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Update on our decision to go forward with training for Chewie.
We actually just had the trainer who does the boot camp out on Saturday
to meet Chewie. After interacting with Chewie, she felt he is a dominant
dog, not an aggressive one which are our thoughts also. We are going to
go with the boot camp training. The more we think about/discuss it, it
makes sense. After all, service dogs, dogs for the blind, for autistic
children, police dogs, etc are all trained separate from their
prospective owners and then successfully incorporated into their household.. So, we are very optimistic that this will (hopefully) be
the correct choice for Chewie and for us. We are fully aware that this is just a "jumpstart" and we will still have work to do once he gets back home, but a "jumpstart" is exactly what we feel we need at this point.
What we have learned is, just like children, no dog is the same as another, so not one theory and/or method works for all. Believe in the alpha/pack dog theory or not, you only would have to observe Chewie in my home to know he thinks he rules the roost and we need to take that responsibility back from him, so we ALL can be happier. Chewie is a wonderful, loved dog and we can't wait to go forward...he is scheduled to begin his week-long boot camp next Tuesday, Sept. 7th.
Will keep everyone posted. Thanks again, so very much, for all your advice, caring and concern!
to meet Chewie. After interacting with Chewie, she felt he is a dominant
dog, not an aggressive one which are our thoughts also. We are going to
go with the boot camp training. The more we think about/discuss it, it
makes sense. After all, service dogs, dogs for the blind, for autistic
children, police dogs, etc are all trained separate from their
prospective owners and then successfully incorporated into their household.. So, we are very optimistic that this will (hopefully) be
the correct choice for Chewie and for us. We are fully aware that this is just a "jumpstart" and we will still have work to do once he gets back home, but a "jumpstart" is exactly what we feel we need at this point.
What we have learned is, just like children, no dog is the same as another, so not one theory and/or method works for all. Believe in the alpha/pack dog theory or not, you only would have to observe Chewie in my home to know he thinks he rules the roost and we need to take that responsibility back from him, so we ALL can be happier. Chewie is a wonderful, loved dog and we can't wait to go forward...he is scheduled to begin his week-long boot camp next Tuesday, Sept. 7th.
Will keep everyone posted. Thanks again, so very much, for all your advice, caring and concern!
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Permalink Reply by Linda and Murphy on
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This sounds very promising and positive. Can't wait to see the updates on Chewie.
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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on
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Good luck. We will all be interested in hearing the results.
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Permalink Reply by Joanne ~ Spud* on
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Best Wishes for you all! After recently going through something similar ( not dominance but other issues) I struggled with the correct training methods. This was a few months ago.
We still have issues to work out--these may last a lifetime although our Starlit will be taking her CGC in a few weeks. What a long way we have come in just a few months. This after being told to put the dog down a few months ago by one person. Most were not this drastic but still I felt hopeless and sad. Look at her now. She is ready!
Yes, each dog is different--we have 2 doodles and must treat each dog as a individual just as we had to do with our children.
One idea of training is to keep the dog in the home with harmony. A loving home where it does not rule what YOU do all day.
Again best wishes
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Permalink Reply by Camilla and Darwin on
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Good luck to you and Chewie. Keep us posted on his progress!
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Permalink Reply by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on
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Congratulations on making a positive decision and I wish you the best results. Please keep us posted. Your experiences will let others know the ups and downs of boot camp.
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne & Jack on
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Good luck, Laura and Chewie! I'm so glad you haven't given up on him.
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Permalink Reply by Christine & Shelby on
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I will be interested to hear how the Boot Camp training goes. Glad you have this opportunity and hopefully it provides the Jump Start you all need.
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