![]() ![]() Lemaire from Arizona on February 09, 2014:Ĭesar Millan is a topic of controverse. Has anyone else had this and what did you do? (remember she is not aggressive just strong willed)ĭ. It just seems like she enters a different mode and is too stubborn to stop the pulling until she gets what she wants. We have tried redirecting her, giving her treats for ignoring cars, yanking the leash, etc. She is not aggressive but now because she is so big she looks scary (and the more we pull back the worse she looks). The few times we have let her approach the dog (with permission of owner) she just sniffs them and wants to play. Unfortunately, on leash she is the worst! When she sees a car coming she goes insane (wants to go and see it) and same with dogs. To sum it up she is an amazing dog off leash (in the house very calm, in the yard she never barks, at the dog park gets along with dogs and comes back easily). She also goes to agility class and has no problems doing the activities or getting along with dogs and people. We take her to the dog park at least once a week and she plays with all the playful dogs (and avoids the aggressive or more dominant ones). In fact, if anything she is a little timid or nervous around new dogs at first. I have a very tame GSD, she is very playful and charming (only 8 months old but also about 80 pounds). I only escalate my consequences if my dog escalates her behavior. I always try to start small and try to turn the experience into a positive one by teaching her what to do. If she escalates, then I calmly say timeout and take her to a timeout area. stopping play and withdrawing my attention. If she does not redirect, then I no-mark and then follow that up with a consequence, e.g. If she redirects, then I make sure to reward her really well with her favorite game with the toy. Therefore, in this situation, I may start out by redirecting her onto a toy or giving her an alternative command. However, at the same time, I want to teach my dog the "right" behavior. For example, if my dog is biting me because she is seeking attention or play, then standing up and ignoring her may work well because it teaches her that if she bites, then she loses her play-mate. What is most effective with my dog will depend on her temperament and the current context. There are many different types of motivators. ![]()
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