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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toedtoes wrote:
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.
Truer words have never been spoken :B
I follow your methods, also. Our Kaylee has NO manners, gets in every dog's face, thinks every dog (and person) loves her and wants her to lick them. She doesn't have an off switch and has never learned that that behavior will eventually lead to a dog taking issue. Most people we have met understand my reluctance to allow interactions when explained.
As far as the water working on a dog fight, think water boarding - if they think they can't breath, fighting becomes less important.
