 |
|
|||||||
|
Posted by on January 22, 2005 at 15:06:39: In Reply to: Re: Bulldog Breeders posted by Kim on January 15, 2005 at 11:15:21:
Some breeds make good companions for adults, but given their stature and weight, they are not the ideal family dogs when small children are present American Bulldog history here. Many are fragile and cannot withstand rough handling. Good trainers play their voices, whistles and actions like musical instruments, they read the dogs actions and act or react accordingly with a promptness that lets the dog know they are the boss and are always watching and aware. Dogs are not actors, they usually behave as themselves. Some are mischievous, others devious and some downright dishonest, but you can usually read this and a trainer should act the part that gets the dog performing correctly. Play angry, play happy, and play encouragement, whatever it takes to get the end results you require from your dog. Patience certainly is a dog facts virtue and anger is such a negative and destructive emotion when out of control that it should play no part in training a dog. Controlled acted out anger however can be a useful tool.
|