| Hi Connie
I am not sure how helpful this will be but I will try - We also have a puppy that comes from working lines and she is sweet but a handful!!! Although he has NEVER demonstrated aggression towards a human (prob because she thinks they are pez dispensers) She has acted out with other dogs and goes insane over things like kid bouncing basketball (and I do mean insane) - My husband is against Schutzhund ( I prob mispelled that) which is a shame - not that she would be some super star it's just an ideal venue to work. So I am left to ob and possibly agility - and tons of play - She is a smart cookie but has a lot of attitude - no question she will continue to be a challenge - I had to change MY attitude a bit and learn to channel that drive as much as possible (and like you this is all new to me) - That's in addition to a NILIF approach - She is only 10 mnths old so check back with me in a year - I may feel differently LOL - I think Larry is correct that you MUST work this guy in some capacity - Our girl can be a sweet cuddly bear but that is only one tenth of what she is made of...  |