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Originally Posted by LadyMischief
Nothing to do with alpha male whatsoever, in fact most dog packs are maternally led. Dogs will NOT defend themselves if they don't percieve a threat. Loryn's dog is recovering from surgery, and she has a nervous personality, he's automatically going to jump to his defense and hers in a percieved threat (which is what this was). If a dog does not percieve a threat, they will not attack, period. Loryn's best bet is to work on her own insecurities first, they will filter down to the dog via her calm-assertive leadership, and he will not feel the need to protect her from all threats. Take it from someone who's been training dogs her whole life, including "aggressive" breeds such as Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, and Timberwolf-crosses.
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You are totally right!!! The whole time I was at the park I always had in the back of my mind Lars reacting to someone, because of the way guys where coming up to him. I was truly amazed at how many guys would walk up to me and say beautiful dog and then go to put their face in his face. It was like they were trying to prove they were tough by showing they have no fear of my dog. I was on guard the whole time. When the little girl was coming by on her scooter, the first thought I had was him barking at her and I wanted to train him not to bark at people when they come by, then BAM she fell and fell right onto the cooler and blanket, it was like nightmare, and he bit her. I didn't sleep at all last night, I just kept thinking about the whole thing. Odd I come on here and the first post I read is yours and you saying what I was thinking about all night. It has opened my eyes big time. I kept thinking, how do I, let go of being nervous with him now that fear is even bigger. I need some serious help with me, he will be fine. If I don't change my head, Lars won't change at all. Oh I just want to cry!!! It's so frustrating now. He is such a good boy and he didn't do anything but react to what he saw as a threat. My nervousness throughout the day is what made him on edge. I started telling guys you can?t pet him because he is in training. I know the energy from those type of guys was not good either. Lars picks up on shit I don?t, but he never bite any of them. Maybe I stopped him before he could, because I watched his eyes, ears, and stance. When the little girl came by he didn?t like the scooter, but his body was sitting behind me, his head next to my shoulder. That is how close she fell to us, and the cooler and the scooter made him just react. God I do not wish this on anyone ever!!!
