When I tell you numerous times my dogs aren't small dog safe, I mean if they get the chance, they will kill her. They will snatch your little terrier up, give her a shake or two and then she will be dead before we could pry her out of their mouths. They will kill her and then they will walk away without a backwards glance because that is what they do. They are dogs that have hundreds, maybe thousands of years of genetic memory coursing through their veins that tells them to chase, snatch up small little creatures and kill them. Not all greyhounds are like mine. Some might be safe. But mine aren't. I know my dogs, and I know enough to warn you to keep yours away from them. I know you think it's cute to let your little yorkie strain at the end of her leash, all 5 pounds of her, 3 feet away from an 85 lb greyhound, standing stock still, his eyes focused on her without blinking. As tight as I hold him, do you think you could move faster than him, if he decides to lunge for her? If so, you are sadly mistaken.
If my dogs ever get your dog, it won't be their fault. It won't be because they are vicious killers. It will be because they are dogs. And you are an idiot.
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Noble doesn't get that way with dogs but he gets that way with cats. Our neighbor has a cat that likes to sit in our driveway. When I take Noble out to potty (on leash in our front yard) it's not until I get outside and down the stairs before I can see if the cat's there. It amazes me, the sheer strength he has. You've described it perfectly where he stands unmoving and completely focused. It is very hard to break his concentration but once I do, he seems to forget about the cat and go on about his business. Greyhounds are the first dogs that I've ever known that behave that way. Your neighbor is stupid. Totally stupid. It reminds me of this one time I was walking Noble, we had stopped to talk to a lady who had two small white fluffy dogs. A man walks by us with a small dog of his own. The woman's 2 dogs start to move towards the man's dog and he says, "My dog isn't friendly." The lady says, "Oh, that's ok. Mine are." She proceeds to let her dogs walk up to the man's dog. He, on the other hand starts to move to the other side of the street and says to her, "Ma'am, please keep your distance. My dog will bite your dogs without a hesitation's notice." She turned and started walking back to me and under her breath says, "What an asshole." She's an idiot. He was honest and helpful. Some people will never get it.
both stories are pathetic. to assume like that. oy! we have lots of off-leash dog parks here in brisbane. many people bring their ignored dogs there and the little fellas are too happy to be with other dogs. too happy. too in your face. another dog gets annoyed and then we have a full on fight. it's irresponsible. socialise the dog and if it can't be, don't bring it to a dog park at a busy time.
people...
grrr.
damn stupid neighbors.
it's good to be back! can't wait to see you! (i'm going to break my raw month to eat that brunch, you can be sure of it.)
Sing it sister! I'm serious. I've spent $1500 in training my pit bull/boxer mix how to behave in public so that she does not add to the negativity of the breed. She was never socialized with her previous owners and has the same issue with a breeding that tells her not to hang out with other dogs. She is well behaved by my side and loves people but wants to snatch up other dogs and snap their necks. I know this so I keep my distance and tell anyone that comes in range that she "does not play well with others". Some idiots just don't listen.
I took her to the park not too long ago. Found a remote spot with a little bench and sat with my pup and began to sketch. She sat quietly at my feet for nearly an hour, happily watching the world. Suddenly someone with a little poodle and a retractable leash let out to its farthest distance comes dangerously close to Miss Gracie so that his dog can "meet mine". I quickly and sternly say that she is not dog friendly and to not come near. (Remember I kept her away from all the other folks at the park.) Gracie sits politely but I see her checking out her victim. I give her the command "off" which tells her to look away from her focus and into my eyes. She does so like a good girl. The idiot then lets his dog come right up to mine at which point Gracie lunges out in less than a second and just misses grabbing that poodle before he could scoop it up. The man then yells at me telling me that dogs like that should be put to sleep. I then told him stupid people should be put to sleep. He walked away muttering. Poor Gracie was confused and I was pissed.
So, I feel your pain. I think there should be a test for dog ownership. Many would fail I think.
Some people suck.
I can definitely relate.
Idiots do that to us and explain, "My dog is friendly."
My normal replay is, "My dog isn't, she'll bite."
(silence)
At a party, someone set down their toy poodle in front of MLN. It was like an offering. :-)
Good Lord! How many times do you have to tell this guy the same thing over and over.
I hope and wish and pray your neighbor gets the idea, to protect the innocent Yorkie. i would hate and be so sad to think the terrier would be hurt because of its "owner" as it sure wouldn't be the terrier's fault. Unfortunately, some dog parents need parenting classes... you might want to leave a more explicit note for the dog's parent to read, because the terrier doesn't know how to read and sure wouldn't be able to defend itself...
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