May 23, 2011
We believe our 9 month old dog is dominant. What would you advice for his type of behavior?
Full Question:
Hi Ed,I have a 9 month old GSD male, we believe he is a dominant dog. I got him when he was 8 weeks olds, he snipped and bit our hand a lot when we handled him. Now even worst, he will jump up to us (my 3 kids, husband and me), bite our hands, our body. I watched your DVDs for "Establishing Pack Structure" and now I am watching the DVD "Dealing with Dominant Dogs." Last week, I tried to establish the pack leader. After several days later, I started to give him attention, his beheviour was not changed. I am concerned he's a dangerous dog to be around with my family, I really appreciate it for some advices from you how to handle him for this kind of behavior.
PS: I have not finished watching the DVD of dominant dog yet.
Cindy's Answer:
Several days is not enough time to establish pack structure, especially since you have allowed this dog to do what he wishes for the last 7 months. It may take weeks or even months of taking away his privileges before you can start to give him some freedom and privileges back. If you want the training to be successful, you will have to change your way of living with him permanently. Leadership is a lifelong endeavor.
Cindy Rhodes
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