Linda
Boxer Insane
I just read Darcy's story about Gabbie and the little girl who was afraid of dogs, and had to tell what happened to us this weekend.
We just got back from camping. We were at our friends' campsite and had our dogs tied to the picnic table. Bailey could just reach the edge of the road.
A mother and young children walked by. The little girl was maybe 3 (darling curly blonde, blue-eyed
) Bailey walked out to the end of her lead and stood there wiggling. The mother said, "don't go near that dog, it'll bite you!"
We were sitting at a different table a little ways away. I said, "no, she won't bite, but will probably lick you." They didn't hear me.
Bailey started walking in the direction the girl was going. The little girl turned around and yelled, "GET AWAY FROM ME! STOP CHASING ME!!"
I just sat there dumbfounded.
I know we've discussed this before. I have the feeling that if someone thinks my dogs are scary looking, then don't come near them. I'll tell you they're not mean, but I'm not going to push the issue. What I think is terribly sad about this encounter is that little girl is being taught a fear of dogs.
I think children should be taught RESPECT for dogs. My children know that dogs MAY bite, and some dogs just don't like children. They approach a strange dog slowly and ASK the owner if they may pet the dog. (In fact, I'm very proud of the way my children act around new dogs.
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It's sad that some children are taught that ALL dogs bite and you should stay away from them.
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Linda
Remy -DOB 6/2/92; white male w/brindle patches;
Bailey - DOB 10/16/99; flashy brindle female
Shannon - 1992?-12/7/99 Flashy fawn; We miss her!
We just got back from camping. We were at our friends' campsite and had our dogs tied to the picnic table. Bailey could just reach the edge of the road.
A mother and young children walked by. The little girl was maybe 3 (darling curly blonde, blue-eyed
We were sitting at a different table a little ways away. I said, "no, she won't bite, but will probably lick you." They didn't hear me.
Bailey started walking in the direction the girl was going. The little girl turned around and yelled, "GET AWAY FROM ME! STOP CHASING ME!!"
I just sat there dumbfounded.
I know we've discussed this before. I have the feeling that if someone thinks my dogs are scary looking, then don't come near them. I'll tell you they're not mean, but I'm not going to push the issue. What I think is terribly sad about this encounter is that little girl is being taught a fear of dogs.
I think children should be taught RESPECT for dogs. My children know that dogs MAY bite, and some dogs just don't like children. They approach a strange dog slowly and ASK the owner if they may pet the dog. (In fact, I'm very proud of the way my children act around new dogs.
It's sad that some children are taught that ALL dogs bite and you should stay away from them.
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Linda
Remy -DOB 6/2/92; white male w/brindle patches;
Bailey - DOB 10/16/99; flashy brindle female
Shannon - 1992?-12/7/99 Flashy fawn; We miss her!
