Off Leash Dogs

[espresso]

Funny thing is, he has gotten out of the back yard a couple of times, along with the other two dogs


and I take every precaution to keep him for the general public.

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Seems to me your dog is a serious accident waiting to happen. A dog that will attack someone after getting out of your yard is very dangerous not to mention a HUGE liability for you and one of the reasons people feel the need to carry pepper spray and guns. Sure he can be an attack dog at your house but if he attacks someone outside your house......look out

[TucsonMTB]

Get a Black Lab. We had one while I was a student at USD. If you met him off leash, your biggest danger was being delayed on your way to class by the puppy with the soulful eyes who wanted to be petted and a chance lick you hand.

However, he sure could bark up a storm when you came in the door of our small house off campus . . . until one of us shook you hand or provided some other signal that you were an honored guest. Then you had to be on the lookout for Mr. Affection.

When we brought a date home, he often tested her sense of humor, usually visiting his water bowl before laying his head in her lap hoping to be petted. The keepers were the ladies who could handle a wet lap with dignity.

[Bawanna]

Labs totally rock. I've had a few, darn good dogs every one of them. Always wanted a yellow but always got a black. Still a darn good dog.

[jocko]

Had two yellow labs, just noi better companion and huntjer. My labs were the best waterflow dogs in the 6 county area, People knew their reputation but I worked my ass off training them to. They worked to the whistle perfectly and my bi yellow block head lab was the best dove dog I have ever seen. One reason I really bougyht th yellow labs even was that I knew I woulduse them alot fo dove jhunting and in corn fields or millow feilds he just blended in. I sure miss um both to, they served me well, I took care of them like my kids and they were protecrtive of my property but loving to any kid whether I was around or not. They seemked toknow adult assholes from you nbg kids. They got old with e and that was a good thing as I hunted mostley by myself and they were my talking companions. My labs both could hear when I clicked off my safety on my Model 37 Ithaca and they knew something was in the sky nearby. Damn I could go on and on.

[Jeremiah/Az]

My girlfriend has a yellow Lab. He is a well mannered & very friendly soul. The only thing you have to watch out for is that ball bat of a tail! She brings him to my house to rough neck with my Weimaraners. God, they get rough!

[jocko]

are describing the dog or ur girlfriend, just askin!!!

[ptoemmes]

I assume we in this esteemed group would never agree on the best breed so I'll not try to sway you toward German Shepherds.

But they are ;-)

I'll bet we can agree that this http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2012/results/bis/ would not be our collective choice. Not that there is anything wrong with small furry - uh - I mean WTF is that thing?

There were are at least four finalists: GSD, Dobie, Dalmation, and Irish Setter that could have eaten that Pekingese in one gulp.

Not that there is anything wrong with Pekingese.

Pete

[Bawanna]

I assume we in this esteemed group would never agree on the best breed so I'll not try to sway you toward German Shepherds.

But they are ;-)

I'll bet we can agree that this http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2012/results/bis/ would not be our collective choice. Not that there is anything wrong with small furry - uh - I mean WTF is that thing?

There were are at least four finalists: GSD, Dobie, Dalmation, and Irish Setter that could have eaten that Pekingese in one gulp.

Not that there is anything wrong with Pekingese.

Pete

I nearly fainted, last year or the year before a Beagle won best over all at Westminster. Obviously not any where near the blood line of the beagle I got. I think I got one without a fully functioning brain. First dog in my life I paid money for. Wife and kids got it, just brought it home. Friendly, nice looking shorter version but not too equipped in the thinking department.

[jocko]

well i would say bawanna ur beagle and u ar enow on the same path of funtionalit!!! Just sayin.

[TucsonMTB]

Friendly, nice looking shorter version but not too equipped in the thinking department.

Oh, I don't know. Seems to have figured out how to get you to offer food and water every day.

[jocko]

good point there tucson, u don't train dogs they train u.

[AJBert]

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Seems to me your dog is a serious accident waiting to happen. A dog that will attack someone after getting out of your yard is very dangerous not to mention a HUGE liability for you and one of the reasons people feel the need to carry pepper spray and guns. Sure he can be an attack dog at your house but if he attacks someone outside your house......look out

Did you miss the part about the ONE time he came across someone when he got out, one of three times in 12+ years?!? The neighbor called him over and put him in her back yard and was giving him treats until we showed up!!! She was playing ball with him, petting him and he was loving it. Guess I should still be thrown in jail for having such a dangerous animal. I'd say go back and read my posts but pretty sure that won't happen.

Aside from this mutt of mine, I'd put a German Shepard as the best dog to own, particularly if you have kids. Very smart and very protective. Why do you think it is one of only two breeds the military uses as Military Working Dogs and LEO's use primarily for K-9?

[jdlott74]

We got a bingo right here. We've created a generation with little to no respect for a badge or a uniform. Cop so much as looks at somebody and they scream your violating their civil rights. Everythings a test.
I get sick to my stomach with the Open Carriers saying they need to educate the cops.
It will only get worse.

Law Enforcement- one of the few jobs where you can do everything right and still get fired and your career ended on the whims of others. Make no mistake, there are some cops who really shouldn't be but by and large they walk around with a huge target on their back and put up with a truck load of crap every single day that just would not have flown even 15 years ago.

AMEN!!!! Don't even get me started on the disrespect LEO get in this society today. Let's just say that as a future LEOW my attitude has changed overnight to the disrespect and I'm likely to start going off on that subject, but I'll leave that to vent on my LEOW forums....

[knkali]

Sheps are great dogs. Met a few rough ones too. When thay are good they are great, but they can be high strug too. I had a great one though--probably saved my life too. I know many will say that this happens with every breed. I can say from my experience that labs usually have a higher % of being docile. Hell they wear bandanas and look cool doing it.

[espresso]

I was more than shocked and/or amazed she was still alive.

Yeah I read you post AJBert .....at first I read this to mean you were surprised the lady was still alive but I guessing you mean the dog. I Never said anything about thinking you should be thrown in jail. I love dogs and have one myself. A former neighbor had a serious dog phobia and had animal control on speed dial. He once called because he saw our dog peeing in OUR yard at 6:00 am! Just be careful I've been bitten more than once by dogs that have left their yard.