Sammy is roughly 4 years old, and we think he may have been abused or neglected in his 3 previous homes, as he is scared or children and some dogs, a trainer told us he isn't an evil dog, but uses nervous aggression in order to protect himself against strangers.
He is very attached to my mum, he follows her everywhere, and usually only wants us when we give him food or when my mum isnt available.
I used to be terrified of dogs, but taking on horse riding 5 years ago, i had to deal with 4 german shepherds around us at the stables. This helped me, but when we had sammy, i totally overcame my fear, and i want to have many dogs when i am older, I dont find any dog scary now, not even rottwielers or pitbulls, they just get a bad reputation, its not the dog, its the handler .
Heres the question. Me and sammy are best buds now, im the one that has the time for him. So i train him, teach him tricks and so on. Now I am older and alot stronger, my mum allows me to take sammy on walks alone, if he is wearing the halti. He walks with me perfect, sitting at every road and ignores most activity on the streets.
He gets plenty of exercise. Because I love running, i take him for a run more than a walk. Theres only the occasional dog he has a confrontation with (usually white retrievers, that look like sheep. Or mabye younger males. He transforms, you can tell he hates them, but its not all his fault, other dogs have triggered off the fight too). But even when in a fight, i can control him and tell him whos boss.
My mum tells me that she is nervous at holding his lead in one hand and doesnt feel incontrol, like I do, im more confident. she says i definately handle him better.
I say its because i have the time. Because mum, dad and my sis are usually at work or doing things around the house. I pay attention to dog training, i love kate and gin, ive met them and talked to kate about sammy because he can do some doggy dancing. I also find that cesar milan, the dog whisperer, program very helpful, and i do everything he says.
I just wonder if sammy listens to me because he sees me as pack leader, fun but assertive. or is it because im the one with the treats. Id like to think it was because he sees me as leader, but he is so attached to my mum i dont know.
Can anyone give me a good opinion?
Thanks. Amy x
Dog Training With a Halti or General Leader Collar
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I think he listens to you because of his last homes he wasn't treated properly. You've taken care of him in a friendly way that he deserves for the first time and he appreciates it. You've earned his trust. I don't think he just does it for the treats. I think he loves your whole family because of this fresh new start you've given him. If you really want to know then don't give him treats anymore. Well actually do this:
What you usually give him treats for like for an example maybe sit, if he has learned it well then stop giving him treats for it. Continue giving treats to him for the new stuff but for the stuff he has learned and done well just stop. And be extra friendly during this time period because after his experience of dog abuse or treated unfairly he might take this as a sign that you don't care for him and that later on you'll repeat what his former owners have done (treating him unfairly). So if you don't give him a treat just pet him on the head or say good boy and just give nice confortable rubs. Also, when you are teaching him new stuff you should give him a half a treat like break the treat in half (unless if you've done the old stuff and you didn't give him a treat and he's okay with it then you can choose to just not give him a treat at all and see how he reacts! remember to be friendly! giv erubs and pats and "good dog"'s occasionally even if he didn't do anything.)
Basic Dog Training Commands
- I believe it is because of all of it. You feed him, which makes him like you, and you play with him, exercise him, train him, etc. So that makes him love you. Overall, your dog trusts you since you are always around making his life great. I believe you are a good handler as well.
- Actually, it's both! Being his pack leader gives him confidence in you & your decisions. Also dogs love to please, and you're recognized as the one who challenges and exercises him, which is what they need. Keep up the good work!
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