From: mlhb@mammoth.dr.att.com (Sky Warrior)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: More on the neurotic Dachshund. (REPOST)
Date: 17 Dec 92 15:49:29 GMT


Not sure if this got out, so here it is reposted:

In article <22883@drutx.ATT.COM>, mlhb@mammoth.dr.att.com (Sky Warrior) writes:
|> In article <9212142144.AA2155@f723.n202.z1.fidonet.org>, ELAINE_GALLEGOS@f703.n202.z1.fidonet.org writes:
|> |> 
|> |>  * Replying to a message originally to All
|> |>  * Replying to a message originally from Valaria Vorlop
|> |>  > Right after posting the last message, I got a call from Max's
|> |>  > owner with more
|> |>  > info. The dog had bitten his 10 year old daughter on the
|> |>  > hand, 3 times in a
|> |>  > matter of a few minutes. She was on the couch with the dog
|> |>  > and tried to get
|> |>  > up. He bit, she hit and started to get up again. He bit, she
|> |>  > clobbered him
|> |>  > and he yelped and went running to his basket. She walked past
|> |>  > the basket and
|> |>  > he jumped out, jumped up and bit her again!
|> |>  > 
|> |>  > Apparently this dog checks out fine by the vet, they had
|> |>  > complete tests done
|> |>  > on him when this problem started.
|> |>  > 
|> |>  > PLEASE, does anybody have any advice before this dog is put
|> |>  > down?
|> |>  > 
|> |>   This has Got to be a trick question.  I think you are one of these
|> |> people who in fact has a Lot of experience with dogs, and know how
|> |> hopeless and unfortunate this situation is.  You are looking for
|> |> someone to tell you that this dangerous mutt is just a bit out of
|> |> sorts and will be fine soon.
|> |>   Use some of your "compassion" on those children who are being mauled
|> |> and terrorized in their own home.  Both you and the parents should
|> |> know better!  Duh......  the dog bit my child in the face.... what
|> |> should I do?????
|> |> --- FMail 0.92
|> |>  * Origin: HILLCREST COMMUNITY BBS, SAN DIEGO: HST 619-291-0544 (1:202/703)
|> 
|> 
|> Actually, I would recommend that these people (including their daughter) change
|> their tactics on this animal.  Obviously smacking the dog just makes it more 
|> aggressive.  I suggest they take it to a professional trainer PRONTO.  In
|> the meantime, I suggest they read the book "People, Pooches and Problems"
|> by Job Michael Evans (any good bookstore can order it for you and most
|> pet supply stores like Pets Mart usually carry it).  Read the chapter on 
|> aggressive dogs.  There are often many thing people do to encourage that
|> sort of behavior and there are many dogs that can be retrained.  The problem
|> is whether the people want to spend the time retraining the dog and make
|> it into a good family pet.  Otherwise, putting it down may be the only 
|> solution.  The problem is whether or not this dog is actually "taught" to
|> behave this way.  I.e., was it teased?  did they allow the dog to mouth? etc.
|> The next dog may turn out the same.  
|> 
|> Personally, Elaine, I don't think this person is asking if this dog will
|> suddenly become fine.  This person is asking for a solution to a very 
|> difficult problem.  And yes, I have dealt with a biting dog before.  The
|> solution is training unless the dog is so schizophrenic that it cannot be
|> trained.  It is up to a PROFESSIONAL TRAINER to evaluate and decide, not some
|> two bit hack, wannabe animal trainer and veterinarian.
|> 
|> Oh yeah, IMHO.
|> 
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