Running away with er tail in the air (fumin!!!)

[skycat 6,174]

Forgot to say: in young dogs (between 8 and 18 months old depending on type, sex etc) this is the age they will be challenging you to see if you are up to standard of being the boss. Be firm but fair and never let the dog get away with anything when it does challenge you: mine often show it by running round like fools with dummy in mouth taunting me to try and chase them: just try not to put the dog in a situation where it can actually do that, so the long line thing also helps in that sort of scenario.

 

The trouble with any advice in writing is that it is difficult to know how to behave to a particular dog: each dog needs a different approach and so on.

[romany52 313]

Forgot to say: in young dogs (between 8 and 18 months old depending on type, sex etc) this is the age they will be challenging you to see if you are up to standard of being the boss. Be firm but fair and never let the dog get away with anything when it does challenge you: mine often show it by running round like fools with dummy in mouth taunting me to try and chase them: just try not to put the dog in a situation where it can actually do that, so the long line thing also helps in that sort of scenario.

 

The trouble with any advice in writing is that it is difficult to know how to behave to a particular dog: each dog needs a different approach and so on.

 

When a dog runs round you with dummy a good tip is to stand against a wall or gate.Another tip to show your top dog is at feeding times, pretend to eat the dogs food from it's bowl, if it comes close growl a couple of times. Top dog always gets to eat first. The dog will respect you for it.

[Sully 3]

brilliant advice great as per usual, will try and let you know how I get on