pack leader flaws

Jelpy · 12-05-2012, 11:28 AM

As I was talking to my sister last night, I was lamenting my lack of success in firmly establishing myself as pack leader amongst my hounds. She suggested she might be able to shed some light on the problem and played back a message I had left on her voice mail. In it, I can be heard leaving her a lengthy explanation of something, during which I stopped long enough to administer this canine admonishment:

“Allie! You’re be punished! Get back on the bed!”

Maybe she has a point.

Jelpy

gowen · 12-05-2012, 11:45 AM

When Dolly was about 11-12~weeks old (got her at 9 weeks), I was playing with her at a baseball field while my son practiced. One thing that I noticed was that she was naturally attracted to the coach's yelling. We would be playing and when he yelled a command (to the boys) she stopped in her tracks, ears up, and watched him.

I was astonished that she gave so much attention to the very loud, firm, respected/dominant commands.

I don't have to yell at her by any means, but calm, firm, and consistent worked like magic on Dolly.

Marnie · 12-05-2012, 12:11 PM

Jelpy, I'm still laughing at your post .A whole lot of people, including me, who keep their dogs in the house are guilty of talking to them like children instead of like dogs. I said the magic words yesterday "lets go for a walk". Three dogs rushed to the door and just as I reached for the door knob, the phone rang. It was an insurance agent with a list of questions. The dogs all sat down in front of me and started whining. The volume grew until the insurance agent was laughing hysterically and I couldn’t hear her anymore. Of course I snapped “What’s the matter with you dogs, Shut up.” Just like I expected them to understand a single word.

tav · 12-05-2012, 07:17 PM

marnie you made me laugh at that one.....been there and done that , you just assume there gonna listen to you.

Felix's Proud Mammy · 12-17-2012, 02:36 PM

Guilty! I told Felix last night, "I told you to use the bathroom before we went to bed!" as he "click clacked" all across the floor until I got up to let him out.

Lilie · 12-17-2012, 02:42 PM

I'm guilty of saying, "Seriously?" ....as if they'll answer me.

12-05-2012, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jelpy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 1,001	pack leader flaws As I was talking to my sister last night, I was lamenting my lack of success in firmly establishing myself as pack leader amongst my hounds. She suggested she might be able to shed some light on the problem and played back a message I had left on her voice mail. In it, I can be heard leaving her a lengthy explanation of something, during which I stopped long enough to administer this canine admonishment: “Allie! You’re be punished! Get back on the bed!” Maybe she has a point. Jelpy __________________ My furs are not in storage, nor draped across the bed. They're peering out the kennel door just waiting to be fed. (Anonymous)

12-05-2012, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
gowen Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 130	When Dolly was about 11-12~weeks old (got her at 9 weeks), I was playing with her at a baseball field while my son practiced. One thing that I noticed was that she was naturally attracted to the coach's yelling. We would be playing and when he yelled a command (to the boys) she stopped in her tracks, ears up, and watched him. I was astonished that she gave so much attention to the very loud, firm, respected/dominant commands. I don't have to yell at her by any means, but calm, firm, and consistent worked like magic on Dolly. __________________ Dolly - Jaga von Falkenhein (DOB: Jan 6th 2012)

12-17-2012, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Felix's Proud Mammy Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 175	Guilty! I told Felix last night, "I told you to use the bathroom before we went to bed!" as he "click clacked" all across the floor until I got up to let him out. __________________ Lovin' My Life As His Mommy! Felix de casa Mora AKA "Bubba" GSD 3/5/2010 Reba Maye Big Ears GSD Foster

12-17-2012, 02:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 8,955	I'm guilty of saying, "Seriously?" ....as if they'll answer me. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

12-05-2012, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Marnie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 466	Jelpy, I'm still laughing at your post .A whole lot of people, including me, who keep their dogs in the house are guilty of talking to them like children instead of like dogs. I said the magic words yesterday "lets go for a walk". Three dogs rushed to the door and just as I reached for the door knob, the phone rang. It was an insurance agent with a list of questions. The dogs all sat down in front of me and started whining. The volume grew until the insurance agent was laughing hysterically and I couldn’t hear her anymore. Of course I snapped “What’s the matter with you dogs, Shut up.” Just like I expected them to understand a single word.

12-05-2012, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
tav Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: southington CT. USA Posts: 83	marnie you made me laugh at that one.....been there and done that , you just assume there gonna listen to you.

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