Mag-Pie
Well-Known Member
Hector has always been uncomfortable with Buddy being in his space. Sometimes he's fine, but other times he's not. There's no real pattern I can pick up on. I've worked on giving out treats to the other dogs with Hector in a stay. Letting Bud eat treats dropped right by Hector. Gave more attention and food to Bud and Ging. Those times - no reaction - he just waits on the release word. Anyway, I thought this was a good video where a dog can tell you a lot through the use of their eye muscles. This is also a typical move I've seen that results in a growl and results in a timeout. I'm glad he made a good decision.
Great job Hector for making the right choice!!!
I understand that Hector get nervous and uncomfortable, but is it possible that it's not always his fault, could it be that Buddy might be sometimes to blame for Hector's more intense reaction to him? IDK, I'm just thinking out loud, plus I am bias because I think Hector is soo cool and in my eyes he can't do anything wrong as I admire him from afar, lol. Sorry.
Good article! The 1st video was very good also, BUT the 2nd one was soo hard to watch, wow, poor dog... that child should have been removed and corrected, f'n idiots... people like that should not own dogs... the whole time watching I was waiting for the dog to snap at that kids face... but being a very tolerant dog, it didn't, wow. I am appalled at how the adults thought this was funny. Stupid beyond comprehension. SMH.