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Neighbor adopted a German Shepherd - fucker bit my puppydood
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Date: July 27th, 2016 2:40 PM Author: boyish place of business Neighbor is a 50 year old single woman (lawyer). She just adopted this big GSD which is probably 75 pounds or so. The dog is maybe 4 years old, seems nice enough but skittish around new people. The dog sniffed at me and after a few seconds let me pet him and he was generally fine.
The woman is a bit paranoid and doesn't know how to train the dog, so she is focusing on a trainer and the internet, etc. Some weird thing about never telling the dog "NO." No one has any idea what happened to the dog before he was in the shelter, but he's been in for a while supposedly.
While the dog gets acclimated to his new owner and home, she's been keeping him away from the other dogs in this building - all of which are smaller dogs like mine.
Because she is on my floor, she walks past my unit with her dog and invariably my dog barks when the GS goes by.
So yesterday they finally meet in front of our building and the GS is a bit hesitant but is sitting nicely. My dog, being a friendly pain in the ass, is wagging his tail and wants to play, but is also barking at the GS.
The GS pulls slowly to sniff my dog and suddenly the fucker lunges at the scruff of my dog's back. takes a nip at him and pulls out a bunch of hair - there is a small red (a little bloody but not bleeding) area where the hair got pulled out. We yank the dogs apart and there is no real damage.
Now my fiancee is freaked out and I am a little annoyed too. Understandably we want to give it a bit more time before they meet again - so the GS can calm down and get comfortable. Problem is in the meantime, my dog will continue to bark at him through the door every time he walks by, which probably doesn't help a future meeting.
Adopting big dangerous dogs blind from a shelter may not be the smartest thing, but that how it is. i am concerned as to how to go about keeping my dog safe while not spending the next 5 years avoiding my neighbor's dog in the hallway. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 2:48 PM Author: brindle circlehead main people what kind of dog do you have? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31043661) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 4:14 PM Author: boyish place of business 20 pound cairn terrier mix. Sweetest puppydood but not terribly obedient thanks to my fiancee and future mother in law. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044239) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 4:40 PM Author: cerise codepig all cairn terriers are obstinate, wiley, and ultimately untrainable. this is fact not fiction. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044447) |
Date: July 27th, 2016 2:46 PM Author: Razzmatazz ruddy hairy legs whorehouse once the dog is trained it should be OK right? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31043646) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 3:37 PM Author: harsh masturbator boiling water A 4 year old rescue is a total crap shoot. I'm very experienced with dogs and I couldn't guarantee an outcome with a 4 year old (especially if it's been shuttled around rescues its whole life). (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31043995) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 3:36 PM Author: harsh masturbator boiling water Not to blame the victim, but little dogs can annoy the shit out of big dogs and are often the aggressor in these situations. What's your dog's posture like when he approached the GS? Is he a true little dog or just a normal dog that's small? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31043990) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:09 PM Author: boyish place of business He was barkey and pulled towards the GS - but his tail was wagging. We did not let him jump as the GS and he would not do that anyway, he barks and wants to run and sniff and then ignore basically. But he gets annoyed when he is not allowed to see other dogs. I assume that is a friendly posture - tail wagging. He is a huge pussy and would not actually attack another dog.
I will admit that the GS was sitting quietly but his tail was down and he might have been anxious with this smaller dog yapping at him. He pulled towards my dog as if to investigate, but snapped at him almost immediately once within distance. whole thing took less than half a second. Just glad he only got the fur.
He's not like a yappy chihuahua, but he is a smaller dog. Normal size for his breed. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:22 PM Author: ultramarine filthpig mexican Tail wagging doesn't always indicate happiness.
"Perhaps the most common misinterpretation of dogs is the myth that a dog wagging its tail is happy and friendly. While some wags are indeed associated with happiness, others can mean fear, insecurity, a social challenge or even a warning that if you approach, you are apt to be bitten."
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201112/what-wagging-dog-tail-really-means-new-scientific-data |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:28 PM Author: boyish place of business it might have been a social challenge or anxiety, I'll give you that. But certainly not aggression. I've never seen my dog do anything aggressive to another dog, person or other animal.
That's why I try to get him to meet and play with every dog we see - trying to improve his social conditioning (even after 6 years) with other dogs. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 4:18 PM Author: Spruce Theater Stage I've had bad experiences with German shepherds.
No real advice, but to say that you should have your dog checked at the vet, as bites can look superficial when they're actually not. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:10 PM Author: boyish place of business I checked all over - there was no bite and no puncture wound - the skin was red where the fur was pulled out. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044632) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:11 PM Author: Spruce Theater Stage If you're sure. I've heard it can be very hard to tell. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044635) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:15 PM Author: boyish place of business yeah, puncture wounds are tough to tell. My dog just got his shots last week so hopefully that's fine. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044656) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:17 PM Author: Spruce Theater Stage Concern is infection, not rabies. See, eg, imanagecat's car sitter. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044661) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:19 PM Author: boyish place of business yeah I might give it a good cleaning with peroxide today. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044675) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:15 PM Author: Sickened foreskin Sounds like the GS was probably just telling your dog to chill. If he'd been trying to hurt your dog, he would've hurt your dog. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044654) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:18 PM Author: boyish place of business possibly true. of course we gave him less than half a second to do anything before yanking him off.
my dog occasionally has things where he and other dogs will jump at and nip at each other a little. The other dog we fostered for a few days (before returning to the compton chick) would play with my dog and annoy him and fake bite him.
This is the first time any sort of rough play resulted in a bite or fur being yanked out in a clump.
The GS's demeanor is not yet friendly - pretty reserved.
Basically I would like my neighbor to get the fucking dog socialized with other small dogs first, then we will try again with mine. I am just hoping a month of my dog barking at him through our door doesnt make things worse. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:35 PM Author: Sickened foreskin Yeah its definitely a good idea to break up scuffles before they escalate but I think we view them as being a lot more serious than the dogs do.
I wouldn't worry about the barking. My dog and our neighbor's dog used to bark and growl at one another through the fence. They still sometimes bark but now they also whimper and whine and mine will stick her head through so they can lick one another.
http://m.imgur.com/XPXz26e |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:36 PM Author: boyish place of business 180 - though you may need to fix that fence. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044773) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 4:28 PM Author: awkward startled digit ratio sex offender A well trained dog will not bark incessantly at another dog. You should train your little dood better.
Sounds like it was a reasonable attempt to introduce the two dogs but your dog can't chill out. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:12 PM Author: boyish place of business that's true. however 99% of the interactions between my excited but friendly dog and other dogs involve them meeting and sniffing each other's asses once together. Some little dogs get excited and jump at my dog and my dog just gets annoyed and runs away then.
Seeing as I got the dog when he was 5, note sure how to train him to be less yappy. I blast him with a spray bottle when he barks, which is effective when I am home and sitting there. |
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Date: July 28th, 2016 9:33 AM Author: awkward startled digit ratio sex offender for a variety of reasons, seeing another dog is a BIG DEAL for lots of dogs. sounds like your dog thinks its a big deal b/c it's fun. but the GSD thinks it's a big deal b/c there may be danger or he may be scared. depends on their body language obv.
my dog is very dog aggressive and i had lots of luck spending lots of time walking him by other dogs, talking to him calmly, and giving him treats so that instead of associating other dogs as DANGER or "time to fight", he associates them with treats or good stuff. i took him to a class with other dog aggressive dogs and we spent lots of time doing that.
i got mine at 4 and the real danger with him was that he doesn't bark or growl. so he would go from 0 to full on try to attack the other dog in 2 seconds. although im still not even sure if he was trying to attack or just play very rough b/c sometimes his haunches get raised and sometimes they don't. so it may be one or the other. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 4:35 PM Author: fishy scourge upon the earth My puppyhood was attacked by 2 different dogs in my old bldg, a wheaten terrier (next door neighbor) and a Boston terrier. Both attacks, the dog initially sniffed and then lunged at my dog. Both are shithead dogs who weren't trained adequately. Unfortunately you will just need to avoid your neighbor and train your dog to not bark. As you're aware, your dog is a lot more "spirited" than mine. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044402) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:13 PM Author: boyish place of business he didn't get hurt I hope. I cant imagine anyone attacking your dog, he is so quiet and beta.
your dog is only spirited at pissing on my floor. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:41 PM Author: Sickened foreskin Hey have you ever been to AK? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044797) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 4:37 PM Author: ivory locale Guess what, if you live in a "building" you shouldn't have a dog (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044419) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 4:38 PM Author: Thirsty hall My opinion is that all of your are shitheads for having dogs as pets. They are a nuisance and you should all (owner and dog) be shot. Thank. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044438) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 4:39 PM Author: indigo address factory reset button , "niggerfaggot.org" typed as he adjusted his yarmulke and took a deep hit from his nebulizer (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044439) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:06 PM Author: Sickened foreskin Sucks bro. I'd suggest having them meet off-leash since dogs are often in protective mode while on them, but the fact that the GS actually bit your dog is concerning, especially without it a scuffle having ensued beforehand.
My dog gets into scuffles all the time - some of which she's completely dominated - but I've never seen her give or receive a bite. After they've sorted things out they usually become friends. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:15 PM Author: boyish place of business the other dog was just adopted last week and has been in a shelter for a year apparently. No one knows if it was abused before or what.
I am hoping it gets its shit together. I'm afraid if he runs into the pug or poodle mix in our building he will kill them. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:25 PM Author: Sickened foreskin Are there any big dogs in your building? If he didn't break your dog's skin he was probably just telling him to chill out and I'd proceed with caution - like maybe seeing how he does with a dog that can defend itself - before introducing them, but wouldn't rule it out altogether like I would had he actually bit and drawn blood. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044712) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:28 PM Author: boyish place of business no other big dogs in the building. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044733) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:44 PM Author: Sickened foreskin Yeah maybe see how the GS deals with others before introducing them again. And make sure there isn't any food or toys around. Most fights and scuffles are over food or toys. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044812) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:39 PM Author: orchid multi-colored wrinkle trigger alert, dammit! the nazis used german shepherds! i am literally shaking right now. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:45 PM Author: Maize nibblets messiness Like virtually all purse dogs, your dog has a Napoleon complex and engaged in a variety of antisocial behavior you dismiss as "cute." He was no doubt acting dominant and territorial and making sure that chill GSDood knew whose turf he was on. Unfortunately GSDood is a Vietnam vet and isn't about to be bossed around by some frilly piece of shit 1/5 his size. So he told your dog how it's gonna be from now on. If GSDood wanted your dog det, he would be det and/or you and grandma shitty trainer over there would be nursing your own wounds from trying to pull him off.
I suggest you and grandma both focus on properly training and more importantly properly exercising your dogs and then reintroduce them on neutral turf. |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:48 PM Author: boyish place of business i agree with your on the neutral turf. Maybe down the street is a better idea. too bad we cant take the sig out for a walk with the puppy just in case. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044843) |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:52 PM Author: boyish place of business also my dog is quite a bit bigger than a purse dog!
http://imgur.com/a/G038P |
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Date: July 27th, 2016 5:47 PM Author: titillating zippy hell Put those new guns to use (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3303104&forum_id=2#31044838) |