Cattle dogs are smart...and stubborn. Benji loves to pull on the leash and basically nothing I do stops him from pulling! The much-praised book I have "The Art of Raising a Puppy" tells me to turn around and walk the other. Not only do I look ridiculous in public doing this, but it doesn't work! I find that book a load of bullshit anyways. Sometimes I just stand still and make him do "Sit." I also do this when he jumps at me in the park. But...he doesn't do "sit" outside, only inside.
Of course, this infuriates me. As does his biting. He likes to jump up and bite the hand. We got him a muzzle but he only wears it in the house to prohibit barking (probably for 30 minutes at the most). It's a soft, mesh muzzle. I hate it when he bites and jumps. I think it is dangerous and his WORST behaviour. I immediately left the dog park and went home. He has not had a good day by any means.
We have been working on so many things with him like leaving him in the house alone (successful with muzzle) and "stay" but I haven't found a measure that works when it comes to 'no jumping" and "no biting". He also barks and nothing helps. So, we need a muzzle. I'm looking forward to his obedience classes he is starting in April. I think the trainer can help correct a lot of these behaviours since he obviously has a lot more experience than me with dogs. I just hope he can correct his biting, jumping, barking and leash-pulling and teach him recall! If he does that--I can handle the rest!
Benji was switched on Orijen Puppy Food (from Royal Canin) and it's said to be a MUCH more superior food. The #1 dog food in Canada, apparently. I'm glad it's more nutritious for Benji. But the kibble is WAY too hard and he's been very gassy. His gas is enough to kill a large cow, I'm sure. It stinks! And his poop stinks too. He is still getting used to Orijen so I hope after a month or two, he isn't as gassy and his fur will shine and look great!
No comments:
Post a Comment