Confidence Building Exercises

[Arivera1125]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to inform you all that Chief is doing a lot better now with strangers! We have gone with the "Please don't pet him" approach. He warms up to new people within an hour. We also keep him on a leash when new people enter our home. He is doing very well with stay and come commands. We are continuing to expose him to new things and actually loves going on walks now. We limit walks to around the block once a day with structured indoor playtime. He is beginning to be more confident outside and we have NOT had an accident in the house for over 2 weeks! YAY!

I want to continue building his confidence. What types of exercises worked with your CCs? Chief is such a smart boy and I want to continue to socialize him. Any suggestions/tips are welcome.

PS my 19 week old pup is now 70 pounds!!!!


Thanks in advance!

-Addie & Chief-

 

[Arivera1125]

Also, he likes to nip at people but does it while wagging his tail. So we are guessing he is looking for attention and a playmate. What can help break this yucky habit he recently picked up???

Thanks again!!!

 

[PrinceLorde13]

Yes dogs play with their mouths and have to be taught that it's not ok to do with people. 70lb on a 19week old corso is, well I don't think there is a word that gigantahugenormous! But I'm having trouble fathoming how that's even possible on a corso that age, that's like saying here's my 110lb 18month old human baby

 

[musicdeb]

Sounds like Chief is doing a great job with his training. Teach him "leave it" when it comes to anything you want him to stop or ignore.

70lbs at 19weeks sounds like a big boy. How's the calcium and phosphorous levels in his dog food? Slow and steady growth for a healthy mastiff.