Author TaraMaiden Posted August 6, 2010 Author Posted August 6, 2010 Let me guess, a pitbull? No no.... Post #21 - Anatolian Shepherd. There's a link in that post to dog photos and characteristics. But it's along those lines, I grant you..... Men often have a very strong attatchment to their dogs. Most of the time this manifests as a reflection of themselves in a positive way. My brother had a wonderful old German Shepherd, which was like him to a tee. When this beautiful, gentle warrior passed I think a little bit of my brother died too. But sometimes a man projects aspects of himself that don't really exist onto the dog. So much so that he will not suffer any criticism of the animal, as he believes subconsciously it is an attack on himself. He will encourage the dogs aggressiveness, as it compensates for his own timidity and insecurity. It's a sticky problem, since she hasn't the time to take the dog into her own hands, and give it the love and discipline it craves. I see what you are saying here, and it's spot-on. But I think this dog is actually almost a twin of his owner's personality. This guy has been hurt a few times by different circumstances in his life, and is defensive and fiercely protective of what matters to him, even if it means guarding against the very things that are accentually precious to him, for fear of being proved wrong... I have yet to speak to my friend in person, but will be seeing her this weekend, and will "touch base" with her then... I'm sure she will be both curious about, and grateful for, the input.....
threebyfate Posted August 6, 2010 Posted August 6, 2010 As far as I know, they had the common interest of motor bikes, pets, previous relationships that had left them both high and dry, and a whacky sense of humour. He is actually a very nice, thoroughly likeable chap. But as is often the case, the flaws are never apparent at the beginning, are they?In this case, she did have a warning sign. Aggressive pursuit usually equates to a more dominant personality type. As for male attachment to dogs, I don't think it's gender specific like that. Pet owners who greatly love their dogs, wear blinders when it comes to many flaws. This is no different than most people who wear blinders when viewing their loved ones.
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