#and that’s the fault of the poorly trained dogs for coming into his territory and attacking his cat

[pwurrz]

if you let your fucking cat outside unsupervised i am going to kill you. i am going to beat you to death with a hello kitty baseball bat and i am going to kill you

there is no excuse and there is nothing you could say that would make me think that just letting your cat free roam outside unsupervised is okay.

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Love Again

Chapter 3

Sam's POV

The silence between Y/N and me was uncertain territory. Never in our lives had we spent more than a few days without talking, or any other form of communication whatsoever. But my anger for the girl still seethes inside me. How could she make this situation about her, and make me the bad guy? It’s not my fault she reacted so poorly to me having a girlfriend. Am I not allowed anymore to be happy and live my life the way I want?

I huff to myself and make my way upstairs to pack.

Knowing how bored I’m going to get, I ring Dean and put him on speaker as soon as he picks up

“Alreet Sam?” he asks joyfully.

“Aye, how are things going over there?” I ask curiously. Dean and his fiancé Reagan had finally adopted a puppy just after the Christmas days, after debating for almost a year whether to get a pet or not.

A cute little labradoodle pup named Maple was now part of their family and let’s just say toilet training and raising that little rascal has been more challenging and exhausting than anticipated.

“She’s wracking havoc, as usual, but knowing that in about an hour she will be exhausted and come searching for cuddles makes everything worth it I guess” Dean laughs down the phone. Being very well used to the dog’s energy by now.

After a few minutes of laughing and taking the piss out of each other as usual, Dean wants to know what I’m up to

“I’m packing mate, going down to London remember?” I’m trying to be as vague as possible, not wanting to go into detail again.

After my fight with Y/N, even my mates had sided with her, trying to make me understand why I should’ve reacted better and not snap at her like that. I didn’t need another lecture from Dean.

“You’re still going then?”

“Yes, Deano, am still going” I tell him in a sterner voice. I throw some shirts and jumpers into my small suitcase. I run my hand through my hair and sigh. Dean has known me since we were young boys, he knows me better than most people. Taking the hint to not further upset me he asks “Howd’ya feel about meeting her family. Yer nervous at all?”

I’m going down to London for about a week to wrap up some last-minute things with my label, before going on tour. And to meet Amber’s parents. We met through her brother a few months ago, but meeting her parents after such a short time is still a big deal and I’m anxious. What will they say about their daughter dating a person like me, someone that’s in the public eye and has their every step viewed and criticized. What if it is too soon to take such a big step in our short time together?

“I divn’t kna, like. I’m excited to see Amber again, and a guess one Sunday dinner with her family ain’t gan hurt me” I shrug to myself as I let Dean in on my thoughts.

“Have you talked to her about it? Maybe you should wait a bit longer with that aye?”

“Amber recons I’ll be fine. Her brother will be there too and a mean I’ve known Zack for a while now too. So I won’t feel too out of place like.”

“Reet, if you say so”

“Dean, come on, it’s not like I’m gan marry her next week!” I say with my voice raised. I know my friends mean well, but knowing that they all think I mistreated Y/N and are now starting to second guess my relationship with Amber is not the kind of support I thought I’d get from me best mates.

“A know that Sam, it’s still a bit odd though, innit! And you won’t be here to see off Y/N before her big tour. Is that really where you want to leave things?”

I zip my suitcase shut and take a seat on my bed.

“Look Dean, I wish we would’ve left things differently but am not gan just run back and apologize for something I ain’t got any control over. She’s got to sort oot her jealousy or whatever it is and then we can talk.”

I hear him sigh and wait for a response. I know he doesn’t like this predicament. He’s known and been friends with Y/N basically as long as I have. Always feeling very “big brother” protective of her. But I’m glad he’s still hearing my side of the story and not turning his back on me. That’s why I’m not surprised to hear his next words

“Alreet. Just please don’t let this get any worse between you two! I hate seeing yous like that!”

I let out a small noise of acknowledgement and get ready to end our call

“Safe travels, shoot us a text once you’re in London”

“Aye, I’ll talk to you tomorrow” and with that the line goes dead. With my phone in one hand, I pick up the small suitcase with the other and make my way downstairs, where I leave my luggage in the hallway before making my way onto the sofa for a quiet night in.

Y/N's POV

It’s my last night in Newcastle for the next few months. I’m flying to Amsterdam tomorrow to meet my bandmates as well as our crew and the team for the first gig of our tour. Heidi, Chloe and I are currently on our way to the Low Lights to meet our friends for another legendary night together.

You love living here so much. You felt like such an outsider in the beginning, being very conscious of your American accent. But everybody in this little town made you feel very at home very quickly and having incredible friends and a community around you really makes it feel like you belong here.

Walking down the hill towards the pub, the three of us already hear the chatter from the guests that are standing outside for a quick smoke. Walking passed with a quick wave and friendly hello’s, we walk past the bar, greeting the staff that’s working tonight, and make our way into one of the bigger rooms in the back. It’s been specifically reserved for my farewell tonight. Sure, all of us are regulars at this point, but a party like this deserves some privacy from all the regular patrons. And I want to be able to see and chat with all of my friends before leaving them for a while.

“Look who just walked in” I hear Joe shout before I even see him. He comes walking towards me with the biggest smile on his face, pint in hand.

“Hi Joe” I smile at him and open my arms for his impending hug. Joe isn’t that much younger than Sam and the other lads, but with his young boyish charm he has always been my partner in crime and one of my favorite people.

His girlfriend Holly comes running towards us with an equally big smile on her face

“Hey Y/N/N” she greets me with a tight hug as well. She had instantly become a part of us girls. Her and Heidi only being a couple of years younger than Chloe and I. It was perfect and always a good riot when the four of us got together.

More of my friends come to greet us and we quickly fall into comfortable chats around the room. I take of my coat and throw it down onto one of the benches before I ask Chloe and Heidi what they want to drink.

Making my way to the bar I order two pints of Inch’s Cider and one Guinness for Heidi. While I wait, Reagan stops next to me to order another pint for herself and Dean.

“So how d’you feel pet? Excited to be the big Rockstar you were always meant to be and start this tour?”

“Reaa” I laugh a bit embarrassed, hiding my face in her shoulder. Dean and Reagan got together when they were still in school. I only ever knew them together, so when Dean became somewhat of a big brother to me, she immediately became my big sister.

“Come on” she shakes her shoulder with a laugh and I lift my head off of it

“It’s what you’ve been working for the past four years. You bloody deserve it!”

“Thanks love” I smile at her. “I’m actually really excited. Me and the girls still can’t quite believe that it’s happening. It’s mad” Reagan and I pick up our drinks and make our way back to the group. I sit down next to Chloe who’s chatting to Holly and Liv. I set the cider down in front of us and face Reagan and Tom who sat down opposite me.

“I cannot wait for your Newcastle show, pet. It’ll be so incredible to see you play here at home” Tom says enthusiastically. I thank him and toast my glass to his. It still going to be months until that show, but it’s definitely one of the gigs I’m looking forward to the most. Getting to play in Newcastle, to all of my friends here is such an incredible privilege.

“It’s going to be wild. Half of that crowd will be people I actually know” I laugh “That’s not going to be nerve-racking”

The two laugh at that “You’re playing entire arenas all over Europe, I think you’ll be fine with a few Geordies in the room like”

We chat for a bit longer, enjoying our drinks and the atmosphere around us. Believe it or not, I tend to be quite a bit of a socially awkward introvert when it comes to bigger crowds, unless I’m standing on a stage. Yes, I am aware of the irony. But being in a room with all my friends like this has never felt weird or awkward. They all make me feel at ease and I can fully be myself.

I look around the room and only then does it hit me, one of those, if not the most important person that usually always calms me isn’t here tonight. Sam. I know we are not on the best terms at the moment, but I thought he’d at least be here, on my last night.

Before I can dwell on the fact I’m interrupted by a shout of my name

“Y/N, come ‘ere a minute” I try to find the source of that voice and my eyes land on Jack. He’s talking to another guy while waving me over. As I get closer I can hear the two talk and I instantly recognize the other voice. That deep and soft timbre, the accent. Before I even join them, I have the biggest smile on my face.

Jack must’ve seen I was getting close as he turns to me and throws his arm around my shoulder before happily announcing “Look who’s come to see you off”

My eyes stray from him over to the other person I had yet to greet. As soon as I had joined them he had stopped talking and is now looking at me with his soft blue eyes

“Hi John” I look up at him with the biggest grin.

“Hello Y/N” he replies before pulling me into a warm embrace. We linger like that for a moment before pulling away

“You actually came! I was afraid you big international Rockstar might be off busy somewhere in the world. But you’re here just for little ol’ me” I pull my most innocent smile and look up at him again. Seeing the mischief in his eyes already, I know a response isn’t far behind

“Actually a just popped in to see Jack and have a pint”

My grin brightens and I take his arm to lead him towards our table. He’s greeting friends along the way until I make him sit down next to me on the bench.

I hadn’t seen Johnny in months. He was another lad from Newcastle whom I had met early on through Sam. Johnny, Sam, Jack, Heidi; they all knew each other through the music scene here in the Northeast. Some of them had started playing at Surfcafe, others while playing Buskers nights in the local pubs. Johnny had his own band to play and tour the world with for a few years now. But only recently had he decided to be less of a part in that Band, and start fresh with his buddy Lou to focus more on his own creative ideas.

“I’m so happy to see you B” we clink both of our glasses together and take a sip each.

“I wouldn’t miss this, pet. You going away for so long is a big deal” he nudges my shoulder and smiles down at me. Even though Johnny has the wackiest sense of humor and wildest personality, he still manages to be one of the sweetest most generous people I have ever met. And I’m so grateful for him and his words. Although they leave a bad taste in my mouth

“Not everybody seems to think so” I tell him quietly, almost not wanting him to hear. I don’t want to ruin the mood or my last night here, but instantly my thoughts go back to Sam.

“Hm, what d’you mean?” he leans his head on his hand and turns his full attention to me. I look away and into the room filled with my friends, all here for me. All, except for one.

“Uhm” I say hesitantly “Sam isn’t here tonight”

“What? Why isn’t he here?” Johnny is completely taken aback by my news. It being very unusual that you don’t find Sam and I together, especially here in the Low Lights.

“Yeah, he uhm, he’s in London” I look over to Johnny to see his reaction “We had a fight, a couple weeks ago and, haven’t really spoken since then” I admit. I can see Johnny’s eyes cloud over with confusion before they clear again and he speaks up

“But he does know you’re going to be gone for months, aye?”

“Well yes, but I guess his new girlfriend was more important” I give him a sad smile before taking a long drink of my pint.

“Y/N/N” sympathy clear in his voice as I lean into his shoulder. The arm he has just put around my waist squeezing me gently into his side.

“I’m so sorry pet! I can’t believe him”

As if she can feel my mood shift, Chloe walks back into the room with two new glasses of Cider for us and sets them down on the table in front of me. “Here you go, hun. Thought you could do with a refill” she sits back down next to me.

“You alright?” she asks concerned

“Yeah” I tell her as I sit back up straight and take one of the glasses she has just brought over

“Just feeling a bit emotional about leaving you lot. I don’t know how you’ll handle things without me” I feel Johnny squeeze my arm in understanding before I wink at Chloe

“I think we’ll be alright here babe” she cackles before taking a drink.

The three of us fall into an easy conversation. My head feels light and my heart is full thanks to all these wonderful people in the room. I am so ready for what’s to come. I just wish there wasn’t this nagging feeling in the back of my mind, that I was missing something.

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What is the reason that dogs behave aggressively towards each other!

Why do dogs behave aggressively towards each other?

Dog Aggression what are the  Myths and Facts. We’ve all heard about the aggressive dog, that ‘mean, dangerous’ animal down the street. Many of us have even seen dogs fight with each other, or worse. It would be hard to miss stories of vicious dogfights, especially with the help of mass media. But why exactly are dogs sometimes aggressive towards each other, and why do they sometimes feel the need to kill each other? So what is the reason for dogs behave aggressively towards each other?

To understand the whole behaviour we have to go way back ... The Grey Wolf and Alpha Theory When attempting to understand the ‘why’ for any dog behaviour, it is sometimes best to look at the way their ancestral wolf behaved toward each other. Thousands of dog owners still believe in the ‘Alpha’ top dog, thinking that in a dog’s mind, the strongest always ranks highest and deserves the first pick of everything. Thanks to the great ‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan, this theory was further proliferated throughout America and the world. Most people don’t know this Alpha theory was based on a poorly conducted zoological study of captive wolves way back in the 1940’s, a time when we already had a very poor understanding of canine behaviour. Biologists concluded it’s natural for wolves to battle for dominance, the strongest becoming the ‘Alpha’ since that was the behaviour presented by this small captive grouping. It wasn’t long after this generalised wolf behaviour became the accepted dog behaviour since dogs evolved from wolves. Unfortunately for Cesar lovers, the Alpa theory has been since discredited by the scientific community as a whole. Dogs are not always aggressive simply because they are larger, stronger, and can be. This is also not the way wolves naturally behave in the wild, their packs resembling more of a family unit than a dominant hierarchy.

What are the signs of dog aggression: When your dogs start to Staring/like direct eye contact Low range growling Growling, snapping, snarling Tall, rigid stance with erect ears Tail held high, possibly moving stiffly from side to side Though these are common signs, some aggressive dogs will often give no indication (or at least not easily perceived by humans) before biting. Medical concerns can sometimes also cause a dog to respond aggressively; it’s important to seek veterinary care if this aggression is unusual behaviour. Possible causes of dog aggression Negative/ traumatising past experiences, including abuse or neglect Poor socialisation Owner’s behaviour may contribute Fear The desire to protect territory or family members Painful medical condition The desire to retain social status, not to be confused with dominance/alpha dog theory dog training aggressive behaviour Graph Displays Common Aggressive Household Dog Breeds

The dog breeds listed in the graph are all common house pet breeds, scoring in the 60% range in the official American Temperament Test (as of 2017). Though some dogs scored below these, these common household breeds scored on the low end. You’ll notice that the American Pitbull Terrier (87.4%) and Rottweiler (84.7%), breeds commonly thought to be more aggressive by most people, scored well above those you see here.

• According to the American Kennel Club, the vast majority of dog bites occur in intact (non-neutered) males.

The Pitfalls of Human Selective Breeding

Why certain Dog breeds become more dangerous than others? We’ve also all hears certain breeds are supposedly more dangerous than others, like the Pitbull or Rottweiler. This answer here comes down to genetics and heredity. Some breeds can be more aggressive than others or carry aggressive tendencies, today often because aggression was a straight sought after heavily by early breeders and passed to offspring. ● Believe it or not, many toy breeds rank the highest, by far, in terms of aggression (see graph above and explanation). Rottweiler The Rottweiler is an ancient breed, developed around 2000 years ago during the height of the Roman Empire to help guard livestock (among other things), although that was a much different animal than the Rottweiler of today. Rottweilers need experienced dog owners and when handled well those are loving and good dog companions. Pitbull Pitbulls were indeed developed as a ‘fighting’ dog, although the story is different than most people think. After the much loved English ‘sport’ of bull baiting was deemed excessively cruel and outlawed in 1835, enthusiasts started mixing bulldogs of the time with terriers. The resulting Pitbulls were first used in the sport of ‘Ratting’ before the dog fighting many people know of.

The Pitbull one of the best Family dogs Contrary to popular belief, the Pitbull is one of the best overall family breeds in existence today, very good with people thanks primarily because they were initially bred to be very loyal to human handlers. The breed does carry a tendency for dog aggression. It depends on the Owner of the dog and the training. The Wonders of Socialization Socialisation means exactly how it sounds, building social skills via social contact. These are both perhaps some of the most essential skills a dog will ever learn, and some of the most important training an owner will ever endure. A well-socialised dog, one who has been raised among other animals, encouraged to play and rewarded for interacting well with both humans and dogs, is rarely aggressive. Aggressive tendencies are far more common among dogs who have been raised alone, not allowed or encouraged to play and interact with other animals when young, or endured a traumatic experience in the past. We can all imagine that dog that does his best to stay back from approaching people or other animals, emitting a low growl when they do come too close. Many of us can imagine the sudden, sharp bellowing of the owner in response to his dog’s reactions. Fear-based aggression is more common among poorly socialised dogs, strays, and in many cases ‘puppy mill’ dogs. Conclusion: The Importance of Understanding

Despite what you may have read, heard from the bias news media or an uneducated friend may have said, dog behaviour is very predictable for those that pay attention, know what to look for, and what situations to avoid. Dogs are instinctual animals, their reactions governed by a set of instinctual ‘rules’. Outside of the rare genetic or developmental issue, they will always follow these instincts. When speaking of domesticated pets, the vast majority of dog aggression falls to the fault of the owner or the owner of the offending animal for failing to either ensure a safe environment or adequately educate themselves. Where dogs are not capable of intellectual thought, reasoning, and will never fully understand human behaviour, humans are easily capable of such a level of understanding- if they wanted to be. A situation where dogs behave aggressively towards each other can happen at any time during a walk with your dog or just a stroll in the park, not every owner has control over there dog. If you are unsure and you encounter some problem behaviour with your dog it is always good to look for a Certified Dog Trainer. ( CDT) Every Dog Owner should educate themselves in the breed or mix breed to understand the basis of their dog. Dog training is always recommended and it depends on oneself if you are capable to train the dog yourself or if you join a dog training class.   There are lots of dog training treats available. Dog training can be fun for you and your dog. Share your experience with your dog have you been encountered a situation with your dog where another dog is charging at your dog? I only experienced it once but it was a frightening experience. All Yours Melanie   Read the full article

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What is the reason that dogs behave aggressively towards each other!

Why do dogs behave aggressively towards each other?

Dog Aggression what are the  Myths and Facts. We’ve all heard about the aggressive dog, that ‘mean, dangerous’ animal down the street. Many of us have even seen dogs fight with each other, or worse. It would be hard to miss stories of vicious dogfights, especially with the help of mass media. But why exactly are dogs sometimes aggressive towards each other, and why do they sometimes feel the need to kill each other? So what is the reason for dogs behave aggressively towards each other?

To understand the whole behaviour we have to go way back ... The Grey Wolf and Alpha Theory When attempting to understand the ‘why’ for any dog behaviour, it is sometimes best to look at the way their ancestral wolf behaved toward each other. Thousands of dog owners still believe in the ‘Alpha’ top dog, thinking that in a dog’s mind, the strongest always ranks highest and deserves the first pick of everything. Thanks to the great ‘Dog Whisperer’ Cesar Millan, this theory was further proliferated throughout America and the world. Most people don’t know this Alpha theory was based on a poorly conducted zoological study of captive wolves way back in the 1940’s, a time when we already had a very poor understanding of canine behaviour. Biologists concluded it’s natural for wolves to battle for dominance, the strongest becoming the ‘Alpha’ since that was the behaviour presented by this small captive grouping. It wasn’t long after this generalised wolf behaviour became the accepted dog behaviour since dogs evolved from wolves. Unfortunately for Cesar lovers, the Alpa theory has been since discredited by the scientific community as a whole. Dogs are not always aggressive simply because they are larger, stronger, and can be. This is also not the way wolves naturally behave in the wild, their packs resembling more of a family unit than a dominant hierarchy.

What are the signs of dog aggression: When your dogs start to Staring/like direct eye contact Low range growling Growling, snapping, snarling Tall, rigid stance with erect ears Tail held high, possibly moving stiffly from side to side Though these are common signs, some aggressive dogs will often give no indication (or at least not easily perceived by humans) before biting. Medical concerns can sometimes also cause a dog to respond aggressively; it’s important to seek veterinary care if this aggression is unusual behaviour. Possible causes of dog aggression Negative/ traumatising past experiences, including abuse or neglect Poor socialisation Owner’s behaviour may contribute Fear The desire to protect territory or family members Painful medical condition The desire to retain social status, not to be confused with dominance/alpha dog theory dog training aggressive behaviour Graph Displays Common Aggressive Household Dog Breeds

The dog breeds listed in the graph are all common house pet breeds, scoring in the 60% range in the official American Temperament Test (as of 2017). Though some dogs scored below these, these common household breeds scored on the low end. You’ll notice that the American Pitbull Terrier (87.4%) and Rottweiler (84.7%), breeds commonly thought to be more aggressive by most people, scored well above those you see here.

• According to the American Kennel Club, the vast majority of dog bites occur in intact (non-neutered) males.

The Pitfalls of Human Selective Breeding

Why certain Dog breeds become more dangerous than others? We’ve also all hears certain breeds are supposedly more dangerous than others, like the Pitbull or Rottweiler. This answer here comes down to genetics and heredity. Some breeds can be more aggressive than others or carry aggressive tendencies, today often because aggression was a straight sought after heavily by early breeders and passed to offspring. ● Believe it or not, many toy breeds rank the highest, by far, in terms of aggression (see graph above and explanation). Rottweiler The Rottweiler is an ancient breed, developed around 2000 years ago during the height of the Roman Empire to help guard livestock (among other things), although that was a much different animal than the Rottweiler of today. Rottweilers need experienced dog owners and when handled well those are loving and good dog companions. Pitbull Pitbulls were indeed developed as a ‘fighting’ dog, although the story is different than most people think. After the much loved English ‘sport’ of bull baiting was deemed excessively cruel and outlawed in 1835, enthusiasts started mixing bulldogs of the time with terriers. The resulting Pitbulls were first used in the sport of ‘Ratting’ before the dog fighting many people know of.

The Pitbull one of the best Family dogs Contrary to popular belief, the Pitbull is one of the best overall family breeds in existence today, very good with people thanks primarily because they were initially bred to be very loyal to human handlers. The breed does carry a tendency for dog aggression. It depends on the Owner of the dog and the training. The Wonders of Socialization Socialisation means exactly how it sounds, building social skills via social contact. These are both perhaps some of the most essential skills a dog will ever learn, and some of the most important training an owner will ever endure. A well-socialised dog, one who has been raised among other animals, encouraged to play and rewarded for interacting well with both humans and dogs, is rarely aggressive. Aggressive tendencies are far more common among dogs who have been raised alone, not allowed or encouraged to play and interact with other animals when young, or endured a traumatic experience in the past. We can all imagine that dog that does his best to stay back from approaching people or other animals, emitting a low growl when they do come too close. Many of us can imagine the sudden, sharp bellowing of the owner in response to his dog’s reactions. Fear-based aggression is more common among poorly socialised dogs, strays, and in many cases ‘puppy mill’ dogs. Conclusion: The Importance of Understanding

Despite what you may have read, heard from the bias news media or an uneducated friend may have said, dog behaviour is very predictable for those that pay attention, know what to look for, and what situations to avoid. Dogs are instinctual animals, their reactions governed by a set of instinctual ‘rules’. Outside of the rare genetic or developmental issue, they will always follow these instincts. When speaking of domesticated pets, the vast majority of dog aggression falls to the fault of the owner or the owner of the offending animal for failing to either ensure a safe environment or adequately educate themselves. Where dogs are not capable of intellectual thought, reasoning, and will never fully understand human behaviour, humans are easily capable of such a level of understanding- if they wanted to be. A situation where dogs behave aggressively towards each other can happen at any time during a walk with your dog or just a stroll in the park, not every owner has control over there dog. If you are unsure and you encounter some problem behaviour with your dog it is always good to look for a Certified Dog Trainer. ( CDT) Every Dog Owner should educate themselves in the breed or mix breed to understand the basis of their dog. Dog training is always recommended and it depends on oneself if you are capable to train the dog yourself or if you join a dog training class.   There are lots of dog training treats available. Dog training can be fun for you and your dog. Share your experience with your dog have you been encountered a situation with your dog where another dog is charging at your dog? I only experienced it once but it was a frightening experience. All Yours Melanie   Read the full article