[tonihill]

im new to the breed, i used to see them in parks and admit that even tho they are lovely looking they are too big for me (im 5"2 and 105lb) then i met my partner and bruno came bounding into my life all 113lb of him! he was very dominant, to the point where he used to have me in tears, he was aggresive and was so protective over my partner i couldnt get close to him. he was constantly testing me. after moving in with my new pack i decided to take comand, lots and lots of reserch later i have established a firm spot above him in the pack. subtle changes have taken place, i now feed him tho i admit walking him will always be left to my partner i am always present on a walk tho and i join in with games ie. fetch and hide an seek etc. its also about mental attuide as soon as i started thinking more positive i noticed an imeditate change in him instead of thinking he isnt going to get off the sofa (example) and asking him to i would just tel him to if i got no responce he would get pulld off by his collor. no more miss nice girl! and to my shock it works if he senses im scared of him he will play off that. now all i have to do is teach my partner! the point of me sharing this is if i can do it anyone can its never fair to give up on any animal and time, paticence and a srong-will are the only attrubites needed!