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I am adding to this post, thank you for the responses, I need more info. Thanks.
I have a question about the whole dominance issue. I discovered yesterday that my son, 15, has been playing (in his mind) with Toby (15 weeks) and he has been growling at him and running away.
CJ showed me what he was doing, he was leaning over Toby and looked like he was going to straddle Toby. That is when Toby growled and got up and ran across the room.
I explained to CJ that Toby saw this as an attempt to show dominance over him. Am I correct in my assessment of this situation? I rolled Toby after CJ showed me what was happening. My fear is that Toby will get too big and think he is alpha, he struggled with me for about 30 seconds then submitted. Do we need to help CJ roll him or just leave it alone? Does my husband need to show that he is the alpha male?
I have never had 2 dogs so I am new to this whole pack thing and jockying for position. I lied, I had lots of questions! :?
I have a question about the whole dominance issue. I discovered yesterday that my son, 15, has been playing (in his mind) with Toby (15 weeks) and he has been growling at him and running away.
I explained to CJ that Toby saw this as an attempt to show dominance over him. Am I correct in my assessment of this situation? I rolled Toby after CJ showed me what was happening. My fear is that Toby will get too big and think he is alpha, he struggled with me for about 30 seconds then submitted. Do we need to help CJ roll him or just leave it alone? Does my husband need to show that he is the alpha male?
I have never had 2 dogs so I am new to this whole pack thing and jockying for position. I lied, I had lots of questions! :?