icedmice
Not so new Member
That dog seemed highly reactive, it's not necessarily the same as "aggression" in the sense that the dog indescriminately attacks out of impulse. It seemed to want to investigate the strange creature, given the opportunity, there is absolutely a very high chance it could injure the alligator/crocodile if it's prey drive kicks in. It's not a dog I'd trust off lead in any situation the way it is currently. It needs training, and is most certainly a dog that should not be considred for breeding.
I do dog obedience as a sport, my star student is a staffy. She was by no means a lovely clam dog when we started, she was a bit of a special needs case
, I'd say she was similar to the above dog because she had excessive energy and anxiety levels for a staffy. Three years later we graduated to off lead . This year we're having a rest from obedience because of my studies but next year we will be competing in rally-O (Rally Obedience). She still has high energy levels so does jump up a little still :? but does not lunge at other dogs on our walks or pull on lead.
I've been to the pound a lot on the last year, I've seen true cases of aggression. A higher proportion are unfortunately bull breeds, and that goes hand in hand with the type of owner they attract. But I have seen aggressive dogs in all shapes and sizes, the absolute worst case so far was a pure border collie with severely matted fur on it's hindquarters. It was absolutely heartbreaking, I couldn't get within two metres of her kennel without her attacking the cage bars :'( .
The problem with aggressive dogs I predict will get worse. People are financially challenged will consider breeding their dog to make some extra money on the side. A very high proportion of these matings will occour with no consideration in producing healthy and good tempered offspring fit for adoption. As a non pedigreed staffy owner this is a significant concern, especially when legislation may extand to my dog IF they deem her to be a pitbull or pitbullx, I have no papers other than her registration to prove otherwise.
BTW is this thread in the proper section? there was a reptile in it but the topic of conversation seems to be dogs.
I do dog obedience as a sport, my star student is a staffy. She was by no means a lovely clam dog when we started, she was a bit of a special needs case
, I'd say she was similar to the above dog because she had excessive energy and anxiety levels for a staffy. Three years later we graduated to off lead . This year we're having a rest from obedience because of my studies but next year we will be competing in rally-O (Rally Obedience). She still has high energy levels so does jump up a little still :? but does not lunge at other dogs on our walks or pull on lead.I've been to the pound a lot on the last year, I've seen true cases of aggression. A higher proportion are unfortunately bull breeds, and that goes hand in hand with the type of owner they attract. But I have seen aggressive dogs in all shapes and sizes, the absolute worst case so far was a pure border collie with severely matted fur on it's hindquarters. It was absolutely heartbreaking, I couldn't get within two metres of her kennel without her attacking the cage bars :'( .
The problem with aggressive dogs I predict will get worse. People are financially challenged will consider breeding their dog to make some extra money on the side. A very high proportion of these matings will occour with no consideration in producing healthy and good tempered offspring fit for adoption. As a non pedigreed staffy owner this is a significant concern, especially when legislation may extand to my dog IF they deem her to be a pitbull or pitbullx, I have no papers other than her registration to prove otherwise.
BTW is this thread in the proper section? there was a reptile in it but the topic of conversation seems to be dogs
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