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by susanandthek9s on 19 January 2009 - 00:01
Lynn, you've made it clear how you feel:
“I'm finding this a little frustrating.”
“I'm just finding it a little annoying.”
Frustrated and annoyed because a 6-month-old pup wholeheartedly loves to play with another dog! Yes, something really is off base here. . . .
by chicki on 19 January 2009 - 12:01
Thanks justcurious
Susan, when I said "I'm finding this a little frustrating and a little annoying" by that I didn't mean to imply that thats how I felt about the pup himself. I adore Jano's and am very happy with him.
Susan, when I said "I'm finding this a little frustrating and a little annoying" by that I didn't mean to imply that thats how I felt about the pup himself. I adore Jano's and am very happy with him.
by justcurious on 19 January 2009 - 21:01
well it's obvious to me that you love your pup and that you're just looking for ways that might help you bridge the relationship gap you are now experiencing. sometimes when a pup has stayed in a kennel situation beyond 12 wks it takes sometime for them to connect with people again; because the prolonged kennel stay during these early months can make them a little unsure of themselves regarding people. at least temporarily. most likely he simply feels more comfortable and confident (experiences less stress - doubt/confusion) with other dogs because he was not with you before the fear phase which happens around 16 wks.
imo with patient persistence, some perception modification, lots of communication - talk to him all the time - and additional bonding/training exercises - all which can be lots of fun - i think he'll shift gears and begin to orient more toward you. but it's important to remember that even though one 'window has closed' if he is a well bred gsd his genetic desire to bond with people will resurface and this early imprint on dogs rather than people will fade; provided you keep to door open and keep connecting with him.
if you do decide to go with the SATS following the exercises just as they are layed out in the book "sats and the family dog" i have no doubt you will see jano turn into the joyful companion dog. also this method is easily used with horses as well. i think kayce, the person who developed the method, has some video of her using it with her horse.
imo with patient persistence, some perception modification, lots of communication - talk to him all the time - and additional bonding/training exercises - all which can be lots of fun - i think he'll shift gears and begin to orient more toward you. but it's important to remember that even though one 'window has closed' if he is a well bred gsd his genetic desire to bond with people will resurface and this early imprint on dogs rather than people will fade; provided you keep to door open and keep connecting with him.
if you do decide to go with the SATS following the exercises just as they are layed out in the book "sats and the family dog" i have no doubt you will see jano turn into the joyful companion dog. also this method is easily used with horses as well. i think kayce, the person who developed the method, has some video of her using it with her horse.
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