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Posted by mommacude on February 18, 2003 at 16:12:25:
In Reply to: He\'s still young isn\'t he... posted by muttz on February 17, 2003 at 18:44:11:
:Have you only had older dogs before - or otherwise very mellow dogs? A 14 month dog of almost any breed will want to play play play, and tug of war is one of their favourites.
:Many people say you shouldn't play tug of war as it creates aggression. However, many others see it as a great fun dog thing. I'm in the latter. You should win more often than the dog (preferably all the time - but I must admit - my dog does ocassionally beat me!). And you decide when to play and for how long (after you've had enough you put the toy away). I must admit I do break the rules occasionally... and allow my dog to run around the house "killing" his tug toy by shaking it around!
:Some say tug games are actually a bonding experience between dogs and owners - as in the wild dogs actually tugged food together - not to see who gets the food - but to rip it up together.. all very bonding etc.
:I don't know. What I would suggest is that you might wish to limit tug games. Maybe there can be other games you can play? Hide and seek with a toy is great. Put your dog in a sit/stay and go hide his toy in the house somewhere. Then release him with a find command. The first few times, you might do this is in one room - so he can see where the toy is... after a while you can extend the search area! This is a favourite in my house (particularly if I use a biscuit bone instead of a toy!).
:I think YOU need to do some more training and walking of your dog. Sometimes it takes time to bond with a dog. Lots of walks and training sessions will also tire him out so he sleeps more instead of being a crazy player. More walks could be all the little one needs!
:And yes, I really think you will find training very beneficial. After in-house training, I really think you and the dog would benefit from classes - one where they can help him get over his fear etc of new things.
:And remember, he is still young and full of life. You obviously prefer a more mature quiet dog. In a few years time I'm sure he will quieten down. Just remember, its not his fault he is a young, excitable, full of life dog! (some of us mad people actually prefer our dogs that way!)
The last dog I had was from when I was 3yrs old until 13. :) So I'm learning. Maybe part of the problem is he has his toy available ALL the time. We don't ever put it away.
But you've given me some GREAT tips and I'll work on all this. Thanks!!
Yes, he is young and I'm sure he'll mellow a bit.
Thanks again,
Christine