tyson_le_corso
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Hi everyone!
Tyson, our two month old CC, is very intelligent and learns extremely fast. Since I am not working, I spend most of the day with him 5 days a week. He has always been obedient and just good in general. Now that he understands what is expected of him, I think he sometimes tries to test me and my leadership. The other day, I commanded him to "come here!", and he laid down while starring at me. Yesterday he growled at me when I was eating --something he has never done in the past. However, he has not shown this behavior with my husband, who spends less time with him but who is much firmer with Tyson and more experimented with puppies and dogs.
My question is, do you think my puppy see me as weaker as my husband? Have you experienced a similar behavior with your CC? I want to be a good leader for Tyson and establish a trusting relationship between me and him. The only explanation I have for his behavior is that when I correct him, I often yell instead of being firm.
Thanks so much!
Tyson, our two month old CC, is very intelligent and learns extremely fast. Since I am not working, I spend most of the day with him 5 days a week. He has always been obedient and just good in general. Now that he understands what is expected of him, I think he sometimes tries to test me and my leadership. The other day, I commanded him to "come here!", and he laid down while starring at me. Yesterday he growled at me when I was eating --something he has never done in the past. However, he has not shown this behavior with my husband, who spends less time with him but who is much firmer with Tyson and more experimented with puppies and dogs.
My question is, do you think my puppy see me as weaker as my husband? Have you experienced a similar behavior with your CC? I want to be a good leader for Tyson and establish a trusting relationship between me and him. The only explanation I have for his behavior is that when I correct him, I often yell instead of being firm.
Thanks so much!