Rugers-Kris
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Well, I haven't needed to because I took the time to develop the trust and respect with my dogs from the beginning and neither one of them find it acceptable to "bite the hand that feeds them". I have never needed to "pin" a dog in my life nor do I suggest that, however, in the event that one of my dogs growled at me when I was trying to take something, I would not back down. I would take that item regardless. What you are teaching the dog by backing down is that if they have something they don't want to give up, they can threaten you and keep it. I have had a lot of dogs in my life and I have never had one that would growl at me or try to bite me.
"You really can't push certain dogs". I disagree. It is a lot more work with an older dog or rescue but ANY dog can be trained and respect and trust is necessary with an dog we bring into our homes.
Why is your dog so nervous with you?
I agree that when you attempt to use force, you will need to be ready for a fight but pushing through is a better idea than backing down. I'll say it again, a dog should never be allowed to get this was to begn with and if worked with when they are oung, this won't be an issue.
As for advice to the OP.......My advice would be to rehome because after reading all of the comments back forth and previous threads, it is obvious to me that she has more dog than she can handle and I think it is going to end badly for her or the dog or both.
I did continue with my "advice" simply because there are many people that read these threads and it may help one of them who have just brought a puppy home and can make a better choice.
So, what will you do in all of the stuations I named above? I see that you are saying that you use commands to avoid forcing the issue but what happens when those commands don't work and his life or someone else's depend on it? Do you back down and just wait it out?
"You really can't push certain dogs". I disagree. It is a lot more work with an older dog or rescue but ANY dog can be trained and respect and trust is necessary with an dog we bring into our homes.
Why is your dog so nervous with you?
I agree that when you attempt to use force, you will need to be ready for a fight but pushing through is a better idea than backing down. I'll say it again, a dog should never be allowed to get this was to begn with and if worked with when they are oung, this won't be an issue.
As for advice to the OP.......My advice would be to rehome because after reading all of the comments back forth and previous threads, it is obvious to me that she has more dog than she can handle and I think it is going to end badly for her or the dog or both.
I did continue with my "advice" simply because there are many people that read these threads and it may help one of them who have just brought a puppy home and can make a better choice.
So, what will you do in all of the stuations I named above? I see that you are saying that you use commands to avoid forcing the issue but what happens when those commands don't work and his life or someone else's depend on it? Do you back down and just wait it out?
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