| Re: Tired of my dog acting "tough" Thanks to all of you,you have come up with some good ideas. I know the barking and the people who keep walking are a self rewarding behavior and will be hard to break. It isn't because I haven't tried and just let Dodge carry on. I will try all your ideas at home, Dodge is a very smart boy, and like I said super obedient in every other way.
The car may be another story, hard to treat, click or anything else when you are driving. too bad I can't just reason with him and let him know if he barks at people or animals he doesn't get to go next time.
Just today, when we went to the vet to get Dodge's bordatella, we pulled up and there was a HUGE black horse in front of the door getting an xray. Of course Dodge growled and barked at it, until we got out of the car, then he was just curious as to what that was. As usual he was the perfect patient there, kind to the other dogs and the people in the waiting room. Even the cat.
Snow, good luck, keep updating and I will do the same. Maybe at 2 years our dogs are just "maturing" and want to let the world know they are here. I have read too much on perceived threats, and we need to let them know we will handle it, but thanks for the warning just the same.
Tina, yes Dodge is a super good boy, and except for this he has only gotten better and better.
So here's to breaking his one bad habit.
Thanks again everyone,
Sharon |