Moron annoying first time dog owners

[Anonymous]

Why would first time dog owners get a young out of control rescue rottweiler with behavior issues? Why would the rescue give them the dog?

Scenario is I am at the park with my basset hound. Rottie is pulling its new owners around to "meet" all the dogs at the park. Yes, literally pulling them around. The dog is frantically barking sniffing jumping etc. at each dog. My dog does not like this energy and growls and bares its teeth and walks away.

The MAFTDOs: "I think your dog is a little aggressive. Scary!"

Yes, you keep thinking that, MAFTDOs. You keep thinking my dog is a little aggressive.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you met people like my friends!

My friends adopted a calf-size dog which puts her paws on your shoulders, barks in your ear and licks you aggressively. They adopted her when I had DC2, and were surprised when I shied at visiting them with my infant.

We avoid going to their house. They can't bring their dog anywhere, it's so ill-behaved.

[Anonymous]

We have friends who adopted a purebread and never did obedience training. They love it when their dog leaps onto things and insists on licking you on the mouth. I got so many bruises every time I visited. Once we only had them over to our house.

I commend people for adopting rescues and I hope the MAFTDOs get some good behavioral help so it can work out.

[Anonymous]

Meant to write-once we HAD kids we only had the couple over to our house. Dog was bat shit crazy till the day he died.

[Anonymous]

I've had this kind of incident happen many times, especially in downtown Bethesda, over many years and with different dogs.

Me: sitting with calm, large dog on short leash.
Moron Novice Dog Owner: being dragged up the sidewalk by energetic young Golden/Irish/Lab/etc. Puppy comes up to my dog at full drag with no introduction and when my dog growls/puts up hackles/snaps, MNDO pulls his dog back hard and says, "You should keep better control over that dog!"

[Anonymous]

We are moron first time dog owners. Our pup was insane until he was about one (high energy, difficult to train hunting breed). Lots of training and effort and time. He's almost two and a dream now! Give the new owners a chance and recommend training. They may turn out to be good owners! Can't speak for the long time crappy dog owners,.. But honestly, it could be their first or tenth dog or even their child; they are just crappy "parents"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We are moron first time dog owners. Our pup was insane until he was about one (high energy, difficult to train hunting breed). Lots of training and effort and time. He's almost two and a dream now! Give the new owners a chance and recommend training. They may turn out to be good owners! Can't speak for the long time crappy dog owners,.. But honestly, it could be their first or tenth dog or even their child; they are just crappy "parents"

The difference is that you don't sound like morons. You sound like people who recognized that training is required and put in the time and effort. Training a dog is difficult and requires work - even for the most trainable and cooperative dogs.

The ones who are a PITA are the ones who don't recognize that their dog's behavior issues are due to their lack of effort and ignorance.

Kinda like the people who think that DS is just "energetic" and "exuberant" when actually he's an a$$hole and a bully.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would first time dog owners get a young out of control rescue rottweiler with behavior issues? Why would the rescue give them the dog?

Scenario is I am at the park with my basset hound. Rottie is pulling its new owners around to "meet" all the dogs at the park. Yes, literally pulling them around. The dog is frantically barking sniffing jumping etc. at each dog. My dog does not like this energy and growls and bares its teeth and walks away.

The MAFTDOs: "I think your dog is a little aggressive. Scary!"

Yes, you keep thinking that, MAFTDOs. You keep thinking my dog is a little aggressive.

Rescues [not breed specific] and shelters do this frequently. I know of many first time owners with rescue pits/mixes, rotts/mixes, etc who can't handle the dogs. Funny thing is when we contacted good breeders about some other breeds that would/could be difficult even for non first time dog owners we were told the breed was NOT suitable for our family at various stages-young couple, babies/tots, young children, teens, etc. Other good breeders have said certain small breeds were not suitable for a family with a large active son or a flat faced breed would not be able to sustain outdoor activity on a larger property.

[Anonymous]

I agree that some annoying dog owners are not first time dog owners. Some dog owners just take dog owning too lightly! They don't realize the responsibility, cost, commitment and time that dogs will need.

I am a first time dog owner and I waited a long time before deciding to get a dog. I was ready and in the right frame of mind and I take my dogs needs very seriously like she is my child almost. I don't want her to annoy other people or their dogs, and especially not my neighbors. My dog was pretty hyper in the first year when she was a puppy, but now she is so calm and sweet. She doesn't aggressively approach other dogs, she tries to get lower like a submissive approach almost. She doesn't run off if she follows me outside onto the porch. She doesn't bark much at all. People ask me about her all the time because she is such a great dog. They ask if her personality is typical for her breed, and it actually isn't!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree that some annoying dog owners are not first time dog owners. Some dog owners just take dog owning too lightly! They don't realize the responsibility, cost, commitment and time that dogs will need.

I am a first time dog owner and I waited a long time before deciding to get a dog. I was ready and in the right frame of mind and I take my dogs needs very seriously like she is my child almost. I don't want her to annoy other people or their dogs, and especially not my neighbors. My dog was pretty hyper in the first year when she was a puppy, but now she is so calm and sweet. She doesn't aggressively approach other dogs, she tries to get lower like a submissive approach almost. She doesn't run off if she follows me outside onto the porch. She doesn't bark much at all. People ask me about her all the time because she is such a great dog. They ask if her personality is typical for her breed, and it actually isn't!

Totally not about all first time dog owners, or all rescues. Keep on with your good training!