| What you get in training is not instructions on how to correct every possible infraction, but a relationship of being the final "in-charge" person so that the dogs learns to listen and respond. That is what covers all the infractions. No, it doesn't mean there is a special command "stop humping the other dogs". It means that when you use a meaningful voice and tell the dog "knock it off" or "get out of it" the dog has learned enough respect to respond. Charlie needs more training and less permissiveness. You're right, some other dog is going to teach him to listen if you don't but someone could get hurt. It is also not fair to simply wait for one to correct him. That is unfair to the sweet dogs that don't want to fight and just have to stand there and take it. I also vote for the grab his butt and take him off the other dog and do it with emphasis - like moondog said - each and every time, not usually. Start that now while your working on further training. That way you and Charlie will be welcome in the play groups.  |