I have a 31/2 yo female bullmastiff that is fabulous in 90% of everything she does except yanking my ass around when we walk only when she sees a squirrel. It can be traumatic for me(I am old) as she is a tank on legs.
Things I have done-training classes as a puppy and young adult, treats for good behavior(still do that), went from front harness to a prong collar(yes, I know to keep it high on the neck and a short leash), and I have even tried a shock collar most recently. This breed is very stubborn and territorial-we have had 3 others in the past so we know what we have. I just have such a time stopping this behavior-I catch it early and treat her when she ignores or at least doesn't dart after the prey. If I raise my voice-makes it worse. I am calm, but firm. She was gotten away from me before and that is a worry.
Any suggestions???
My 25 year wedding anniversary is Tuesday. My hubby is in no way romantic, never has been. I get that. I would love for him to do something special without me having to suggest it. He is a bit of a passenger in our marriage which is OK but this is a big deal to me as no one in my family, parents included, has made it this long. He is great going along with what I suggest but dammit, Jim....I want to be appreciated without asking!!! We have had a tough 3 years with his health issues and, frankly, I did not think we would get here. I have brought it up, but it makes me a bit sad that he isn't thinking along those same lines of how special it is. Maybe it isn't to him. Maybe it is just another day with the ole ball and chain.....
Things I have done-training classes as a puppy and young adult, treats for good behavior(still do that), went from front harness to a prong collar(yes, I know to keep it high on the neck and a short leash), and I have even tried a shock collar most recently. This breed is very stubborn and territorial-we have had 3 others in the past so we know what we have. I just have such a time stopping this behavior-I catch it early and treat her when she ignores or at least doesn't dart after the prey. If I raise my voice-makes it worse. I am calm, but firm. She was gotten away from me before and that is a worry.
Any suggestions???
My 25 year wedding anniversary is Tuesday. My hubby is in no way romantic, never has been. I get that. I would love for him to do something special without me having to suggest it. He is a bit of a passenger in our marriage which is OK but this is a big deal to me as no one in my family, parents included, has made it this long. He is great going along with what I suggest but dammit, Jim....I want to be appreciated without asking!!! We have had a tough 3 years with his health issues and, frankly, I did not think we would get here. I have brought it up, but it makes me a bit sad that he isn't thinking along those same lines of how special it is. Maybe it isn't to him. Maybe it is just another day with the ole ball and chain.....