| I think it all depends on HOW the dog has been raised as to whether you can or cannot be on the same level with the dog. I can play with Ben sitting on the floor and lay next to him and he won't say a thing (he's almost 3, neutered).
I did, ONCE, have an issue with him over a bone, but that was quickly remedied and I can now take anything from him if I want it.
I also rough-house with him...helps to expend his extra engery when I'm too much of a wimp to go outside and play with him (it's cold in CT!), but he also knows that when I say 'Enough' or OK, Calm Down', I'm done. He'll go find a tennis ball for me to toss down the hall. |