Jeff Brosius Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2007
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Read the article "Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs" and have a question.
In the article, Mr. Frawley mentions that a dog that gets on furniture or beds may be showing signs of dominance. Does this concept apply if I invite or give permission for the dog to do so? She will quickly respond appropriately to "Off!" when I say it (have never had to say it twice.)
She shows a great urge to meet/sniff new dogs, and has only once raised her hackles to another dog (un-neutered male that approached too quickly for liking.) When that happened, I put myself between her and the other dog, gave the other dog the appropriate verbal "Back Up!", and that was that. I haven't observed any other sign that could be construed as dominance.
Quite possible I'm concerned when I need not, but I don't want to make a bad mistake with a dog.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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In the article, Mr. Frawley mentions that a dog that gets on furniture or beds may be showing signs of dominance. Does this concept apply if I invite or give permission for the dog to do so? She will quickly respond appropriately to "Off!" when I say it (have never had to say it twice.)
Depends on the dog. If I'm dealing with a really challenging takeover guy, I don't invite him onto the furniture.
But mine are not particularly challenging, and are occasionally invited up. One long-time family member dog has a spot on one couch where he is permanently allowed. Again, he's a mild-mannered adult and doesn't try to extend that privilege to other places.
As long as you invite the dog and there is no hesitance when you tell the dog to get off the furniture, it is OK. Ed clarifies this in his dominant dog video.
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Furniture by invite?
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