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In reply to the discussion: This is beyond sick. Kristi Noem shot and killed the family's 14-month puppy because it couldn't be trained [View all]NanaCat
(1,741 posts)But I never, ever wish harm on them. Even I know that her goofy, exuberant dog would have made a wonderful pet for plenty of dog-lovers, especially for a family with school-age kids.
She was just too stupid and psychopathic to have comprehended how other people would have loved to have that dog.
ETA: Anecdotal, but my experience has been that people who have 'uncontrollable' dogs are the problem with why the dogs misbehave, at least 90% of the time. They don't take seriously the very real commitment one must make to have a well-behaved dog, and never mind one that you want to perform a specific task on a regular basis. The behaviours require constant and consistent reinforcement, even at home away from their 'task,' like say, hunting.
Too many dog buyers don't understand that they must become lifelong pack leaders, and not really friends to their dogs, when push comes to shove. Friendly, yes, even loving. But, ultimately, every dog owner must be the leader, and behave accordingly, even when it's difficult.