12gauge82 Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 It really should be a problem that can be managed if not solved. There's a few on this forum who must have put down multiple dogs before deciding to keep one, dogs aren't a home computer that you can select an exact spec and is faulty if it doesn't meet their ideals and some things need working at. It'd be hilarious if not so sad that it's the same ones giving out advice on here almost smugly self assured they're an expert who immediately advise people to instantly put a dog down that can almost certainly be fixed. Teaching a dog tricks is easy, fixing problems is what separates the men from the boys when it comes to dog training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, 12gauge82 said: It really should be a problem that can be managed if not solved. There's a few on this forum who must have put down multiple dogs before deciding to keep one, dogs aren't a home computer that you can select an exact spec and is faulty if it doesn't meet their ideals and some things need working at. It'd be hilarious if not so sad that it's the same ones giving out advice on here almost smugly self assured they're an expert who immediately advise people to instantly put a dog down that can almost certainly be fixed. Teaching a dog tricks is easy, fixing problems is what separates the men from the boys when it comes to dog training. Well said 👍 I'm not and never have been a dog owner, but have been heavily involved in my GF's ESS's,,,, four for a short time, then three, then two, now three again, and it has opened my eyes to dog behaviour and our interactions with them. Some on here need to step back and think before commenting 🤔 My first thoughts on reading the OP was,,,, who's in control here,,,, the dog it seems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, JKD said: Well said 👍 My first thoughts on reading the OP was,,,, who's in control here,,,, the dog it seems! i know it’s harsh but it’s true if trained properly only reaction from the dog should have been a you will catch it look for the pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted December 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 An up date on this situation, my Daughter has decided not to re home and I don’t think putting the dog down was ever an option for her, the Dalmatian has never been aggressive to people even around food, the incident happened when some food fell out the car at home , the Dalmatian was eating it and the little dog took some as well, that’s when she grabbed her and locked onto her, she is now separated and on her own with a muzzle on inside , the two dogs have been in sight of each other and neither of them have shown aggression to each other but will not be put together any more, the Dalmatian will always be fed on her own from now . The little dog is making a good recovery and has had her drain removed. I have had the Dalmatian to day, I’ve fed her and taken her food off her and she let me with no aggression, she is so placid with people, has been from a puppy, my Daughter is not new to dogs and she will keep watching her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, countryman said: An up date on this situation, my Daughter has decided not to re home and I don’t think putting the dog down was ever an option for her, the Dalmatian has never been aggressive to people even around food, the incident happened when some food fell out the car at home , the Dalmatian was eating it and the little dog took some as well, that’s when she grabbed her and locked onto her, she is now separated and on her own with a muzzle on inside , the two dogs have been in sight of each other and neither of them have shown aggression to each other but will not be put together any more, the Dalmatian will always be fed on her own from now . The little dog is making a good recovery and has had her drain removed. I have had the Dalmatian to day, I’ve fed her and taken her food off her and she let me with no aggression, she is so placid with people, has been from a puppy, my Daughter is not new to dogs and she will keep watching her. Glad to hear it, the advice I gave is a good strategy for any dog from a puppy, it teaches the dog hands in its food bowl is a good thing and you can progress to hand feeding their portion in handfuls from the bowl once you know they're safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 13 hours ago, countryman said: An up date on this situation, my Daughter has decided not to re home and I don’t think putting the dog down was ever an option for her, the Dalmatian has never been aggressive to people even around food, the incident happened when some food fell out the car at home , the Dalmatian was eating it and the little dog took some as well, that’s when she grabbed her and locked onto her, she is now separated and on her own with a muzzle on inside , the two dogs have been in sight of each other and neither of them have shown aggression to each other but will not be put together any more, the Dalmatian will always be fed on her own from now . The little dog is making a good recovery and has had her drain removed. I have had the Dalmatian to day, I’ve fed her and taken her food off her and she let me with no aggression, she is so placid with people, has been from a puppy, my Daughter is not new to dogs and she will keep watching her. Oh well done your daughter, I hope all goes well 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 I'd be looking for a new vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) I agree poor advice off a vet. If every dog was put down that went for another dog there wouldn't be many left. You will notice the little dog will now have its eye on the big one going forward and tread carefully. Hopefully as well it was made clear to the big dog at the time it shouldn't really be doing that either so all will be well under normal circumstances. Goes with out saying as well never leave dogs unattended together if there is a size difference no matter how well they get on Edited December 12, 2021 by captainhastings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Well, we all know the joke about the chihuahua killing a great dane !!! To the op,,,, glad your daughter has seen sense and not taken all the nonsensical PTS advice. Good luck to her and the 'mutts' 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Every dog I have owned as been taught to allow any one touch there food or toy. Had a G S D nip a child once was more like a love bite straight to vets for its forever booster. The child's parents were more annoyed about the dog being put down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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