that the chain leash really has no weak link.

Apology accepted.

Keep in mind, pet store employees are NOT trainers. Most of them really have no clue about what is good equipment and what is crap. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find ANY quality equipment at a pet store. Seriously, if you want some good stuff check out these links. Nylon is ok too but for training purposes leather is best. Bar none.



http://www.blackjacksleather.com/index.html

http://www.k9toolbox.com/

http://www.fullgripgear.com/

http://www.dethyse.com/