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Originally Posted by mamamia1  UPDATE: We had a set back with the bone guarding. Kali had a nice juicy new marrow bone...he went over to take the bone away, to prove a point I guess.
He didn't warn Kali, he didn't give her a command he just lurked on over like he was king of everything.... she growled. Not a lot, just a little.
So he decided he was going to correct her, and ended up grabbing her skin under her throat. "FIGHT OR FLIGHT" initiated and he gets bit!
So the next day I started back with the marrow bone and some juicy bits of wiener to trade. Worked great.... worked on it again on the next day and she actually dropped her bone at my feet and waited for praise and treat. Hopefully we are back on track, maybe even a little further ahead. |
You didn't have a setback, Kali didn't have a setback......HUBBY had a setback! He needs to learn to pick his battles more wisely.
If I were you (and I realize I'm not
), I think I might try and use a little real time experience to see if I could get through to him. I think I'd march right up, without warning, and snatch his plate away while he's eating dinner - and when he objects, I'd punch him in the arm, hard. How do you think he would react to this after a day or two or seven of this? I imagine he would be more annoyed with each passing day and one day.....he'd likely push you back before you could even get close enough to take it. (If he has a hot temper, forget you read this
)
It's a testament to your dog that she was able to bounce back so quickly...not all dogs would be able to. Don't let him ruin her.