What did she do to the puppy? - Page 4

hell if that was the case I would have them take an IQ test and look at referrals !!! (trust me thought about it) Now days if they have older kids 5 and up they must come with the parents. Gives me an id of how they are and if they can control them. I have gone to a refusal agreement now... before you see any pups or parents you have to sign the agreement (qick summary - "if at any time we feel that you are not good for our puppies we have the right to refuse you") I have had to use it a couple times now and glad I came up with it!!! Pisses the people off but hey I don't have deal with them.

Very smart idea. Better to have them pissed and gone, than blaming you for their stupidity down the road. If I was the breeder in this case, I would refund them their $, take the pup back and send them kicking rocks fast. More than likely they will do the same to the next pup, if an exchange is made. Doesn't sound like they have the time or know how to work with a dog at this point in their lives.

Interesting. . . Go along the premise that the dog/pup can think whatever it likes, but better not act out. In other words, ensure control. Learn "Down Stays" slowly incrementing in time. The "Down" under command an absolute which can save not only the darting dog's life but also that of its chosen prey. The "Down" is a submissive position. I would work on this. . . have a set carpet or rug where the dog is in "down" in the house. This can be in several places. And not to forget. . . take the emotion out of it. It is not the dog's fault. Simple and matter of factly redirect and channel the drive. But the "Down Stay" command is the simplest form of control to avoid dangerous behavior. If the dog can master this, is confident that when he does this, he is safe, other steps can be introduced. . . like taking him out and public and doing the same thing. Without going into alot of Canine Behavior, this is the simplest form to redirect the dog into positive behavior. Unfortunately, there are too many lazy dog owners that will be consistent enough to do this simple exercise of teaching a dog self-control. You can talk for hours on the phone. What they want is a magical remedy. It does take some work.

EKvonEarnhardt, I would recommend your friend to go to her local book store and to get the Cesar's way book... If she has National geographic channel I would also recommend her to start watching Dog whisper which is on friday's at 8PM EST. I guarantee you that your friend will learn a thing or two from both the book and from the show.

Brittany thanks on those but I think they need more hands on right now with a professical trainer. I have many people that see that show and "TRY" to do what he does and makes the matter worse or even gets bite. There are reason why there are professical trainers and owners of dogs. One just wants to have fun with the dog and the other is mastering a GOD given talent. Not everyone can train point in example. I am not saying the show does not help but too many people see it as a training tool that have no understand what so about how dogs think, act and genetics. but yet they are going to "fix" thier dog. Nothing personal Brittany

"I've seen a look in dogs' eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts." -- John Steinbeck This is the look Rikka gave me when I tried Cesar's "touch? LOL

Yes the dog needs well defined training and very firm corrections. But as is most typical of inexperienced owners... they are the biggest problem! I am quite sure that they are encouraging the behaviours in ways that they have no idea they are. They need to be taught how to handle themselves first. The real question would be CAN they learn and make themselves be firm enough to take the leadership?!! Meanwhile, I agree the dog should be crated and only leash walked. Debby