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Originally Posted by susansmom Well, the owner knows I'm teaching the dog a few things because I asked him if the dog had been to obedience training. I figured he had because it was so easy to get him to sit, etc. I was surprised when the man said no and he was surprised (and maybe a little annoyed) when I said the dog knew the commands. But personally, I think that's part of the reason the dog likes me so much. It's obvious he's really intelligent and longing to have something to use his brain for. |
I can't stand the sound of his owner. Since I got my Badger, I've been terrified about the prospect of him being attacked by a larger dog so I've got all these worse-case scenarios in my head so when I read your post, it kind of made me feel relieved in some way I can't describe. I think it's because you're making two goods out of one potential bad which is really positive
. I'd stick with it quietly and be a good 'role model' for him. I grew up in Africa where German Shepherds (known there and in the UK as Alsatians) are very common. It was typical to use them on farms and always in pairs with smaller dogs, such as Yorkies or Jack Russels (kind of the brain and the brawn) so it stands to reason that it would get on with your Yorkie. I think of the larger 'attack' dogs, they're the nicest and most accessible. I also think he's a good way into his adulthood so it's unlikely that you'll get any problems. To be on the safe side, I'd definitely keep an eye on him because you never know but I think all in all you're doing a very good thing. I think his owner is wicked for encouraging him to be a 'bad' dog and just ignoring any training for him. People should be tested for their suitability to be pet owners I think sometimes