:rofl: FOR REAL! (I need a boot hitting a smiley face out a door icon)nvm just saw update. maybe the boyfriend should go and his dog
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. No relationship is the same & they all take work sometimes. Shitake just happens sometimes - we're only human. I mean if you know he's that irresponsible, why not bring your dogs along in the first place?
If you knew the back story you might understand better, she is better off finding a way out and starting over.*Note*
I'm not saying this to tick you off even more than you already are but to help because I've been there on other things.
I do have to say - people on this board can be a bit harsh - especially to newbies. We're all human beings & make mistakes, thankfully it WAS his hand & not the other dogs throat. That could have been pretty gnarly if otherwise. But at least He openly admitted he was wrong & apologized. I do think you guys need to communicate & talk about how you feel, it's not worth staying ticked off about if it's something you guys can learn from & move forward from. Being with my man for 5 years now I've had to pick & choose 'the battles' - not all are worth it & we've also had different ideas of how our dogs should be handled. I try not to bring that stuff on an open forum because I honestly feel it's no one's business on here except for maybe the breeder I got her from to get ideas & a professional trainer I hired. They both have been very professional & helpful & don't undermine or even mention my relationship with my now Hubby. The issues stay focused on the dogs & what can be done. When my hubby first heard the ideas from me, honestly he got a big head but once he heard the same information from different sources & other ppl & SAW the effects & changes it made in the dog it MADE a HUGE difference. Some men won't listen to a forum ideas about their pets, especially when the pets are like their kids, which seems so in your case (idk why) - unless it's Car related. Maybe you could encourage him that you both go to a trainer whos HIGHLY familiar with Pits with each dog at different sessions. There are also great books & videos about pitbulls if he's not interested in the open forum - he's already getting a lashing on here & not even a member, who wants to come into that??? Especially when they already KNOW they're wrong.
Your dog charged his - how is that Peaches fault or Riley's? I do see favortism but on both parties here - just to be fair
JMO
I don't know the full story, I'm not in her shoes - which is why I'm not analyzing the situation as if I am. It's not my place as a forum member & trying to give her a Fair outlook. The guy apologized - I know though from a wife stand point I've over reacted at times about things my husband has done. It's human nature to when you don't know a full story from all sides
. I'm not here to debate, just to give my fair two cents, take it or leave it-especially if it doesn't help someone. I think you're an excellent Role Model for All Pitbull/Bully Owners alike :roll:
ThanksI don't know the full story, I'm not in her shoes - which is why I'm not analyzing the situation as if I am. It's not my place as a forum member & trying to give her a Fair outlook. The guy apologized - I know though from a wife stand point I've over reacted at times about things my husband has done. It's human nature to when you don't know a full story from all sides
Lisa - you're a great trainer & respect what you do
and I know what your saying, in a relationship you do have to pick your battles and it took me a long time to train my husband with the dogs. Now I have no worries when I go out of town and he takes care of the dogs and the baby. I had to quit micro managing how he did things and all I cared about is the dogs were alive and well when I got home! lol And had this been just a few mistakes I would not have said anything but I think no woman deserves to be treated the way he treats her then to top it off he is always getting the dogs into trouble. Just sad and I hope she can get it under control. I don't want this to turn too personal even though I went there so I am done commenting on it. Again it is not my place to judge but you can only hold your thoughts for so long when you see this time and time again.
You're very welcome! I hear you - hopefully things go better for her...Thanks
Oh quick story of stupid spouse syndrome! lol
We made a spring pole and I told my husband to play with one dog at a time. Well at the time most our dogs got along so he thought he would take all 8 dogs outside and play with the spring pole at once...... I hear this god awful fight outside to run out and see 6 bitches fighting and my 2 males in the corner of the yard not wanting any part of it. It took us several minutes to get them apart and put them in crates and asses the damage. No one really got hurt too bad but I was so mad at my husband for being so DUMB!! After that he took me more serious when I told him what not to do with the dogs. They all make mistakes :hammer:
