Kristen Cabe Webboard User Reg: 06-09-2004
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Have you trained him to stay down as you step over him? And can others do it too? Sounds like a silly little exercise but most dogs are not comfortable with people walking over them. It has to do with developing trust, and tolerance, and has to do with who is in charge, I guess.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought it was the opposite. The more dominant dogs do not move if a subordinate wants to pass, so the subordinate must step over the dominant dog. But if a subordinate is lying in the way of a more dominant dog, the subordinate will get up and move out of the dominant dog's way so he can pass.
My dog literally jumps up out of my way if I'm walking through the house and she happens to be lying in my path. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />
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Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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The dog in question is 1/2 old english mastiff, remember.
I showed that breed for several years and I was always stepping over them, as they just are too inactive as adults - it's not a dominance thing, it's just their activity level.
The folks at the link at Border collie rescue mean well, but in this case comparing normal BC behavior to the normal behavior of an Old English Mastiff is like comparing a motorcycle to a dump truck... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Just my two cents, but from my experience with mastiffs, any aggression that they show is always fear based. I never saw a dominant mastiff in all my years of showing them, and I certainly saw enough of them first hand. However, the Rottie mix portion may of course askew their general behavior.
Steve,
Whoa buddy its a little early and not nearly enough information to be talking putting the dog down. We really have no idea what could be going on with this dog or what its full history is. Current exercise and training regiment also need to be considered. The dog needs a professional evaluation before determining the best course of action.
Right, I didn't say to have teh dog PTS, I said, depending on the situation, where you live etc. it may be worth considering.
If you live in a rural area, you can better manage these types of dogs, as tehy are not as exposed to as many situations to get itselfin trouble.
However, I think there is PLENTY of info in the first post that would give me real cause for concern. I would also say that a fair Temp Test should be done to evaluate how stable the temperament is.
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