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14-08-2012, 09:10 PM
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Location: Burton-on Trent, Staffs, UK
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14-08-2012, 09:23 PM
i wear a walking belt with the dogs attached now and its so much easier and they cant drag me
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Location: Scotland, North Lanarkshire
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14-08-2012, 10:31 PM
I don't think I could own a dog that was stronger then myself....
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Location: leicester uk
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15-08-2012, 05:52 AM
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15-08-2012, 11:00 AM
Originally Posted by SarahJade 
I do agree with JulieSS, dogs are common place around here, even by busy roads, whereas horses are not. I haven't seen anyone taking their cow, sheep, goat etc for a walk... yet
I can hold him back, just. But at nearly 30kg of muscle he has dragged me around a few times, usually when trying to get to my OH or after a dog going crazy at him or god forbid a cat or rabbit. A few steps being dragged or sliding on mud and I stop him with commands rather than the lead.
I also could not win against him with tug of war no matter how well I brace myself, he can pull me over, drag me across the room or if I manage to stand still my arms give way! My brother used to hang him on a rope for amusement until one day my dog let go and my brother smacked himself in the face with the toy. I believe it serves him right but is also amusing
Now my poor lad is getting older it is so much easier to hold him back, and I've even started winning tug of war again!
This is the exact reason that OH and I have decided against getting a rottie, until we are much more experienced and have plenty of time to devote to constant training while out and about.
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Location: in a pile of nappies
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15-08-2012, 12:12 PM
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15-08-2012, 12:34 PM
Originally Posted by Jackbox
Visit some County shows, and you will see plenty of cows , sheep and so on, being walked on the end of a rope
I think if you live in a more rural area, or only walk your animals in quieter areas, large field/parks it gives you a few extra steps before regaining control. But for me here I would be very worried about anyone walking a cow, dog or any other animal that could pull them over near such busy roads.
I think everyone would feel more confident knowing that no matter what they could hold back the animal they were in charge of and cared for. I know for myself it would be a main point of keeping such an animal.
I'm not saying people shouldn't own them, but they should have the tools, strength, ability and common sense to own and control them while with them in suitable areas.
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Location: Bad Fallingbostel, Germany
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15-08-2012, 12:34 PM
Originally Posted by Jackbox
Visit some County shows, and you will see plenty of cows , sheep and so on, being walked on the end of a rope
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Location: West Sussex
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15-08-2012, 12:41 PM
Just got back from walking Bo and Tilly. Both on leads when Bo spotted a squirrell before I did. She dragged me along at full lunge and I only stopped because I hit a tree (we were on grass and it was wet, no grip). Good job I did because we would have ended up on a main road. Now my arm hurts, the dog is in disgrace and we are back to the drawing board *sigh*.
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