Kate Duggan
New member
Hi! I'm Kate and I'm the proud owner of Hunter a 3 yr old Blenheim. We got Hunter 4 months ago from a breeder who decided she wanted to breed smaller Cavs. As Hunter is on the bigger side, she wanted him neutered and sent to a happy home, We were happy to oblige.
Now here's my question. After 4 months with us he's feeling confident and seems to be enjoying being the one and only dog-perhaps a little too much. I read through all the posts on growling and realized that he is definitely 'owning' some places like his favourite spot on the couch and most importantly our bed.
Last night he really growled at my husband when he tried to get him to move off the bed. My dh backed off and told him to get down in no uncertain terms and Hunter did. What I'm after are positive ways to get him off the bed without growling.
We've already decided to give him a good fuss if he gets down voluntarily and not shout, touch him or get in his face. But what do we do it he simply won't get down?
Any thoughts? And thanks in advance for such a fabulous opportunity to gain help and information.
Kate
Now here's my question. After 4 months with us he's feeling confident and seems to be enjoying being the one and only dog-perhaps a little too much. I read through all the posts on growling and realized that he is definitely 'owning' some places like his favourite spot on the couch and most importantly our bed.
Last night he really growled at my husband when he tried to get him to move off the bed. My dh backed off and told him to get down in no uncertain terms and Hunter did. What I'm after are positive ways to get him off the bed without growling.
We've already decided to give him a good fuss if he gets down voluntarily and not shout, touch him or get in his face. But what do we do it he simply won't get down?
Any thoughts? And thanks in advance for such a fabulous opportunity to gain help and information.
Kate