tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post2753741272623114959..comments2023-02-25T16:05:06.209+01:00Comments on Lincoln's way of life: Some NewsLincolnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09171585844986092184noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-63933202460033893272011-10-25T11:40:54.484+02:002011-10-25T11:40:54.484+02:00hi Lincoln – so sorry I am late – I am still tryin...hi Lincoln – so sorry I am late – I am still trying to catch up with all my friends! My human has been so busy with househunting and stuff that she hasn't had much time to help me visit my blog friends!<br /><br />And I am so sorry to hear about your terrible experience! I hate to say it but – "welcome to the club!" This kind of thing happens to me ALL the time and now my humans have become so wary of meeting other strange dogs outside – they usually avoid other dogs now unless they are very sure of their body language and also of the owner's body language. Because, as you say, if anything happens – we are always the ones being blamed because we are bigger. Plus you often meet these kinds of stupid people with this kind of attitude of thinking that we are "too big"… Too big for what?? <br /><br />My human gets this a lot because she is only a small woman – and a Chinese one too! You get a lot of white people who just look down on small Chinese women and think they are weak. They look at Hsin-Yi and just immediately think that she cannot possibly control me and can't cope with me and they usually say something very rude – even when they are the ones that cannot control their own tiny dog while I am very calmly and politely sitting next to Hsin-Yi!<br /><br />We can understand how difficult it is to know how to react in those situations – we are always in the same dilemma as you, even having had this experience many times now! I think if you are in a leashed area legally then it's still a good idea for you to be on leash because of anything happens, that is your defence – you were following the law and the other dog was wrong. Whereas, if you are off then if the other owner wanted to make trouble, he could use that as an excuse. but if something happens like the other dog attacks you, then maybe Laura can drop your leash and give you more freedom that way.<br /><br />It is awfully hard isn't it when other dogs can do terrible things to us but we still have to be calm and not react, because we have to always show the better behaviour. It is so unfair and my human thinks that it is one of the biggest negatives of being a Great Dane (and a Great Dane owner!)<br /><br />But don't worry – we agree with Laura – we don't think your temperament will be affected too much by the incident if your human remains calm and doesn't make too big deal about it. She must be careful how she reacts the next time you are around dogs – if she gets to tense around them, then you will pick that up. I think she can just trust that you are very nice, calm, tolerant boy unless you have a very good reason – and you should be allowed to defend yourself! <br /><br />But maybe also, your human should try to speak up more next time – if another dog is behaving aggressively to you, she should shout at it loudly so that the other owner knows that his dog is behaving badly. But we understand how difficult it is to do that sometimes – my human is always blaming herself for not reacting better because she's just like your humans: at the time it happens, she just cannot think of what to stay and then afterwards she always gets really angry with herself. Also because she has been brought up to be very polite and not challenge other people – but sometimes, I think us polite people get taken advantage of! :-)<br /><br />Glad to hear that you are settling into your new home!<br /><br />Slobbers,<br />Honey the Great DaneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116997529248428606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-13802445949259538732011-10-22T06:09:22.866+02:002011-10-22T06:09:22.866+02:00Fabiola is beautiful! We're so happy you'...Fabiola is beautiful! We're so happy you've found at least one Dane to play with.<br /><br />We're so sorry about the jerk and his dog in the park. Lucille is right; bet he has a reputation among all the habitual park goers. Hope you don't encounter him again. If you do, for legal reasons you need to be the dog with a leash on, but it doesn't need to be a tight leash - you still have some room to manoeuvre. This is a good place for a 15-20 foot leash. If push comes to shove, your mom can drop the leash so you can defend yourself. Did you have puncture wounds in your neck from the aggressive dog's bites? Your mom needs to check, to be sure there's no infection or abscess. Puncture wounds may not bleed, but they can still be dangerous.<br /><br />Sounds like having your own 'den' is working out very well for you and your pawrents. That's great. Glad you're getting more secure and are getting over the separation anxiety.<br /><br />Jed & AbbyJed and Abby in MerryLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782709825274199133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-4911270658501553302011-10-21T21:25:54.256+02:002011-10-21T21:25:54.256+02:00So glad that you are enjoying your own room and ha...So glad that you are enjoying your own room and have not given your humans any surprises when they have left you home alone!<br /><br />About your incidents with that not so friendly dog, tell your humans not to stress that incidents like that are going to make you bad/scared with other dogs. If we are nice stable dogs we can normally don't get effected by those sort of situations :) It is normally our humans fretting that cause those sort of problems :p<br /><br />Licks and lots of slobber,<br />Lexi and Jasper the Danes<br /><br />P.S. You sure have grown up in to a handsome fellow! :)Lexi and Jasper the Daneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05995892792693119546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-14324052554508052052011-10-19T23:10:14.026+02:002011-10-19T23:10:14.026+02:00Oh Lincoln,
I am so sorry to read about this scary...Oh Lincoln,<br />I am so sorry to read about this scary adventure... <br />People can be so rude at times...<br />Problem is that something similar happens you are shocked and you are not ready to react, you just worry about your dog being safe...<br />I reacted similarly with Lucille once, but Mario told me off and at second thought I think he was right: free your dog in case of emergency... He will be free to move and present himself better in the situation...I mean he would use his body language in a better way and if the other dog is truly aggressive he can run away...<br />Anyway I hope you will NEVER ever again find yourself in this situation.<br />About the ugly owner.. I think he was used to the dog not responding and ... what best reaction than the attack to get out from an unpleasant situation? He probably does this quite offen... Ask around - you will see he is known...<br /><br />Ciao LucilleLucille, the Great Dane from Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12005243382300721067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-63713468065287306652011-10-17T23:59:40.273+02:002011-10-17T23:59:40.273+02:00Lincoln, You are growing up to be quite the gentle...Lincoln, You are growing up to be quite the gentleman. Your new friend is very pretty also. Thanks for sharing your days with us. Sorry you have to deal with stupid people issues, just part of life.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966965538396322463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-87199354659938923252011-10-14T20:47:55.340+02:002011-10-14T20:47:55.340+02:00You are so correct Lincoln - it was the humans fau...You are so correct Lincoln - it was the humans fault and not the dogs. For one they need to teach their dog better manners, they need to be more in control of their dog and they - the humans need to learn some manners too - how rude was that! You were such a brave boy and I hope your Mom and Dad were very proud of you.Cowspotdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227650305173077541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-91133140118868984892011-10-14T04:16:18.513+02:002011-10-14T04:16:18.513+02:00Hi Lincoln, great to hear from you. Well done on ...Hi Lincoln, great to hear from you. Well done on being a good boy for your mum and dad when they go out. Extra well done for being so good when the other doggie tried to fight you. As your mum says, its the owner not being responsible that has caused the problem. <br /><br />Some people can be so rude. Its very frustrating at times. Try not to let it bother you if possible, just think of how well you and your family reacted at the time. <br /><br />Also, your new friend is adorable. What a beautiful looking friend. Bet you just love having a playmate. Take care all. No worries, and love, Stella and RorySTELLA and RORY from Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254168437901406521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-80484158277856574102011-10-14T02:44:45.096+02:002011-10-14T02:44:45.096+02:00Awe, I'm sorry you have had bad experiences at...Awe, I'm sorry you have had bad experiences at the park. My owner is always careful to watch before taking me in and letting me loose. I am happy you are settling in your new place and having a quiet place for yourself. I am very glad you have a friend, one your size too! I hope you find more friends soon Lincoln. <br /><br />Yoko<br /><br />www.yokonotono.blogspot.comShambhala Padawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10317498983091143125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-10250446969914356542011-10-14T02:24:10.431+02:002011-10-14T02:24:10.431+02:00Rude owners are the worst
Kari
dogisgodinreverse....Rude owners are the worst<br /><br />Kari<br />dogisgodinreverse.comKari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-12736741468170028632011-10-14T00:42:43.298+02:002011-10-14T00:42:43.298+02:00Ugh. That sounds like what happened to Darwin a fe...Ugh. That sounds like what happened to Darwin a few weeks ago. I hate rude owners like that. And like you I was too worried about making sure Darwin was okay than yelling/arguing with the owner.<br /><br />And OMG Fabiola is SO CUTE! How old is she?!<br /><br />I hope you have tons of fun with your new friend, and that you dont run into that dummy owner and his dog again.brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490740909541514702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-84962087480337903882011-10-13T22:41:01.235+02:002011-10-13T22:41:01.235+02:00Lincoln, we are so sorry that husky owner was so s...Lincoln, we are so sorry that husky owner was so stupid and rude. We are embarrassed it was a husky too. Homer gave you some great advice.<br /><br />Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302394100844070799.post-5158450805051020022011-10-13T16:43:12.955+02:002011-10-13T16:43:12.955+02:00Your situation with that stupid owner infuriates m...Your situation with that stupid owner infuriates me. I cannot believe he actually said that... that's size discrimination! And, he can't even control his dog and he blames you because you are big and you've done nothing wrong - you behaved yourself, you listen to your humans and you never reacted to that dog!<br /><br />If something like this happen again (god forbid), here's a suggestion and I hope you will never need to use it -<br /><br />Husky Owner: "Isn't your dog too big?"<br /><br />You (Smiling at the owner): "Isn't your dog rude and ugly just like you?"<br /><br />On a pawsitive note, Fabiola seems like a nice and pretty dane. You are a nice boy and I'm sure you'll have lots of play dates with her! :)<br /><br />Love,<br />The MissusHomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244095746337998040noreply@blogger.com