Dog problems

By Magus · Aug 22, 2019 · ·
  1. I've been waking up early these last few days, and bringing my dog out to the park with a long leash. I'm trying to train her to be more obedient, and it's nice to run around on the field without worry that she'll spot a rabbit and bolt on me.

    There was this lone dog that came onto the field this morning, and despite scanning for a good minute I couldn't see its owner. I've seen the dog before with the owner, but this time he wasn't in view. I know he was there somewhere, but nowhere close enough to command his dog to get away from mine. I have a long line for a reason, I don't trust my dog. She's been violent with other dogs in the past, and it's too late in her life to socialize her. It really bummed me out, and cut short a really productive training session.

    I'm left wondering what I have to do to not be bothered by other dog owners. Do I need to wake up at 4 AM instead of 5? I don't think I could make it through a day if I had to do that, it's rough enough as is. I still took her on a good hour walk, but it gets boring when all we do is walk. I wanna play fetch at the park without some other dog running and trying to take the ball. As far as I know it's not even an off leash park. I was even thinking...that guy must of been so far off, and it was still so dark, that if his dog took a shit he wouldn't of been able to find it (If he had any intention of picking it up at all).

    I love dogs, but man I fucking hate dog owners. I would never get a dog myself, every one I've had has been dumped on me by family members. So maybe I'm just not the type of social personality that should actually have dogs.

    She's a pit bull anyways, I would never take the chance. No matter what happens my dog is the one getting put down. Pit bulls are illegal in the city I'm in. She's not a bad dog, she played with the family sheltie growing up, and never actually hurt him. But she has nipped and pinned him several times. I don't know, it's just not worth the risk.

Comments

  1. Cave Troll
    Pits are not bad dogs, not any more so than any other breed.
    Though socialization at puppy age goes along way for any breed
    as well. Though it sounds like you need to keep yours away from
    other dogs for your stated concerns, also not unlike any other breed
    that isn't familiar around other dogs. Quite sad that there is a stigma
    around Pits, cause they are good dogs when raised to be just like any
    other. Mind you the only danger they pose is that hard tail beating
    you to a pulp in hyper wag mode. :p

    Best of luck to you and all the best with your poodle. :)
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  2. Frazen
    Taking care of dogs is so hard!
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