Wisher1000
Ridin' The Range
I came over from BYC to solicit help from you LGD gurus (Southern by choice - Elevan) I have had dogs all my life and have always done well with training. THIS ONE'S DIFFERENT (but of course, you already knew that.)
I need some tips for working with my LGD. He is an 8 month old Anatolian/Akbash/Pyrenees cross and weighs about 80 pounds. He is a sweet heart and loves me and loves to play. The problem is that he has no respect for me. I have never had a dog in my life that I couldn't control with just my voice.......until now. This dog does exactly what he wants and cares not if I approve. He will mouth my hands, and legs, and butt and cannot be put off with a stern voice. I have tried growling at him (which will make either of my other two dogs piddle.) He will get down in the play pose (front legs on the ground, bottom in the air, tail waggin') and growl back at me. He has never been aggressive toward me, but he has never considered me the boss. I am so confused. I have never had this trouble. Being the pack leader has always just happened naturally and I have never had to work at it. He will sit on command, and he will come when called, IF he thinks I will pet him and IF he has nothing better to do. If he starts chasing the chickens, I can "bark" his name or "NO!" and he will not slack up even a little. I cannot convince him he is in trouble.
Any suggestions or guidance will be greatly appreciated.
I need some tips for working with my LGD. He is an 8 month old Anatolian/Akbash/Pyrenees cross and weighs about 80 pounds. He is a sweet heart and loves me and loves to play. The problem is that he has no respect for me. I have never had a dog in my life that I couldn't control with just my voice.......until now. This dog does exactly what he wants and cares not if I approve. He will mouth my hands, and legs, and butt and cannot be put off with a stern voice. I have tried growling at him (which will make either of my other two dogs piddle.) He will get down in the play pose (front legs on the ground, bottom in the air, tail waggin') and growl back at me. He has never been aggressive toward me, but he has never considered me the boss. I am so confused. I have never had this trouble. Being the pack leader has always just happened naturally and I have never had to work at it. He will sit on command, and he will come when called, IF he thinks I will pet him and IF he has nothing better to do. If he starts chasing the chickens, I can "bark" his name or "NO!" and he will not slack up even a little. I cannot convince him he is in trouble.
Any suggestions or guidance will be greatly appreciated.