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huzzah
Junior Member
Join Date: July 24, 2008
Location: mi
Posts: 11 I've never had an experience with a dog of mine being attacked. But here in Mi. a person who has livestock, chickens or anything of this nature has the legal right to kill any dog they find harrasing/worrying said property. When I raised horses the dog warden told me to shoot then call him if I didn't want to dig and he would dispose of it. So it was practice the three S's. Shoot, Shovel, Shut up
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Colorado has such such law making it legal to shoot dogs harassing livestock also.
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I found it surreal. I still can't figure out what it is about either (a) Ukrainian dogs that makes them LESS aggressive/territorial than their American counterparts; or (b) American dogs, that makes them much MORE aggressive/territorial than their Ukrainian counterparts.
Whatever the reason, I no longer accept the simplistic statement that "It's what dogs do."
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I sincerely hope nothing I said was interpreted as "It's what dogs do" - aggression varies widely in different breeds of dogs and dogs tend to be "territorial" - defend their property as they see it but, most breeds do so by only barking and the majority of breeds are not physically aggressive - as can be seen by attending a dog show where dogs literally bump shoulders walking around the arena or waiting at the gate to enter the ring that breed is showing in.
Those "gentle giants" I showed were never aggressive and Bullmastiffs have similar personalities - their territorial activities consisted of barking the alarm but were nothing but sweet and friendly to visitors. I think I mentioned having earned more titles in obedience than conformation with them- once even for "high scoring" dog of the breed - won by a dog that seemed more interested in drawing laughs from spectators than winning medals.
Ultimately, any dog's behavior is the responsibility of the owner/handler - who should be - and legally is - responsible for the dog's actions.
My dogs get along well with these guys -
But, felt this one wore out his welcome -
He won't be back - RIP