ok so we've run into our first "problem" with our new pup Midas

[ruthcatrin]

Re: ok so we've run into our first "problem" with our new pup Midas

That is utterly adorable!

Glad to hear that the changes are working!

 

[allsierra123]

Re: ok so we've run into our first "problem" with our new pup Midas

We had the issue with Delilah. My kids learned to give her a very loud no. And a smack on the snout. She got the point quickly. And I was always there to back up there roll of authority over her. And never reprimand the child for anything it does to the dog in front of the dog. Take them aside talk to them about. That gives the dog the idea that they shouldn't be allowed to do something. And dogs are smart if they think you don't like children doing something often times they will try and correct it themselves.some may not agree with those methods but many of them do not have children and believe me the last thing you want is a mastiff that thinks its ever ok to growl bark nip or do anything other than submit to a child. Doesn't matter what any child does to the dog it is still a dog and should not retaliate.

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[NeSaxena]

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Thanks NeSaxena, we loved the look of him since we first saw him. He has marking on his face that kind of simulate human eyebrows so it makes his eyes very expressive. I hope he's still cute when he weighs 120 pounds like his parents..lol

I'm sure he will... Expressions like that don't go away!

 

[mx5055]

Re: ok so we've run into our first "problem" with our new pup Midas

We had the issue with Delilah. My kids learned to give her a very loud no. And a smack on the snout. She got the point quickly. And I was always there to back up there roll of authority over her. And never reprimand the child for anything it does to the dog in front of the dog. Take them aside talk to them about. That gives the dog the idea that they shouldn't be allowed to do something. And dogs are smart if they think you don't like children doing something often times they will try and correct it themselves.some may not agree with those methods but many of them do not have children and believe me the last thing you want is a mastiff that thinks its ever ok to growl bark nip or do anything other than submit to a child. Doesn't matter what any child does to the dog it is still a dog and should not retaliate.

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I am glad things are going better for your family and pup. Dogs learn quickly...as do children. This is really not my business, but I am going to stick my nose into this one and voice my opinion...as I have an extremely strong opinion regarding this issue, and the response posted by allsierra. I am not trying to offend anyone, but I would NEVER EVER advise your children to smack your dog...especially on the face!! You will not always be able to be present during time between your children and your pet (and may not even need to be since you have a couple older ones) and I think letting your kids smack the dog....esp in the face is extremely dangerous. There will be days where your pup may be "off" for any number of reasons....not feeling well, growing pains, pain from an injury, etc, and these situations can sometimes make a dog irritable....and the same goes for children. It's too dangerous a habit to teach....and the results of such can be extremely unpredictable. And, children are children....and what happens if your child decides to deal with a neighbor or friends, or God forbid, a strange dog this way???? I'm sorry...I am not trying to/or want to offend anyone; but I consider this an extremely dangerous way to teach a child to deal with an animal. And, I do have experience with this...I raised my children from the time they were born around large dogs, and I am raising my pup now with 3 young grandchildren that are at my house frequently.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Re: ok so we've run into our first "problem" with our new pup Midas

Not to mention that like any other force based training it only works with the right temperment of dog. The wrong temperment of dog will take that smack as an invitation to play. And the REALLY wrong temperment of dog will take it as an invitation to escalate to real aggression.....

 

[allsierra123]

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No offense taken obviously this is not the way they are taught to deal with strange dogs. Basicly it was just while she was a puppy now when either if my children say no she listens. They are in charge of her and she understands that. I'm have been raising and training hunting dogs most my life. And yes my methods seems harsh to most. Comes from being raised in the hills in the south. The dog is a tool for getting a job done. If it can't fulfill that role then we need to rethink our relationship. Delilah is no different her number one job is security in her off time she is catch dog either for farming or for hunting. So no offense taken at all I just have a much different view and needs as far as a dog goes. If she got out of hand as a pup and couldn't be reined in over time with her training I would be the first one to put a bullet in her. I just don't believe in having an animal in my property that is a liability to my family and doesnt obey to the letter. Hopefully no one gets to upset over this post. I don't claim to be a trainer and usually don't offer advice on such matters.

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[sharp1]

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Thanks Cindy, it was cute to watch him explore the "puppy in the mirror", he was really sweat to the "puppy in the mirror", he even gave him a kiss and his paw.. he also kept looking around the back of the mirror to see where it went when he would look around the edge for it? LOL

 

[atticus]

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Adorable pic! I hold Atticus in front of the mirror hoping he will recognize himself, but so far he just looks at me in the mirror! He is a few weeks behind Midas, so maybe I'll be posting a pic like this soon