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by lukemoua on 09 April 2010 - 09:04
Sorry menyuamhmoob...don't mean to hijack your thread, but I was wondering if some of you could list the DO's and DON'T's when it comes to raising a pup? I understand I should socialize my pup as much as possible, but I don't want my dog to become like the dog as described above. Therefore, when should I stop, or cut back, on socializing my dog? Or don't stop ever? Did that make sense? LOL
by Red Sable on 09 April 2010 - 21:04
I like the term neutralize, more than socialize. I never stop taking my pup out to new places to see people doing their daily business, new surfaces, sounds, car rides, animals, whatever.
However, I don't let every Tom, Dick and Harry pet or play with my pup.
However, I don't let every Tom, Dick and Harry pet or play with my pup.
by NoCurs on 09 April 2010 - 22:04
Theresa, your posts are very interesting. I agree with you 100%. "Wary" MEANS "afraid". Think about it... if a dog is "wary" they view the thing as something they must defend themself against. They feel "defensive" meaning they feel the need to "defend" themself from it. A strong, brave dog does NOT feel threatened by a simple stranger.
It is the most common mistake seen in dogs; people thinking their nervy dogs are "tough" or "protective". It is as simple as math: a dog that feels the need to exhibit a threat display feels threatened. When you feel threatened you react defensively. Threatened = wary. Wary = threatened. Threatened/wary = not confident in the situation.
A tough dog (with brains) meets each new person with confidence, but is not afraid to "defend" should the need arise. Otherwise he ends up being the little boy crying "wolf" all the time. Who wants a dog who thinks EVERY PERSON is a "threat"? Not me!
When a child comes up to my truck and looks in the crate at my dog, I don't expect him to feel "threatened" or "wary" of a child. If he does, what a cur! That may be the kind of dog someone else wants to feed, but no thanks, not for me!
My confident, non wary dogs score well in bitework. As high as 98's. And yes, they are working in prey. Why? Because they aren't frightened of the decoy!!! LOL!
It is the most common mistake seen in dogs; people thinking their nervy dogs are "tough" or "protective". It is as simple as math: a dog that feels the need to exhibit a threat display feels threatened. When you feel threatened you react defensively. Threatened = wary. Wary = threatened. Threatened/wary = not confident in the situation.
A tough dog (with brains) meets each new person with confidence, but is not afraid to "defend" should the need arise. Otherwise he ends up being the little boy crying "wolf" all the time. Who wants a dog who thinks EVERY PERSON is a "threat"? Not me!
When a child comes up to my truck and looks in the crate at my dog, I don't expect him to feel "threatened" or "wary" of a child. If he does, what a cur! That may be the kind of dog someone else wants to feed, but no thanks, not for me!
My confident, non wary dogs score well in bitework. As high as 98's. And yes, they are working in prey. Why? Because they aren't frightened of the decoy!!! LOL!
by Doberdoodle on 09 April 2010 - 22:04
How about having your helper civilly agitate him at your house?
Some dogs may be conditioned to not be territorial, such as owners who have a lot of guests always coming and going, always petting the dog and saying hi, so the dog may have it in him but it hasn't been brought out yet. I would want my dog to bark at people who come to the yard when I'm not there. Also some people with PP dogs don't let them socialize with guests who come over, it all depends on your lifestyle and what type of dog you want, a serious one or one that just intimidates with looks but has nothing to back it up.
Some dogs may be conditioned to not be territorial, such as owners who have a lot of guests always coming and going, always petting the dog and saying hi, so the dog may have it in him but it hasn't been brought out yet. I would want my dog to bark at people who come to the yard when I'm not there. Also some people with PP dogs don't let them socialize with guests who come over, it all depends on your lifestyle and what type of dog you want, a serious one or one that just intimidates with looks but has nothing to back it up.
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