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Ariel is turning 17 months old soon and she really doens't have any aggression. She is well socialized and plays very nice with all kinds of dogs.
However, lately she's been pinning and holding down dogs that are very very submissive. She is very very vocal making horrible noises but is not trying to hurt them (if she wanted them hurt - itwould have beenveryeasy). The dogs are whining and crying like she is hurting them. The dogs that shehas done this too arevery submissive and cryat the drop of the hat. She is obviously enjoying bullying these dogs and if I would let her, would give repeat performances.
I don't believe ina punishment based training system and thinkI should concentrate on an ENOUGH/Recall.
My question (after all that )- Is this a normal part of growing up or should I worry about it?
However, lately she's been pinning and holding down dogs that are very very submissive. She is very very vocal making horrible noises but is not trying to hurt them (if she wanted them hurt - itwould have beenveryeasy). The dogs are whining and crying like she is hurting them. The dogs that shehas done this too arevery submissive and cryat the drop of the hat. She is obviously enjoying bullying these dogs and if I would let her, would give repeat performances.
I don't believe ina punishment based training system and thinkI should concentrate on an ENOUGH/Recall.
My question (after all that )- Is this a normal part of growing up or should I worry about it?