i got a sheltie 5 months ago, and we were trying to figure out who will get him. i mean, who will be the main owner of the dog. so now we know that i am(we decided between me and my sister) the owner, and i want the dog to know that. how can i let him know to like, follow me around, how do i let him know that i will always feed him, groom him, etc? (if u think this q. is stupid, please dont write then, k?)
2006-10-25 05:07:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Make sure that everything pertaining to the dog, like food, brushing, walking etc... that only YOU do. And take him everywhere you possibly can.
Even find an old sweatshirt or t-shirt you can get rid of and give it to him to sleep on. He will pick up your smell.
Lots and lots of attention and play with him every chance you get. Let him be friendly and play with others.
Overtime this will help and he will know the difference. But you will also need to be stern with people to. Like no one feeds him but you unless its a treat or you are not able to be around to do so.
Have fun
2006-10-25 05:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by ZORA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are solely responsible for the dog's care, training and feeding, he will bond very strongly to you.
However, for the benefit of the family everyone should be included in training the dog. He needs to realize that he is at the bottom of the pack and that all the humans in the household are higher in the pack.
http://www.libertydogtraining.com
2006-10-25 12:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog will come to realize that with time. Dogs tend to bond most with the person that trains, grooms, and feeds them.
2006-10-25 12:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋