mountainfila
Well-Known Member
it is refreshing to read your post!this is how all of my Filas have been and still are!
I see a harder temp in my pups because i have not done the same socializing that i did with their mom and dad but they are in no way lunging maniacs but they do let you know in a hurry whos around when i take them out. Trust me its utter kaos when someone shows up that they have never seen before, their bark is different and there body stance is different and i have a hard time getting them away from the gate, i physically have to touch everyone of them to get their attention to follow me, would i allow them to be loose around a total stranger, NOT A CHANCE! Would i have them on a leash around a total stranger, YES , will they sit and behave YES but dont come into their space or you will get it. I love my dogs and would not put them in a situation that i felt they were not capable of handling, they know im the boss and they trust me and i trust them. When i pick up the car keys or put my shoes on all 5 are pleading with their eyes for me to take them with me, they are so so so happy when they are with me, even if its just going to the corner store, they love it and it gets them used to the outside world and not every person walking by is a threat. At night time , thats a whole other story, when it gets dark they go into a whole other mode. I dont know if i could own another breed after having filas for so long.