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Hiya Basset Palz.
Well, i'm in a conundrum now. i've been going to evening playgroup couple times/week just down the street at the school. A really nice group of people with nice dogs who like me and give me lotsa treats! (my person is making me run around more, instead of just begging at everyone with my eyes) i like the group a lot.
well, it's at a large field at the school, so really, anyone can bring their dog there. recently, my pals tell me that twice the owners of the 2 dogs that attacked & bit me have brought their 2 dogs out. they felt really bad about the situation and apologized, and they did pay for my vet visit. they said they called their vet and got in touch with a behaviorist too.
so apparently, they think the problem is the 9yo golden retriever, whose temperament has always been this way. occasionally aggressive and unpredictable. they are keeping him on a leash at all times. they are letting the golden doodle off leash, tho. they don't think he's the problem, although my person remembers a chunk of my skin in his mouth and him waving it side to side. the playgroup says that so far, there doesn't seem to be a problem w/the golden doodle.
so... would you give these guyz a 2nd chance? or should we turn around and leave if we see them...? all opinions/viewpoints welcome and appreciated.
--thank you, Worm
Well, i'm in a conundrum now. i've been going to evening playgroup couple times/week just down the street at the school. A really nice group of people with nice dogs who like me and give me lotsa treats! (my person is making me run around more, instead of just begging at everyone with my eyes) i like the group a lot.
well, it's at a large field at the school, so really, anyone can bring their dog there. recently, my pals tell me that twice the owners of the 2 dogs that attacked & bit me have brought their 2 dogs out. they felt really bad about the situation and apologized, and they did pay for my vet visit. they said they called their vet and got in touch with a behaviorist too.
so apparently, they think the problem is the 9yo golden retriever, whose temperament has always been this way. occasionally aggressive and unpredictable. they are keeping him on a leash at all times. they are letting the golden doodle off leash, tho. they don't think he's the problem, although my person remembers a chunk of my skin in his mouth and him waving it side to side. the playgroup says that so far, there doesn't seem to be a problem w/the golden doodle.
so... would you give these guyz a 2nd chance? or should we turn around and leave if we see them...? all opinions/viewpoints welcome and appreciated.
--thank you, Worm