[elektikakass]

First, No dogs were injured. Not even a scratch.

We've been taking our three and five year old EB's to basic obedience classes now that they are both retired from the show ring. As show dogs, they were discouraged from ever sitting or laying down so we never taught them the commands. Plus, these two have a history of scraping at the drop of a hat and we hoped that the side by side training would help with the problem.

Last night was graduation night and surprisingly, these two EB's are the class stars. Imagine that. To be fair, they're also the only adult dogs in the class. For six weeks, these guys have been on their best behavior without a hitch until last night. Everything was going great until the end when all the dogs got doggy ice cream treats and everyone was standing around chatting, not paying attention to the dogs, when my two EB's got into it over the ice cream and went at it. Pandimonium ensued as the mostly new dog owners freaked out at the sight of these two locked up trying to kill each other. Fortunately, the instructor owns several Pits and she and I got them seperated quickly and no damage was done to either dog and they went back to their ice cream like nothing happened.

The whole incident probably didn't take more than a minute but the lesson here is to be always aware of what the dogs are up to and monitoring their body language and other signs. Normally, this wouldn't happen because I watch them closely and see it coming before it happens. This time, I got distracted when there was high value treats around. Totally my fault.

We still graduated with honors though. LOL

[theatadug]

EBs and Frenchies can be mean little dogs lol I saw an episode of it's me or the dog where they had a frenchy that was trying to kill their Bulldog and their Presa Canario Puppy. The Frenchy hooked onto the EB and they couldn't get him off it.

[elektikakass]

EBs and Frenchies can be mean little dogs lol I saw an episode of it's me or the dog where they had a frenchy that was trying to kill their Bulldog and their Presa Canario Puppy. The Frenchy hooked onto the EB and they couldn't get him off it.

Yes, they can be mean little buggers and fight like most Bulldogs by getting a hold and hanging on until they can get a better one. Fortunately, they can't do a lot of damage with their small, mishappen teeth and the loose skin around their faces prevents serious injury. I get ahold of their collars, keep them from shaking each other and just wait for a re-grip attempt and seperate them. Sometimes it can take awhile.

The wife and I laughed pretty good on the way home over the whole incident as a fight wasn't exactly what everyone was expecting or ready for at obedience class.

[theatadug]

Yes, they can be mean little buggers and fight like most Bulldogs by getting a hold and hanging on until they can get a better one. Fortunately, they can't do a lot of damage with their small, mishappen teeth and the loose skin around their faces prevents serious injury. I get ahold of their collars, keep them from shaking each other and just wait for a re-grip attempt and seperate them. Sometimes it can take awhile.

The wife and I laughed pretty good on the way home over the whole incident as a fight wasn't exactly what everyone was expecting or ready for at obedience class.

I had a giant Newfie in my class that would try to catch any dog that went near him. It was pretty scary considering the dog was 130 or more and his handler was a small 100 pound woman lol

[Onervemurce]

MY neighbors have frenchies and the are the barkiest little dogs and they try to attack Zora through the fence and growl and drool and they do the same thing to Mac and he his three times their size But they tell me that my pits a bad dogs. people are nuts. I hope Macs classes don't have this type of an issue. Congrats on your dogs graduating by the way and keep up the good work!!

[frequensearules]

Don't discount Boston Terriers, either! My little bitch can hold n shake with the best of em Bull breeds are bull breeds, even if people have screwed with their physical appearance!

On a side note, people who panic over dog fights make me want to strangle them! One time, two male Salukis got into a fight in the field... Everyone was yelling and freaking out while I just walked over, grabbed one of their leashes and walked him away lol.

[Tic Tac Took]

Don't discount Boston Terriers, either! My little bitch can hold n shake with the best of em Bull breeds are bull breeds, even if people have screwed with their physical appearance!

On a side note, people who panic over dog fights make me want to strangle them! One time, two male Salukis got into a fight in the field... Everyone was yelling and freaking out while I just walked over, grabbed one of their leashes and walked him away lol.

Like a boss!

[Voitramma]

my frenchie had a screw loose. Honestly, I have never encountered a more psychotic creature than F. Hucker.

We never figured out what would make him snap, but when he did, it was like nothing I have ever encountered before. All we can figure out is that he was the by-product of the sudden popularity of the breed, and some terrible inbreeding. And possibly even brain damage. He is the only dog is my group of friends that has ever had to be put down due to psychotic aggression. but dammit, he was insanely cute. lol

[elektikakass]

Don't discount Boston Terriers, either! My little bitch can hold n shake with the best of em Bull breeds are bull breeds, even if people have screwed with their physical appearance!

On a side note, people who panic over dog fights make me want to strangle them! One time, two male Salukis got into a fight in the field... Everyone was yelling and freaking out while I just walked over, grabbed one of their leashes and walked him away lol.

Yep, I had Boston when I was a kid and he was the neighborhood terror. Meanest little Bulldog I ever owned but sweet as could be with his family.

And, I'm with you on the people that panic, start screaming and yelling, smacking the dogs and generally make things ten times worse. Then, when it's over, they're the first ones to point fingers, start arguments, and make accusations about something they know nothing about. I'm so used to breaking up fights it's just another part of owning Bulldogs. No drama, no shouting or hitting. Just get a grip and wait a minute and they'll let go and everyone can go back to what they were doing. (they're EB's not Pits).