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by Langhaar on 30 September 2009 - 09:09
GSD generally mature into aloofness.
there is a difference between a confident, competent, well socialised and habituated dog that has eyes only for its master and one that seeks attention from every Tom Dick and Harry.
Another example of perhaps the dog being seen as at fault rather than the relationship the dog has with its owner?
there is a difference between a confident, competent, well socialised and habituated dog that has eyes only for its master and one that seeks attention from every Tom Dick and Harry.
Another example of perhaps the dog being seen as at fault rather than the relationship the dog has with its owner?
by GSDtravels on 30 September 2009 - 12:09
I had a bit of trouble understanding "social" and made sure Drake was "friendly" with people who approached us. Well, while on the road, I was hoping he'd be a little more aloof! If anyone paid him attention, he would get too excited so I started asking people not to pet him. Then, all of a sudden, I noticed he's taking his cue from me. I was approached by a stranger asking for cash about a month ago and Drake sat, stoically, while I brushed him off. When he attempted to push the issue, Drake got between us and stared at me. I do believe he would have gone after the guy had he not made the choice to walk away. Seems my dog is smarter than I am 
by HardHit on 30 September 2009 - 15:09
"I was approached by a stranger asking for cash about a month ago and Drake sat, stoically, while I brushed him off. When he attempted to push the issue, Drake got between us and stared at me. I do believe he would have gone after the guy had he not made the choice to walk away"
Don't count on it. I'm assuming the dog has had no previous training in any form of bitework. I'm not saying the dog can't bite, but I highly doubt the dog would get physical.
Don't count on it. I'm assuming the dog has had no previous training in any form of bitework. I'm not saying the dog can't bite, but I highly doubt the dog would get physical.
by Langhaar on 30 September 2009 - 15:09
Hopefully the dog would not be making his own risk assessment anyway.........
by GSDtravels on 30 September 2009 - 15:09
I'm not saying he should make his own risk assessment. I'm saying that he was able to read my body language. And yes, he has had bite training, although we haven't worked in about six months.
by Held on 30 September 2009 - 16:09
Ideally a dog should be nutral to everything in its environment.have a nice one.
by GSDtravels on 30 September 2009 - 18:09
Held, I don't really know what your problem is, I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm saying I wish I had not "socialized" him as much as I did, I didn't know better at the time. But, he did, on his own, read my body language and act appropriately.
by Held on 30 September 2009 - 18:09
Not sure what made you think taht i was reffering to you. It was a general statement.
Explain what 'Social' means.And my answer is a dopg should be nutral to its environment and everything in it. Hope this does not confuse you. have a nice one.
Explain what 'Social' means.And my answer is a dopg should be nutral to its environment and everything in it. Hope this does not confuse you. have a nice one.
by GSDtravels on 30 September 2009 - 19:09
Held, I apologize. I'm having a bad day and took what you said personally. Just one of those days and I shouldn't take it out on others. But, thank you for the opportunity to practice therapy by apologizing publicly.
by Red Sable on 30 September 2009 - 19:09
So Held, are you saying a neutral dog is a social dog? Or a dog shouldn't be social?
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