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Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: BeagleMommy
Date: August 12, 2021, 12:40 pm
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Undisciplined dogs are the same as spoiled children. They will
not learn if the owner/parent is not consistent. Since dogs are
pack animals by nature they view everyone who enters the house
as a new member of the pack and want to greet them as such.
It is up to the owner to train the dog not to jump, but if a
guest gently pushes the dog away and says "down" I see no
problem with that.
I think it would be best for you to visit these people on
neutral territory where dogs are not permitted.
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Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: Hmmm
Date: August 12, 2021, 12:57 pm
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I've really only had to deal with this a few times with people I
visited frequently. I just do a sharp "Down". I've never been
out right chastised by the owner but I have had them show they
weren't thrilled with me but they would then call their dogs to
them. At future visits they were more active in controlling the
behavior.
If the dogs are invading my space while sitting, I think it is
fine to ask the owner to call the dogs to them. If your
unwillingness to be harrassed by the dogs makes them mad, then
they can choose to not invite you again.
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Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: Jem
Date: August 12, 2021, 1:13 pm
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--- Quote from: BeagleMommy link ---
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> I think it would be best for you to visit these people on
neutral territory where dogs are not permitted.
>
--- End Quote ---
I agree. Another thing that makes me crazy is outdoor patios
that allow dogs and owners who do not control their pets.
Especially when eating I don't personally want animals near me.
Also, when going out as a group and someone brings a dog so that
the only available seating would be on a patio so the entire
party has to wait when everyone else would prefer to sit
indoors.
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Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: Mrs Rat
Date: August 12, 2021, 1:36 pm
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Dad had a beautiful German shepherd who was trained to ignore
other dogs on walks & could be walked without a leash. She would
go on ahead & if someone was coming towards you she would come
back to your side. She also would wait at a corner, she wouldn't
cross until you did. Beautifully trained, except when someone
would come to the house.
Mum was a dress maker working from home so when clients would
come to the door they would be greeted by a snarling, barking
beast being held back by dad saying "don't worry, she won't
bite" - doesn't look like that to the stranger! I don't know why
he wouldn't put her in another room, or out the back before
opening the door. Actually I'm sure if he had of told her to sit
she would have. It bugged me to no end!
#Post#: 69194--------------------------------------------------
Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: gramma dishes
Date: August 12, 2021, 1:43 pm
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Maybe your Dad didn't try to discourage her because he thought
it was wise to give your Mom's clients the idea that your Mom
was not there alone and/or the house was protected! It may
have been intended as a ... ahem ... reminder that Mom was well
guarded.
#Post#: 69197--------------------------------------------------
Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: mime
Date: August 12, 2021, 5:33 pm
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--- Quote from: Xainte link ---
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>
> I scolded a relative's dog recently for jumping on me and got
told not to yell at the dog because it's their house not mine.
I didn't yell but I was admittedly pretty sharp.
>
> My response to the relative was that they shouldn't be jumping
on people whether it's their house or not. Needless to say it
was a little chilly after that.
>
>
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This is the problem here: sure it's their house, but it's YOUR
body that dog is jumping on! That would be like my kids
insisting on sitting on visitors' laps and eating off their
plates, while I just defend their actions by stating "it's their
house."
I completely agree with another poster's suggestion to raise
your knee to block the jump. I've done exactly that with my own
relative's horribly behaved dog and it works wonders.
Sadly we also cut back on how much we see that relative because
they refuse to control the dog... And I refuse to let my kids
get hurt by it :(
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Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: holly firestorm
Date: August 12, 2021, 9:21 pm
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--- Quote from: Jem link ---
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> [quote author=BeagleMommy link=topic=2137.msg69185#msg69185
date=1628790004]
> I think it would be best for you to visit these people on
neutral territory where dogs are not permitted.
>
--- End Quote ---
I agree. Another thing that makes me crazy is outdoor patios
that allow dogs and owners who do not control their pets.
Especially when eating I don't personally want animals near me.
Also, when going out as a group and someone brings a dog so that
the only available seating would be on a patio so the entire
party has to wait when everyone else would prefer to sit
indoors.
[/quote]
I don't know where you live. But, I can tell you that US laws do
not allow non-service dogs in restaurants. When it comes to
patios, I'm not 100% sure. But, if your pooch pampering pal is
invited to go out to dinner with you and the majority of the
party would prefer to dine inside, unless the pooch is an SD
(and that does NOT include 'Emotional Support Animals'), the
rest of you need to tell her you won't tolerate it anymore and
she needs to leave pampered poochie at home.
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Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: NewHomeowner
Date: August 13, 2021, 7:16 am
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--- Quote from: iolaus link ---
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> In all honesty I wouldn't visit and would meet at neutral
ground
>
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Exactly. I have a friend who LOVES her dogs, but simply doesn't
understand the idea of training them. They just pack them away
in a bedroom when they have a party, otherwise the dogs would
get too wild.
However, this is the kind of person who would not react nicely
if I told her that her dogs could be trained to not jump. So I
simply never visit her at her house. I won't tell her why, but
I'll never go.
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Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: vintagegal
Date: August 13, 2021, 8:32 am
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You can also (gently) step on the dog's back toes when his front
paws are up on you. Not recommended for very little, fragile
dogs. Also if a dog is playfully biting you, press down on their
tongue with your fingers. They don't like that.
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Re: Disciplining Other People's Dogs
DIR By: oogyda
Date: August 13, 2021, 9:14 am
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There is a saying that goes:
You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you
say no to and what you reinforce.
The same goes for dogs.
It's not really disciplining the dog, it's training in the
moment.
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