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Originally Posted by donna  Thanks for the link Nancy.
As for walking, they are actually good walkers. That was something I taught them when they were pups because my old Yorkie pulled like crazy. So they walk by my side and only pull when we near home - which I am trying to curb.
However they are very fearful when we are out. Cars, people, plants even make them jump and cower and try to climb for me to pick them up.
Bailey definitely believes he rules the house. He is dominant and even will park himself in front of Biscuit when it anyone is paying Biscuit attention. He wants to be number 1 constantly. So with this we try to give Biscuit his treat first, let him out of the crate first etc, try to create some kind of balance of putting Bailey back in his place. I'm not sure if we're doing the right thing with that or not. |
It's great that you've already taught them to be good walkers! Cesar suggests exposing them to the anxiety producing stimulus and walking fast past it without a hesitance on your part. Sometimes the human sees something and knows it's going to cause a reaction, you let off certain "smells" and the dog gets even more anxious, so that's why you have to practice, the calm behavior first. Is Baily protective of you? Remember of course, never to use aggression to fight aggression.