want to understand and become a better pack leader

[krystaltiger]

How is it I just found this post too? Now that the pup is three, she is hitting another stage in life, and I can tell we have a lot still to learn.

Thanks

[grantK9]

I see Cesar's Way posted. I highly recommend Ceasar's new book Be The Pack Leader. You don't have to have read Cesar's way to read this book.

I will say this we are fortunate that dogs live in the moment and almost any behavior can be modified and lesson taught. I did learn from my trainer that most things that don't catch with the dog are either because I am inconsistent, dogs don't think in context, down can be get off me and be lay down. That type of thing.

[xwildman138x]

awesome stuff, I can't wait to get my pup. I've been reading for 6 months about shepherds and didn't realize how much I didn't know about dogs. I'm not getting a puppy, I'm getting a young mind thats willing to learn all that I teach it. The more I teach and train the better it is for him. I can't wait to start his training. couple weeks!!!

[blackbirdzach]

Originally Posted By: DanLWI don't own a GSD yet, but I'm doing my homework. I recently read Cesar's Way, and here is my non-professional review.

Thanks for the great review! I've been thinking about picking this book up, but I have a couple of other ones to read first.

[mjbgsd]

Since it's been a few months since I last posted in this thread, I have changed my mind about Cesar. He is AMAZING. Using his techniques has helped my dogs become better followers and me, a better pack leader. The walk is so important, and watching his 2nd season and reading his book, my dogs are so much calmer now. Plus, cesar is good looking.

[umeir]

Following website is terribly informative. Many good articles, book recommendations and different view points. Worth the read.

http://www.fourpawsuniversity.com/dogpsychology.htm

Cheers,

Huck

[ryeguy355]

nice post.

[Riptide]

This is just what I needed. I have two females, one who is extremely dominant and one who is extremely timid and submissive. I am definately going to start applying what I have read here to what goes on in the house.

Thank you for this post!

[Doggydog]

Good thread. Thanks everyone for providing some great information links.
I've saved the links for thorough read later. I've raised 2 very alpha females in the past. My current dog is a punk, bottom of the rank. But my new GSD pup is naturally confident and curious. When she hits adolescence I will be putting these leadership ideas to good use!

Just for me personally, I don't care for Leerburg at all. We disagree completely on the issue of dog runs.{and other issues}
I have used dog runs for 22 years, with 5 dogs, and have never had a problem. I'm sure if a dog isn't raised being social in this way it could be trouble. I know there are dogs who can not come in because they are prone to fight. Most dogs establish their pack order in clues they give ea. other which are non-violent.
An alpha dog's person must be clear what is correct behavior so the dog will not cause trouble.
I rehabilitated my rescued rott who was a tyrannt and wanted to bite people and other dogs. Once she knew I was the leader and that the behavior was unacceptable to me, she transformed into the sweetest huggy bear and we enjoyed years of fun in the dog parks w/ no further incidents. All it took was a couple strong corrections, ie turning her onto her back in front of her intended victim while I put my knee on her chest and a hand at her throat saying bad dog. I did this 2 times and she never attempted an attack again. Turning over a fully grown rottie is not so easy, I weigh only 10 lbs more than she, but I used the element of surprise and pulled her 2 outside legs out from under her wo hesitation. Everything turned around from this correction, I gained her respect and compliance from that point.

[Lauri & The Gang]

Quote:All it took was a couple strong corrections, ie turning her onto her back in front of her intended victim while I put my knee on her chest and a hand at her throat saying bad dog. I did this 2 times and she never attempted an attack again. Turning over a fully grown rottie is not so easy, I weigh only 10 lbs more than she, but I used the element of surprise and pulled her 2 outside legs out from under her wo hesitation. Everything turned around from this correction, I gained her respect and compliance from that point.

Words fail me.