| Re: Trainer thinks we need a behaviorist...
Our trainer stresses over and over again about setting the dog up for success. He's quite young and simply needs more time on lead. He will experience success (!) and learn what you are asking of him
Off lead, he's doing what one would expect for a 7 month old Rottie...and turning into a social butterfly. Trying to work with him off lead, at this point only shows him he can do as he pleases...that isn't success.
Our trainer also stresses, if you try something too soon (and the dog shows you by walking away) then go back to where you were before. All dogs do not progress at the same rate, even if the ages were the same.
I doubt he needs a behaviorist! Just tell he you feel it's too early and he needs more time on lead. Then do it.
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