i understand the concept of freedom of choice here, but i cannot get it strait in my mind, why a woman would want a dog that typically is "more dog" than the average man can handle.this is , from what i have gleaned from the post, a monster in the making. i have no suggestions, just concern for the safety of all concerned.

Another case of wrong dog for wrong owner. I have no doubt that the corso (like any other breed) with the proper handling, training, and environment could be a good dog. However, not a particularly good choice for an inexperienced owner. Her attitude also clearly needs a major adjustment. It basically screams "F**K YOU" to all kids, men and the world in general. She is using this dog and he is enjoying being her "muscle". One day it could be her that he shovs off the furniture, bites, etc. or worse yet...we'll be seeing her on CNN.
She should stick to stuffed animals for now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" />

Brandon, thank you for your input. It is greatly appreciated.

Swanson, your ignorance (I am not refering to your intellegence but the fact that you are ignoring) of my previous replies (that I DO NOT encourage this) leaves me with nothing to more to say to you.

Shepardgirl, I came here asking if it were normal behavior for a pup, and DO realize the seriousness of the issue. That is why I am STILL here, reading / hoping / learning.

John, I believe that ANY breed can be "handled" by anyone. That is why I am here. What part of that is everyone missing. This is not a "breed" issue, but it seems that you are making it one. Tell me, what breed/s do you own? It really should not matter, should it. What should matter is how well you are trained in handling your dogs. I wish I had no issues or questions and new as much as you did when you began your ownership. Are you that intelligent in every aspect of your life?

Another case of wrong dog for wrong owner."

And there are people are out that say NO pit should be owned by ANYONE, no shepard should be owned by a civilian, etc.

"I have no doubt that the corso (like any other breed) with the proper handling, training, and environment could be a good dog."

I get no credit for being here and trying to accomplish getting the proper training to make this a wonderul relationship?

"Her attitude also clearly needs a major adjustment. It basically screams F**K YOU to all kids, men and the world in general."

Wrong again. It screams F**K You when you are in my home, letting your kids ruin my stuff and saying kids will be kids or I am just playing with your dog. It doesnt hurt. My house, my rules, if you dont like it then F**K YOU.

"She is using this dog and he is enjoying being her muscle."

How am I using this dog? I am here to learn how to STOP this behaviour.

"One day it could be her that he shovs off the furniture, bites, etc. or worse yet...we'll be seeing her on CNN."

Again, this is why I am here. I dont think you had to pass a dog ownership / handling test before you chose your dog breed, did you? You never had any QUESTIONS???

Ok, if my dog were peeing twice as much as he normally does, I would think, is that normal and take him to a vet for tests, etc. Since this is not a VET issue, and I WAS wondering is this was normal puppy behaviour, I am here for questions / responses (wether good or bad) and suggestions on trainers / training / next steps / etc.

Maybe it would help if I said I were in Michigan. Any trainers willing to help? Any names / numbers anyone could suggest? I will not look in the phonebook as I realize that this breed as with others, require different handling.

To those that say this dog could one day challenge my authority, isnt that an inherant risk with ANY dog?

PS - this puppy has been crated since DAY ONE, when I am not home and sometimes when I am home. It is for his safety as well as my furnitures, etc.

You should not have this dog. This is bad. You have him for the wrong reasons.
And no...not everyone is capable of handleing a dog, much less such a rank dog. No matter what breed.
This is how some breeds get bad names. Someone, including yourself, is going to get very hurt.
This is not meant to be a slam towards you....you must gain much more knowlege of dogs and training and ask yourself why you want a dog before your ready. This is how I feel....you'll find that nothing is sugar coated here.
A nice lap dog may suit you just fine.

Pat

PATRICK:
"""You have him for the wrong reasons"""

My reasons for owning him, as stated in the first post "loyalty, protective nature of them and that they can be "one person" type dogs." Also as companionship and friendship.

So, what exactly is the right reason for owning a dog?

"""you must gain much more knowlege of dogs and training"""

Forgive me, but is this not what I am TRYING to do here?

you are a rambling freak!

who cares if he doesnt eat from your plate or beg for food. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> :rolleyes:

saying the mutt isnt people aggressive but bites everyone?? Hello, do you even know what you are trying to say???? :rolleyes:

"I really have no need to stop this behavior unless insight from people here tell me its dangerous."

People without common sense should not only avoid having kids, but any living animal as well.

I don't know "big momma", sounds like you need another hobby....... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

This is copied from a Q&A section on this forum. It pertains to a 5 year old RR which suddenly began to bite people.

and I quote """ Read my article titled Dealing With the Dominant Dog. If you want to keep this dog you need to start doing everything I talk about in this article, without any exceptions. You also need to decide that you have a dangerous dog. This means getting control of this animal, which you do not have at this point. It needs strict obedience (on and off leash) with the use of a prong collar """

If there is hope for this much older, more set in its way dog, why is there no hope for me and my puppy?

who cares if he doesnt eat from your plate or beg for food."

Is that not one way to help control the dominant dog? I believe I read that only allowing your dog to eat when / where / what you say (and only AFTER the humans eat) shows them ONE aspect that you are ALPHA.

"saying the mutt isnt people aggressive but bites everyone?? Hello, do you even know what you are trying to say????"

I WAS trying to say that he WAS not biting (at this point) out of aggression or so I thought. I have since learned differently. Try and keep up with the replies, please.

"(I really have no need to stop this behavior unless insight from people here tell me its dangerous.) People without common sense should not only avoid having kids, but any living animal as well."

Please note UNLESS INSIGHT FROM PEOPLE HERE has shown otherwise, and that is why I am still here. Again, please try to keep up.

"I don't know big momma, sounds like you need another hobby......."

Can not figure out where that even came from. Never made myself out to be or even remotely sound as if I were attempting to be or was a BIG MOMMA.

I am here for assistance, if you have nothing to offer but your short sighted opinions of my personality, please do not reply.

On the other hand, if you think you may have something other than insults, then please, may I hear them?

I understand that by posting my issue here, I open myself up for personal attacks and opinions I may not want to hear.

For someone that is so quick to judge a person for seeking help, one might think you are attempting to be the big daddy that has the I am the only one great enough to own such animals.