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And, remember, this isn't a direct attack on you and your dogs. This letter went out to everyone in your neighborhood and was a direct result of bad pet management by the golden retriever owner. (and I am completely shocked that a Golden would cause such horrible damage to a child. I've never met a golden who was anything but gentle and sweet).

Apparently this is happening with Goldens more and more now due to popularity and bad breeding practices. It's so sad because they are the most wonderful dogs, and all of a sudden now I've heard tons of stories about them biting and attacking.

Lin, I'm sorry that you're so upset. I've been there with Homeowner's Associations and big dog prejudice. Sadie is one of three large dogs in our neighborhood and she doesn't even get the brunt of it anymore. Our neighbor's GSD gets tons of complaints and it is by far the best behaved dog in the neighborhood. I would do as others have suggested. Find lots of stories about Rotts doing good things, rescue, police work, whatever you can find.

Also try not to get defensive, as hard as that is. That was my biggest mistake with my neighbor situation. Your dogs have done nothing wrong, there's no legal way that I know of for anyone to force you to do anything. They can't force you to get rid of your dogs or chain them up or anything like that because SOME Rottwielers have bitten people. The best thing you can do at this point is educate your neighbors about the breed and your dogs in particular. Things like this ALWAYS stem from fear and from ignorance. If you stay calm and show them there's nothing to be afraid of with your girls, everything will be ok. I'm sure of it. Should you HAVE to do that? No, absolutely not. It's not fair that you should have to defend your dogs because of something another dog (in this case it's not even the same breed, just roughly the same size!) did. But people start things like this up because they are scared and they don't know any better. If events like Goldens attacking people show us anything it is that you can NEVER judge a dog solely based on it's breed - good or bad.

If you need anything, let us know. I'd be more than happy to help you research or something. If nothing else, just take comfort in the fact that BPO's got your back girlfriend

She's home! I picked her up and you'd have thought she hadn't seen me in years! She was all wiggles and rubbing her butt all over me. No hint of aggravation at me for leaving her there. And no hint that she had surgery yesterday. The whole staff loved her to pieces and told me what a good dog she was. I'm thinking "Yeah, that's because she was drugged". She is now sporting a CATS T-shirt because I am mean.

Will she calm down now that she's spayed? Please say yes...

Thanks for the tips guys! I'll dig out an old T-shirt for her right now. I'm going NUTS without my girl! I'm so bored without her bugging me! There's nothin' to DO!!! WAHHHHH!!! I miss my baby!!!

How about landmine patrol? This is what other people might walk thru...

Wow Melissa, that's really evil...I like it!

Good boy Pookie!  My kitties did some of that with Sadie when she first came home. Gus came down on her like a rain of fire when she got up in his business once or twice. Freaked me out a bit, but then they were fine. They just needed to work out who was in charge. Now that it's clear, they get along fine except for the occasional aggravation.

Poor Pookie - it's no fun to have a nap interrupted by someone nibbling on your ear...hey! Wait a minute! Yes it is!!!

Well, they just called to say she was done and starting to perk up. In terms of the x-rays, hips look ok, elbows are worrisome. They want to do another x-ray in 6 months or so. AND she has to stay there overnight! I asked them why and they said it was standard procedure. I can pick her up first thing tomorrow morning. My poor peanut (peanut who weighed in at 81 pounds - she grew a little I guess)! It's going to be awfully weird without her tonight.

Does that sound a little odd to anyone else? Should I be worried? They'd have to tell me if something was up right?

My bean is at the vet being spayed. They said they'd call as soon as she's done. How long does it take? I'm a nervous wreck. 

If I can figure out how to work the video part of my camera I'll get a video of it. I have to say, she gets really into it. Throws her head back and everything. Girl's got SOUL! She's not as good as our Shepherd though, he's a Superstar!