Hello all.
I didn't know I had so many replies. Apology for that..
As for being the pack leader, I understood this before I owned Nicolas. I'm very aware that I must establish myself as pack leader, but some dogs are.. you know, stubborn. It's a hard process, since you ALWAYS have be in control, and usually dogs try to take advantage of any opportune level.
Nicolas rarely barks for what he wants now. It's a firm rule in the house that if you bark, you get nothing just a firm, loud "no". But he still barks at other dogs and people. Honestly, people should NOT walk their dogs unleashed, no matter how loyal they are to you. That's not the point of leashing, imo, but to secure them from other dogs as well. This one time, Nicolas's incessant barking captured the attention of two Chihuahuas, and they came running towards my dog because their owner didn't have them leashed. I had to pick up Nicolas because the chihuahua was about to grip my dog with its bite.
Lately, he's been taking advantage of pissing in the house. He didn't used to do this, and we take him out regularly... 2 times a day at strict schedule. I'm guessing it's because he hasn't been fixed yet...
You can tell by how he "saves" his piss for another area to mark. I'm also guessing he doesn't thoroughly finish his piss since, at times, he has some left to dispose of in the house. Bah.
Honestly, I really do love the guy but I wish the prior owners understood that "barking" isnt some cute form of communication.... they literally awarded him with attention/treats/outside/playtime whenever he barked. It's not okay, seriously, and how could I tell them that their method of securing the dog was incorrect? What's done is done and now they've gave it to someone(me) because they don't have the time to take care of him anymore. It's frustrating to think about at times but I must now try and rectify it.
I think I'll attempt to view Ceasars video.. |