I watched the DVD again about pack structure for the family pet and this time it really hit my ears when Ed was talking about the dogs maintaining their dignity.
So, I wondered about that. I wondered how many new owners and members who watch the DVD actually heard the admonition that the dog gets to maintain his dignity at all times.
And, how many know what that means? So, what do you think about that statement and how would you go about it? What would be some things that would rob the dog of his/her dignity?
... What would be some things that would rob the dog of his/her dignity?
Unfair corrections.
Treating the dog as if he/she is a species that s/he is not (like a short furry human).
Not presenting the rules clearly, and then correcting for noncompliance.
e.t.a. Forcing them to hang around with Dennis.
I agree with all except the Dennis thing. I am a dignified woman who would be honored to hang out with Dennis.
One other thing I would like to add is always testing the dog after you have made your point. Make the correction and move on do not force the dog to wallow in it.
For instance dog growls at you around his food. You make the correction; he complies but then you keep coming around his food testing to see if he will do it again etc.
One other thing I would like to add is always testing the dog after you have made your point. Make the correction and move on do not force the dog to wallow in it.
For instance dog growls at you around his food. You make the correction; he complies but then you keep coming around his food testing to see if he will do it again etc.
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I don't know about dignity, but they do have a sense of fairness, if you play or treat one the other expects the same, the more assertive ones will let you know if a correction is "unfair"
so many people wrongly assume that leadership means bullying the dog (ie. alpha rolls, strong physical corrections) Doing those things certainly rob a dog of their dignity and also destroy trust.
I certainly expect my dogs to listen to me and defer to me, but not through intimidation.
Rush is now over 2 years old and thinks he's "all that" lately. Because I've raised him with clear consistent leadership an attitude adjustment for him entails putting him back on a leash for free time in the house . No corrections needed, just putting the leash back on is a gentle reminder that I am STILL the boss of him.
so many people wrongly assume that leadership means bullying the dog (ie. alpha rolls, strong physical corrections) Doing those things certainly rob a dog of their dignity and also destroy trust.
I certainly expect my dogs to listen to me and defer to me, but not through intimidation.
Rush is now over 2 years old and thinks he's "all that" lately. Because I've raised him with clear consistent leadership an attitude adjustment for him entails putting him back on a leash for free time in the house . No corrections needed, just putting the leash back on is a gentle reminder that I am STILL the boss of him.
WAY to common in dog "trainers".
leadership has nothing to do with physical correction!
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