holding them down

[missythemom]

I was wondering if making your dog lay on its side and holding it gently on the ground for a minute when he misbehaves is really something that works and shows authority or is it just a stupid trick that makes things worse?I tried this earlier today when Honda decided to run at my two year old son and nip at his leg today.after I did it he barked at me (he hasn't barked at anyone yet until today) and growled a little bit,almost like he was sassing me you know what I mean?I told him a firm no and made him go in his kennel for a little while.So is it really wise to do that or should I avoid it?thanks.

[AngelBunny]

No, this isn't something most RDNers recommend doing. It's the alpha roll and it's considered outmoded and it's been discredited.

You may get away with doing this to a young puppy but do you really want to be doing this to a mature Rottie? There are more intelligent ways to interact with your puppy or dog.

If your puppy is running at your son and nipping at his pant legs, better to reel Honda by the old leash or piece of line he's dragging around and give him something legitimate on which he can chew. This is called redirection.

[missythemom]

gotcha,I'll have to be more "intelligent" in my ways then.Thanks for your reply.