@antipodean said in Dogs and bitches:
Yeah it's not the dog as he doesn't display the same behavioural issues with the wife. I have a good idea what the problem is and how to fix it, mainly related to his overexuberance and my reaction.
They are smart and pick up on everything (both dogs and wives - hmmm, the latter can be debatable).
@antipodean said in Dogs and bitches:
I have a good idea what the problem is and how to fix it, mainly related to his overexuberance and my reaction.
On the right track then. The energy that they have and what they portray to you is QI along with what you give back. My wife did an online thing when we got our wee girl called "Zen dog", I think that there is a book as well.
My pooch (sitting next to as I type) is generally well behaved, but if a rabbit is around, she's going to chase it. Birds she knows are no go, along with sheep. She even knows that tennis balls may belong to other dogs, or people, hers are fine. All of that came from her interaction with us and it is well worth it.
Have fun with your puppy they are really cool (especially when they lose some of the exuberance).