"Terriers are aggressive and untrainable" - discuss *with pics*

[ComedyDevil]

"Terriers are aggressive and untrainable"

That's the comment I got today whilst taking Squid for a walk.

We were sat in the meadow behind my apartment, when a youngish couple walked past us. The man looked at Squid and said "hello, little doggie" so of course Squid went bouncing over to say hello. The guy bent down and started stroking him, Squid really liked him and was giving him kisses, which isn't something he does with everyone.

So this guy was telling me what a lovely little dog Squid was, and how he and his wife want to get a dog (at this point his wife was stood about 20 yards away just watching us) He called to his wife "isn't he gorgeous, come and see him!" So she walked over, and Squid started sniffing her feet, wagging his tail etc. just being friendly. And this woman just stood there, wouldnt stroke him, wouldnt even look at him I said to her, "dont worry, he wont hurt you", and she said "I just dont want him to bite me" which Squid would NEVER do, and I told her so.

We got talking, and she told me she'd love to own a dog, but not any kind of terrier, because they're "aggressive, unsociable and untrainable" and because they "cant be trusted". And this isnt because she's had a bad experience with a terrier, or because she's ever had any experience of owning a terrier, she just dislikes them, period. Needless to say, Squid and I left shortly after that.

Gah, I HATE that kind of prejudice. It's the same stupid thing people have against pitbulls. Granted, I do know a few terriers who are snappy, and some who are dog aggressive, and a lot who are hyperactive. But I know just as many who are lovely, well trained dogs.

Take my two for instance. Both Ollie and Squid, Squid especially, are lovely dogs, and I get tons of comments about how well bahaved and friendly they are.

[ComedyDevil]

Lets see:

They both know basic obedience (sit, stay, shake, please, speak, etc.) as well as some of the more advanced stuff.





I can let them both off leash and know that they'll come back when I call them







They both love to pose for photos and will do pretty much anything I want, if I stacked them on top of each other and told them to stay, they would!

[ComedyDevil]

I can put food in front of them and they wont touch it until I tell them it's ok. I could leave them in a room with a plate of food for 2 hours and I garuntee it would still be there when I got back.





They both love other dogs



And kids



And they are both generally lovely dogs. In fact, I can't think of anyone who WOULDNT want a terrier! Maybe that lady shouldn't get a dog at all ... ?

What do people think? Surely personality depends on the individual dog, not the breed? Now I know how pitbull owners feel.

[beeniesmom]

the lady is an idiot

[lv4dogs]

Did she not realize that Squid is a terrier & was being friendly, therefore not unsociable or aggressive? DUH
You should of made Squid do some tricks. LOL Shove it right in her face.

Some people

[dukedogsmom]

Those pics are adorable! I love them all but this one is my favorite. Way too cute! I also really love the last one in the first set. That one needs to be printed out.

[IRescue452]

Oh my gosh they're so ferocious! I mean they're just killing me by my looking at the pictures.
Your dogs are soooooo cute. Give 'em all a big hug for me and don't get bit now

[beeniesmom]

PS: Those pictures are great!

[vinjashira]

aw - great pictures! lovely to see your dogs!

my dog is a terrier and she is not aggresive either and she was best in the training class but there are time when even I think Jack Russels are untrainable

[Jadapit]

Oh, do I ever know how you feel!! I have been given dirty looks when I'm out with Jada and Ebony, people cross to the other side of the street when they see us coming. Those two LOVE people they would lick you to death. Thats as aggressive as they would get.

I was at my in laws with Ebony when we got her (she was still a little pup) their neighbors grand daughter went to pet her. Her grandma said "Dont pet that dog its a pit bull" I was so upset when she said that.. Try not to let people like that woman bother you they dont know what they are talking about..

I love the pictures. Your dogs are so adorable!!

[PJ's Mom]

I get the same thing with my two. I've heard Cockers have a reputation for being mean, but you couldn't prove it by hanging around Peej. Bailey gets avoided because she's a little larger and won't hesitate to walk up to someone for them to pet her.

People like that used to bother me but now I know they're the ignorant ones and I get to keep all this sweet doggieness to myself.

[buttercup132]

omg so people i would of told her! ooo she those people make me mad! i love the pics tho, its so cute how they pose, sorry but OMG thast ladys so stupid! there so many terriers and she thinks there all bad! a duh then they would most liekly be banned just like they are doing to the poor pitties now! UGGGGH!! she needs tp get her facts straight before she decides to open her big mouth again!

[buttercup132]

woo glad i got that out of my system

[PJ's Mom]

I just saw the pics. OMG! They couldn't be anymore cute.

[k9krazee]

Oh aren't terriers the worst? The pictures of Ollie and Squid are adorable!!