Daveo26 Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Right lads, As some of you might know i have a 5 month old Chesapeake dog. He is big, he is greedy and he is soft. By which i mean if i accidentally step on his toes which happens quite often as he is constantly under my feet, He howls like hes being murdered! Telling him off works for minor things. Tonight I took the remaining meat from tea and tried to feed it to all three dogs. The older two know the crack and sat and waited for me to throw it at them. The pup jumped up and bit my hand in an attempt to get the meat. I wasn't very pleased with this which i would consider a major crime. And promptly gripped him by the scruff and gave him a decent shake whilst repeating no. He howled like hell. It sounded like i gave him a right beating but i didnt. Then i left him for a minute, went back a moment later with all 3s food bowls. It was as if nothing had happened, they all sat on command then ate when i said go on. Same as every night. My wife and daughter were pretty angry, I over reacted was cruel etc. I tried to explain i cant have a dog aggressively taking food/anything, And a moment of discomfort for the dog is better than having him put down because he thinks he can bully people for what he wants. Was i wrong? what should i have done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Was the pups bite agressive, or was it a jump up trying to grab the meat in your hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Nope you were quite correct as far as I am concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Was the pups bite agressive, or was it a jump up trying to grab the meat in your hand? No not at all, he just saw FOOD and went for it, He quite happily lets me take his food off him when hes eating, without a murmur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I would have done the same, although I usually pin the dog on her back and hold whilst saying NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Nope you were quite correct as far as I am concerned. Good , thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi Spot on react to the moment show your not pleased and that he's out of order You are top dog It has to be that way so well done All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Well he's curled up at my feet now, he's clearly not one to bear a grudge. Cheers lads, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Hi Spot on react to the moment show your not pleased and that he's out of order You are top dog It has to be that way so well done All the best Of +1 Would love to see some pics of the little blighter Edited November 27, 2014 by andrew f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I would have done exactly the same. And he's not that soft or he wouldn't have reacted as he did when you went back with the food. Bear that in mind when he gets adolescent ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I would have done exactly the same. And he's not that soft or he wouldn't have reacted as he did when you went back with the food. Bear that in mind when he gets adolescent ;-) That came across wrong, hes very bold, something im acutely aware of, all the reading up iv done on this breed says they need a strong leader,to keep them in check which he has! when i said soft, I ment he is a vocal ****** honestly iv just stood on his foot (AGAIN) and my mate jumped up to make sure he was alright! you would think id chopped his leg off with the noise he makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 +1 Would love to see some pics of the little blighter http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/294505-finally-got-my-chesapeake/thats when i first got him, ill get an upto date one!!! He has grown a little!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old farrier Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Handsome looking dog always liked them but my lifestyle won't allow it at the moment Best of luck with the training All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thank you Of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 That came across wrong, hes very bold, something im acutely aware of, all the reading up iv done on this breed says they need a strong leader,to keep them in check which he has! when i said soft, I ment he is a vocal ****** honestly iv just stood on his foot (AGAIN) and my mate jumped up to make sure he was alright! you would think id chopped his leg off with the noise he makes. Understand exactly what you mean and sounds like you know what's best for your own dog. I have a lab similar to yours, the lightest of touches and you would think he's being murdered! And unlike the spaniels he doesn't warrant murder, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Sometimes 'soft' dogs aren't necessarily soft - just clever. I don't think you did anything wrong. Dogs hate having to make decisions in general, he didn't know his place and you showed him what his place was. He will be happier for it. Edited November 27, 2014 by bigbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Handsome looking dog always liked them but my lifestyle won't allow it at the moment Best of luck with the training All the best Of Yes , you would get some funny looks taking a chessie into a lap dancing club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Steady on fen boy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Yes , you would get some funny looks taking a chessie into a lap dancing club.Not in your neck of the woods 😗😚All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 A Chessie! Imagine that... Might've been better served by a "mini-Chessie" a k a Boykin How-so-ever...now that you've gone and done it, you really want to catch up on how to handle (train) your exotic breed (exotic in your parts anyhow). My suggestion is go here and join up - and state your case (and training needs) with your pup. You'll get experienced help and advice aplenty. Good luck, MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Now boykins are rare here, never seen one in the flesh. Doesn't the Chesapeake appear in their history?, hence the eye and coat colour? You send me one over and I'll try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 No disrespect intended Cracker old chap but the training site to which you refer is American and you colonial types have some damn strange ideas about dog training, such as Force Fetch and the electric collar. A U.K. bred Chessie will respond perfectly well to British training methods, firmly applied, without the need to pinch it`s toes or electrocute it. (I think we may have been here before on another forum mate.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 (edited) image.jpg well that little pup did have big paws you know what they say about big paws Edited November 28, 2014 by andrew f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 No disrespect intended Cracker old chap but the training site to which you refer is American and you colonial types have some damn strange ideas about dog training, such as Force Fetch and the electric collar. A U.K. bred Chessie will respond perfectly well to British training methods, firmly applied, without the need to pinch it`s toes or electrocute it. (I think we may have been here before on another forum mate.) +1 some odd methods " over the pond ". Just keep on top of the dog, no electric collars, beatings etc, just be the alpha dog and all will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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