bonniebird Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 they keep on about muzzling dogs in public, but all the bites seem to have happened in homes Thats exactly what I was gonna say These poor dogs are not excersised, stimulated etc. I f you were kept in a concrete garden or on a pub roof with nothing to do, see, play with etc, you'd go bloody mad. On Its Me Or The Dog, Victoria sat a man who never walked his dog in a dining room with no books, telly or anything for hours to show him how his dog felt not being walked etc. He hated it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonniebird Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I can just see me walking round my park with my 10 year old, blind Toy poodle in a muzzle Yeah right We walk around our park with a rottie and they other day, me Edie and Bird walked around with 3 beautiful, beautiful Dobies all off lead all very well behaved. Except Junior (Dobie) who likes to pee over Bird given the oppertunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo P Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 That is the most adorable picture - but I have to say - yep, muzzle her, I'd be terrified if she was coming galloping towards me!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl33 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 well they always say small dogs are the worst....! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasta Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Better not start on Ridgebacks. Oh that would make my day, the owner of two different vishus beasties I walked my two in a popular doggie spot today on purpose. Kenza (rott) can be pushy with other dogs but today she was luffly Everyone I spoke to had no problems with her, thank goodness The presenter was a total numpty and I will also be emailing a complaint about his lack of impartiality as a presenter and his rudeness... twonk. Well done you lovely people who got on, you all did a fantastic job Im sure all I would have managed was a squeak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda72 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 After that stupid stupid bitch came on , I started to email the show, but I was so angry I had to stop, because once I was reading through what I had written, there was quite a few naughty words on there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpole Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 sorry folks http://www.rykat.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=34104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 that was mentioned on the phone in show. similar stuff will pop up of the next few days as the feeding frenzy continues or unless something more newsworthy crops up. horrid thing to have happen to you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix21 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 just read a positive article in a newspaper for a change! this was in the Times today December 31, 2007 Don’t blame breed, all dogs can be aggressiveInga MacKellar: Analysis The rottweiler has earned a fearsome reputation as extremely loyal and as a menacing guard dog. This image was even demonised in the horror film The Omen, where a rottweiler served as protector of the devil incarnate. Originally bred to drive cattle, the breed takes its name from the town of Rottweil in Germany and it is naturally protective and territorial. While it can make an excellent pet, as with all dogs, responsible ownership is essential. It is important that the dog is kept in an appropriate environment and that its exercise and behavioural needs are adequately met. Related Links Mother’s farewell to ‘little angel’ Dog attacks on children are particularly distressing. However, in order to understand why these have occurred, it is important to consider for what reason the breed was obtained and if the dog was adequately socialised and trained. Because of the guarding instincts of the rottweiler, some are obtained specifically as guard dogs and they are often used across Europe in police and security work. Some may be obtained for reasons of “machismo†because the breed is powerful and muscular. However, many rottweilers in the UK are kept as family pets and, contrary to popular belief and portrayal, are responsive, playful and affectionate dogs. The breed, the eleventh in the top 20 Kennel Club breed register, with 6,575 puppies registered in 2006, is strong and active and requires a high level of exercise. It is important to remember that all dogs are potentially aggressive. Aggression may occur for a variety of reasons, and the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors’ annual review of behaviour cases indicates that a lack of adequate socialisation is the most common cause. Aggression may also occur for a number of other reasons, such as a person entering the dog’s perceived territory, status-related issues, pain and, sometimes, predation. In addition, medical causes also need to be considered because these may result in behaviour changes. Obtaining a dog from a reputable breeder is essential. Rottweilers can suffer from a number of conditions such as hip and elbow dysplasia, as well as hypothyroidism, which can cause aggression. Cancers, which are not uncommon in the rottweiler, such as brain tumours, can also cause a sudden and explosive change in behaviour. Therefore, when any dog attack occurs, an informed assessment of the situation needs to be made as to the potential underlying causes of the incident. Keeping a sense of proportion in these tragic attacks is essential and the breed should not be ostracised as a result. - Inga MacKellar is a certified clinical animal behaviourist and a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/foi/docs/bbc_trust/tr...of_Practice.pdf 2.3 part c is interesting reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 http://www.bbc.co.uk/foi/docs/bbc_trust/tr...of_Practice.pdf 2.3 part c is interesting reading I think all of the points within 2.3 are interesting and were certainly questionable and in jeopardy when the presenter was voicing his opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 how do I listen to it ( we missed it earlier ) sorry I mean what show is it , I have the listen again bit up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 Sam if you click on Roger Phillips under the Most Popular Shows that should be it The stuff about rotties didn't start till a while after 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I've just gone through the menu so I could tell you where to find it Sam but it's not today's show. It's got today's date and time on the screen but it's not what I listened to earlier (and I heard the whole show). Ange - did you listen to it again from the link? It's not just me, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted December 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 i get a diff show too. maybe its not been updated yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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