bodhipooh t1_j84nodv wrote on February 11, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Reply to comment by MMJ23nj in Insanely loud fireworks going off Paulus Hook by [deleted]

Wait… so you don’t think that dogs look to their owners / handlers for guidance on how to behave and how to react to stimuli? if so, that’s some next level stupidity on your part. But, then again, not at all surprising. The sheer amount of poorly trained and poorly behaved dogs in this city is pretty sad and disappointing.

MMJ23nj t1_j84vzla wrote on February 11, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Of course. But it’s not as simple as “be a better owner” and show them good cues. They need consistent positive reinforcement and training. And fireworks and thunder can be very tough with some dogs no matter how good the owner is.

The worst dog owners in this city are the ones that think they are so good at training they can let their dogs off leash wherever/whenever they wish.

bodhipooh t1_j88l51m wrote on February 12, 2023 at 1:37 PM

>They need consistent positive reinforcement and training.

To me that is part of being a good and responsible dog owner.

>And fireworks and thunder can be very tough with some dogs no matter how good the owner is.

True, but it is also true that a good owner should be prepared to deal with these situations. If you know your dog is prone to anxiety attacks or fear due to loud, unexpected noises, this city is probably not the right place for them. And, just like parents learn to prepare and anticipate potential situations with babies/kids, an owner whose dog is prone to panic or anxiety should be proactive when going out and bring along whatever they may need, such as a thunder shirt/wrap, ear muffs, etc.

>The worst dog owners in this city are the ones that think they are so good at training they can let their dogs off leash wherever/whenever they wish.

100% agreed.

I think my flippant comment got us off to a bad start, but it seems to be that we probably think somewhat (or, very much) alike on some of this stuff.