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Old 03-23-2008, 08:07 PM
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Re: Oh, no it's my owner!

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Originally Posted by alessadry View Post
I have had them since mid December. They seem to be learning how to guard now though. These are the first episodes where I see them actually barking at their surroundings. I surely am proud of how they guard our property which is in the middle of nowhere but he seems to need to work a little more on the "scent" rather than the figure!
5 months old pups are way to young to guard or protect!

The reaction tells me, that the pup/dog feels uncomfortable, insecure and even scared and therefore it barks.

I suggest you work them separately… take them out of “nowhere” and bring them to busy streets, stores with crowds of people etc. and work with confidence.

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