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This may sound like an odd question, but have you come across any dogs that you just couldn't take to? I love animals and I usually get on well with all the dogs I know, but one of my friends has a little dog that I just can't take to. Is it just me or has this happened to anyone else?
yeah, but its usually the fault of the owners. :)
Not specifically, at least that I can remember. I'm leery of pit bulls though, but I don't blame them, I blame the folks who created the breed.
Yes Bill, I think in this case it is mostly due to the dog being indulged, she doesn't know her place and she has no manners.
That has happened to me but not very often. I remember a very snappy Pekingese that belonged to my friend's mum years ago. It bit me several times, but it was sneaky about it, it wouldn't come up and growl, it would creep up behind you and get you when you were not looking. I have never been afraid of dogs, not even that one, but it was very hard to have kind thoughts about it.
Kernow, I don't think I would have been very happy about that dog! I have been annoyed by barking dogs and such like before and I have met dogs that I wouldn't have wanted to own. with this dog it is different I just don't like her. She is only a little dog and she is not aggressive at all, she is just very assertive and in your face all the time wanting to be the centre of attention. It makes me feel bad for not liking her.
Perhaps you need to think about it differently, do you like every child you meet? I certainly don't (and it is mainly down to parenting). We are all different, and different dogs suit different people.
Actually, my aunt had a palmeranian who didn't like anyone but her, my uncle, and me! That's sort of the reverse scenario, but it was fun.
I guess what Kernow said makes sense, there is no reason why we should like every dog we meet.
There are certain breeds of dogs that I could not take too and I'm afraid beagles top my list - apologises to the beagle owners, but I just can't deal with the recall issues...........or lack of recall should I say! I have been walking a beagle for 3 years now, he is really a very sweet natured dog, but I can never let him off the long line because he only comes back when he feels like it. Seems like most of the other beagle owners I meet at the park say the same thing too. Not only the recall probs, but the copious amount of sniffing they do and not to mention the loudness and the sound of the barking - makes my ears ring and my head spin. I could never take to this breed of dog or own one.
^ I have a friend who loves her beagle dearly. I didn't hear them complain about the recall issue or maybe they're really a patient couple that I cannot hear them say anything that disturbs them about having a pet! haha
I'm sorry to hear that and wish you could meet my dogs, they would change your mind.... as long as you don't mind being french kissed by dogs, many people do find that a bit off putting. That and the fact that they follow you everywhere. If you ever want to go to the bathroom alone, this is NOT the breed for you. I myself don't blame the breed creators so much as I blame the current crop of people who get the dogs to try and make them 'tough'. They will do anything you ask of them, are super sensitive to handler influence and thus easily molded. They do tend to hog the bedQuote:
Originally Posted by Orrymain
Martin, I confess it is not a breed I would want to own but I do agree with you about the people who own them to 'look tough' are mainly responsible for getting the dogs a bad reputation and in some cases the way the animals have been treated has led to tragedies.
I think every has it's own personality and point of view about things, we as owners are mostly responsible for their experiences and how such personality and point of view develops and affects them.
I'm still to encounter a dog difficult to like, although some were total trouble makers, still they were all quite good dogs, nice companions and very lovely towards their family.
I think dogs aren't difficult to like, they are a living sentient beings, so entitled to being alive and have a good life as everybody or everything (your pick) else who populates this planet.