Dogs that are difficult to manage: what is it like, whats your experience? - Page 4

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by beetree on 17 September 2016 - 16:09

Genetics are what is possible. FUTURE

Environment shapes what is possible. PAST

The dog before you, is the PRESENT.

In my particular experience with rescue dogs in which the genetics or the rearing is mostly unknown, it is easy enough to project pity onto the dog, simply because of his circumstance of needing a home. A well meaning owner who tries to compensate for the unfortunate dog's past lot in life, with an abundance of care, love and affection usually doesn't realize that the dog is only living in the PRESENT, even while they do that.

Don't worry, Snookums, mommy has to leave for work! Pet, pet, kissy, kiss, hug...sadly leave and shut the door. Don't do that!

So, what happens is, the dog gets rewarded inappropriately for undesired behavior. And the dog learns that if you are so concerned about a situation (like simply walking out the door without them), then they learn to be worried, too. That is the very essence of separation anxiety.

Never make a big deal about leaving, and never make a big deal when arriving. Your dog will then be unconcerned when you leave, he will expect you to return, and learn to be level headed and calm with these mundane happenings.

My mistake dog, LOL, I think I could beat just about any body with a story of destruction. I got a boat load of them.


Mithuna

by Mithuna on 17 September 2016 - 19:09

Bee
Wheres " the difficult to manage dog concept" in your post?

by beetree on 17 September 2016 - 21:09

You aren't familiar with separation anxiety? That is a difficult to manage dog.

Maybe not the one you want to talk about, but that situation affects a huge number of dog lovers and really, I hope they are listening.

laura271

by laura271 on 29 September 2016 - 23:09

You don't need to be a hillbilly to own this type of dog- we just finished driving across Canada with my husband's dog, who most folks would consider difficult to manage. Bosco stayed in many hotels, visited tourist sites, and lived with my mom during our visit home. Rules have to be very black and white and always enforced. My husband is always doing some sort of training with Bosco. Definitely, a one person dog but such a wonderful bond to see between my husband and his dog. I can see how the OP's dog would struggle being passed from home to home.

Mithuna

by Mithuna on 30 September 2016 - 14:09

I loved the dog and wished I could keep him. But there would have been issues with family and in general there was "way" too much maleness in him.

Koots

by Koots on 30 September 2016 - 16:09

I thought you said the dog was a big PITA and you were glad he went back to the handler. 

"I recently had the opportunity to board a 3 year old WL intact male GSD at my home for almost 2 weeks. This was my WORST experience in having to keep/relate to a dog."......your words, from your first post on this thread.  

 


Mithuna

by Mithuna on 30 September 2016 - 16:09

What does PITA mean?

Hundmutter

by Hundmutter on 30 September 2016 - 17:09

It is what you often are, dear !

Mithuna

by Mithuna on 30 September 2016 - 17:09

Still dont get it. Is it an acronym?

Mithuna

by Mithuna on 30 September 2016 - 17:09

Yes he was but does not mean you can't like him.
I like the fact thay he wad manly and not afraid.





 


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