tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745430537996958147.post6654293208752179133..comments2016-03-19T06:37:51.325-07:00Comments on Dogs on Deployment's Presidential Thoughts: What if it were your dog?Dogs on Deploymenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472688473956435397noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745430537996958147.post-13777174453757558492012-04-23T05:04:01.846-07:002012-04-23T05:04:01.846-07:00My dog was also attacked at a dog park once...beca...My dog was also attacked at a dog park once...because the attacking dog's owner decided to bring his heavily pregnant and protective animal to the park. Stupid. That female grabbed my Winston by the neck and took him down in seconds. It really terrified me. It's really sad because you're right, it was the owner's fault, not the dog's. However, since then I've had three children (Winston is almost nine now - and still the best dog ever) and my viewpoint is altered to some extent. Regardless of whether it was the owner to blame and not the animal, what if a dog went after one of my children, not Winston? The sad truth is that dog's DO get blamed for their owner's lack of good training and socialization, but not reporting aggressive behavior isn't responsible because a poorly socialized animal with clear aggression issues may just attack a child next. I wouldn't want that on my conscience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745430537996958147.post-26327374215203702592012-04-04T19:12:11.966-07:002012-04-04T19:12:11.966-07:00I wish I knew what to recommend - but the fact alo...I wish I knew what to recommend - but the fact alone that you are aware of your dog's behavior and take action to avoid potential problems is a huge step above most (including this pet owner). I definitely would consult a professional trainer. One of my old foster dogs, who is now living with a good friend of mine, is becoming increasingly aggressive, which causes him to be less and less socialized, which in turn causes him to be more aggressive! Its a vicious cycle. I'm looking into recommending a professional dog trainer for him, because there is no reason that a healthy, non-emotionally-scarred dog, shouldn't be able to enjoy a normal dog life.Dogs on Deploymenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472688473956435397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745430537996958147.post-46055560352872231532012-04-04T19:05:38.694-07:002012-04-04T19:05:38.694-07:00I am so sorry that happened! I have had it happen...I am so sorry that happened! I have had it happen once before to one of my dogs. She ended up with a cut on her nose, but luckily that is all. <br /><br />I will admit I have a dog that is becoming aggressive for reasons I have not figured out yet. I take her to the dog park only when it is empty. The minute another dog arrives, we leave so there is not a problem. Do you recommend any ways I can help my dog so she can socialize safely again?Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959492917608331562noreply@blogger.com