I need unbias picture opinions, please help me!

[Jolyn]

Wow this was the first time i saw this post and i read the entire thing.

All i have to say is please be careful. Although you found your beloved dog...she's not the same as she was.
I would hate to hear she did some damage to your other dog,you or your children.

 

[SterlingAcres]

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My children are not allowed to pet the dogs by themselves. Either of them. All dogs can bite, I don't trust any of them. I know that Chey's had a rough 3 years and I don't expect her to be the same dog that she was.
Thank you for your concern.

 

[EliteTempleton]

Sounds like you are getting some pretty good advice.

One of the things I picked up on from watching Cesar, to let the dog know they are not doing something you are happy with, is to put them on their side and make a claw with your hand then use that to press against their ribs. It's a natural thing for them, you are replicating their mother nipping their sides to tell them no.

The few times I've had a need to use this on my dog it has been amazing, once he realizes he is down and "the pack leader" has his ribs he calms down right away and looks to me for direction. All with less pressure then I use when I give him a good scratch/brush during shedding season(if that ever really stops, lol).

Only let her up after she has completely submitted(breathing changes, muscles are not tense, etc).

You might try this at the next lunge/growl/etc.

Putting them on their side can be overkill, just depends on how co-operative they are being. For a fight I certainly would, but near each other on a leash and only a bit of a growl for instance, you might be able to achieve much success by just tapping the ribs with your "claw".

Think about it, if someone pokes you in the ribs, it certainly gets your attention doesn't it?

Good luck!

 

[SterlingAcres]

Thanks Elite, I will try that. I'm looking forward to next Friday's episode. The pitbull that attacks the pack. Maybe that aggression advice can help me too.

 

[gaited horse]

take a video of how chey and zoey act

 

[redhen]

well...i did try that submissive roll thing..i also watch ceaser...lol..but..let me just say..um...bad idea unless you want to start to get into a REAL big dominance fight with the dog...actually...just this thursday..i went to a dog trainer..i recently took in a dane rescue..and he growled a few x's at hubby....so i wanted him to be evaluated..etc..she said they are now finding out that the sumbimmive roll thing is not a great thing..unless its an extreme cases(like the ones ceaser does)...because to he dogs..its like starting a fight with them....she says in a dogs world..the crime HAS to fit the punishment..and the "roll"..is like the absolute highest form of punishment in the dogs world......and..i can say this form my own experience..i tried to do this with my saint bernard Daisy....um..bad idea..but...once i started to do it...i couldnt stop..cause than SHE wins..and i'm bernard food...

...lol..so..(this was last year)..i found a saint bernard rescue lady...brought her to her..and she told me...the exact same thing...now you are in trouble...lol..so she told me to instead of rolling her...have a prong collar on her...with like a 2 ft lead attached to it..so you can grab it at ANY time you need to...so...we did that..she did her behavior..i gave that collar a ggood hard yank..she yelped...went to the ground in submission...i only had to keep it on her a week...i swear it really worked...and also..i didnt like the roll because..i hate to put my "HANDS" on my dogs in any aggressive way...for fear they could turn and bite some day...i wish you well with your baby that yo

u lost!!..best wishes...Wendy...heres the dane......

 

[redhen]

lol..sorry..still getting used to this posting pics thing..

..Wendy

 

[redhen]

p.s...elitetempleton...i agree with you though, about it sometimes being necessary..didnt want to give the impression that i didnt agree with you..

..Wendy

 

[SterlingAcres]

I'll try to get some video of them when Ian wakes up this afternoon. I'm nervous about the rolling thing, hell I don't even want to walk up on her in the dark. She's liable to rip my arm off. LOL

 

[redhen]

lol..i hear ya!...thats why this trainer lady told me to keep a long lead on him at all times..in case you get in a situation..you wont have to reach right by the neck for the collar...

...best wishes with them..Wendy