poodlefan

I think nearly every larger, high degree of trainability breed I can think of would need more than a half hour's onlead exercise a day. All dogs need some offlead time to develop and maintain good condition too. Pity you won't downsize KS or consider a longer coated (not clipped) breed - it would make suggestions a bit easier. :D

That's 100 punctures, not 100 bites. Trust the press to get that wrong. That poor little girl. My money would be on predatory behaviour but in the end, it doesn't matter. A child is dead.

What RSG said. Add commencing obedience training and microchipping the pup as a Bull Arab to your "to do" list

I agree with the poster who said that most of the "smart" dogs require a high degree of mental (and physical) stimulation. If you upped the amount of exercise you were prepared to give the dog then something like a utility gundog might fit the bill very well. Intelligent, highly trainable but higher maintenance in terms of exercise than you currently want to do. Quite a few have short coats. Edited to add: a Smooth Collie might suit.

Sorry to the OP for the hijack. I named Teddy after a stunning Warmbood horse I knew. His name was Baltic Contender and Teddy the horse was a cool dude - a total gentleman. His namesake is the same.

Big Ted's just plain Ted (aka Ted Ted or Teddy Bot Bot ) most of the time but at one stage we had to find a way to differentiate him from a friends pup named Ted. And yes, the Play School connection was made KTB. Big Ted is a mini poodle. Now he's a teenager the name seems very apt. Little Ted is an Aussie Shepherd.

Most members of the judiciary are aware that those who perpetuate acts of cruelty on animals in their youth may escalate to making children or other adults victims in their adulthood. Sick b@stards. I hope they get time for it. Jails are full of dog lovers.

I would start with a call to Roof Rack city if they have one down there. I've found them great for advice on racks, luggage boxes etc.

Or keyrings? I prefer armbands for showing but those would make gorgeous keyrings.

I loved the big glamorous dogs as a kid. I still have an old book with a Borzoi pic that I thought was the most stunning dog I'd ever seen. Eventually I realised that Poodles and Whippets are better.

I know a few people with high roof racks (fitted above the whirlies) and wire baskets. Mind you, heaving a trolley on and off would be a challenge. Saw a HUUUUGE tack box on the draw bar of a trailer at Ganmain. The trolleys all went in there.

Big Ted (now a sprightly 13) chased a bird right across a road once. I damn near died of fright.

Seems a pity that folk won't return for fear of what a very small majority of members might say. No one is perfect. No one. There are worse things than returning a dog that's not working out to its breeder or rescuer. Dumping it in the pound and ignoring it in the back yard are two. This is an internet forum. There are all kinds of people here. Its sad to see folk run scared of a few members.

FHRP: Even the 12 year old Utility Gundog is too much dog for me.

Names are labels Souffie.

Certainly they are freakin hard to recall.

Oh, I think he has. He says this about it: I said more about this in the reply that the internets ate, but the way I see it he's just breaking down the behaviour into smaller units. The dog can be fearful, but when it attacks it is being aggressive. It switches from one to the other, but isn't both. It's a good way to look at it if you're interested in the sequences of behaviour, which I think anyone who wants to predict behaviour should be. Here is a little bit more about him: http://www.ethology.eu/index.php?option=co...19&Itemid=7 I think Mr Abrantes is splitting hairs and playing with words. The motivation behind the aggession he describes is not "submission" but self defence (as indeed he intentifies). The dog will bite to stop the encounter, not to submit to it. Aggression is a behaviour with a range of triggers, a range of motivations and therefore a range of treatments. Labelling a dog "aggressive" tells us only that it can be dangerous and nothing about how to manage or treat it IMO. Couldn't agree more.

I made the same point earlier. God invented catch poles for a reason - they take a bite far better than a hand or arm.

It can sure as hell still be frightened though. Clearly Mr Abrantes has never met a fear biter. My guess is a month or so's work as a pound ranger would alter his view. Picking up or grabbing at frightened dog might give him a very rude shock.

Not sure about the strongest, but I am pretty sure the Pug would have to have the absolute weakest prey drive. You've never heard the expression "like a Pug onto a cupcake?" :laugh:

I wonder if the dog has been the subject of barking complaints.

I'm really sorry this has happened to you. Is the council going to do a dangerous dog declaration? Elfin, if you could afford a trip to a solicitor, I think it would be a good idea. With a name and phone number this person can be identified and served notice to respond to a claim for damages. Nothing like a court notice to open people's wallets.

Good question. He's nearly 11 months. With the right management/advice, I'd expect improvement over the next 18 months or so. Good that he's young! My reactive boy would run at a dog snap and keep snapping and growling as a youngster. Now he avoids confrontation, gives a full display of teeth as a warning or if he can't avoid the dog just snaps once and stops for the most part. That's part due to excellent behavioural advice on how to manage him, part desexing (I think) and part maturity. He's now 7.

Loeka: How old is your dog? The very unhelpful answer is "sometimes" but maturity helped my dog somewhat. My blood pressure is rising just thinking about it.