[Maximo]

Originally Posted by cowgirlc

Woo hoo....been working with Gizmo and today was the very first time I was able to go to the door to feed the shepherd and not have Gizzy chasing and barking at me. We had a show down this morning where he growled at me because he did not want to do what I was asking of him. I picked him up at the neck and turned him over on his back down on the floor all the while he is showing teeth, so I hold firm and told him no several times in a calm stern voice until he relaxed and finally looked away. I then let him up and as I picked up the bowls for the shepherds I gave a command for him to stay where he was, and he did it....yipppeeee he stayed right where he was and I went outside.

Wow what an awesome feeling it was great, I have a lot of work to do with him but I think I am off to a good start. Wish me luck gang will keep you posted.


Cynthia

You could harm your dog picking him up by grasping him at the neck, even if it is the scruff of his neck. I'm saddened that you have chosen this physically aggressive method of training after the hitting/throwing incident. Even Cesar Milan, who employs the "alpha roll" has a disclaimer on the the screen about not trying it at home.

I believe you would achieve much greater results much faster using positive reinforcement training. You and your dog would be much happier too. Right now, you are teaching him to fear you and physical harm. I think you also run the risk of making him aggressive employing these methods.