Dogs are family and I want to keep it that way.
In time it inevitably has a deleterious affect on the dogs behaviour.
The rest of it is related in the sense that his behavior is being directed by his hormones, evolutionary programs, breed characteristics, and the strength and weaknesses within his bloodline, without the benefit of what he would perceive to be a loving authority figure.
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dark fawn, ears cropped. The Cane Corso needs a consistent and firm owner, and early dog training.
She had NO social skills and was kept in a basement the first year and half of her life. At the age of 8 weeks, they are not only ready to be taken into a new home but this also marks the start of stable learning.
He grew up with my grandkids, neighbor kids, and an assortment of dogs.
Do not give your dog a long drawn-out goodbye, and do not lavish him with hugs and kisses when you return.
The goal is to get them to look to you for more rather then to the other.
My Corso is from a great line but was the runt, and considered pet quality mostly because she didnt have perfect conformation (front shoulders are a little off). Early socialization is key to a well-balanced adult dog.
Sounds like a great dog up until strangers are in the mix. The first is try to train the dog. The outcome is dependent on some variables that at this point you have no control over and some that you do, so theres no hard and fast answer.
Just in a slightly more creative way.
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No-one with the time, patience and no nonsense attitude needs this dog.
to be a good match then disaster could be very well on the horizon. I dont want to criticize the trainer youre working with as youve together brought this dog a long way but Im going to call nonsense with regard to the problem with heeling being the dog thinking hes an extension or he feels vulnerable because hes on leash.
Hope you and your daughter enjoy every day with your Corso!
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Hello I came across your blog searching about a behavior with our cane Corso hes six months now and he started to show random incidents of snapping and barking at other family members.
He was created to hunt big game and guard property.
If we as owners dont do our due diligence our beloved breed will get a bad reputation.
I cannot have a 135lbs dog jumping on people as he will knock them on their butt.
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It hasnt been easy as he has a mind of his own and at his current age he is starting to test the boundaries like any teenager, so its a daily reminder of whos the boss.
Do they change a lot out,of no where?
He goes out for walks with my husband and is fine with him, but he tends to follow me around all the time like a sheep and is a total protector of me. Jam packed post/comment with excellent observations and advice. I have a 2 year old cane Corso and Ive owned English mastiffs, Rottweiler, German Shepard, Australian Shepard, basset hound, and 2 shitzus. From experience, the most important thing in raising a dog like this is showing them you are alpha and when training or disciplining, you never back down from them. The breed I teach and handle for conformation is the Cane Corso.
It also, takes 10 -20 minutes out of his day, twice a day to do what he regardless of breed evolved to do while the family is busy doing family things. Instead, Im going to suggest mandatory.
I am curious if his breed has some sort of predisposition to any of these problems and if these problems are worth fixing. I researched the breed and was confident in remaining diligent and consistent in her training although for the first two years were almost exhausting for I knew if myself or family wasnt consistent One time we would lose the battle as she was equally relentless in her attempt to dominate. Is there anything I can do to temper his aggression? Thank you so much for your time!
I stuck with the training and so did he.
Turid Rugaas is a noted expert on canine body language, notably "calming signals" which are signals dogs give to other dogs and humans to denote stress and to attempt defuse situations that otherwise might result in fights or aggression. She gets up on the vanity when I brush my teeth, so I do hers, and when I blow my hair dry, she stated in the mirror while I blow her dry.
Im adding a couple of links (see book covers and click on them) to the above article to a couple of free booklets that I wrote that might help.
They dont depend on their mother anymore to encourage them to go potty and they are able to digest semisolid food.
We love him so much and will do whatever we have to do to help him. Theyre not an easy breed, more of a hobby that a pet.
Dr. Melese has been such a wonderful resource and a wealth of knowledge.
It came on almost to the day at 4 months old. Of course, you will have to go through certain phases but 99% of dog behavior problems can be prevented.
She is awlase hyper I train her alot she knows to sit lay down heel all the basics but she gets to excited.
Ive never heard of anyone let alone a veterinarian label a dog as dangerous dog and should be put down on the basis of barking at voices it doesnt recognize or jumping on people. Is it because hes still young or is this a major behavior issue to be concerned about? You must spend time with and work this breed. Another strong method of correction is simply ignoring your dog when he displays bad behavior. Im not saying you cant get on top of this but you did not buy a pet dog you bought a serious hobby. I feel like I lucked out with my cc.
Thanks. Firstly even though I have had good experience raising my own large babies, I was stern about jumping or human approach when they were little but can this be done effectively for a CC approaching 6 months of age? They are a lot of work but the love they give you is worth it all.
It is incredibly important not to buy puppies from a breeder who is keeping them in solitary isolation or recommending to send them to their forever home before 8 weeks of age. If those windows are missed, the learning opportunity is lost.
Give them permission to eat.
Its sad but a lot of breeders breed for size and the temperament is unruly.
I am at a loss at what I can do because I refuse to stop doing things in my backyard.
Check out my advice for dealing with behavior problems and training your Cane Corso puppy or adult dog: Dog Training - What Works, and What Doesn't Some dog training methods are based on what makes the owner feel good, rather than what on actually makes sense to the dog. I still cant guarantee that Ill get back to you promptly or at all but I do give the questions that include video of the issue much higher priority for replies because I think that my reply will be far more likely to be accurate and it will be of great value for anyone else searching The Ask The Dog Guy website for answers to similar questions. We are working on our therapy dog certification. I have never had a better dog, but like your sports car analogy (which was spot on). In less dominant breeds, it's not something that needs reinforcing as frequently as in dominant dogs like the cane corso. If you are unsure about your ability to handle a dog and have fear of it being aggressive it is probably better to allow someone that has the confidence to know they can handle the situation. Covered in this book: - Temperament - Pros and Cons - Vital statistics - Before you buy - Choosing the right dog - Finding a breeder - Puppy proofing your home - The first weeks - Health and common health problems - Medical care & safety -
When youre home and not home where are her favourite places to hang out?
I just got a female cane corso and I have been reading everything I can about the breed.
Very obedient. Thats also bullshit! Far too many people that call themselves trainers just parrot silly internet or nonsense connected to either All Positive/Purely Positive/Force-Free/Never Say No/R+, treat, treat, treat nonsense or Might Is Right, Alpha, Pack Leader, Dominant (Yank and Crank), nonsense.
Sorry for the delay. This is something we have not ever been able to stop him from doing and can not chance it.
What are some suggestions I can do that will make him feel comfortable ,safe and secure.
I can tell him sit stay,leave room for 10 min come back and he wont move till I tell him to. I have two cane corsas and previously another big rescue boy who was no trouble at all until he died sadly of cancer.
1. Also the,breeder was involved. Unlike the training required to properly use a scalpel, an e-collar is less complex.
Ive tried correlating the word ouch and no together when she bites harder than comfortable (NEVER broken skin or been aggressive seriously) like when shes happy and Im scratching her tummy she does the little love nibbles like little tiny soft nibbles on my sleeve or something with her sleepy eyes closing and I know those are good. My area is not safest place so I kind need them to guard the house.
The past year of perfect (loving, obedient and respectful) behavior from our CC had made me feel complete trust in her behavior.
Cane Corsos have been disproportionately represented in a number of fatal dog attacks on people, including a well-publicized incident in which a four-year-old boy lost his life in a Brooklyn, New York apartment in May 2011. The latter might actually reinforce the barking while rewarding the calm behavior prevents that from happening in the first place.
Even had me sign a contract. So much so, they are often euthanized for lack of funds to pay the vet bills. Set Boundaries For Your Puppy.
Our corso named Tito is about 14 months and he is just a very powerful stud of a dog.
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However, male Cane Corsos are prone to prostate problems and can develop testicular cancer. This breed must be given jobs and stimulated. Jul 20, 2020 - Explore Kim Weltig's board "Gentle Mastiffs and training tips" on Pinterest. Even at the end of the run/walk when she is exhausted and dragging behind me she will still muster enough energy to bark. There are a lot of poorly bred Corsos out there with unstable temperaments.
If a puppy is not exposed to a wide variety of experiences during the critical social periods, behavioral problems are more likely to occur.
If I had not given him the care he needed as a puppy he would have been put down. If you lock him up he will turn into a beast which you cant control. If you had, youd have learned that youve bought the dog worlds version of Mike Tyson in his prime. I am questioning if we should keep him or not. But when she hit adulthood, man was it stressful.