My female Abigail, definetely is the Instigator, she is more Protective and on Gaurd Dog mode all the time, especially since she had her Puppies, while she was pregnant she chased a Jogger that was across the street as I was washing/drying off my car. Since then I keep a closer eye on her. But I try to Totally Dominate them where ever we are.......even when I do have company they get excited and they calm down after the first 5 min. But after that if 1 or both still have a problem I completely remove them and apologize to the
guest or guest's? But it really depends on who it is? Reaction time is vital.
It is more painful for them to hear and not be able to see what's going on.
It' hard for them to be away from each other but they can't stand being away from me more, especially if only one is put in the Bedroom and the other is still visiting with me, usually the one with the problem straightens up and stops the Behaviour. To begin with I stop it before it gets to that point, but if it escalates that's what I do, but it is very clear why they are being punished/seperated. Luckily I have had to only do that one time. They pretty much allow/tolerate alot of different people, usually the Stare downs & Reprimands are enough? I would have left the House and went to a Restaurant or a quiet Coffee Shop myself to begin with? But then again I would not go out of my way for anyone, my Dogs go every where with me?
It's hard to give advice b/c we usually Re-act to their Behaviour
