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Originally Posted by Kawakaze  Oh yeah they real smart dogs. The labrador is the ring leader, he has taught my rottie all his little tricks. I keep my dogs as extra members of the family, so i dont want to crate, them they have too much personality and i get endless amusement from their antics.
Training classes are un needed, the dogs will come, go away, fetch, sit, lie down, stay, shut up (a good one), in, out, drop, paw, other paw and heel.
Im happy throwing duvet over the sofa. If the dogs are in a crate they cant attack a burglar (we had 6 attempted break ins in 3 months!) |
Ok, well this is concerning. Crating is one of the best things to do, not only is it the safest place for puppies and dogs who can get into things, it's their den. My dogs are members of the family as well, and yes, I use a crate for Hudson - for his own safety. It's not cruel and just because I use crates does not mean I don't think of my pets as family. So please don't use that excuse for not crating.
Training classes are always needed, just because they can do a few tricks does NOT mean they are trained! Training classes are way more than just teaching the dog how to sit and shake. And to be honest, if a burgler were to come into your home, I highly doubt your dogs would attack. I would never expect my dog to attack. If burglers really wanted to do damage, they could.