Removed #5 Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 Avalanche will bring me his knotted rope chew toy and drop it in my lap. I'll toss it across the room and he's off (unless Sasha plays "guard") brings it back and we get to play tug with it until he lets go so I can throw it again. It's not a contest to see who can be dominant, it's not a "war" - it's intended to be fun for both of us. A little fetch and a little tug and we both enjoy it. My dominance of my dogs is very similar to what I'd have with a friend who's helping me with something. You do what you want as long as we're both heading in the direction of getting the task completed. Neither of my dogs are the least bit concerned that they're going to get hit or kicked or punished without d..m good reason; they're my friends and companions I don't have to act dominant. But both will do what I ask, (except come back!) when I ask ... edit for the comment: I don't shake it, I simply pull towards me - he, however has had his head going in all sorts of directions trying to get it from me ... but I'd also be very careful about letting a pup get to overzealous, they're pretty strong but like all kids they don't necessarily know what their limits are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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