Carolyn Padron Webboard User Reg: 07-31-2009
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Hello fellow dogowners,
I joined the discussions boards only in the past year, and this is my first question.
I have a 6-1/2 month old GSD. He is a very loving and playful, still nips but not as hard as he used to. The problem I'm having is that he doesn't seem to know when I am discipling him. I am NOT a timid person and have experience with two other GSDs in the past. When I tell him NO or try to discipline him he just wants to play. He doesn't shrink from scolding, all he does is lay on his back and wiggle. All this is really cute but he is approaching 80lbs already and I know it won't be cute when he is 100lbs and mature.
Is this what you would call a "hard dog" or is he just
hard-headed??
Melissa Thom Webboard User Reg: 12-04-2007
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Sounds to me like he's a goof that's got your number. If he changes his behavior or ceases his undesired behavior the correction is effective. Total submission isn't what I'm after in a correction, it's a sign I've gone way way too far.
As a thought when he's being a turd either change the focus onto something for play, turn it into an obedience lesson, or put him in a crate.
Lindsay Janes Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2005
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Quote: carolyn padron
Is this what you would call a "hard dog"
When somebody describes a hard dog, it usually means the dog takes in a lot of pressure and not be sensitive about it. Being a a hard dog doesn't mean the dog is being stubborn.
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Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Quote: Carolyn Padron
I have a 6-1/2 month old GSD. He is a very loving and playful, still nips but not as hard as he used to. The problem I'm having is that he doesn't seem to know when I am discipling him. I am NOT a timid person and have experience with two other GSDs in the past. When I tell him NO or try to discipline him he just wants to play.
This sounds like pretty typical 6 month old puppy behavior; at least my pup at 6 months engaged in this type of behavior, especially with verbal corrections.(just tended to ramp her up)
What worked for me was to:
1) always have her on a long lone or drag line if in the house, so that I could redirect unwanted behavior
2) make sure she was getting plenty of exercise to burn off her excess energy
3) use a calm, deep voice when a verbal correction was necessary
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