Sam, you didn't understand my post.
I stated that the thread was about the use of an e-collar, this thread has NOTHING to do with allowing my dog off leash.
What angered me was the comment that I should not allow her offleash.
Read the whole post if you plan on commenting on it at all please.
I am in no way lashing out, or angered that people on this board are disappointed or worried about this decision. But it's my decision and unlike anyone else, I know my dog. I made a decision, (whether it be good or bad time will tell) based on the knowledge of the equipement used, facts on how it's been used and the outcomes, the temperment of my own dog, deducing certain reasons for those behaviours etc.
While I do respect many people on this board's opinions, what it comes down to is ME and MY DOG. We spend everyday together. Literally. I know her inside and out. I know her and she knows me. There have been times where ROxy has been furious with a situation and not during one SFE have I seen that in her. Yes, she did show her teeth.
Knowing ROxy, I know that she uses her teeth ALL THE TIME.
She uses them as a warning for Hades. She uses them to "scare" people into doing something she wants. In play with me she uses them often.
Now the comment about using them to "scare" people into doing what she wants. It's hard to explain, but if you understand you know that it can be interpereted as dominant behaviour but neccesarily aggressive. Those are two different things. She'll speak, or bark to get your attention, so you'll make eye contact, and then show how scary and mean she is.
Dogs do it a lot when they're excited. Especially Roxy.
I stated that the thread was about the use of an e-collar, this thread has NOTHING to do with allowing my dog off leash.
What angered me was the comment that I should not allow her offleash.
Read the whole post if you plan on commenting on it at all please.
I am in no way lashing out, or angered that people on this board are disappointed or worried about this decision. But it's my decision and unlike anyone else, I know my dog. I made a decision, (whether it be good or bad time will tell) based on the knowledge of the equipement used, facts on how it's been used and the outcomes, the temperment of my own dog, deducing certain reasons for those behaviours etc.
While I do respect many people on this board's opinions, what it comes down to is ME and MY DOG. We spend everyday together. Literally. I know her inside and out. I know her and she knows me. There have been times where ROxy has been furious with a situation and not during one SFE have I seen that in her. Yes, she did show her teeth.
Knowing ROxy, I know that she uses her teeth ALL THE TIME.
She uses them as a warning for Hades. She uses them to "scare" people into doing something she wants. In play with me she uses them often.
Now the comment about using them to "scare" people into doing what she wants. It's hard to explain, but if you understand you know that it can be interpereted as dominant behaviour but neccesarily aggressive. Those are two different things. She'll speak, or bark to get your attention, so you'll make eye contact, and then show how scary and mean she is.
Dogs do it a lot when they're excited. Especially Roxy.