[Jdunn]

Originally Posted by davem4616

One has to say to oneself....ya live in TV, what the heck do you need a Doberman for (or any large dog breed that has been bred for aggressiveness)

okay, you had it before moving here....well, you're not in Kansas anymore....take it to a dog obedience school and get it socialized before someone gets hurt

Dobermans are strong animals....you're not as strong as you once were...this is 55+ community where people get out and walk

people that have these types of dogs in TV need to connect the dots

One has to say to oneself...how long has the dog been there before someone decides they're scared of big dogs. It's not your business what kind of dog it is. No breed is mean unless they are taught to be mean.

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by Jdunn

Why does everyone feel the need to go complain about everything? Just because you're shared of your shadow doesn't mean the dogs are mean. Good job being a nuisance to decent people

Sounds as if your complaining!
Decent people keep control of their animals so they don’t become a nuisance to other decent people

[Jdunn]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter

Sounds as if your complaining!
Decent people keep control of their animals so they don’t become a nuisance to other decent people

Like I said, are you the only one concerned about a large dog? Maybe the dog isn't the problem.

[Velvet]

Larger dogs are harder to control physically, that could be the problem. I refused getting two beautiful American Staffordshire Terrier pups from a friend, who shows them at shows, because they grow up to be up to 70 pounds, powerful dogs and they need regular physical leadership especially while growing up. My friend who offered them is a champion kick boxer and has no trouble controlling them. Me... not so much.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I don’t believe any dog should be on a long leash out in public. However...

Your statement is simply not true.

I believe it is.
Even a highly trained dog on a 25ft. leash is not under control.
Under command? Yes, but not under complete control.

[Fredster]

“According to a study from the Center For Disease Control (CDC)1, approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, and 800,000 of those bites result in medical care. The U.S. population is approximately 325.7 million people as of 2017. That means a dog bites 1 out of every 69 people.”

Personally I would be cautious if I came across the path of an unleashed dog and its owner, or a dog who’s owner had it on a very long leash!

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I believe it is.
Even a highly trained dog on a 25ft. leash is not under control.
Under command? Yes, but not under complete control.

Again, I am not in favor of long leashes in public. But for my definition of a “highly trained dog”, the leash would be irrelevant, just a concession to dog-in-public requirements.

[Gpsma]

Tired of you “Doggie” people always explaining away bad behaviour of your Foo-Foo.

Your dog comes up to me in a threatening manner, especially if its a large mutt, i will shoot it. Its your responsibility to control your animal.

Was at Brownwood Market a while ago. Waiting at a vendors table, some woman let her small mongrel jump on me. Looked at her and said get your dog off my leg. She got belligerent and said...obviously you are not a dog lover and dont understand my dog is just socializing.

Told her, i love dogs, i dont like dog owners who cant control their animals.

[Velvet]

There is no reason for a pet to touch you, especially during the pandemic. There is a low but yet some chance their fur carries the virus. I have a neighborhood cat that has been visiting my home for years. These days I greet him with a spray of Windex. I don’t have to actually spray him, just sort of in his direction is enough. He gets the idea.

[Gpsma]

No cat should be let out here. Bad cat owner that lets their cat out, even if it just walk behind the cat.

Wear your Maskie if your worried about getting the virus from a cat!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Tired of you “Doggie” people always explaining away bad behaviour of your Foo-Foo.

Your dog comes up to me in a threatening manner, especially if its a large mutt, i will shoot it. Its your responsibility to control your animal.

Was at Brownwood Market a while ago. Waiting at a vendors table, some woman let her small mongrel jump on me. Looked at her and said get your dog off my leg. She got belligerent and said...obviously you are not a dog lover and dont understand my dog is just socializing.

Told her, i love dogs, i dont like dog owners who cant control their animals.

Thus the reason I don't take my dog out into crowds. For his protection, not for anyone else's.

[Tsego58]

. I would add when walking a dog keep in mind they're unpredictable. I love my dog he is an Australian shepherd black and sometime intimdates people. So I do move to the other side of the street when people are walking towards us. I keep him on a 6 ft. Leach. Please keep in mind I am going to exercise him and I have that right as a citizen. But I keep in mind everyone else has rights too. I want to believe dogs are a good judge of people but can be influenced by the handlers. If your acting wrong the so will they. So, addressing the person with the pointed stick. You have just invited the dog to a fight. So now the handlers have to pay for it. Please be careful it sounds like you are unpredictable. I will be walking my dog daily and hope this helps.

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by Fredster

“According to a study from the Center For Disease Control (CDC)1, approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, and 800,000 of those bites result in medical care. The U.S. population is approximately 325.7 million people as of 2017. That means a dog bites 1 out of every 69 people.”

Personally I would be cautious if I came across the path of an unleashed dog and its owner, or a dog who’s owner had it on a very long leash!

I couldn’t agree more
If I had to get bitten and I could which dog would attack me it wouldn’t be a doberman