tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post5994313702599127847..comments2024-03-16T22:09:24.279-04:00Comments on 24 PAWS OF LOVE: Aggression Corrections?24 Paws of Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574070591449171093noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-32380105262387393472011-07-26T23:42:40.389-04:002011-07-26T23:42:40.389-04:00I have always had a love for pomeranian dogs and a...I have always had a love for pomeranian dogs and a few years ago I found an old book about the breed. It said to correct the dog use a light strap and give them whip them with it. If that was not bad enough the solution for digging was to fill the hole with water and force the dogs face in the water till the dog is "half drowned". A pom with their short noses! I hate to think how many dogs were killed because of the idiot author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-31223107203297014682011-03-07T07:45:33.853-05:002011-03-07T07:45:33.853-05:00That's crazy! It sounds like a how to get you...That's crazy! It sounds like a how to get your dog to be aggressive. It certainly would make me aggressive.<br /><br />The one thing you mentioned that I use on Juno (she's only 4 mo old and has a dominant streak) is to submit her in what they called the 'alpha rollover'. To me that is very effective and doesn't scar her.<br /><br />The rest, forget it. How did that book even get in print?siskohttp://togetherwithdogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-52636854839382993122011-03-06T13:13:22.792-05:002011-03-06T13:13:22.792-05:00Hmm, some of those methods are really bad. However...Hmm, some of those methods are really bad. However, I have also read that a mother dog will use some of them to stop the pups from biting or becoming mischievous. She would pick them up by the back of the necks and shake them a little. Or she would turn them on their backs and growl at them. Even ignoring the pups is said to work.<br><br />Many people have said that holding a dog by their nape wouldn't hurt the dog, but it will make the pup behave. I tried that, but it didn't work at all.<br><br />The best solution I found is playing with her or letting her roam around the house.<br><br />If you do find out a way to explain "how to calm your dog", please share your ideas...Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-75281120151522092082011-03-06T09:39:29.304-05:002011-03-06T09:39:29.304-05:00The "shake" and "cuff" sound s...The "shake" and "cuff" sound so barbaric! I'm with you...some things come natural. There are signals they give and catching them before the action occurs is best. The "alpha rollover" we've had to use a few times, and that does work well and harmlessly. I'm amazed at what some people do all in the name of "training" or "behavior control." Gives me the chills. Keep up your great work! Now, for training the hubby on what you instinctively know and how...??? Good luck! ;-)FiveSibesMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936603879635898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-54694856719429636022011-03-06T08:44:24.119-05:002011-03-06T08:44:24.119-05:00It's disturbing to find out how some people de...It's disturbing to find out how some people deal with aggression issues in dogs. I am a believer you don't cure aggression in dogs by being an aggressive owner. You need to find out what's causing it, then find a positive way to deal with it. I have read a lot of Patricia McConnell books, she's a pretty neat animal behaviorist that has dealt with dog aggression. Have you read any of her books? <br />I really enjoy your posts, thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Kirby's momKirby, CGChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845583293526183881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-63361104124132669322011-03-05T17:56:58.016-05:002011-03-05T17:56:58.016-05:00I think some people just get how to read dogs and ...I think some people just get how to read dogs and some don't. There's also a tendency with some people to always want to be "friends" with the dogs, just like there are with some people and their kids. You do have to be the leader of your pack, but I don't think that means that you have to be dominating and domineering to them. Most of the time, I think a stern voice will work. <br /><br />That being said, I can say there's a vast difference between our mild mannered Greyhounds and our strong willed German Shepherd. I do have to stand up to her a lot more and I do have to remind her often that I'm in charge. I expect her to be on her best behavior when she's out with us and if she is pestering the hounds or obsessing with the window, she goes to time out in the crate until she gets herself under control. If she comes out and starts up again, back she goes. I do reward the good behavior that I want to encourage, too.houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-49299173726903903442011-03-05T13:58:40.466-05:002011-03-05T13:58:40.466-05:00Great posting. I wrote this great post to your pos...Great posting. I wrote this great post to your posting, but somehow the computer burped and it's gone. In a nut shell, you rock and you inspire me with all those dogs and your efforts with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69084423516150771.post-88288139315991855982011-03-05T06:52:12.284-05:002011-03-05T06:52:12.284-05:00I have no advice for teaching your husband. I susp...I have no advice for teaching your husband. I suspect that one day it will just click and he'll understand what you're saying. After all, it took you years to figure these things out yourself. But I know it's stressful to know how to avoid problems and having trouble doing so while you're husband is learning.<br /><br />As for the book, for many years those were the only training methods known. Many positive trainers have written about being trained in these methods themselves.<br /><br />I hope you'll consider asking your library to replace the book you brought home with one using positive methods. Here's one our library has that I found really helpful: http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTB825.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768027087753712341noreply@blogger.com