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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bit of a tangent - I dropped my middle school kid at a new friend’s house so the mom could take the kids to a movie. The mom had to hold her dog back from attacking us. It was a snarling crazy dog - trying to protect the family from us. We are dog people, but this was nuts. Who keeps a dog like that with children? This is a dog I would euthanize. I can’t let my kid hang out at their house. She might actually get bitten.[/quote]
It's actually a job a lot of dogs were breed for - protect their family, doesn't make the dog crazy. That dog owners on the other hand are questionable, they should just keep the dog away from the entrance if they expect visitors.
I have dog like that - it's trying to protect the door, barking, snarling and lunging. I just crate him when people coming over (and he just lay down there quietly). Then let him out when people are inside already, and he perfectly fine around them. But I supervise him, and crate immediately if he becomes overwhelmed/scared. I honestly don't see a need to euthanize.[/quote]

I appreciate the explanation. Sounds like you handle your dog well. I have a little dog who is quiet except for watchdog type barking when new people come in the house. Although, she really just wants attention and would let new people pet her if they were interested. She would have to be completely senile to bite someone. So, seeing a dog who would bite me given the chance was way out outside my expectations.[/quote]

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