why do women's dogs have the most behavioral problems?

[DrivingForward]

Anyone else notice how Women's pets (dogs or cats) seem to have the most behavioral problems?

I have dated atleast 6 women in the last 5 years who had problem pets, largely from lack of training or consistent discipline.

Examples are:

Dogs and Cats who bite people (and their owners) with regularity..... "Aww thats just butternuts showing that he likes you!"

Dogs and Cats who urinate and defacate in their owners homes several times daily "Awww Mr. Stinkers! You must not be feeling well, why not use your pee-pee-pad??"

Cats who run their owner's entire lives (I thought a cat was an independent animal?)............ "Wait, between dinner and the movie I have to run home, feed Mr. Biggelsworth, give him a rub down, wait for him to use the litter pan, and then place him on the bed, because he's too lazy to jump up himself!"

Animals who don't listen, don't come, don't sit, steal food from their owners aggressively, harass guests, etc

The common trait I see is that all of these pets are owned by women, and all of them baby their animal and seem unable to impose discipline.

Keep in mind, I love animals. I have rescued several Pit Bulls (a supposed aggressive breed) and spent love, time, and money on them to make sure they're healthy and well adjusted.

None of them bite people (can you imagine the headlines?).

All of them are house broken.

None of them are food aggressive.

All of them are very friendly to guests, provided that the guest is in my presence.

I guess women have difficulty getting their pets to see them as the Alpha?

 

[gibbob2]

Just a thought....

I think if could be the type of "women" you are dating, not the fact that they are "women."

I only guess at that because you have have ran through 6 of them in 5 years! lol.

 

[Big Dave Smith]

I'm very liberal and very open in terms of gender equality... but I notice this trend as well.

My ex's dog was terrible with her on leash. He saw her as more of an equal rather than her pack leader. When I was with the dog, he was fantastic.

The current love of my life has issues with my French Bulldog. He's the most stubborn dog in North America, possibly the world. He'll listen to me, but she has a hard time.

I think Cesar refers to the proper temperment as "calm assertive". If you watch the temperment of a woman around a dog, it's rare to see them behave this way when correcting a dog.

The list goes on. Going by the large number of women I've seen as dog owners, I agree with your statistics because I've seen the numbers. Ironically... (and this sounds stereotypical, but I stereotype...) many of the lesbians I've seen who own dogs are GREAT with them. I knew a few older lesbians in their 40's and their dogs are loyal and well trained.


This is just what I've seen. I don't want any rants on sexism.

 

[kingdawg98]

Usually, dogs with bad behavior, it's a discipline thing. Whether the owner is male or female. The owner probably hasn't established an "alpha" status with their dogs and treat them like newborns. Nothing wrong with showing your dog affection, but discipline should always come first. Especially with big powerful breeds. Plus they might not give the dog enuff excercise. Depends on the behavior problem. This is my dog, "King". He's a 115 lb American Pit Bull. He's the most disciplined, and gentle dog you'll ever meet.

 

[DrivingForward]

I don't think its just the women I've been dating.

Most of them have toy breeds, one of them had a working breed (husky).

Not one of them could properly housebreak a dog, 4 of the 6 had dogs that had bitten someone in the last 12 months.

Think of your guy friends, and tell me if they own dogs that continually bite people?

 

[kingdawg98]

Women have a more nurturing type of personalities in general. A lot of them aren't willing to Snatch a dog by it's face when it's acting up or make it submit by pinning it to the ground.

 

[DrivingForward]

Kingdawg,

You have a really good looking Pit , Bro!

 

[kingdawg98]

Kingdawg,

You have a really good looking Pit , Bro!

Thanks bro!, He's turning 12 this year. He's been a good companion and protector. I especially love this breed, I know people are prejudice against pit bulls, and not everybody should own one, but personally I think they are the best family dogs.

 

[robot]

kingdawg hit it.

Dogs are pack animals, Women in general aren't alpha males.

 

[Big Dave Smith]

My big boy.

 

[DrivingForward]

That dog looks like he has alot of personality!

 

[triathloncoach]

My situation

I have 3 dogs. I have always had at least 3 dogs. Most of the dogs I have are totally undisciplined. My wife constantly gives me grief over "MY" badly behaved dogs. And obese cats. I always have the friendliest, happiest dogs around. But they misbehave nearly as bad as me.

It's cute until they run away and get killed by a car. Now that was a tragic story and an example as to why it's important that your dogs obey you.

Here's a funny quote that I recently heard (maybe even on this site) , and I'm no doubt paraphrasing "All you people who think you are powerful and important - try telling another man's dog what to do"

 

[BOOMSHAKER]

Usually, dogs with bad behavior, it's a discipline thing. Whether the owner is male or female. The owner probably hasn't established an "alpha" status with their dogs and treat them like newborns. Nothing wrong with showing your dog affection, but discipline should always come first. Especially with big powerful breeds. Plus they might not give the dog enuff excercise. Depends on the behavior problem. This is my dog, "King". He's a 115 lb American Pit Bull. He's the most disciplined, and gentle dog you'll ever meet.

Great looking dog brother. I wish i had the balls to crop my buddies ears. I just dont have the heart to do it. Now thats he 3years old. Maybe when he was younger but not now.

 

[kingdawg98]

Great looking dog brother. I wish i had the balls to crop my buddies ears. I just dont have the heart to do it. Now thats he 3years old. Maybe when he was younger but not now.

Thankyou, bro. Ya, your pup is too old now for it. Best time to do it is when they're 4 months old. It'll look funny at first. King looked like a bat, his ears were so big, but then his head grew into the cut. I find it easier to clean their ears. I should have done it to my girl, she's the blue next to him. The thing with flappy ears is if the shake their heads a lot, they could develop small blood clots in their ear and that shit is expensive to take care of. I know, I'm dealing with it now. But in general these dogs are pretty much bullet proof as far as health goes, Just get them past the parvo stage and they'll be strong like an ox for most of their lives, unless they've been extremely in-bred for "pureness", which is the case for a lot blues.

 

[kingdawg98]

Hey Big Dave, you got a nice lookin pup. He's already buff. What is he, French Bulldog?

 

[J.Blaze]

This thread is great!!LOL

I feel the same way. I wont say all women, just all the ones Ive dated had the worst dogs ever. After 4 years my girls dogs were still pissing in the house, my german sheppard will hold it for 3 days if she has too. i believe its lack of discipline. Also, most important to remember, dogs run in a pack enviroment. There is always an alpha dog. Men fit this role much better.

 

[godzillaballs]

Why? They take after their owners.

 

[DrivingForward]

Why? They take after their owners.

I agree! Thats why I've started chasing my G/F with a rolled up newspaper when she pees on the carpet! She sets a terrible example for her dog, and I need to get that corrected!

 

[godzillaballs]

I agree! Thats why I've started chasing my G/F with a rolled up newspaper when she pees on the carpet! She sets a terrible example for her dog, and I need to get that corrected!

One solution, and a rather simple one, would be to stop dating girls that pee on your carpet.

But hey, whatever works.

 

[debo0211]

Most single mothers sons have behavioral problems bro.