Does not like to be sniffed....why?

[Fluffypants]

Originally Posted by Chip's Mom

What is CHHT? Just curious.

That's the noise he makes to get their attention (sound it out, hard to spell!!). See Tucker's dogster diary for more details!

[MrsGrace]

Originally Posted by Fluffypants

That's the noise he makes to get their attention (sound it out, hard to spell!!). See Tucker's dogster diary for more details!

I think it's more along the lines of ChShhhhT?

[Chip's Mom]

I do the ahhhtttt with Chip and that works. Leave it to me to be the odd person out.

[MrsGrace]

Originally Posted by Chip's Mom

I do the ahhhtttt with Chip and that works. Leave it to me to be the odd person out.

Nah, that's what I used with my dogs. Works well with kids and husbands too.

[milles2]

Tucker started the snarking about the time I brought Lulu home. Sometimes he's fine, other times he snarks.

I'm trying to isolate the situations and get a better feel for it.

As for Cesar Milan, I have very mixed feelings. My dogs are family members and although I think I understand what he says, I would not treat my dogs the way he does his.

Susan

[Jane Austen]

This thread started about Zachary not liking to be sniffed. You said it seems to happen when he is on leash?
Having met Zachary I can say he is a very well behaved dog. Duchess is the one who snarls when she is approached but she does not start a fight so far.
I agree with most posters. Cesar Milan's methods work for him, but I don't think aggressive dogs should be allowed to stay in homes with young children or be allowed to be off lead near children. Even if those dogs have been "rehabilitated" I think there is a great danger of a relapse.

[Dillydoodle]

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[Lovemycorgi]

[quote=MagnoliaFly;28028]I would highly recommend reading "The Other End of the Leash"


Thanks for recommending this book. I really enjoy reading books about canine behavior. I will definitely get this one!

[IzFro]

I agree with the people who said that you need to stay calm, if your stressed out and nervous the dog will be the same.

As for Cesar Milan, I think that he is a joke. He calls himself a behaviorist yet he has no credentials. Before he was doing what he is doing today he was a limo driver and a groomer. I have read his book and I do believe in some of his ideas but I am extremely against the majority of what he does. I do not believe in the Alpha theory and the idea that dogs see us as other dogs (give them a little credit they're not that stupid). His methods are old and outdated, I refuse to use methods (even if they may show faster results, though I doubt it) that cause pain to my dog or make them uncomfortable when I can get the same results using a clicker and treats and have them love it.
If you want to really learn about dog behavior check out some books by Jean Donaldson (Culture Clash is a must read) and Patricia McConnell. They are true dog behaviorists. End rant.

Sorry if this sounds harsh or if I upset anybody but it is a topin which I feel very strongy against

Lauren

[ColColt]

I got a little curious about this "Dog Whisperer" and decided to get his book "Cesar's Way" and compare it to the one I have by Pat Miller called, "The Power of Positive Dog Training". Unfortunately, having house work, yard work, and the inability to stay away from the computer very long, I haven't gotten around to reading all of either yet. What I have read, there seems to be quite a bit of difference in philosophy between them.

I don't get National Geo so, I don't get to see him in action. My sister sent me a two hour video of him recently and I must say, I was quite impressed with what he could do with some of the problem dogs on the show. He's got more audacity than I would have going into a yard with a very aggressive Pit Bull or Rottweiler. If I could give him anything it would be an A+ for having enough gaul to walk in with his video/sound crew and start attempting to calm and take control of a situation I would only want to be a spectator in. My question was, what got him like this in the first place?

One particular part of the video showed him and his crew walking into the backyard where a Pit Bull mix was and was showing some very aggressive action toward them. In fact, one of the sound members got bit because he moved. Cesar had told them not to move but the sound man got nailed in the leg since he obviously got a little nervous with that dog barking and circling him and moved. The problem with the dog was he was very dog/people aggressive and they had called him to help. Before the end of that segment, Cesar had him walking calmly down the street, not barking and acting aggressively with other dogs or people. You have to give him credit for that miracle. Fortunately, the dog didn't have to be put down because of his aggression and was transformed into a "regular dog" as Cesar called him.

I don't care for some of the physical things he did with another dog (a Rottweiler) but, I wouldn't be trying to manhandle a Rott in the first place!! The jury's still out on him for me but, I would not desire to attempt some of his methods with a JRT much less a Rottweiler. I suppose if you're at the end of your rope with your dogs behavior and you're afraid to take him out of the yard or even approach him yourself under certain circumstances, there's not much choice except to seek someone with the nerve he has. I wouldn't have walked into that back yard with what I saw him do than I would take wings and fly. However, there just seems to me to be a better way than being physical with them and I just wouldn't do it.

[manymuddypaws]

Pat Millers book is awesome! One of my favorites!!!!

and another great book about training and rehab for dogs is by Susan Garret- An unlikely Champion.
It is mostly geared for agility training but the stuff she did with her crazy dog Buzz is amazing. It is a good read even for those who aren't into agility. And her methods are all positive- no alpha nothin'

-amanda

[manymuddypaws]

and just because your dog growls when a dog tries to sniff him does not make him aggressive. It makes him a dog.
The term aggressive is widely misused. Zach doesn't really sound the type (from what you have posted anyway) a dog aggressive dog would not greet a dog off lead or on lead politely. In fact, a dog aggressive dog generally will start posturing, growling etc before the other dog is even close enough to sniff! I wouldn't worry too much about Zach- my advice would be to get him out way more with other Nice dogs- maybe find an obedience or rally class or something that would allow him to be around a bunch of dogs on a regular basis. Also- reward him for any positive interaction with other dogs. Little things can make a big difference.
-good luck and have fun!

-amanda

[Lovemycorgi]

Originally Posted by manymuddypaws

and just because your dog growls when a dog tries to sniff him does not make him aggressive. It makes him a dog.
The term aggressive is widely misused. Zach doesn't really sound the type (from what you have posted anyway) a dog aggressive dog would not greet a dog off lead or on lead politely. In fact, a dog aggressive dog generally will start posturing, growling etc before the other dog is even close enough to sniff! I wouldn't worry too much about Zach- my advice would be to get him out way more with other Nice dogs- maybe find an obedience or rally class or something that would allow him to be around a bunch of dogs on a regular basis. Also- reward him for any positive interaction with other dogs. Little things can make a big difference.
-good luck and have fun!

-amanda

Amanda,

Thank you for your advise. I was a little worried that Zachary might be developing some aggressive behavior. However, both times Zachary snarled at these dogs it all happened very quickly....they approached him quickly. Usually, I ask the owner of the dog if the dog is friendly and explain that Zachary is, etc. There was no time for this with these dogs. I guess Zach was telling them not to get too close until I know you better!!! Zachary is usually a very well behaved dog and he does often interact with other dogs and has never snarled at them. By the way, what is Rally about?

Edna

[manymuddypaws]

rally is great fun- if you search gocorgi- we have talked about it alot before- basically it is a course made up of obedience exercises. it is a great way to get Zach thinking but still having lots of fun!

-amanda

[milles2]

I have only really used one of Cesar's tips/tricks. Yes, I read the statement on his show saying "don't try this at home...".

When I brought Lulu home, after some time I decided I wanted to feed them together in the kitchen at the same time. So I put their bowls down about 5-10 ft apart. Of course they wanted to be in each other's bowl.

I physically stood between them and the other dog's bowl. It worked great for Tucker, he 99.9% will leave Lulu's dish alone.

Lulu for a long time, would not eat her food all at once. I can actually leave her dish down all day and Tucker won't go near it.

Lulu on the other hand will try to go to Tucker's bowl, typically after it's empty. But when I physically block her from his bowl, she slinks away. Her body language is fearful. So I stopped doing it. I don't want her to be afraid of her own bowl.

Finally she is emptying her bowl both morning and evening so I don't leave it down any more. She will wait for Tucker to finish his dish then start in on her own.