8 Ways For You Not to Use in Making Friends With Angry Dogs
What do you know about dogs?
Dogs. Man's best friend as the old saying goes. And they are our best friends for many reasons too numerous to list even in a narrow, space-saving font. I guess my favorite reason for loving dogs is credited to legendary Country Music singer/songwriter, Tom T. Hall's heart-breaking lyric from one of his hit songs, "old dogs they still love you--even when you make mistakes," and Hall "hit it out of the ballpark" with that lyric for dogs I have known and loved have loved me in spite of the stupid mistakes I have made over 61 years of life.
I grew up with dogs. Their names were "Frank" and "Button." We played day after day for hours on top of hours and made being six-years-of-age more adventurous. As playmates go, I had rather run and play with these two mutts than any human kid of my age for other kids are sometimes cruel, judge mental and selfish. "Frank" and "Button" had not one of these cold traits.
NOTICE:
No dogs were harmed during the research, downloading photos and writing of this hub.
Sincerely,
Kenneth
Some of my best friends were dogs.
Other dog pals I remember were "Tramp," my purebred black and tan pup; "Sandy," "Pappy" and "Buddy." And if you think I do not think about them and miss them on a daily basis, you do not know me very well.
And to my dear friend, Catgypsy, a cat lover and expert on the raising and care for cats, you know me. I love cats too. But where I live, raising a dog would be a monumental task. Whereas my cats are "yard smart," and have the awareness to either stand their ground or run.
Now I want to share with you future dog lovers, if you are wanting to have a dog for a friend, just heed to the things I have in this . . .
8 Ways For You Not to Use in Making Friends With Angry Dogs
The "Mr. Bravery Act" -- will get you bit by a dog every time. Dogs are not stupid. They know you are afraid of them, so just be calm, do not make any sudden moves toward them and maybe if you have a slice of bologna in your pocket, toss it to this angry canine. It couldn't hurt.
Masquerading Yourself -- as a powerful jungle ape is also a losing proposition to make friends with distant dogs who are snapping and barking at you. Do you think that this angry dog will simply run and hide when you, in your cheap ape suit, walk toward him or her and trying to growl like an ape? Do you not know a single thing about dogs? As long as he or she has anger burning in its bones, they will attack and quickly. Forget the ape act and save yourself a trip to the emergency room.
Face-to-Face -- gestures while on your stomach in the angry dog's face such as Mel "Riggs" Gibson did in one of the "Lethal Weapon" films is ludarcis. You are only making it easier for this dog who is raging "get back or I will bite you," easier. And since you are no Mel Gibson look-alike, try a more sensible approach that requires you using patience.
The "Bellowing Bull" -- routine is not recommended. Although dogs and bulls as well as cows get along fine, you are not a bull or cow, so do not attempt to con this angry beast and get torn up with its sharp teeth. Stay your distance and give the dog time to get used to you.
Swatting at The Dog -- like a boxer is a huge mistake. I tried this as a stupid kid. And was bitten in my left wrist and talk about pain. Friends, I lay on the ground and rolled around in pain while the short-tempered dog sat at a distance and laughed at me.
Sneaking Up on The Dog -- who is more than angry at you will not work. If you are angry at someone and their friend comes at you from behind, you are scared and now more angry than you were in the beginning. Leave this technique be. It is a train wreck.
Singing a Love Song -- to an upset dog who possibly is gearing-up to bite you is not a wise move. Even if you are a singer, do not do this because this only confuses the dog and please, I beg you to not buy into that old saying: "music does soothe the savage beasts." Friend, this has not been proven that I know of, so do the wise thing and keep the singing for your wife.
The Fake Food -- routine is for idiots who are trying to dominate a dog that barks at you each time he or she sees you. What I mean is lacing some ground chuck with a sinus pill that does cause drowsiness to put the dog to sleep is not something a humane person will do. Did you not know that when the dog wakes, he or she will remember just how much they hate you and start barking and snapping at you all over again.
In closing, face it. Some dogs, no matter how much you try or what you do, are not "people dogs." And if you try everything within a sensible length of time and still no friends with an angry dog, walk away. Cut your losses and head to your nearest pet store or animal shelter where most dogs in these places will do most anything to be your friend.
