 Question about where a dog sleeps
#87428 - 10/21/2005 03:39 AM |
Webboard User
Reg: 07-28-2005
Posts: 102
Loc: Ceska Republika
 Offline |
|
I know, dogs shouldnt be allowed on beds and Alpha dogs take the best places for themselves....
But what if you have a dog thats always been allowed to sleep on the bed, and did, until about 3 months old, and now will only sleep on the floor, or on their own doggie bed?
By choice, I mean.
Is that a dog showing respect?
Or is that just a dog who thinks the floor is more comfortable than my bed.. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Opinions?
|
 Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Reesie Davis ]
#87429 - 10/21/2005 06:05 AM |
Webboard User
Reg: 12-03-2002
Posts: 308
Loc:
| Offline |
|
As a rule I don't agree with that "don't let the dog sleep on your bed or it will become alpha" garbage. I have only ever come across one dog that this philospohy "kind" of fit and that was my Fila.. he took my hubbys place in the bed.. and sofa... and everywhere else (till I fixed it).. so even then, it wasn't really a bed thing.
Annnnyways.. I think the dog just prefers the floor personally, for no other reason than "just because". Our Golden will come on the bed, but go down to the floor when we sleep. Floors are more comfy, no humans to try and find space around LOL
|
|
Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Sammy Blondin ]
#87430 - 10/21/2005 07:11 PM |
Webboard User
Reg: 07-28-2005
Posts: 102
Loc: Ceska Republika
| Offline |
|
Thanks, Sammy. I kind of agree with you on the bed thing. My male GSD I had when I was growing up wouldnt sleep on the bed either for some reason.
Maybe its me! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> ROFL!
She does like to sleep on the couch sometimes though, and always has, since we brought her home, but only if we are on it. She's starting to outgrow her 1/3 now.. hoping she will start preferring the floor there soon.. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
|
|
Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Sammy Blondin ]
#87431 - 10/21/2005 09:45 PM |
Webboard User
Reg: 12-15-2001
Posts: 389
Loc: Kansas
| Offline |
|
As a rule I don't agree with that "don't let the dog sleep on your bed or it will become alpha" garbage. I have only ever come across one dog that this philospohy "kind" of fit and that was my Fila.. he took my hubbys place in the bed.. and sofa... and everywhere else (till I fixed it).. so even then, it wasn't really a bed thing.
My question is "HOW" you fixed it........
Just curious.
Glenn
|
|
Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Glenn Wills ]
#87432 - 10/21/2005 10:03 PM |
Webboard User
Reg: 12-03-2002
Posts: 308
Loc:
| Offline |
|
As a rule I don't agree with that "don't let the dog sleep on your bed or it will become alpha" garbage. I have only ever come across one dog that this philospohy "kind" of fit and that was my Fila.. he took my hubbys place in the bed.. and sofa... and everywhere else (till I fixed it).. so even then, it wasn't really a bed thing.
My question is "HOW" you fixed it........
Just curious.
Glenn
History - 18mth old, 145lb intact male Fila (we got him at 18mths) Me in all day long. Hubby out at work all day.
Fila basically took hubby's 'place' (in his mind anyways). Hubbys spot on the sofa, on the bed, in my truck! LOL Came to a head one night when I went to bed a little earlier than hubby, the Fila took hubbys spot on the bed (fully stretched out LOL), hubby comes to bed, tells the dog "Move it!" dog tells him in no uncertain terms "No!". Now hubby has been a decoy for many years, but knows a fight with this guy was one he was certainly not going to win. So in a nutshell I had to drag the dog off the bed, several times till he stayed on the floor (that is the PETA friendly version anyways) From then on for around a month the I did not allow the dog in any of the 'spots' that belonged to hubby. After that all was cool.. dog sat inbetween us on the sofa, and sometimes in the bed.. but he knew where he belonged and never challenged hubby again.
|
|
Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Sammy Blondin ]
#87433 - 10/21/2005 10:18 PM |
Webboard User
Reg: 12-15-2001
Posts: 389
Loc: Kansas
| Offline |
|
Interesting considering it was a Fila.
Thanks,
Glenn
|
|
Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Glenn Wills ]
#87434 - 10/21/2005 10:38 PM |
Webboard User
Reg: 12-03-2002
Posts: 308
Loc:
| Offline |
|
Interesting considering it was a Fila.
Thanks,
Glenn
Hmm not really. They bond VERY closely, and usually with one person more than several. I only got him when he was 18mths, he already has his human by then. Once we sorted it all was cool... till he bite me twice a couple of months later and got a one way ticket out of here! The dog had a seriously nerve problem and was a liability aside of that. I had to lock my doors so friends could not just come in... he would throw himself against my truck windows to get at people at traffic lights/gas stations. He would throw himself against my house windows if the neighbor pulled in his driveways 100 yrds down the road... I could not crate him when people came over, or lock him in a room as he would tear everything to bits to get out.
The dog had problems to say the least!
|
|
Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Sammy Blondin ]
#87435 - 10/22/2005 12:05 AM |
Webboard User
Reg: 12-15-2001
Posts: 389
Loc: Kansas
| Offline |
|
Quote: Hmmm not really
I meant it was interesting because you managed to do what you say you did "getting him off the bed" without getting you're face ripped apart. You did not raise this Fila from a pup and considering you hadn't had him long, including the age of the Fila I'd say you were lucky. Having been bitten a couple of months later would indicate to me that you DID NOT ever establish who the boss was after the bed incident. Bad nerves? Hmmmmm, possibly but I'd say you went through a starting out with an almost adult Fila 101 course, instead of a pup.
Glenn
|
|
Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Glenn Wills ]
#87436 - 10/22/2005 06:28 AM |
Webboard User
Reg: 12-03-2002
Posts: 308
Loc:
| Offline |
|
Glenn, I have seen a number of Filas.. and a number of bad nerves. The dog was a nerve bag.
|
|
Top
|
|
Re: Question about where a dog sleeps
[Re: Sammy Blondin ]
#87437 - 10/22/2005 03:47 PM |
Webboard User
Reg: 12-15-2001
Posts: 389
Loc: Kansas
| Offline |
|
Interesting considering it was a Fila.
Thanks,
Glenn
quote:
They bond VERY closely
Just curious as to how long you owned this dog before the bed issue arose? After reading you're post I would suspect that you DID NOT ever bond with this dog. It's impossible because you did not have this dog very long before things started going badly. You're post indicates to me, at least, that you made several errors in handling this dog. Unfortunately alot of good Fila's, etc; end up paying a high price for irresponsible owners like you. Allowing an adolescent Fila on you're bed and furniture without expecting problems tells me one of two things. You did not research the breed thoroughly enough or you're totally misguided in the area of dominant dog behavior. You place the blame on the dogs nerves instead of where it needs to be. On you!!! This was just too much dog for you. You remind me of alot of people that rush things. Bonding takes time.
What exactly were you looking for in a dog when you decided to take on the responsibility of owning a FILA?
Glenn |
|
Top
|
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
