Update on Dax the Chow

[Kaleb124]

I have contacted the Chow Club of America about this boy. I know it is early, but still have not seen any real problems with this guy. He is not trained (we're working on that now), pushy (but not TOO pushy and we are also working on manners), and independant (aren't all chows?) , but if you are firm with him, he very quickly follows your lead.

I do think that someone has been rough with him.....I verbally repremanded Kaleb the other day for barking and acting snotty while I worked Dax....When I looked at Dax, he was laying submissively at my feet like "I did not mean to do any thing wrong..." Kinda made me sad. But he may just be a real soft chow.

We have been working on walking on a loose leash. He has learned very quickly. He has to follow me lead....when he steps out in front, I suddenly change directions. Then he plays catch up and gets back beside me. Last night he walked right beside me for a long walk with only a couple of mistakes. This is a great improvement from the first night where he basically tried to drag me everywhere he wanted to go.

I think that he is just beginning to *sort of* trust me. He actually looked me in the eye last night for the first time and he gave me a couple submissive licks.

I think tonight we will try working on SIT. Because I think he has been handled roughly, I plan on using a lot of treats and try to make it a positive experience.

I am thinking about having him temperment tested....My trainer can do that. It would be good to have as info to help place him for adoption.

Thank you all for the support. If you have any suggestions, I am eager to hear them!

[Marble]

i don't have any suggestions but it sounds like you are doing and incredibly good job with him! :) what an amazingly fast response to your training work with him, i'm jealous :)

[Angelboddy]

I agree. It sounds like you are doing a great job with him. :D
Keep up the great work. :thumbs:

[DogPaddle]

That is one very lucky chow, having you there, great job.