question about camping with a pittbull
The wife and I just bought a camper and want to get back into camping. This time around we have two dogs. Both are rescue "mutts" and one is part Pitt. First campground I called to make a reservation ...
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As with most all encounters, being a paranoid owner will prevent many of these issues. No matter how friendly my dog is, I would never let it "approach a strange dog for a sniff". Regardless of the other dog's breed, I will kepp our distance. If it is someplace where the dogs will be required to interact, I will FIRST talk to the other owner. Getting a sense for the owner is the best way to get a first impression of the dog. Does the person use terms like "he wouldn't hurt a fly" or "he just loves other dogs"? Does the person want to "just let them say hello"? In my experience these are danger signs. Why? Because they don't question the other dog at all. They believe that dogs will all get along regardless of everything else.
As for the bucket of water being more effective, think about it like a dog. You are overcome with fear or aggression to the point of fighting - you are in the "fight" of a fight or flight mode. Suddenly, you are being grabbed at the neck. All you know is that you are in a fight and something has gone for your neck. Suddenly you are fighting two enemies not one.
With the water, you are at that point and suddenly are shocked out of your "fight or die" thought process by something completely out of the norm. You lose your momentum rather than believe you are losing the fight.
As for the bucket of water being more effective, think about it like a dog. You are overcome with fear or aggression to the point of fighting - you are in the "fight" of a fight or flight mode. Suddenly, you are being grabbed at the neck. All you know is that you are in a fight and something has gone for your neck. Suddenly you are fighting two enemies not one.
With the water, you are at that point and suddenly are shocked out of your "fight or die" thought process by something completely out of the norm. You lose your momentum rather than believe you are losing the fight.
