My sister used to own a big ole (160) Anatolian Shepherd and had to get rid of him due to such a strong temp...bit 3 people but not badly. She worked full time socialized him up until 6 months and he stayed in a kennel while she was at work (full time) Came home at lunch and then went back to work
I am home full time with my dog and he is socialized and goes everywhere with me since he was 9 weeks old. I enjoy his company and it is good for him because he has a stoooong defensive drive, so he needs to go out and about everday to learn the world around him
She got mad at me because I was taking him to the lake (like I always dog) and he does fine and LOVES IT...He is on a 20' lead to a tree and he is quite content playing the water and lying in the sand. He does get protective but never went after anyone but he lets you know he is there long before you see him
She thinks I should keep my dog home because he needs to learn to be home alone...My response was, there are many occasions that he stays home alone and is 100% fine with being alone, so what is the issue?
Then she wouldnt let me take her kids overnight because I give my dog too much attention...I went off because I watch her kids for her while she works (nurse) and now she doesnt trust me taking them overnight to the lake because of my dog
My dog has showed ZERO aggression to those that he loves, My 2 yr old niece can build a sand castle on his head and he just lays there. Her boys were at my house the other day playing in my yard with Zero and he did wonderful...di
dnt knock anyone over and didnt chase..just followed them around
Then she is upset because I am adding another dog to my home and she thinks that is too much BUT she has 2 dogs a BT and a Schiperkee. I understand bother are small but all dogs require the same needs. I couldnt tell ya the last time her dogs went out for a walk
I take Zero 3 X's a day and she gives me grief over that because she claims that when I have a newborn baby down the road that I wont be able to continue taking my dog(s) for walks
I said, I cant walk the dog and the baby at the same time? She replies, dogs and carriages dont mix....while my sis in law always walks her dog in the carriage....
I am just so bothered that she has so much to say about MY dog and what I do with him and the fact that I am getting another one...she says I am selfish...I feel that she is jealous because she had to get rid of asik
Sorry for the rant
