Aric Buss Webboard User Reg: 10-14-2013
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Hydro wears a vest when we will be in a heavy traffic area.
It reads, "Working dog do not pet". Got it off of leerburg.
I think it helps.
The rest of the time i just use a stern "Don't" and people get it.
I am walking my dog and/or training. I am not out to make friends.
Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011
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Quote: Bob Scott
Both parents of my 8 yr old GSD Trooper were as serious as a heart attack but he's a big clown with body language that begs to make friends.
I do know a dark side to him exists because I've seen it when we were on the training field and he's not as clear headed and is more reactive then the old guy.
My 11 yr old GSD Thunder is the story book case of what a correct GSD should be. Suspicious with strangers but VERY clear headed concerning aggression towards people.
He will allow anyone to approach that doesn't show any threatening behavior BUT he will still keep a very close eye on those he doesn't know well. If he doesn't like your body language you dern sure better be able to read his.
It's all about knowing your own dogs and being consistent with what you allow around strangers..or anyone for that matter.
This is part of what I was getting at. You have a young dog who is still impressionable and imprintable, so you can still mold him for want you want in the future. For now, IMHO, you can be focusing on the dog and his behavior in that scenario, and worry about handling situations you may encounter once he starts to get a keen understanding.
From your other thread, it sounds like he is initiating meet and greets more than strangers are. Were it me, I'd want to neutralize him a little before he gets into a situation where he and a stranger are making advances toward one another.
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actually no she isn't. Last one I was in a hug parking lot training. And a teenager rode over on his bike and wanted to pet. I kept her engaged on me and said no I was training. It went well. Now once they do go in to pet, for example I let them then she is a bit over zealous but this is rare that I let her.
Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011
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Wasn't talking about your dog, Bob. I was quoting your post to the OP.
Sorry, Daniel. I was going off of something that you posted a little while back. I thought you said she had a desire to jump on strangers, but in rereading your posts, realized that the problem was with visitors.
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no worries. She will try and jump out of excitement but we aren't the initiators of these encounters. I have been working on her with no petting from family unless she is calm and I already notice a difference. Thanks.
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