Comments on: Dangerous dog ordinances

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:42:50 +0000

No.

By: oppotunistic politician

oppotunistic politician — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:28:01 +0000

would your position on the matter change if it was your own daughter that was mauled?

By: James Frank

James Frank — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:55:58 +0000

One of my closets friends is a proud Pitbull owner, and it’s a shame how negative most people are towards him because of this. “Sassy” (the Pitbull) is one of the nicest dogs I’ve ever known.

I’ve always agreed that a dogs behavior is a reflection of the owner.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:53:34 +0000

As an answer to Amanda’s question (very first comment):

I contacted the Fargo dog pound and asked what happens to a dog that has been declared dangerous by the city if its owner does not claim it. The man who answered the phone told me that the dog would have to be euthanized. Rescue groups and individuals would not be allowed to rescue the dog.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:26:54 +0000

I’m sure he’s a cute dog

By: Tierney Silver-Goeden

Tierney Silver-Goeden — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:37:59 +0000

A Siberian Husky, he just turned 3 a week ago. When I got him, I was expecting a dog simular to my first but something I had to learn is that every dog is different. Not to mention, I picked the most dominant puppy of the litter, completely due to my ignorance at the time. I actually just tried sending you some ‘outdoor photos’ but my email was acting up.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:03:26 +0000

I actually have not been to the Molen Pet Center. I will have to go see it one of these days. I take and help with classes at Red River North Dog Obedience Club. What kind of dog do you have?

By: Tierney Silver-Goeden

Tierney Silver-Goeden — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:32:56 +0000

As a puppy we went to one but we did not follow through. I keep thinking about signing up but I make excuses. I am making a promise to myself right now to find a dog obedience class this summer. No more excuses. I am job shadowing at the Molen Pet Center, have you been there? It is very interesting. Not the techniques I use when I train dogs but it is a great learning experience.

Yes, I always veiw the dog park as a place to train and work. This way, my dog goes to the park with the mind frame that he is going there to learn not to play. He does get to interact but I always incorperate some sort of lesson like recall or polite behavior. Usually I just use the park to work on his aggression. It is going well so far but I sure do scare the crap out of the other people at the park.

I love my dog, flaws and all. I did not pick the easiest dog to work with but everyday is a beautiful learning experience. I cannot even begin to express how much he has helped me get over my own flaws. Flaws such as denial, lying, distrust, anger, lazyness… just to name a few.
Ahh, the amazing way dogs can heal their owners.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:53:36 +0000

Ha! “To be honest, one of the main reasons why I bring my dog to the park is because the other dogs are not always balanced.” I see your point. Since my dog has no aggression issues, but could use more work on staying calm, I should keep that in mind for him – using the park for training and work rather than always play.

Have you taken your dog to any group obedience classes?

By: Tierney Silver-Goeden

Tierney Silver-Goeden — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 23:27:40 +0000

That is my problem exactly. I have such a hard time finding safe places to socialize my dog. I’m not inexperienced and I have quite a bit of knowledge on dog behavior but I cannot seem to find people who share the same knowledge. I figured that as long as I know how to read my dog and can keep him under control, I should be okay. To be honost, one of the main reasons why I bring my dog to the park is because the other dogs are not always balanced. It allows my dog to get used to ill-behaved dogs as well and well-behaved dogs. He is doing better, just two weeks ago I was babysitting the neighbors dog for the weekend. They did great together! She made a bigger a deal out of the meeting (stressed out, panting, pacing, whining) than my dog who just laid around and tried to play every once in awhile. I very proud of his behavior.
I hope to someday find a place that I can safely work on his interactions.