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Originally Posted by groupieindenial  I'd put a 6' fence. I would not be tieing him out on a line, when you are not with him. That can make dogs aggressive. Its the "fight" or "flight" instinct. |
I am putting up the fence so I don't have to tie him down. I think a 6 foot chain link fence is a bit much. If is required I may have to sell the pup. I like the dog but I am not going to ghetto my house for it.
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Originally Posted by groupieindenial The kids should not play tug of war with this dog.
Do NILIF. Nothing in life is free. Make the dog work for every bit of his food with training. OR even walks. Get a pouch fill it will his meal of kibble. Anytime he's walking beside you feed. Dog will be walking nicely in no time. The dog will quickly learn his ranks by doing this. Searh NILIF, google it. |
I read about both. Going to stop the tug of war with the kids.
I googled the NILIF last night and read about. I plan to reread it tonight. It didn't talk about the feeding it while walking. I will try that.
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Originally Posted by groupieindenial Until the dog is settled in, I would keep him on a leash when people come over (or kenneled). You have to be ready for anything. My dog is on a leash even around 6 year olds. He is bigger then them and easily knocks them over. |
I agree on both points.
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Originally Posted by groupieindenial Throw out the choke chain, nobody uses them anymore. They do more damage than good. You want control on a walk, get a halti. |
The choke chain is more for backup control. If he does becomes a problem I can quickly get control. Is there a better way?