The problem is that once a dog has been taught to be aggressive and especially one that has killed or even tasted blood that dog is never going to be a docile family pet.
Woof
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I think the dogs should be put down. Once a dog has been trained you will never untrain it. It will always be in the back of its mind and then something maybe the wrong word will set it off and if its a child that says it - dont bear thinking about.
I believe a dog could be re homed. Just to a responsable owner, I hate the though of any dog being destroyed for something it hasnt done.
Two thing that are different.
A dog thats been trained to fight other dogs.
A dog that is trained to be aggressive.
The second being the most dangeress.
A dog tastes blood regular, dogs mouths bleed, if they get treated to a bloody steak, I dont believe once a dog has tasted blood it becomes a killing machine, or hunting dogs, lurchers would be savaging everyone.
It boils down to the dog being such a loyal animal it will do as its owners command, or as stated earlier defend its self if felt threatened.
So is it the dogs fault or the human behind the animal.
Two thing that are different.
A dog thats been trained to fight other dogs.
A dog that is trained to be aggressive.
The second being the most dangeress.
A dog tastes blood regular, dogs mouths bleed, if they get treated to a bloody steak, I dont believe once a dog has tasted blood it becomes a killing machine, or hunting dogs, lurchers would be savaging everyone.
It boils down to the dog being such a loyal animal it will do as its owners command, or as stated earlier defend its self if felt threatened.
So is it the dogs fault or the human behind the animal.
I dont believe thats true. Unless you have had experience of every dog after its been forced upon another that isnt a true evaluation. Besides, not both dogs in a fight get the chance to taste blood.
That goes to the other person who said the same type of thing aswell, not just you willow.
'tasting blood' was the terminology my Dad used to use for a dog having bitten or killed a living creature.
I wouldn't like to take chances with a dog which has been trained to fight. I would never forgive myself if I'd tried to retrain such a dog and it ever attacked anyone. Supposing a child walked by with another dog which barked and my ex-fighter dog turned on the other dog and the child?
I do feel sorry for the dogs but I don't think it's worth the risk.
I wouldn't like to take chances with a dog which has been trained to fight. I would never forgive myself if I'd tried to retrain such a dog and it ever attacked anyone. Supposing a child walked by with another dog which barked and my ex-fighter dog turned on the other dog and the child?
I do feel sorry for the dogs but I don't think it's worth the risk.
A dog rehomed after such a situation as being forced to fight would probably be forced to be muzzled at all times outside the house. They'd also probably be rehomed specifically to people with private land that they can walk the dog on so to avoid contact with possible victims.
I dont think they'd give them to your local neighbour atleast.
I don't think they'd give them to anyone.
Hunting dogs, kill live animals, yet they dont attack there owners.
It down to training and how responsable you are with your dog.
Main things for any aggressive dog.
Muzzel in public
Neuter
ID Chip
Third Party Insurance
And most of all Commen Sence.
Some dogs I agree will be past re-homing but most of the inoccent bull terriers they are taking away as you see on the news are probably not aggressive if trained properly.
It down to training and how responsable you are with your dog.
Main things for any aggressive dog.
Muzzel in public
Neuter
ID Chip
Third Party Insurance
And most of all Commen Sence.
Some dogs I agree will be past re-homing but most of the inoccent bull terriers they are taking away as you see on the news are probably not aggressive if trained properly.
In the past a lot of dogs have been put down simply because they were 'the wrong breed' and had never done an aggressive thing in their lives, never been trained to fight or anything. That is so unfair and I feel very sorry for those owners.
The sad thing is G that some of the 'community' will think this is some sort of honour badge almost like an ASBO
I like dogs but I haven't got the time to look after one properly so we have a cat. Julies Mum has a X german shepherd who has been with Siobhan since she was born. She is so protective of Siobhan but is never left alone with her. She puts up with all the aggro Siobhan gives her but you will also find them cuddled up together with the dog clearly protecting her as if she was her own puppy.
I like dogs but I haven't got the time to look after one properly so we have a cat. Julies Mum has a X german shepherd who has been with Siobhan since she was born. She is so protective of Siobhan but is never left alone with her. She puts up with all the aggro Siobhan gives her but you will also find them cuddled up together with the dog clearly protecting her as if she was her own puppy.
"Near this spot are deposited the remains of one who possessed beauty without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without ferocity, and all the virtues of man without his vices. This praise which would be unmeaning flattery if inscribed over human ashes, is but just a tribute to the momory of Boatswain, a dog." Byron.