There are two problems with using these techniques with this this particular dog. First, there is a large pack and while you're charging one dog, the others are rushing in. Second, the dog that is the particular problem is not really intimidated. It will back off briefly and then rush back in. I have a horse that is very good at dealing with aggressive dogs and would charge on command, and would strike with his front legs and kick with his hind, and he STILL was bitten by this dog on a hind leg. This dog has also leaped into the air trying to bite a rider's leg.
Basically, I would like to ride this direction sometimes, and not have to use lethal force to get the dog off of us.
Rhonda
From: bwalker2@xxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] Paintballing dogs Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:07:00 -0800 To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Really good point, Karen. I remember a many years ago, when I was playing guide for a rental stable, we had a problem with one homeowner whose dog would come out and harass the horses at that point in the trail. The stable owners daughter took out one of the horses that we knew hated dogs. The dog attacked - the horse kicked the dog back through the fence - end of problem. I don't think the dog was hurt, but he sure didn't attack any more horses !
The trick is to get a horse that will do that. I wouldn't have a clue as to how to train one to do that.
On Dec 12, 2007, at 7:38 AM, Karen Everhart wrote:
With all this talk about paintballing dogs and other interventions, I have not seen a recent discussion about teaching your horse to charge or attack the dog.
