Remember,whether you are confronted or not,two thirds of the people around you at the crag wish you'd left your dog at home.
true, and i can name at least one person who wishes all of those 2/3 of the people, and then some, stayed home as well.
I find most people at the crags MUCH more annoying than I do most dogs. Every now and again there is annoying dog, but MOST times there are annoying people.
I WISH I could bring my dog to the crags. It would make things much easier. He would certainly be much happier, as he absolutely loves being outside in the woods, and it would mean more time for him to chill outside, with me. However, right now he just isn't what I consider a "crag dog". He is a 180 lb. flat coated retriever. He is super sweet, but still needs to learn to listen AT ALL TIMES. He listens most of the time, but the puppy in him still grabs his attention without losing any grip when the right thing triggers him. He can get really excited (Image that, an excited retriever) and can get in peoples way without listening fast enough when I try to correct him.
Hopefully after a couple more years this will change. With age, retrievers tend to calm down a bit and only become more responsive so long as they are met with constant proper training.
Maybe one day you'll see my pup around, but when that day comes he'll be enjoyable to have around, and no chance of being a nuissance to anyone.
... I will likely step in front of the dog to protect him or her, and brace myself for impact should it come to that. It has never happened, for I have a BIG mouth and will blast it off like a redneck at the shooting range with one of those SniperWannabe semi-automatic rifles. But make no mistake - I'm locked and loaded and willing to defend my dog beyond what most people would call a reasonable level. "Make My Day..."
I'm sure this is exactly the type of person that dog lovers want advocating for them. Sheesh, the fact that you have some of those similes at your disposal scares me!
... I will likely step in front of the dog to protect him or her, and brace myself for impact should it come to that. It has never happened, for I have a BIG mouth and will blast it off like a redneck at the shooting range with one of those SniperWannabe semi-automatic rifles. But make no mistake - I'm locked and loaded and willing to defend my dog beyond what most people would call a reasonable level. "Make My Day..."
I'm sure this is exactly the type of person that dog lovers want advocating for them.
Why would you even write such a bizarre thing? Your mind is in the gutter.
The real last word on Teddy is that he is fine and has the rule of the roost, so to speak. Everyone who knows him stops for a petting when they see him, and I have met people from all over the world who see him and (recognizing his picture from online climbing forums) come up and say "Is this Teddy!?"
The other day I was barbequeing, and the very moment I laid chicken onto the grill, 2 dogs came RUNNING up the path, tails wagging, mouths drooling, begging for an invite.... Teddy starts barking at them. They stop mid-stride. Then Teddy launched off the porch and embarks on a high-speed chase, all the way down the trail, back to their people. "Get your paws off my chicken!"
Why would you even write such a bizarre thing? Your mind is in the gutter.
The real last word on Teddy is that he is fine and has the rule of the roost, so to speak. Everyone who knows him stops for a petting when they see him, and I have met people from all over the world who see him and (recognizing his picture from online climbing forums) come up and say "Is this Teddy!?"
The other day I was barbequeing, and the very moment I laid chicken onto the grill, 2 dogs came RUNNING up the path, tails wagging, mouths drooling, begging for an invite.... Teddy starts barking at them. They stop mid-stride. Then Teddy launched off the porch and embarks on a high-speed chase, all the way down the trail, back to their people. "Get your paws off my chicken!"
Well Law de fucking da! You dog is in the 1% of good dogs out there, most are a real pain in the ass. I have little objection for getting your dog out side and running it. But the climbing craig is NOT the place. I have had many bad experiences with destructive dogs at the craig. They dig up the trails that the climbing coalition team built, they shit in the middle of the path, they come over and take food from my pack after chewing a hold in the bag. I have had one dog try to play tug-o-war with my rope and core shot it. the owners are up on the wall or belaying and there is little way for them to control their animal. Please leave you dog at home go for a hike where you can watch you dog properly.
Why would you even write such a bizarre thing? Your mind is in the gutter.
The real last word on Teddy is that he is fine and has the rule of the roost, so to speak. Everyone who knows him stops for a petting when they see him, and I have met people from all over the world who see him and (recognizing his picture from online climbing forums) come up and say "Is this Teddy!?"
The other day I was barbequeing, and the very moment I laid chicken onto the grill, 2 dogs came RUNNING up the path, tails wagging, mouths drooling, begging for an invite.... Teddy starts barking at them. They stop mid-stride. Then Teddy launched off the porch and embarks on a high-speed chase, all the way down the trail, back to their people. "Get your paws off my chicken!"
Owners of little dogs think it's 'cute' when their microwaveable mutts bark and yap and nip at other larger dogs - that it's acceptable for the overgrown rat to misbehave. But if a large(r) dog so much as looks at your rodent wrong? Lord help us, that fluffy got told to go fuck himself!
'If my dog is being a shit, she's just being sassy; yours, because he's bigger than a Hungry Man meal, is a menace.'
*'Your' was not implied to be 'you', teri, just a general observation I've seen a LOT lately.
(This post was edited by carabiner96 on Sep 7, 2010, 1:39 AM)
Why would you even write such a bizarre thing? Your mind is in the gutter.
The real last word on Teddy is that he is fine and has the rule of the roost, so to speak. Everyone who knows him stops for a petting when they see him, and I have met people from all over the world who see him and (recognizing his picture from online climbing forums) come up and say "Is this Teddy!?"
The other day I was barbequeing, and the very moment I laid chicken onto the grill, 2 dogs came RUNNING up the path, tails wagging, mouths drooling, begging for an invite.... Teddy starts barking at them. They stop mid-stride. Then Teddy launched off the porch and embarks on a high-speed chase, all the way down the trail, back to their people. "Get your paws off my chicken!"
Owners of little dogs think it's 'cute' when their microwaveable mutts bark and yap and nip at other larger dogs - that it's acceptable for the overgrown rat to misbehave. But if a large(r) dog so much as looks at your rodent wrong? Lord help us, that fluffy got told to go fuck himself!
'If my dog is being a shit, she's just being sassy; yours, because he's bigger than a Hungry Man meal, is a menace.'
*'Your' was not implied to be 'you', teri, just a general observation I've seen a LOT lately.
Yep, Little poodle took a shit in the middle of the trail at the Nears yesterday and then proceeded to chase and nip at another dog walking down the trail..
i love dogs but leave them the hell at home.
wait until Teddy chases after a big dog that stands his ground and tears into him.. won't be so proud of him then.
(This post was edited by jakedatc on Sep 7, 2010, 2:22 AM)
Why would you even write such a bizarre thing? Your mind is in the gutter.
The real last word on Teddy is that he is fine and has the rule of the roost, so to speak. Everyone who knows him stops for a petting when they see him, and I have met people from all over the world who see him and (recognizing his picture from online climbing forums) come up and say "Is this Teddy!?"
The other day I was barbequeing, and the very moment I laid chicken onto the grill, 2 dogs came RUNNING up the path, tails wagging, mouths drooling, begging for an invite.... Teddy starts barking at them. They stop mid-stride. Then Teddy launched off the porch and embarks on a high-speed chase, all the way down the trail, back to their people. "Get your paws off my chicken!"
Owners of little dogs think it's 'cute' when their microwaveable mutts bark and yap and nip at other larger dogs - that it's acceptable for the overgrown rat to misbehave. But if a large(r) dog so much as looks at your rodent wrong? Lord help us, that fluffy got told to go fuck himself!
'If my dog is being a shit, she's just being sassy; yours, because he's bigger than a Hungry Man meal, is a menace.'
*'Your' was not implied to be 'you', teri, just a general observation I've seen a LOT lately.
Yep, Little poodle took a shit in the middle of the trail at the Nears yesterday and then proceeded to chase and nip at another dog walking down the trail..
i love dogs but leave them the hell at home.
wait until Teddy chases after a big dog that stands his ground and tears into him.. won't be so proud of him then.
^won't be my dog. at 90 lbs, he got his ass kicked by a maltese the other day.
wait until Teddy chases after a big dog that stands his ground and tears into him.. won't be so proud of him then.
Teddy does not attack other dogs. Nor does he bark up a storm.
He's also tethered whenever I am not able to manage him personally/physically(which at this stage, the only time he is off-leash is when I am doing trailwork, and I still do make sure he is either at his "spot" or, if someone has asked him over to hang out, that he's not overstaying his welcome in any way).
He's certainly not allowed to wander around and for the most part he rotates between sitting in 2 or 3 spots the entire time we are out there. I don't like it when a dog comes wandering over, with handler nowhere in sight myself.
But I know people could care less. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Carry on.
wait until Teddy chases after a big dog that stands his ground and tears into him.. won't be so proud of him then.
Teddy does not attack other dogs. Nor does he bark up a storm.
He's also tethered whenever I am not able to manage him personally/physically(which at this stage, the only time he is off-leash is when I am doing trailwork, and I still do make sure he is either at his "spot" or, if someone has asked him over to hang out, that he's not overstaying his welcome in any way).
He's certainly not allowed to wander around and for the most part he rotates between sitting in 2 or 3 spots the entire time we are out there. I don't like it when a dog comes wandering over, with handler nowhere in sight myself.
But I know people could care less. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Carry on.
"happiegrrl'' wrote:
Then Teddy launched off the porch and embarks on a high-speed chase, all the way down the trail, back to their people.
wait until Teddy chases after a big dog that stands his ground and tears into him.. won't be so proud of him then.
Teddy does not attack other dogs. Nor does he bark up a storm.
He's also tethered whenever I am not able to manage him personally/physically(which at this stage, the only time he is off-leash is when I am doing trailwork, and I still do make sure he is either at his "spot" or, if someone has asked him over to hang out, that he's not overstaying his welcome in any way).
He's certainly not allowed to wander around and for the most part he rotates between sitting in 2 or 3 spots the entire time we are out there. I don't like it when a dog comes wandering over, with handler nowhere in sight myself.
But I know people could care less. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Carry on.
"happiegrrl'' wrote:
Then Teddy launched off the porch and embarks on a high-speed chase, all the way down the trail, back to their people.
Yeah.
Teddy best be careful. I had a guy with 2 german shepherds let them run up to my dogs at the park (despite my very vocal warnings), I guess he was used to ruling the roost and letting his menaces run free. They made an aggressive gesture and my dogs quickly eliminated the threat. Watching two 90lb shepherds tuck tail was pretty funny. Just like with people, if you mouth off enough eventually you'll run into the wrong guy......all dogs should be on a leash when in any public place, period, unless it's a designated doggy park.
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