MoChara 1,632 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yeah 99% its the parents that reacted the same way in front of their kids. I think the same is said for other fears such as spiders, lighting, thunder and so on its down to what they see round them. Either way. I try and keep away from public places and people at the best of times. But when i do I wack them on when I see more orless most people as I always think about my old dear hates dogs and panics when they run round her even to say hello. And cant fcking stand dogs running about parks knocking kids over licking there face, With some fat bird with a bum bags saying he'sjust saying hello (get fcked).... Too right, you just named i big dislike of mine. Hate that.! I mind i was walking along a path with Mo Chara and these two women were jogging, when they got near us they went out of there way to avoid me, on thier way past i heard one of them saying - "that dog looks scary, evil" i swear to god ive never turned round so quick in my life in shock, if they hadnt have been jogging id of pulled them. Its annoyed me to this day. How in the name of god does folk think these things up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tb25 4,627 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 i believe the fear of anything is all learnt behavior... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yeah 99% its the parents that reacted the same way in front of their kids. I think the same is said for other fears such as spiders, lighting, thunder and so on its down to what they see round them. Either way. I try and keep away from public places and people at the best of times. But when i do I wack them on when I see more orless most people as I always think about my old dear hates dogs and panics when they run round her even to say hello. And cant fcking stand dogs running about parks knocking kids over licking there face, With some fat bird with a bum bags saying he'sjust saying hello (get fcked).... Too right, you just named i big dislike of mine. Hate that.! I mind i was walking along a path with Mo Chara and these two women were jogging, when they got near us they went out of there way to avoid me, on thier way past i heard one of them saying - "that dog looks scary, evil" i swear to god ive never turned round so quick in my life in shock, if they hadnt have been jogging id of pulled them. Its annoyed me to this day. How in the name of god does folk think these things up! Are you positive they were referring to the dog? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoChara 1,632 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yeah 99% its the parents that reacted the same way in front of their kids. I think the same is said for other fears such as spiders, lighting, thunder and so on its down to what they see round them. Either way. I try and keep away from public places and people at the best of times. But when i do I wack them on when I see more orless most people as I always think about my old dear hates dogs and panics when they run round her even to say hello. And cant fcking stand dogs running about parks knocking kids over licking there face, With some fat bird with a bum bags saying he'sjust saying hello (get fcked).... Too right, you just named i big dislike of mine. Hate that.! I mind i was walking along a path with Mo Chara and these two women were jogging, when they got near us they went out of there way to avoid me, on thier way past i heard one of them saying - "that dog looks scary, evil" i swear to god ive never turned round so quick in my life in shock, if they hadnt have been jogging id of pulled them. Its annoyed me to this day. How in the name of god does folk think these things up! Are you positive they were referring to the dog? hmm... now i think of it ............ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yellowdog 12 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Strange but that type of fear can sometimes induce a lesser trained dog into an attack, people who show that type of fear do seem to get bitten more often. Very true, especially if they run away. My friends daughter was bitten by a nasty ill tempered Bedlington (that the owner her close relitive still kept) it was only provoked by her going near ITS SOFA. I have tried many times to get her to near the Lab which is the best natured and safest dog I have ever owned, she will only look out the window at him though every time she comes over she says she will and talks endlessly about doing it. I think we as dog owners have more to answer for in not destroying suspect stock than the parents for passing on their nerves and fears to the kids. I don't give any dog I own or handle the chance to approach strangers, they get called in and put on a lead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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bird 10,014 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Strange but that type of fear can sometimes induce a lesser trained dog into an attack, people who show that type of fear do seem to get bitten more often. Very true, especially if they run away. My friends daughter was bitten by a nasty ill tempered Bedlington (that the owner her close relitive still kept) it was only provoked by her going near ITS SOFA. I have tried many times to get her to near the Lab which is the best natured and safest dog I have ever owned, she will only look out the window at him though every time she comes over she says she will and talks endlessly about doing it. I think we as dog owners have more to answer for in not destroying suspect stock than the parents for passing on their nerves and fears to the kids. I don't give any dog I own or handle the chance to approach strangers, they get called in and put on a lead true that , I suppose because I know my dogs are wimps lol , I prob am bit relaxed with them , but as said I did put Buck on the lead, as been said he would make grown man think twice to come towards me never mind a child. And if wanted to play with anybody like he does most times , and run at them + jump around them, I would be fecked if they took it to the police with all this dog attack things going on of late. I will deff keep me eyes out more for people in future , but like been said the child deff picked this fear up from her parents, and its a real shame not all dogs are nasty, more so like daft old Bryn 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haymin 2,465 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 My dogs are great with kids been proper socialised they go running up to people and kids I'm relaxed with them , there was one time last year I shat it for a second my friends kid was playing in the uncut weat field the dogs must have seen something ruffling about And i turned round the dogs where tanking to wards her they where about 7meters away and she stood up at that point they backed off ,,, f**k me I shat it probably nothing to do with the topic but just a wee story . Apologies fir the comment last night bird ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Just thinking about this from a non dog person perspective and the thing is, it's not really an irrational fear is it? Some people are shit scared of spiders in this country, and with the type of spiders we have here that's far more irrational than a fear of a meat eating animal with big teeth and strong jaw muscles that could bite chunks out of you if it really wanted too! I reckon both are fears left over from evolving in the wild where fear of bitey animals could be the difference between living, dying or being eaten. Most people can be conditioned out of it by association, but the primal fear can be too strong in some people.. ..and I agree 100% that it is learned behaviour passed down from generation to generation in most cases. Mt eldest daughter is shit scared of any size of spider because she grew up with a mother who was the same.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoChara 1,632 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Im the same as your daughter malt. Jesus even the word spider makes my skin crawl. girly scream.. no when I see one I yell like a big man Oh and none of my family are scared of spiders. Dunno where I get it from. I grew up with my mum being petrified of mice and rats but I dont mind them.. strange. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Im the same as your daughter malt. Jesus even the word spider makes my skin crawl. girly scream.. no when I see one I yell like a big man Oh and none of my family are scared of spiders. Dunno where I get it from. I grew up with my mum being petrified of mice and rats but I dont mind them.. strange. My mate's the same, starts acting like a 6 year old girl when you wave a spider at him! He even winces if you show him a picture of one.. His elder sister is scared of butterflies and lions, has to close her eyes and cover her ears if she's in the cinema watching an MGM film with the roaring lion at the start. I reckon there's some sort of anxiety running in their family. Their old man is a decent bloke but one of life's worriers. Its this that makes me think its something that's handed down by learning rather than being genetic because he's not the girls biological father.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,932 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I met 2 lady joggers on our morning walk today. As they approached me they slowed down and to their amazement(?) the dogs (3 off the lead, one on)thwy juast ignored us they said. Big deal Cheers, D. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,061 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Had it here with Trev on a regular basis Some old dear in the area used to scream every time I passed with him on a lead and I do mean hysterical, absolute bloodcurdling scream. Another time I was walking near the cathedral with him (off the lead this time but walking at heel) some Joe Raki was sat on the wall and screamed when he saw Trev and threw himself of the wall backwards, the drop is about 2 meters plus :laugh: I couldn't help but laugh and stroke Trev saying good boy even the Mrs was pissing herself laughing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,781 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm not keen on strange dogs, there's always some fecker with a dog that has quirky traits too the owners see as normal and don't realise others don't. My missus auntie has a shepherd which barks its nut off when you go round and they say it's saying hello and leave you stood in the hallway with the horrible fecking mutt barking with its head by your bollocks as they walk off into the living room. Another person I know used to let their rotty sit glaring at you while you were on the couch without telling it to pack it in, it's stuff like that makes me wary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,791 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Years ago my mate had a rottie (they found it roaming on a motorway) and it was fine until you got up to leave the room then it would start growling at you. Christ knows why it would do that but it was a scarey dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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