I’m currently training a 3 year old rescued male Chow Chow.
When I first met him, he first came and checked me out in the yard, no
aggression, just sniffed me, and then went away. I then went inside the home
and went over his training goal and the dog’s history. We then went to work.
First issue was that the dog was quite dirty. But he didn’t want
to be brushed or bathed. Chow Chows will bite people they don’t know and trust.
I needed to get the dog to trust and bond to his new owner. Next issue was
getting a leash and collar on the dog. He didn’t want that, either.
We are now several lessons into this dog, and things are turning
out well. The dog will now allow the owner to brush and handle him. We can get
a leash and collar on him. He is a happy dog, smiling all the time, comes up to
give you kisses on your hands, and a happy tail when you interact with him. We
are also working on Basic Obedience. He has been introduced to Heel, Sit, Down,
and Come.
In order to get the best results from a Chow Chow, you have
to gain their trust and affection. Everything else flows from there. We are
well on our way. I like this dog, and I like the owner. They are a good match. I
have a game plan for them, and it is all going quite well. Today we had a great
lesson, and I see them again this weekend. I’m looking forward to it!
Happy Training!
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