dogs

Message Share Topic Printable Version Google Delicious Digg StumbleUpon Windows Live Yahoo Bookmarks reddit Facebook MySpace Newsvine Furl Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic

   I am so glad for this forum discussion. Our "granddog" is a Staffordshire Terrier mix and is the sweetest, kindest dog you can imagine. People take one look at "Atticus" and cringe when we walk him. People need to be educated that this is a people problem not a breed problem. 

 We haven't taken him camping yet but will be doing so soon. In Florida, the trend seems to be state and national parks allow all breeds with proper manners and control. You cannot stake them out and leave more than 30 minutes and on longer than a six foot tie out. 

Author	Message Share Topic Printable Version Google Delicious Digg StumbleUpon Windows Live Yahoo Bookmarks reddit Facebook MySpace Newsvine Furl Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic
marshwatcher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Sunny FLORIDA Online Status: Offline Posts: 127	Topic: dogs Posted: 13 Apr 2011 at 1:50pm
	I am so glad for this forum discussion. Our "granddog" is a Staffordshire Terrier mix and is the sweetest, kindest dog you can imagine. People take one look at "Atticus" and cringe when we walk him. People need to be educated that this is a people problem not a breed problem. We haven't taken him camping yet but will be doing so soon. In Florida, the trend seems to be state and national parks allow all breeds with proper manners and control. You cannot stake them out and leave more than 30 minutes and on longer than a six foot tie out.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 17 Apr 2011 at 6:38am
	I am glad you enjoy the discussion. Dixie is the only "family" that I have and will not camp anywhere without her. Some people sort of "cringe" when they see her, also. I try to be extra considerate and step off of the trail several feet and allow them to pass. If this is not possible, I'll take up the slack in the leash and hold her by her collar- placing myself between her and others. If walking on the roads, I'll cross to the other side. What makes me "cringe" is when others allow their dogs off leash .

marshwatcher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Sunny FLORIDA Online Status: Offline Posts: 127	Posted: 19 Apr 2011 at 7:41am
	David, Well said! The cringing part is right on point. I absolutely hate off leash meeting with other dogs and I am really a dog lover through and through. Our granddog was attacked by three off leash dogs in a residential area while being walked by our daughter. Anything could have happened to her, to the dogs or the owners of the other dogs while trying to break up the dog fight. Luckily, the other dogs were small and it defused quickly with no serious injuries to anyone. The other owners were so apologetic.....big deal...apologies and common sense are two different things. Just keep your dogs on a leash and don't endanger other people or animals!

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 19 Apr 2011 at 6:37pm
	I'm glad no one was hurt in the altercation. My feelings are the same as yours. If everyone would obey the rules, it would be better for all.

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 17 Aug 2011 at 1:02pm
	We have had no problems over the years camping with our dogs. But they are well behaved and on leash at all times when we are off our property. This weekend, about 400 feet from our campsite, somebody had a barking cat, and every time it barked, our Maggie would just look in their general direction, then back at us, like, "why does it make that noise?".. Here is 175 lbs of pure death just waiting for the right moment to pounce.. on a biscuit..