Does having a dog make/keep you more active?
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starwhisperer6 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Keeping my pups/dogs on lead is one bit of advice I've never followed. I've walked all my dogs off lead from day 1 when tiny puppies, and that's just what they got used to doing.
I've never had a dog that as soon as you let them off lead they get over excited and sprint off, because they love the freedom of being off lead, because mine are never on lead, so it's no big deal to them.
Obviously If I'm on a busy road or street I clip the lead on, but that is very, very rare.
But you see this is why it makes people who do have dog aggressive dogs nervous. When I am walking and I see a dog of leash I always get worried. if your dog is friendly and approaches my dog will bite them. And I am not saying your dog would come over you may have perfect control of them. But I don't know this, so I don't want to take my dog out hoping everyone has their dog on leash, and hoping no friendly dogs run over to say hi
In that case it's your dog that needs training.
I have two rescues and neither were particularly well socialised by the trollops who owned them first, so they needed to be taught how to interact appropriately with other dogs, including other dogs that approach off lead. That was my responsibility as a dog owner.
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Although I do appreciate that US "leash laws" and "dog parks" and all that business is a very different culture from how most dog owners in the UK manage their dogs.
Here there is an expectation that dogs are "under control" but that is not equated with "on a lead". My collie stops and stays the SECOND she is told to do so. I don't need a lead for that.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »starwhisperer6 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Keeping my pups/dogs on lead is one bit of advice I've never followed. I've walked all my dogs off lead from day 1 when tiny puppies, and that's just what they got used to doing.
I've never had a dog that as soon as you let them off lead they get over excited and sprint off, because they love the freedom of being off lead, because mine are never on lead, so it's no big deal to them.
Obviously If I'm on a busy road or street I clip the lead on, but that is very, very rare.
But you see this is why it makes people who do have dog aggressive dogs nervous. When I am walking and I see a dog of leash I always get worried. if your dog is friendly and approaches my dog will bite them. And I am not saying your dog would come over you may have perfect control of them. But I don't know this, so I don't want to take my dog out hoping everyone has their dog on leash, and hoping no friendly dogs run over to say hi
Definitely understand. I get nervous when I see a dog on lead approaching, and put mine on leash until we've passed. I also hate rambunctious uncontrollable dogs running up to mine, always followed by a call of "Don't worry he's friendly" by the owner. If they are going to have them off leash then they need perfect control/recall over them.
Same here. Dog on lead here usually means one of two things, either no recall or unsocialised.
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Although I do appreciate that US "leash laws" and "dog parks" and all that business is a very different culture from how most dog owners in the UK manage their dogs.
Here there is an expectation that dogs are "under control" but that is not equated with "on a lead". My collie stops and stays the SECOND she is told to do so. I don't need a lead for that.
Yeah, the US leash laws are full on!! Maybe that;s why there's so many uncontrollable dogs there, because they very rarely taste the freedom of being off the lead?? We have the same laws/understanding in Oz as the UK0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »starwhisperer6 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Keeping my pups/dogs on lead is one bit of advice I've never followed. I've walked all my dogs off lead from day 1 when tiny puppies, and that's just what they got used to doing.
I've never had a dog that as soon as you let them off lead they get over excited and sprint off, because they love the freedom of being off lead, because mine are never on lead, so it's no big deal to them.
Obviously If I'm on a busy road or street I clip the lead on, but that is very, very rare.
But you see this is why it makes people who do have dog aggressive dogs nervous. When I am walking and I see a dog of leash I always get worried. if your dog is friendly and approaches my dog will bite them. And I am not saying your dog would come over you may have perfect control of them. But I don't know this, so I don't want to take my dog out hoping everyone has their dog on leash, and hoping no friendly dogs run over to say hi
Definitely understand. I get nervous when I see a dog on lead approaching, and put mine on leash until we've passed. I also hate rambunctious uncontrollable dogs running up to mine, always followed by a call of "Don't worry he's friendly" by the owner. If they are going to have them off leash then they need perfect control/recall over them.
Same here. Dog on lead here usually means one of two things, either no recall or unsocialised.
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Christine_72 wrote: »starwhisperer6 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Keeping my pups/dogs on lead is one bit of advice I've never followed. I've walked all my dogs off lead from day 1 when tiny puppies, and that's just what they got used to doing.
I've never had a dog that as soon as you let them off lead they get over excited and sprint off, because they love the freedom of being off lead, because mine are never on lead, so it's no big deal to them.
Obviously If I'm on a busy road or street I clip the lead on, but that is very, very rare.
But you see this is why it makes people who do have dog aggressive dogs nervous. When I am walking and I see a dog of leash I always get worried. if your dog is friendly and approaches my dog will bite them. And I am not saying your dog would come over you may have perfect control of them. But I don't know this, so I don't want to take my dog out hoping everyone has their dog on leash, and hoping no friendly dogs run over to say hi
Definitely understand. I get nervous when I see a dog on lead approaching, and put mine on leash until we've passed. I also hate rambunctious uncontrollable dogs running up to mine, always followed by a call of "Don't worry he's friendly" by the owner. If they are going to have them off leash then they need perfect control/recall over them.
Same here. Dog on lead here usually means one of two things, either no recall or unsocialised.
Around here everyone walks their dog on a leash. I rarely see a dog just walking off lead with their owner in my neighborhood. It has nothing to do with how they are trained or socialized.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »Although I do appreciate that US "leash laws" and "dog parks" and all that business is a very different culture from how most dog owners in the UK manage their dogs.
Here there is an expectation that dogs are "under control" but that is not equated with "on a lead". My collie stops and stays the SECOND she is told to do so. I don't need a lead for that.
Yeah, the US leash laws are full on!! Maybe that;s why there's so many uncontrollable dogs there, because they very rarely taste the freedom of being off the lead?? We have the same laws/understanding in Oz as the UK
The only "leash law" for a better phrase that we have where we live is with respect to livestock, so anywhere where I walk across a field with sheep or cattle the dogs go on the lead. Part of the Countryside Code I believe.0 -
starwhisperer6 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »Keeping my pups/dogs on lead is one bit of advice I've never followed. I've walked all my dogs off lead from day 1 when tiny puppies, and that's just what they got used to doing.
I've never had a dog that as soon as you let them off lead they get over excited and sprint off, because they love the freedom of being off lead, because mine are never on lead, so it's no big deal to them.
Obviously If I'm on a busy road or street I clip the lead on, but that is very, very rare.
But you see this is why it makes people who do have dog aggressive dogs nervous. When I am walking and I see a dog of leash I always get worried. if your dog is friendly and approaches my dog will bite them. And I am not saying your dog would come over you may have perfect control of them. But I don't know this, so I don't want to take my dog out hoping everyone has their dog on leash, and hoping no friendly dogs run over to say hi
In that case it's your dog that needs training.
I have two rescues and neither were particularly well socialised by the trollops who owned them first, so they needed to be taught how to interact appropriately with other dogs, including other dogs that approach off lead. That was my responsibility as a dog owner.
It would be lovely if we were all dog trainers
I have worked with him, I have worked with him with a trainer, he now allows people into my home without freaking out and hiding under the bed for an hour (he is not aggressive per say, he is fear aggressive) if approached in a slow manner he allows dogs to interact with him. If someone else's out of control dog, not on a lead rushes us? He will bite them, and honestly I find it a tad bit offensive that you would assume this is my dog's problem, what with my dog being on a leash and in my control. But like you said, where you live there are not leash laws so I guess it is a good thing my dog lives here 0 -
Without a doubt having a dog will make you more active. My dog is now a senior citizen so we don't do the long walks we used to do, and boy, do I miss those! A dog is also great at motivating you to get out there, even when you don't feel like it. Enjoy your pup and you'll definitely feel much fitter.0
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Well this thread just got less delightful.
I've got a dog who is definitely IN training, but yes, he'll probably be a jerk if another dog came running up to us. We're working on it, and he's improved, but he's on a lead, all the time, and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect that, at least in neighborhoods and busy areas, other dogs ought to be on lead, too. Could be my ignorant American way of thinking, I suppose.
Maybe I'm just twitchy as a former greyhound owner/volunteer/enthusiast, but I just hate to see anyone believe that their dog is 100% predictable and trustworthy at all times. A well-trained dog shouldn't NEED the lead, the majority of the time. But the lead is for the dog's safety if/when the unpredictable happens. And the unpredictable rarely happens with enough warning to stop and clip on their lead.0 -
And besides the extra calories from walking, there is the added "bonus" that they think they need to "help you" with your food, thereby reducing your calorie intake as well!!
Earlier I weighed 120g of salmon for an omelette but after my two had tested the produce to check it was satisfactory there was only about 90g left.........
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This is one of my two nearly identical black labs - both rescues. I got this one at age 8 and she is karmic payback for all the tough work some of my previous rescues have been. I have never had a more sweet, loving or just plain wonderful dog. I am only sad that we missed the first 8 years of her life!
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WJS_jeepster wrote: »This is one of my two nearly identical black labs - both rescues. I got this one at age 8 and she is karmic payback for all the tough work some of my previous rescues have been. I have never had a more sweet, loving or just plain wonderful dog. I am only sad that we missed the first 8 years of her life!
Those eyes are just pure love, she's gorgeous
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JeepHair77 wrote: »Well this thread just got less delightful.
I've got a dog who is definitely IN training, but yes, he'll probably be a jerk if another dog came running up to us. We're working on it, and he's improved, but he's on a lead, all the time, and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect that, at least in neighborhoods and busy areas, other dogs ought to be on lead, too. Could be my ignorant American way of thinking, I suppose.
Maybe I'm just twitchy as a former greyhound owner/volunteer/enthusiast, but I just hate to see anyone believe that their dog is 100% predictable and trustworthy at all times. A well-trained dog shouldn't NEED the lead, the majority of the time. But the lead is for the dog's safety if/when the unpredictable happens. And the unpredictable rarely happens with enough warning to stop and clip on their lead.
Indeed. A well socialised and well trained dog would not just "charge up" to another dog. And a well trained and well socialised dog would not bite if approached appropriately either.
I would never walk my dogs, however well trained, without a lead near traffic for instance. I see some people do it but personally I would not. However, once we get into the relative wilderness of fields and woodlands, I let them enjoy their freedom.0 -
WJS_jeepster wrote: »This is one of my two nearly identical black labs - both rescues. I got this one at age 8 and she is karmic payback for all the tough work some of my previous rescues have been. I have never had a more sweet, loving or just plain wonderful dog. I am only sad that we missed the first 8 years of her life!
Oh bless what a face!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0 -
Our neighbour's dog is a black lab. His name is Logan. He likes to poke his nose through the fence to see if we have any "spare" snacks...
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My lab keeps me from at home exercise, he likes to pretend he weighs five pounds and curl up "in" my lap. He also likes to try to show me proper yoga form when we are on the mat. It mostly ends with me just giving up and cuddling him and I am very sorry to have made the thread less delightful honestly. I fancy myself a pretty good pet owner despite my dog being a bit of an idiot lol 0
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WJS_jeepster wrote: »This is one of my two nearly identical black labs - both rescues. I got this one at age 8 and she is karmic payback for all the tough work some of my previous rescues have been. I have never had a more sweet, loving or just plain wonderful dog. I am only sad that we missed the first 8 years of her life!
Oh bless what a face!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is pretty much her default look. She is always on the lookout for a handout.
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Our terrier ("terriorist") was extremely hard work for a good year (dog behaviourist involvement etc.). I understand. He looks like butter wouldn't melt but will always have a bit of an attitude.
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