Originally Posted by ARCHIE (Post 2565720)

Thank's to all of you for your suggestions and sympathy.:p
His vision is perfect. I know Buddy like the back of my hand. I have
said from the first week I had him at 14wks, he is the smartest dog
I have ever had. He thinks! I can see him staring at me and thinking
what to do next. He knew what he was doing and he felt immediately
sorry he did it. But now that I think about it, which I have done now
for 4 days, I caused it by eating in front of him with him anticipating
getting something. It was my fault but it really still hurts that he
would do such a thing. But he is after all, a dog. I have changed my ways.
Buddy is a true Alpha in every sence of the word. I have done extensive
training with him over the past 5yrs loving most of it. It's only he and I
in the house hold. We train everyday. He sit's for everything. I love him
dearly. He knows me also. As soon as I let my barrier down he takes
charge, then we have a problem. Such as this incident. He dosen't give
me an inch and I shouldn't him. Those of you with little ones have no
idea how challenging they can really be. I would never give him up.
98% of the time he's perfect. Well behaved and loves people & children.
He has made a complete turn around and is turning into the social butterfly by giving strange dogs a change to be friends:thumbup: This took
4yrs in the making. I am so very proud of his accomplishments and
mine.
I don't want you to think he's bad because he's far from it.
He just wants it his way, is my guess. His health is fine but he
has had every behavioral problem known to a dog. We have over come
all of them but the food thing still sit's beneath the surface so I
will avoid everything in the future that can get him into trouble.
He's smarter than a fifth grader;)
He has given me more challenges than I ever expected but hey,
what else do I have to do?
I just had to talk about the incident because I was shocked
and hurt after all we've been threw. I keep forgetting he's a dog.

Originally Posted by Ladymom (Post 2565729)

It sounds like you have a good understanding of Archie and the situation. I'm sure you will get it under control.

Too many people make up excuses why their dogs bit them instead of dealing with the behavior head on and end up with a very aggressive dog.