Dog's allowed in cabins at FW?

[CynJ]

Breeds all have traits - that's what makes them all unique. Its when people exploit those traits (ie protectiveness, aggressiveness etc) that dogs become problematic. Any dog raised with love, respect, and discipline will be a good dog.

Many people don't realize how stressful it is for a dog to travel. Especially if the dog orginally came from a pound/shelter situation. Looking at it from the dog's perspective - they are ripped out of their home, dragged to a strange new place with a ton of new people, noises and scents around. Then the "pack" leaves them behind to go do fun stuff with out them. Its very stressful on the dog. And many dogs express stress thru aggression.

Now on to more important things....am I the only one that wants to scoop up LovePug's furbaby and kiss that mush? lol - mines got a bigger mush! Myra is the eternal puppy.

 

[LovePug]

Now on to more important things....am I the only one that wants to scoop up LovePug's furbaby and kiss that mush? lol - mines got a bigger mush! Myra is the eternal puppy.

That is exactly what I find myself doing several times a day.

Your dog is beautiful! I love the coloring she has!

 

[Minnie's Mate]

I don't remember the name that the Jack Russell Terrier now goes by, but I remember that it was changed. On the Westminster Dog Show they use the new name and have mentioned the change.

[/QUOTE]Its when people exploit those traits (ie protectiveness, aggressiveness etc) that dogs become problematic. Any dog raised with love, respect, and discipline will be a good dog.

You are correct, it has mostly to do with the way the dog is raised. Pretty much the way a child turns out the way his/her parents raise him/her. We have a cocker spaniel (he is tan) and he is very mild tempered. Very territorial, but very mild tempered once he sees us accept a visitor. We used to use the same vet that one of his brothers used and the vet's receptionist told me that we really got lucky with our dog because his brother (black) was very aggressive.

I have heard many times that black cockers are more aggressive than other colors...I have no idea what coat color would have to do with it unless it is something connected to the coat color gene. However, a friend had a tan cocker that was very aggressive. So I don't know if that really holds true about coat color.

 

[Rhonda]

We have a tan cocker that wouldn't dream of being aggressive with anybody! He's a real sweetheart and loves everybody! His name is Sparky!

 

[CynJ]

lol just for fun.....

How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?

The dogs' answers:

1. Golden Retriever: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb?

2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.

3. Dachshund: You know I can't reach that stupid lamp!

4. Rottweiler: Make me.

5. Boxer: Who cares? I can still play with my squeaky toys in the dark.

6. Lab: Oh, me, me!!!!! Pleeeeeeeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Can I? Huh? Huh? Huh? Can I? Pleeeeeeeeeze, please, please, please!!

7. German Shepherd: I'll change it as soon as I've led these people from the dark, check to make sure I haven't missed any, and make just one more perimeter patrol to see that no one has tried to take advantage of the situation.

8. Jack Russell Terrier: I'll just pop it in while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture.

9. Old English Sheep Dog: Light bulb? I'm sorry, but I don't see a light bulb?

10. Cocker Spaniel: Why change it? I can still pee on the carpet in the dark.

11. Chihuahua: Yo quiero Taco Bulb.

12. Pointer: I see it, there it is, there it is, right there ...

13. Greyhound: It isn't moving. Who cares?

14. Australian Shepherd: First, I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle.

15. Poodle: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry.

16. Shih-Tzu: Do you really think I'm getting up for anything?

 

[campingcorgi]

and another--

17. Pembroke Welsh Corgi--I can't eat a lightbulb!

 

[LovePug]

lol just for fun.....

How Many Dogs Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?

The dogs' answers:



2. Border Collie: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code.



4. Rottweiler: Make me.

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Those are the other two dogs that I have. What a strange combo of babies in my house .

 

[MEM]

I believe the Jack Russell is now the Parson Russell Terrier, presumably after the person who developed the breed?

I, too, enjoy seeing the photo of Cassie the Pug -- the purple towel suits her coloring! As a lifelong dog lover and dachshund owner, I will say that certain breeds have certain "tendencies" but proper training and socialization will take care of the negative ones.

 

[DURANFAN2]

I too have known dogs like rotts that are VERY gentle because of their upbringing. But like the other poster mentioned some dogs were bred to be aggressive. If you've ever seen a kid whose been ripped apart by a rott its obvious they can do much more damage than a pug gone wild. However, we do have to remember they are animals and theres alot of STRESS thats in the campgrounds from things like unruly kids and other things that could make an ordinarly loving dog snap. We go to Disney all the time and on the one occassion I do think the owner had the dogs breeded to be mean. The dogs were really aggressive. (Fortunately they only stayed a few days). Other dog owners couldn't even walk their dogs near the site without this german sherpard and rott going crazy at them. I know for a fact that many employees at disney want the management to be a little more aggressive with the minority who let their dogs create havoc on the other campers.
You just never know with a dog. We had the NICEST sharpee? (chinese fighting dog?) next to us a few months ago. He was big but so sweet. Yet the other week this same breed managed to get through my friends (Home) fencing and tear several of her animals to shreds.

 

[DMRick]

I have heard the story that there is no bad dog, just bad owners many times over the years working for a vet. Yet, it seems the dogs we had to put down, all came with a story of how gentle they had always been.. Until Suzie turned 2, and the dog thought she was another dog coming into the yard, or Tommy touched the food dish, and it made Rover very unhappy. Just next door to us, the Staffordshire Terrier, was a favorite of mine, until it tore apart the cat it had grown up with since a puppy and kitty. You better believe that was the end of my grands petting it through the fence (and the owner decided, since they just had a newborn, it wasn't wise to keep it, on the Vet's advice). Yes, there are bad owners, but there are also some breeds (gentle as they may seem EXCEPT when they decided to attack) that we saw over and over and over. And I can attest that they had wonderful, kind, caring owners. In our town, we have had several dogs turn on a neighbor, when nothing appeared to cause it. So for me, although I love dogs, I prefer they be kept on a leash, with an adult, on the campsite. Our home campground no longer allows certain breeds, because the insurance company has had so many lawsuits with bites.

 

[hlwoodcock]

you missed one...

English Bulldog... Don't worry about it, I sleep better when it's dark.