ANYONE OWN A DOG THAT REFUSES TO BE GROOMED - Page 4

Jen,

 The dog I'm talking about has a strong, dominant personality and in true fashion. If he deems a correction unfair, he will let me know. He has a few quirks as all dogs do, I could try to stomp it out with corrections, but he would just fight me and it would escalate each time. Regardless if he wants his nails cut or not they get cut. I accept that he doesn't like his feet touched, so I muzzle him (he is neutral to the muzzle) put him in a down and cut his nails, but he growls the whole time. When it's over he's good as gold, why? Couldn't tell you, it is what it is.

My dog isn't superior to me Jen, we have a good working relationship and understands who's in control, but with him it's a fine line. His character is very strong and if he could he would rule the roost. My guess is you haven't owned a dog like this and don't understand what they bring to the table.

Felloffher, I would not call the dog you describe as having a solid temperament.   

"His character is very strong and if he could he would rule the roost."

That's what my guy was like - he respected my authority, but only because he knew I would impose it no matter what.  Otherwise, he would have taken over the bed and I'd have been the one sleeping on the floor.  Just something you have to deal with fairly and consistently when living with a dominant, territorial dog. 

Sporty,

 Is it that easy to make an assesment over the internet, never meeting the dog? Dog goes anywhere and everywhere, no environmental issues, indifferent to people and reiable off leash around people. His protection is solid and he brings fight. The feet thing is his quirk.

 Yeah I have one EXACTLY like that.  Like I said.........

 Steve, actually, my dogs do use the bathroom on command. What's your point?

You dont' have to explain to anyone, or defend your dog fellofher,  he sounds like he has grit, sadly lacking in many.

I had one like that.  Hated grooming til he died.  HOWEVER  He still got groomed .  Yes he tried to bite me.. Tried that once won't even tell you what happened to him that day....Anyhow after the behind the barn chat he tolerated it.  never liked it but I'll be damned if an animal is going to behave in that manner!  dominant dogs WILL try this crap.  it is how you react that changes the outcome.  Go into the grooming that she WILL get groomed like it or not.  Ignore tha tantrum and just get er done.  She doesnt have to like it.  You just groom, ignore her behavior and do it. Dont get upset dont yell or fuss.  HOWEVER if she tries to bite you that is an entirely different matter.  Biting is NEVER to be tolerated!!!!  Tie up her head short put your arm under her belly and go for it. if she is biting it's time to reassess your relationship.. I'll be damn if one of my dogs got that idea in his or her head. 

So many egos, so little time.

Felloffher says: My guess is you haven't owned a dog like this and don't understand what they bring to the table.  

LMAO. Keep guessing. 
 

Grit??? Sounds to me like your average pushy, dominant "beta" type, trying to promote himself as a true "alpha" to a handler he doesn't respect.

Knowing you are in control is a far cry from respecting you, and my feeling is that if your dog tries to bite you over menial daily tasks, you just might have a teensy problem in the respect and/or bonding department. Just sayin'........................................

To each his own, though. There are people who think that kind of dog is strong, a lot of them, actually. I think it's a weak bully. That's simply my opinion, unless it is an adult dog you just imported and you have not bonded with the dog yet. We have a difference of opinion. It's clear to me how very bipolar the issue is when phrases like "no environmental issues, indifferent to people and reiable off leash around people," are seen as positive attributes used to justify a dog's temperament, when those qualities, to me, are the bare minimum a dog must possess in order to be worth feeding. 

I much prefer a quiet, strong, serious dog with strong character, who does not feel the need to lash out at his master over a necessary evil that he may not particularly like. I call these lashing out types unstable and weak. Again, this is simply a difference in definition and opinion. 9 out of 10 would be fooled into thinking this dog is strong. I'd just hate to be in a bad situation w/a dog like that. 

This is why I started breeding my own dogs. What some call strong, I wouldn't waste food on. As someone I respect says "it doesn't cost any less to feed a bad one than a good one."