Comment to 'electric collar and distance training'
  • Hey Des, I wasn't really following the thread, and I can't read the rants from the fellow who keeps switching names, because anyone who comes on and starts "yelling" so to speak, just doesn't rock my boat. There are many different ways to train, just as there are many different temperments. We own 2 Prea's and 1 LGD, and her temperment is so different. We tried a shock collor on her, but it didn't work well, and I would not go back to it. I have learn with her, that when she barks there is usually a reason for it, at least in her mind. I will acknowlege her, and tell her that it is ok, and investigate what she is alerting me to. This is usually enough for her to stop. If it is something that disturbs her more she will continue until the disturbance is gone. We live in a neighborhood that the houses are not very close together, but not in a rural setting yet. She is still a puppy, and still learning, so I am very tolerate as I know there is a maturing she still needs to go through, and this will go on until she is about 2 (the same for your CO I believe). About the alpha issue that the person was ranting about...I do have an issue with that. There are certain breeds that will try to be alpha in the household, not because they are fear driven, but because it is in their nature. The LGD's are one of the breed types that are like this, it is what they are bred for. They will try for dominance within their pack, and unless you are firm (not agressive and hard, but firm and in the alpha role- you can never reprimand in a heavy handed way- at least not with the ASD's - I have learned this from first hand experience) they will become the dominant member of the pack and walk all over you. These dogs may become aggressive and not mind their owners, and they are the ones that end up being placed in shelters or euthenized. I do not know if any of this helped, as I do not own CO's, but LGD's are very similiar in nature, and as your CO matures he will change and settle down. Virginia