Gypsy Jan
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Childproofing Your Service-Dog-in-Training
Last night we headed out for dinner at Anamar in Primo Tapia with the year-old Rottweiler puppy in tow.
Normally, when we visit the restaurant is mostly empty, but last night there was a large family group at a table in the back that we didn't notice
before going in.
When we entered, we were greeted by shrieks of "Doggie, doggie, doggie!", and then we were swarmed by a group of six children all appearing to be
under the age of ten.
I was ready to fling myself down to block the kids from the puppy, but he simply sat down calmly at hubby's side and gazed at the group.
It was as if a glass wall rose up out of the floor between us and them. The kids became quiet, didn't try to touch him and then returned to their
table. We had no other interactions at all during dinner.
My Filete Veracruzano (fresh fish filet in a light tomato sauce with bell peppers, capers and green olives) dinner was delicious and hubby had his
favorite Garlic Shrimp (al Mojo de Ajo).
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Last night we headed out for dinner at Anamar in Primo Tapia with the year-old Rottweiler puppy in tow.
Normally, when we visit the restaurant is mostly empty, but last night there was a large family group at a table in the back that we didn't notice
before going in.
When we entered, we were greeted by shrieks of "Doggie, doggie, doggie!", and then we were swarmed by a group of six children all appearing to be
under the age of ten.
I was ready to fling myself down to block the kids from the puppy, but he simply sat down calmly at hubby's side and gazed at the group.
It was as if a glass wall rose up out of the floor between us and them. The kids became quiet, didn't try to touch him and then returned to their
table. We had no other interactions at all during dinner.
My Filete Veracruzano (fresh fish filet in a light tomato sauce with bell peppers, capers and green olives) dinner was delicious and hubby had his
favorite Garlic Shrimp (al Mojo de Ajo). |
Sad story 
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Gypsy Jan
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Why Would You Characterize This as a "Sad Story?"
Our puppy reacted to an unexpected, chaotic situation in a very calm and controlled way.
I have always suspected that he is an Alpha dog and he proved it last night.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
Our puppy reacted to an unexpected, chaotic situation in a very calm and controlled way.
I have always suspected that he is an Alpha dog and he proved it last night. |
Kids love dogs, and I have found that most normal dogs love kids, so sad to see dog lacking humanity and kids disappointed,... Just saying!
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Gypsy Jan
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Oh Boy, You Don't Have a Clue
This puppy at age one-year-old weighs in at more that sixty pounds.
Rottweilers are, by nature, protective of their family,
His response in the situation was measured and tolerant, understanding that there were children around us.
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
—Mark Twain
\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna
\"Alea iacta est.\"
—Julius Caesar
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Keri
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Sounds like he will make a great therapy dog.My sister trains canine companions .2 of her dogs are therapy dogs now, sure helps alot of people. Good
luck with yours,k
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keep calm and carry on...canine style
Sounds like your pup is off to a good start, tempermentally.
Ideally, parents approach you first to ask permission for their kids to pet your pup. This is safer for everyone but is not the norm.
I have a cute, generally friendly 20 lb. poodle who attracts lots of attention. But when stressed she gets protective, so I always thank parents for
asking permission before having their children pet her. It teaches the children a safe lesson in approaching a strange dog: never assume it will be
friendly.
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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