Obviously, if it was a pack against him he won't stand a chance.
The last time I checked, the part "shepherd" in their name was because they were bred to fend of wild dogs from sheep (farm animals).
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Obviously, if it was a pack against him he won't stand a chance.
The last time I checked, the part "shepherd" in their name was because they were bred to fend of wild dogs from sheep (farm animals).
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Sativa Quemador
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A friend of mine was bitten by a dog today in front of Sobey's. Took a nice chunk out of his arm.
The dog was leashed, and was known to be a friendly dog. But it still bit someone.
Why ? Cause animals can NOT be trusted
Animals can never truly be trusted., so anyone letting their dogs run free are taking major chances
i wouldnt even hesitate in killing an unleashed dog that i thought might harm my child. Wouldnt you if it were your child ?
If you want to have your dog unleashed, buy a house with a yard. or take it to a leash free park thats fenced in.
The dog was leashed, and was known to be a friendly dog. But it still bit someone.
Why ? Cause animals can NOT be trusted
Animals can never truly be trusted., so anyone letting their dogs run free are taking major chances
i wouldnt even hesitate in killing an unleashed dog that i thought might harm my child. Wouldnt you if it were your child ?
If you want to have your dog unleashed, buy a house with a yard. or take it to a leash free park thats fenced in.
And that's why even as a dog person and foster "parent" I never approach unfamiliar dogs, friendly or not. And always have bear deterrent on me. I've seen a jack russell take a little can of dog spray to the face and keep on coming.
soto
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There is a lot of info missing from this story. A dog doesn't just bite without warning. And to take a chunk of flesh? It would have to be really ******.
Maybe people can't be trusted either.
ajaxguy
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Your stupid....period.
Stop picking on the sock puppets.
Not this local "pack"... of 2. Used to be 3, but only seeing 2 for the past couple of months and only the 1 yesterday morning. They're not big enough, wouldn't have the skills. Nothing to lure to. They've been struggling more so this past winter than usual. They'd maybe weigh 40lbs on a good day, after a good meal of garbage and/or scraps left out by sympathetic neighbors... may have not survived this past winter without the symapthy. A grown GS, if it any sort of fight in it whatsoever, would lay a beating on these ones. Wouldn't be the first time they've taking a beating from a neighborhood dog. I'm surprised it got that close to mine... or... let him get that close to it... which ever it was. It was a bold move on it's part, even he is probably too much for them... and he's more than willing to give them a go. Of the other dogs that are usually with us on our AM runs, a couple of them, individually, would easily work over a coyote if they were to ever get a hold of one.... Up in your area... the coyotes up there... probably be a different story and I'd be looking for a new dog.
The majority of dogs are quite predictable. Most people that say things like "I don't know what happened.. it just all of a sudden... it's usually so friendly...etc" failed to see the numerous warning signs leading up to the bite or attack.
I've been biten a few times over the years. All accidents, misdirects, except one. The one time I was the intended target... I knew right away it was coming, knew it was my fault, felt bad, and apologized to the owner afterwards for causing the incident... I should have know better and what would happen. No fault of the dog's whatsoever!
Roomie
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I agree with the thoughts on dogs being predictable. My ferocious bulldog has a routine. It has never changed since I got him 2 years ago. When we're out somewhere he reacts to every person and animal the same. He doesn't walk with a leash other than down the road and that's more because of me than him. He won't leave my side for anything and is a totally happy dog. There are signs that a dog may snap or bite. You can see them coming well before it happens 9 times out of 10.
You say there are signs that the dog may snap or bite, and you can see them coming 9 out of 10 times. However, you had your dog for 2 years, during which he never changed his routine, and was never a problem. That makes you quite inexperienced when it comes to noticing those signs, doesn't it?! Just following logic here, not starting a fight. You can explain if you want. PS. I don't have a dog, though we'll be getting a King Charles Spaniel for the kids soon.
ajaxguy
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I can say I know my dog 100%!! i have kids, and if for one minute I would think he would just "snap" then he wouldnt be in my house. As a puppy you watch for signs and see how the dog behaves. some breeds have a tendancy to be less tolerant or to "snap" and if that is your type of dog you know that and let people know who come close.
To say thought, that any dog is unpredictable is probably coming from someone who has never owned a dog, or has been bitten by one and is scarred by all of them. I had a JR and he was unpredictable, I let people know that, my boxer now, I know exactly how he is for every situation.
To say thought, that any dog is unpredictable is probably coming from someone who has never owned a dog, or has been bitten by one and is scarred by all of them. I had a JR and he was unpredictable, I let people know that, my boxer now, I know exactly how he is for every situation.
rmemedic
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Exactly. Most breeds now have been so messed with genetically for "show" that they can't perform their original duty. I work with retreivers, and there is a big difference in these fat, heavy, slow show labradors and the more true to original muscular, slim, fast working dogs. A show dog would die (literally, that have a fatigue issue) trying to keep up to a working dog in the brush.
I hunt Coyote in southern Ontario (Norfolk County). They are big enough there. 50lbs of coyote is nasty. Think, every day that thing is out there surviving by being tough and smart. Your dog gets regular meals it doesn't have to work for and lays around all day.
I don't bring my lab out coyote hunting, too much risk. Coyotes are known to take smaller dogs that are JR sized. And now with them breeding with people's pets, you're getting Coyotes that are bolder and not afraid of people.
Yes, it was a hard winter, but I doubt it has thinned the numbers, with all the other dead critters around they had lots of food.
Had a pretty good coyote season, even on the really cold days they were still out moving around.
I have a gun license and even though I sold all my guns sometime ago, I still maintain the interest. Never went hunting, and that could be something I'd like to try. The reason I never did was that I thought I have to travel way too long to get to do some of that, this about Norfolk County comes as news to me (just 1h from where I live).
Sorry for getting off-topic, but can you help out with some info:
1) What do you have to do with the dead Coyote after? I doubt it's for food.
2) When is the hunting season?
3) What do you hunt with? I assume long gun rifle, but are there any limitations? (e.g. can't hunt with shotgun, and obviously not a handgun). Furthermore, is hunting with bow/arrows viable for coyote?
4) How dangerous is it (in terms of the coyote attacking you)?
5) Is it hard to find the game, or there are many of them? E.g., can I expect to fire a shot on a single trip, or it's a rare occasion?
Thanks in advance!
Unfortunately I just had to put my dog of 14 years down on the weekend due to cancer.
However, with regard to this point, from my experience with a multitude of dogs (and training many more) I hope you are correct however my experience says otherwise.
So sorry bakaboy. That's never easy, but that dog had a better life with you in it. This I know.
Corsara-http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/OC/2ColumnSubPage/STDU_131083.html
Farmers hate them, find a few farmers and ask them if they need a hand getting rid.
Corsara-http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/OC/2ColumnSubPage/STDU_131083.html
Farmers hate them, find a few farmers and ask them if they need a hand getting rid.
GateKeeper
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I just go to Brampton and hunt Coyote.....nice and close.....private property and all......
regulations on small game hunting - http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/stdprodconsume/groups/lr/@mnr/@fw/documents/document/239852.pdf
you can't hunt anything with a handgun, that is a restricted firearm and can only be used at a properly sanctioned range
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Bakaboy, that's really sad. Sorry for your loss. 
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Did some reading. I used to reload and like the .3006, from what I understand I can't hunt with that. Small game is .275? Also, during deer season, cannot carry rifle with more than 400 foot-pound energy?! What am I supposed to hunt coyote/wolves with, a .22 lr?!
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Did some reading. I used to reload and like the .3006, from what I understand I can't hunt with that. Small game is .275? Also, during deer season, cannot carry rifle with more than 400 foot-pound energy?! What am I supposed to hunt coyote/wolves with, a .22 lr?!
Maybe don't hunt them at all? Coyotes are important for the ecosystem.
Makes me sick all these people who shoot at defenceless animals from a distance with firearms, sometimes with airplanes running them to exhaustion then shooting at a safe distance. Real sporting.
The ecosystem needs coyotes more than it needs yet more stupid humans shopping at big box stores.
Makes me sick all these people who shoot at defenceless animals from a distance with firearms, sometimes with airplanes running them to exhaustion then shooting at a safe distance. Real sporting.
The ecosystem needs coyotes more than it needs yet more stupid humans shopping at big box stores.
Come on, you now sound like my wife. Maybe that's why the only things I ever killed are spiders and house centipedes. I bet they are also important for some circle of life, yet she doesn't mind them dying. Like meme said above, coyotes are trouble for farmers.
