RV Parks and Large Dogs

Go Dogs wrote:

Deb and Ed M wrote:

Go Dogs wrote:

This dog does not belong in a campground,(small dog central). The owner needs as much training as the dog. The owner failed this dog.

That might be a bit harsh - it sounds to me like the owner just discovered this problem; and clearly wants to resolve it. And it sounds like if a person is walking a well-trained, well-mannered dog past this Rottie - he barely pays attention. But we've ALL seen the little ankle-biters who think they're CUJO and the owners who think it's "cute". They're EVERYWHERE - so the Rottie will have to learn to tolerate them.

What if a child is in between this dog and it's 'target'. Even if the owner screams, beats, and shocks this dog and prevents it from attacking another dog, it doesn't paint a pretty picture. This is NOT the right owner for this dog. Us large dog owner's have enough trouble being welcomed into CGs.

So if a dog does not tolerate other dogs, or yapping little dogs than the owner has failed the dog? What about dogs that are genetically predisposed to Dog Agression (DA)? You can not train, love, smother, shock, or beat DA out of a dog, it's in their genetics. At that point it is useless to even try to train it out, the key is managing it. Proper containment and constantly keeping watch to make sure the dog doesn't cross it's threshold.

I own a selectively DA dog, mostly towards ankle biters, I camp with him no problem. I never tether him out, he is always leashed with me or crated while we are out. When on walks I deter his focus away from whatever I know will set him off. It's all about knowing your dog and removing them from potentially hazardous situations.