My CC is NOT aloof around strangers!

[jcook]

My boyfriends mom is in town visiting for a few days. I figured Stella would bark at her and be suspicious (like she usually is), we told her not to look stella in the eye at first and to avoid loud noises etc.. at least until stella accepted her. Well, Stella LOVED her from the instant she walked in the door!! she follows her everywhere and even crys outside her bedroom door! what the heck!!! lol stella still prefers me and Adam over his mom, but I feel like Stella doesnt conform to the "proper" CC temperament. I am glad she is friendly instead of aggressive, but I dont think she is being "aloof'! lol
Stella loves SampsonJust because I miss my "puppy sized puppy" lol

 

[BlackShadowCaneCorso]

Some do and some don't. I have all varying degrees here, some that like people and some that don't but don't mistake that to mean they won't know when something is off and won't do something. Danae is a very social girl and is wonderful to take to shows as an ambassador for the breed, but daddy got the rumbles out of her on garbage night one night when he was walking back up the drive way in a dark hoodie and she couldn't tell who it was.

 

[Ben Curtis]

How old is Stella? My Leo, (Corso, 5 months) sounds very much like what you are describing. When meeting someone new he sometimes will have the hair on his back up, and be barking, but his entire back end is shaking in excitement of meeting someone new. When he meets them, he sits, incessantly tries to lick there face as he wants them to rub his chest.

He almost seems to love strangers as much as us. It is my belief that it shows that we have done a good job socializing him early. I also believe that he is still young and developing instincts. I do see that he is starting to become a little bit more hesitant with new people. I think if the time calls for it, he will turn protective, and I hope to never have the use for it.

But "aloof" is in no way how I would describe my Corso either. Maybe that will come later on?

 

[northernmastiff]

I don't own a Corso but I wouldn't worry too much. Some people just have a natural rapport with dogs and you boyfriend's mom might be one of those. Stella could be letting you know that your boyfriend's mom is definitely a keeper.

I know that 9 times out of 10 a dog will take to me instantly and people will joke that their dog prefers me over them.

 

[Tiger12490]

I also don't own a CC but I wouldn't be overly worried either, some no kidding PP or police dogs are social, but I bet shel show up when the time is right

Tapd on my skyrocket

 

[Geisthexe]

I don't own a CC but I own Presa's and have trained a few CCs.
Some puppies have what folks call the leary of strangers right from the start but that is not the case in all puppies. Some come into themselves 6 mos 9 mos 1 yr sometimes not till they are 2 yrs. Also you allowed mom in right from the start, you both were happy to see her, were not scared or nerves around her & dogs can feel how you are feeling, so you both already happy told the dog all is OK. And if she has barked at other company its b/c you are not showing the same feelings that you are showing when mom came. Mom probably has a calm nature around dogs and the dog felt that.

Be patient and you will have the dog come into herself at her own time.

 

[moonglow]

I have the opposite problem with Rolex. He had been cautious of strangers since the day I brought him home though I have stated before his temperament doesn't fall within the standard. Unfortunately he has a tendency to be fearful and anxious which is not desirable in the breed. I think Stella sounds much more stable and true to breed standard than Rolex. I believe it's better to have a confident dog who is possibly more outgoing than a shy/fearful one that doesn't want anything to do with new people. Also just to clarify Roly has had extensive training and socialization from the time I brought him home at 8 weeks to now, it's just the way he his personality is wired. He simply wants nothing to do with strangers, if they ignore him he's fine and occasionally he'll even show interest in him but if they show the slightest bit of interest in him or God forbid stare at him he goes on the defensive right away and will growl or bark at them. Thankfully he his attention is pretty easily redirected back towards me but its a pain in the butt to deal with and manage (ie. making sure no one tries to just walk up and pet him). One of the primary reasons I had gotten a CC was the aloof aspect of their personality but if I couldn't have that I would prefer a dog like Stella who is friendly over one like Rolex who has the potential to develop a serious agression problem if I don't handle and train him very carefully these next few months.

 

[jcook]

I am not worried. I prefer that over her being scared. I was just surprised, she normally is very suspicious of strangers and guests, but recently she just hasn't been. I also think she is all bark and no bite. Sometimes I think that she wouldnt attack someone even if I was truly being hurt lol. Oh and she turns 9 months this week. just weighed her today and she is 92.5lbs.

I would prefer a dog like Stella who is friendly over one like Rolex who has the potential to develop a serious agression problem if I don't handle and train him very carefully these next few months.

this is how i feel.

found this pic the other day, this was the first day we got her! she has grown so much so fast!

 

[Ben Curtis]

I've gotta say I love Stella. She is absolutely beautiful.

I would have to say my Leo sounds like he is on a path very much like Stella's. Part of the reason I picked the breed is because of there aloofness. I would also say I would neither describe Stella or Leo as aloof in a vacuum. If I compared Leo's personality to my previous Chocolate Lab, Ruen. Leo in comparison I would call aloof. Ruen would happily go off with anyone. He loved his family, but loved everyone equally. Leo not so much. He sure acts nice to strangers, but he also stays with in a small radius of me, and is constantly looking to me for direction.

I agree I would prefer what it sounds like we have jcook over what moonglow is dealing with, but I find it all very interesting.

Love my Corso!

 

[Mojo]

Although I do not have experience directly I have read many posts here that suggest Corsi tend to become more "aloof" as they age and that around the year mark their personality in this regard becomes more certain. Many have said it was like a light switch, one day they are good with strangers and the next they are staring them down.

 

[Cody]

I would say is closer to 2 when their brains connect lol.
Remember these dogs take a while to mature. Some are more outgoing then others.
And yes, unfortunately skittish tendencies run in the breed

 

[jcook]

I do keep forgetting how young she still is! And Stella is mor me aloof than other dogs I've known. I think that Stella just like how grandma can't say no to throwing a toy for her! Lol