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08-13-2012, 06:36 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas, TX
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| Issues with dominance I'm dealing with an issue with miles at the moment that Im not entirely sure how to handle.. I had always heard that dogs were pack animals and needed to be aware of their place in the "pack" so to speak, so I have tried to reiterate that to him based on training research I had done, and he's done very beautifully with me.. Walks in heel position on a leash and waits for me to walk out of the doors ahead of him, waits for permission from me to get in my lap and cuddle, waits quietly in the kitchen by his bowl to be fed and treated.. Is just a perfect gentleman. With my mom however.. It's a totally different story. He nips at her heels when she leaves the room and runs out of doors ahead of her, jumps up on her and in her lap without permission, begs for food and treats, barks at her if she's not paying attention to him.. He seems to think he's middle of the pack, where I'm leader and my mom is lower rank. She doesn't seem to interact with him any different than I do so I don't know where this dominance in him stems from.. Is there anything I can do (or my mom can do) that will correct this behavior? I just want to make sure everyone in the house has a pleasant experience with my dog |
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08-13-2012, 07:00 PM | #2 |
Max Main's Mamma Donating YT Member | I have read some research that has challenged the "pack" theory for dogs. However, I do think there is something to be said about the way Miles perceives you and your mother. I am assuming that you have been the one training Miles and he has probably bonded with you in that way. Maybe your mother could practice some skills with him regularly to improve their relationship?? It is funny that he knows that he can get away with more with his Grandma. I hope you get some good advice!
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08-14-2012, 04:04 AM | #3 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| I don't really believe in the pack based dominance theory. It's been debunked by the people who actually created the theory, so am unsure why it's still being used. I don't believe it's necessarily a matter of him believing he's the pack leader above your mother or anything... he just knows he can get away with it! Jackson has no limits when it comes to my dad. He knows he's a pushover and it shows.... lol. My dad lets all the dogs get away with a lot more than I ever would. And Jackson is very well trained. It's like when the kids go visit grandma, haha. I would have your mom do some training one-on-one with him if she can/is willing. Clicker training is a great way to bond and maybe your pup can begin looking at her as just much of his trainer that you are.
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08-14-2012, 01:39 PM | #4 |
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| I have found with Gracie that each person she comes in contact with must show her that she is not the boss. When she was a puppy she was very aggressive. She was typical terrier wanting to dominate everyone and every thing. I worked with her a lot and she became very obedient to me BUT I would see the same dominate characteristics come out all over again as soon as someone else entered the door. I could stand there and tell her "NO!" and she would not listen until I pulled her off the person she was jumping on. I have had to ask people to please not let her jump or be pesty. I even had to put her harness on her when people came because she would be so naughty. It's like the training process had to be done by each individual. I know what you are saying. You are going to have to have your mom learn how to talk to your dog. They notice a person's energy level and if she is not using the same energy as you he probably is not going to respond as well. Gracie is much better now. She still gets excited with certain people but she knows her boundaries. It took time and training though. |
08-14-2012, 05:43 PM | #5 |
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| If she let's him get away with it- It is her problem.
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