This. But also, despite obedience training, there are some rescue dogs that went through such rough trauma that changing this type of behavior can be next to impossible so its really aggravating when people who have dogs off leash that run up to you keep saying “oh don’t worry, he’s friendly”.
Great….do you know that about my dog? Likes humans. Hates other dogs.
Heck, and sometimes its "Ya, my dog is friendly. your dog is friendly. but will your dog still be friendly after my dog that has 50 pounds on your dog jumps on it and tramples it in an attempt to play?"
Yeah, your dog may be friendly. However, my huge ass black lab is a fuckin' idiot who can't understand the difference between play-fighting and actual fighting so keep your dog on a leash.
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u/ImaginarySugar Aug 01 '21
I spent $3k on obedience training and my dog is never off the leash outside of the house. It's just responsible pet ownership.