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| Frank and Lilly |
“Lilly is not friendly with other dogs, so you need to pay attention to other dogs around you and hold on to her leash,” the dog owner said.
“She’s very strong. Frank, you look like you can manage,” she chuckled.
A dog that is not friendly with other dogs is called a dog-aggressive dog.
We witnessed Lilly’s dynamic change in behaviour on our first walk with her and her owner. Because of her Rottweiler brute strength, the lead is first fastened to her neck collar and then wrapped under her belly up over her back and interlaced in place. The rest of the lead was held in the owner’s hand. It wasn’t long before we witnessed some one-on-one action between Lilly and another dog. Her lunge was powerful enough to pull her owner off balance. The tug on the lead and shouts from the owner did not deter the dog. With all her might, she dragged the snarling Rottie away. We carried on from there.
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| Frank and Lilly on a walkabout |
As professional house and pet sitters, going for a walk with a dog is one our favourite ways to exercise and relax, but if the dog is not leash trained or is not friendly with other dogs, our pleasant outing can quickly turn into a stressful one.
In the house and backyard, Ms Lilly is very cooperative, respectful, gentle, and fun to be with.
In the house and backyard, Ms Lilly is very cooperative, respectful, gentle, and fun to be with.
Dear Pet Owner,
We are very happy to care for your pet and your home. We take great pleasure in managing a dog that is leash trained and socially adjusted. We are not professional dog trainers and we believe it is your responsibility to ensure that your pet is well behaved around humans and other dogs.
You described Lilly as 56 centimetres high and weight at a slim 37 kg. You said that she is very strong and you need a person fit and capable to manage her pulling and lunging at other dogs. You reported that she is very friendly with humans. You warned us that she is not able to join other dogs in the dog park because of her unsettling aggression. You also recommended we keep her on a leash because you could not guarantee that she would come back to us when called.
We would greatly appreciate you taking the time to train your dog to be social with other dogs along the public walkway. Or if that is not possible, please supply us with a mussel. She may also have to be ‘mussel trained’.
We look forward to caring for your pet and home.
Susan and Frank
Professional House and Pet Sitters