re: Question about dog starting to growl

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They need to know who is boss, and what the boss will, and will not, tolerate. They understand that very quickly if done right.

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I had one that started pulling that with premium treats like bones suddenly

First time we had some serious words and I took the bone and he got the crate.

Second time shortly after he was reminded that I could pick his arse up with the swiftness. And then after some time off his feet, i held him on the ground til he was good and done thinking he was able to dictate.

Didn’t hurt anything but his ego - but the reminder that he was very much not in control of anyone else and no one was intimidated by him… never so much as gave a dirty look again. Most loyal dude I ever had.