| However
treat your dog with respect and take care for 'him/her' under all circumstances.
It's not a toy....,'he/she' is your responsibility ! |
From
the first day on, at the arrival of your puppy, be very consequent in your
approach. No is no and yes is yes. A dog don't know a so called 'grey'
area like; "yes, but..", as we humans know. A puppy will challenge you
and learn very quickly 'how far he can go'. The first couple of weeks are
essential and are determined for the rest of the dog's life in the relation
with you and humans in general. A puppy is mainly conditioned in the first
3 months.
Ignorance is another key-word,
which should be understand. When he did something wrong and you punished
him for that then in addition ignoring him is very effective. Ignore your
pet, if he is not existing. A dog quickly learns that you care for him
and will try to get the benefit of that situation. Let the dog come to
you and you not to him. It's all a matter of patience and being consequent
and in fact reflecting the real situation in a 'normal' wolf-pack. The
leader is dictating and the leader should be followed.... |
| Observing
is most important and act when you observe a negative activity or behaviour.
With a deep, low voice disagree and with a soft, high voice bless him.
Assure that he is at the lowest rank in 'your' pack. Show your leadership,
with respect and dignity, mentally and by expression. Never abuse your
pet physically or mentally! |
| Never
show fear; since dogs have a sense for people having fear and being frightened
for dogs. When you have doubts on yourself or your 'pack' consult a dog
trainer. An obedience training can be very helpful. |
| When
you are consequent enough in your approach you will have a friend for a
lifetime. In that respect never forget to help your friend when he needs
you for e.g. medical care and when your dog is a senior until his last
breath! |
| A
chow chow is not just another dog........ Probably the most unconventional
of all breeds, but at the same time a most rewarding and wonderful companion
with a dignified and high grade of (alert) intelligence. |
| Chow
Chows are recognized in being difficult to train, low activity and unpredictable.
In fact they behave very mystic.....and at it's basic they seem to be
'thinkers'.... |
| A
Chow is not unpredictable; not more or less then other breeds. They are
probably considered so, since they behave and look so mystic and inscrutable.
A Chow owner knows better! Another prejudgement is that chow chows are
dangerous dogs. This is pertinent not true. A chow is protective and never
will start an attack. For that he needs to be provoked. 'A chow chooses
his boss', is often said..... That is true.... |
| Understanding
the pack-order principle, by well observing with the necessary patience
and having a consequent approach, is the key to become 'friends for a lifetime'
with chows too. Having more then one chow means that one of them always
will be at a higher ranking then the other. Even when you are unhappy with
that......you cannot treat them equally like children... It would
be an unforgiveable mistake. Leave the ranking struggle to them, never
interfere.....and it will settle, under normal circumstances itself. A
fight can then be avoided.... |
| Beer,
Pau Lin and Shadow, three male chows and to whom this page is dedicated,
are just three examples of the personality of the chow breed. |
| These three chows live
within our family, without any problem. Imagine, three male chows. They
are not neutered! Shadow is Pau Lin's son. |
| Pau
Lin is clearly the 'alpha' in the eyes of Beer and Shadow. Shadow is the
vice-alpha and for sure, when looking to his character, he will take over
Pau Lin's position one day. Whether this goes smoothly or with a fight,
time will learn. Until to-day Shadow is playful challenging his father. |
