Diane Karraker Webboard User Reg: 06-21-2012
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I have a 14 month old wire hair fox terrier that I purchased at 8 weeks. I've put her through 2 formal classes but have found it beneficial to do all the training at home using Leerburg and Michael Ellis DVDs. Katie understands sit, down, touch, go to bed or crate, off/on and stay. Katie literally follows me everywhere in the house. Katie loves to sit on my lap and go to sleep. Do you think this will have an adverse affect on her training? I've been working with her over the last 10 days to not bark and go out the entrance when someone rings the door bell or knocks on the door. She is doing very well. I'm concerned by allowing her to sit on my lap could weaken my status in her eyes. She's very loving and I don't want to discourage that characteristics in her.
Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
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There is more to 'leadership' then whether you allow you dog to sit on your lap, the couch or sleep on your bed. If the leadership is in place & the proper training is in place, there should be no issues with that nor should it impact on other aspects of training.
Elaine Haynes Webboard User Reg: 08-16-2005
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Double Ditto! If you're inviting her up then it's fine. It's your house (or lap) so it's your rules. If you invite her up on your lap, bed or furniture it's fine. the only problem would be if she was challenging you when you told her to get off, and that does not seem to be the case here.
Enjoy her, she sounds like a great little dog. PICTURES !!!!
Diane Karraker Webboard User Reg: 06-21-2012
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Thanks for the replies. Katie was getting a little bold about getting on the furniture and my lap. My husband does not correct our dogs when they do something without approval, he thinks it's ok. I finally started to see a trend with both girls on pushing the boundaries, so I stepped and said no more. Unless we give them approval the are not to be getting on anyone or the furniture. I've seen a big improvement in just 2 weeks. I asked my husband if he had noticed a difference in their behavior for the better and he agreed. I raised a son and know the importance of discipline and boundaries. I also know how important it is for both of us to be on the same page, just having trouble getting my husband there. I guess that's why they follow me all over the house and wait at the door if I leave, but dont listen to my husband (even to go outside) . You have to invest to reap rewards!
Elaine Haynes Webboard User Reg: 08-16-2005
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Diane, you are correct. The dogs listen to you because they consider you the leader and respect you. They don't respect (although they may like) your husband. Just as with children it's important that you both agree to the house rules and present a united front. To do otherwise is confusing to the dogs.
For some reason it's often the spouse that's the problem.
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