sambu13 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 hi there, im asking for some advice on a dog on behalf of my girlfriends family. about 12 months ago they bought a GWP puppy, and 2 months later got a GSP. Now there wasn't the consistant treatment a dog needs when the GWP first arrived which was frustrating for me and my gf, her mum and stepdad were both hot and cold, not telling it off and treating it for no reason etc. my girlfriend made good progress training it to sit, comeback, etc but she had to go to uni and the training stopped. when they got the GSP my girlfriend sort of adopted it, took responsibility for training and feeding and making sure it wasn't spoiled. Now the difference is huge, the GSP seems intellligent, playfull and obedient (she does misbehave but stops as soon as you ask), but the GWP is a law to itself, she doesn't listen, is agressive to their other dogs and to other animals, doesnt listen and if you do tell her off with harsh words she cowers and looks nervous for a couple of seconds but then is back to wagging and doing whatever it was she was doing before. my question is whats the way to go, so me and the gf can try and mend it? i know its mostly the fault of the parents but this dog does seem to have something about it that makes it ignore you. any tips?lol thanks for taking the time for reading it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) find it a home with one owner who knows what they are doing. GWP's are fantastic dogs but in the current circumstances they have pretty much have wrecked the dog by the sounds of it. With a bitch thats quite an achievement as well, It needs someone who is in effect pack leader and the dog will generally dote on them with other family members having a good bond but not the special one. My GWP is a complete poppet great round the house and with other dogs, likes to hunt rather a lot and so takes a bit of keeping control of but we're at the 2 year stage now and she has the makings of a cracking working dog. They need lots of work and socialisation and most of all exercise, mine is very keen on other dogs and loves to meet new ones you very rarely see any hint of aggression unless one runs up to her and starts acting aggresively when she's not keen and is starting to look like she'll have a go back one of these days. If you're looking to sort it out then take it on properly, they have thick skins yet eager to learn, my one is ruled by her stomache so make sure treats are on hand and build a bond up. You have to be firm with them but not aggresive as it doesn't work. Be patient and take no nonsense and it will pay off. One things for sure they are contrary to some opinions very intelligent which is why they give you the finger so to speak when they want to do what they want. Work on recall and steadyness and you will get there and keep training varied and interesting and without the distraction of taking another dog with you Edited October 21, 2009 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks for the advice, i dont think for a second that the dog is just a wrong-un and me and my gf are going to try and sort it out, the parents aren't very good and the dogs arrival co-incided with major domestic issues. thanks again sambu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 From what you have said it also sounds like they have been hitting the dog This is especially bad for pointers as it can undo weeks of training Sounds like these people don't deserve a dog |Take it off there hands mate. Sounds like you could only do it good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I can asure you that no hitting has occoured as they are super soft on it and only tell it off (verbally) occasionally, so its confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Then I apologize. I got the impression from this statement "if you do tell her off with harsh words she cowers and looks nervous for a couple of seconds" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 no worries i completely see how you came to that conclusion as thats what its like, and why is so unexplainable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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