MeekosMummy
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The phrase 'stubborn as a bulldog' can definately be used here!
I have some authority and leadership over Meeko but he likes to push the boundries. He will listen when it suits him and i know i havnt got true pack leadership. I never step down and always follow through with my commands but he likes to do it in his own time after ive told him about 20 times. E.g if he is on the furniture and i tell him down (he knows hes not allowed on there) he will wait until i start walking over to him then quickly scurry down before i get there!!
When walking he still pulls a bit.. We have been doing the stop start technique for a few weeks now and sometimes hes good other times he is terrible at pulling. Especially if he sees children or younger kids he gets so excited and nearly uncontrollable and refuses to listen when i make him sit if theirs children around.
I know i need to be the true pack leader and he needs to respect me more in that role but HOW?
I have some authority and leadership over Meeko but he likes to push the boundries. He will listen when it suits him and i know i havnt got true pack leadership. I never step down and always follow through with my commands but he likes to do it in his own time after ive told him about 20 times. E.g if he is on the furniture and i tell him down (he knows hes not allowed on there) he will wait until i start walking over to him then quickly scurry down before i get there!!
When walking he still pulls a bit.. We have been doing the stop start technique for a few weeks now and sometimes hes good other times he is terrible at pulling. Especially if he sees children or younger kids he gets so excited and nearly uncontrollable and refuses to listen when i make him sit if theirs children around.
I know i need to be the true pack leader and he needs to respect me more in that role but HOW?