christineR

In a word "genetics". It's not common but it can happen. Its not common, but yet we see thousands in pounds and PTS for behavioural issues. Yes, unwanted behaviours that for the most part could have been resolved by training, exercise and company. That's most, but not all. And if we did those thing we would see far fewer dogs in pounds.

In a word "genetics". It's not common but it can happen. Its not common, but yet we see thousands in pounds and PTS for behavioural issues.

Oh thank you for that lesson, taken on board ;)

Explain to me, how are dogs just born wrong, I would love to know.

Very mature..."Big Deal" :D I get out alot thank you very much, and have been involved with rescue and rehab for years. I've seen what bad ownership causes, and I have seen what the lack of training can do.

Exactly Fifi. How can ppl sit here and justify this, I am appauled.

Loved enough to be Killed you mean? Is killing a dog who cannot make you a few $$$$s anymore doing the right thing? Is killing a dog because a new baby is in the house or it digs holes or it barks or any other reason doing the right thing? People kill dogs for many reasons none are worse than the other and often pts is the only realistic option. There are worse things than dead for some dogs. If there is a dog that is barking all the time and digging holes, it means one thing, you have not given it time and training. This is not the dog's fault but your own. Really? Great to see you have all the answers and can do a behavioural assessment over the net. So what your saying is the dog was born like that, with behavioural issues? They can be :D sure. I have owned and fostered over 40 dogs, alot of puppies included, none of the puppies came to me with these issues, alot of dogs did.

Loved enough to be Killed you mean? Is killing a dog who cannot make you a few $$$$s anymore doing the right thing? Is killing a dog because a new baby is in the house or it digs holes or it barks or any other reason doing the right thing? People kill dogs for many reasons none are worse than the other and often pts is the only realistic option. There are worse things than dead for some dogs. If there is a dog that is barking all the time and digging holes, it means one thing, you have not given it time and training. This is not the dog's fault but your own. Really? Great to see you have all the answers and can do a behavioural assessment over the net. So what your saying is the dog was born like that, with behavioural issues?

Loved enough to be Killed you mean? Is killing a dog who cannot make you a few $$$$s anymore doing the right thing? Is killing a dog because a new baby is in the house or it digs holes or it barks or any other reason doing the right thing? People kill dogs for many reasons none are worse than the other and often pts is the only realistic option. There are worse things than dead for some dogs. If there is a dog that is barking all the time and digging holes, it means one thing, you have not given it time and training. This is not the dog's fault but your own. ETA: Dogs are not commodities you dispose of once you tire of them or they dont suit your lifestyle anymore. OR in this case, dont make you $s anymore.

Pet owners who go down to the pet shop or a back yard breeder is NOT doing the right thing.

Loved enough to be Killed you mean? Is killing a dog who cannot make you a few $$$$s anymore doing the right thing?

As for the comments about "we are all not like that" here are some stats for you: Vic bred 8664 grey pups last year, 400 were rehomed by GAP, where are the others? give or take a few each year?

Are you people serious? Good on her for staying with the dog? This was a healthy, young dog, which was PTS because it could not serve her purpose…ie make her money. How many others has she put down? I can almost guarantee you its not the first. These dogs are bred in hundreds and to do one thing…RACE, for our entertainment. Not just the Australian public, but they are also shipped off to Macau etc, where they have absolutely NO protection…not that they have any here…obviously. There is no such thing as a “good trainer” in my books, you breed, race and then dispose of your dogs. And worse…you say you have no guilt…despicable.

Thanks Gayle, because we've had him only a short while, we're still trying to figure out what sets him off, right now it seems it's ALL strangers and dogs. I also wonder if we might have given him a bit too much attention? We have never allowed him to sleep on our bed, we have thaught him to sit for a treat or pat and have even toilet trained him. But it just seems when it comes to other ppl he is completely off. ETA it's not just when she is on a lead, it's also when ppl come to the door.

Thank you so so much, off to make a few calls now.

Thanks for the quick responses guys, he is a rescue but I had him flown down from the gold coast and I live in WA. Can I please have some suggestions for a trainer? I live north of the river in Perth. I am a bit worried now because we hoped to socialize him by exposing him to other dogs etc. seems like we might have made it worse?

Hi everyone, 3 weeks ago I adopted a chi x who is 2 years old. When we got him, the profile said, good with other dogs, people and kid. We thought perfect, we have a greyhound and 2 cats. He arrived and he fit right in, loves us, loves my grey, runs after the cats a bit but they put him in his place. What we slowly realized was that he had a huge fear of strangers, barks his head off and has already nipped 2 friends ( did not break skin). He also has huge issues with other dogs at the park or on a walk. He barks and rushes up to them, very aggressive behavior. However he is an angel with us, does everything we ask and is so good. We are a bit at a loss as to what o do. Our grey is a perfect dog, and we've never had issues with her. We ate very concerned about the nipping as our friends have kids. Once he gets into a barking frenzy there us no distracting him. He is booked in to obedience training next week. Any tips for us?

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if I could have recommendations for a petsitter in September, we are relatively new to Perth (moved from Victoria) and we have a wedding to go to in Sept. Because all of our pets have just been moved to a new place, I do not want to put them in a kennel or cattery and would prefer for them to be in familiar surroundings. I have a greyhound who is the love of our lives and 3 cats who we adore. They are no work at all and I will only need 3 days. If you can recommend a petsitter I will be extremely grateful. TIA Christine