Polkey 70 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I was out walking my new pup today not far from Newcastle, been building his walks up and found a few nice fields and bridal paths to run around on. This is my first working dog (whippet/beddie) so have been really enjoying the daily outings. We were running around at the bottom of this field and out of the corner of my eye I spotted something moving towards us very fast, it was three bloody massive lurchers, what looked like two saluki x and a big bull x going full pelt. They came out of no where and gave my pup the fright of his life, I picked my pup up to be on the safe side. They then started jumping up and down at us at which point I gave them what for and they backed of. My first thought though when picking my pup up was that from a distance with his long legs and big ears he probs looks like a hare or a small fox which might explain things or am I barking up the wrong tree. What cheesed me off though was the two Chavs that I then heard shouting to there dogs which were out of their sight by some distance then saw their dogs jumping all over us and did nothing but keep walking. They had f all control over the dogs and no respect for any one around them and it really peed me off. That said they were some cracking looking dogs and watching them sprinting around the fields was a beautiful sight, just a shame the fools who own them had no control which in my mind is a dangerous thing, so well done lads your doing a great job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tewkesferreter Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 i think if the dogs had of thought it was a hare they wouldnt of been able to call it off anyway. my 2 often run over to other dogs for a quick hello,they probably started jumping up to see what you had. if youd of left yours on the floor i dont reckon any harm would of come to it,youve gotta get your dog used to other dogs sometime mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sighthound 49 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 i think if the dogs had of thought it was a hare they wouldnt of been able to call it off anyway. my 2 often run over to other dogs for a quick hello,they probably started jumping up to see what you had. if youd of left yours on the floor i dont reckon any harm would of come to it,youve gotta get your dog used to other dogs sometime mate. agreed never pick your dog up, Just let them sniff it, it's called socialisation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 If you keep picking your dog up and panicking like you did you will probably cause more problems for your pup than good every time a (big) dog comes over for a sniff, you've gotta let your dog interact with other dogs or it could lead to some problems you could do with out. The lads probably had the dogs off their leads knowing that they are fine with other dogs and people? You do get some muppets out there granted, but most working dogs that I've come across are good with other dogs and need to be in order to work with other dogs. I think it might be a case of you over reacting a little bit here, but best of luck with your pup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Polkey 70 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 i think if the dogs had of thought it was a hare they wouldnt of been able to call it off anyway. my 2 often run over to other dogs for a quick hello,they probably started jumping up to see what you had. if youd of left yours on the floor i dont reckon any harm would of come to it,youve gotta get your dog used to other dogs sometime mate. agreed never pick your dog up, Just let them sniff it, it's called socialisation. Well I gotta be honest, I did panic thats why I picked him up. I can see what your saying about socialization and totally agree as its a big part of a dogs development and training and its great to see but not like this, letting your dog run wild is just plain irresponsible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tewkesferreter Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 dont take this the wrong way mate but i think your over reacting a bit, dogs on leads dont catch rabbits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Polkey 70 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 If you keep picking your dog up and panicking like you did you will probably cause more problems for your pup than good every time a (big) dog comes over for a sniff, you've gotta let your dog interact with other dogs or it could lead to some problems you could do with out. The lads probably had the dogs off their leads knowing that they are fine with other dogs and people? You do get some muppets out there granted, but most working dogs that I've come across are good with other dogs and need to be in order to work with other dogs. I think it might be a case of you over reacting a little bit here, but best of luck with your pup. As with the other guys, I agree with what your saying and my pup has been meeting lots of workers on his trips out, thats why I have been taking him were I have as most days we come across a couple of people with working lurchers and terriers and sometimes they mob the pup a bit but I know its good for him and he is coming on great with it but this was just OTT. Maybe I am over reacting but was not prepared to take the risk this time, I think you get a feel from a situation and I just was not happy with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moley 115 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 personally i think you did the right thing , if these strange dogs had the mind to attack your pup then there wouldn,t be alot you could do, however as it happened they were obviously just curious , so you could put the pup down and let it socialise with the strangers without any risk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tewkesferreter Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 i see your point,you were there so you could obviously read the situation better than anyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchergrrl 1,441 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 If you pick up your pup the approaching dogs will leap around at you wondering what the fuss is and wanting to see what you've got. If they did intend to bite you'd get bitten in the process. You never, ever pick up a dog. If you really feel the need to protect your dog, step in front of it and tell the approaching dogs off. Your pup will then learn to come to you and look to you as the leader. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Polkey 70 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 dont take this the wrong way mate but i think your over reacting a bit, dogs on leads dont catch rabbits. Dont worry fella, I know if you put a post up your open to peoples advice/opinions thats why I put it up. Some times it helps to look at it from another angle (empathy) and work out if there is abetter way to do things so all advice/ criticism is welcome if its going to make me and my dog better hunters in the long run. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Polkey 70 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 If you pick up your pup the approaching dogs will leap around at you wondering what the fuss is and wanting to see what you've got. If they did intend to bite you'd get bitten in the process. You never, ever pick up a dog. If you really feel the need to protect your dog, step in front of it and tell the approaching dogs off. Your pup will then learn to come to you and look to you as the leader. Cool, Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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