My dog is an odd dog to say the least. Or perhaps not all that odd. I was trying to train him just before. He doesnt not like water, ie the pool, sprinklers, showers, or even sprays. No water except whats in his bowl to drink. Perhaps that is the reason, but im not sure. It was early and i took him out for an early training session. The sprinklers in the yard were on. At first he was fine, doing as i wanted, but as the ten minute period dragged on he became more and more submissive. First when i told him to come he would come, sit, be rewarded, etc. Soon when i told him to come he started lying on his side and would only come if i lowered myself to the ground. Soon after that he would not come at all. Then he started to go back into his little spot in the yard and go on his back.
I'm not sure exactly what this means, or if it was just the early hour mixed with the sprinklers that threw him off, but i do know that he should not be so submissive to not listen to me at all, correct? Is this behavior normal? He is a german Shepherd mix, if that affects anything. I just want to get him to learn heel, and eventually offleash heel, for when my parents move away. Any pointers/comments/suggestions?
Also, if it helps, my dog is rather submissive with other dogs. If we bring him there he wont even try to interfere with the other dog, and when the other dogs are here, he plays like normal, but the other dog dominates quickly. He is not dominated by our cat, but he has been easily dominated by other cats. (my cat is rather submissive too. he chases him around constantly.)
I'm not sure exactly what this means, or if it was just the early hour mixed with the sprinklers that threw him off, but i do know that he should not be so submissive to not listen to me at all, correct? Is this behavior normal? He is a german Shepherd mix, if that affects anything. I just want to get him to learn heel, and eventually offleash heel, for when my parents move away. Any pointers/comments/suggestions?
Also, if it helps, my dog is rather submissive with other dogs. If we bring him there he wont even try to interfere with the other dog, and when the other dogs are here, he plays like normal, but the other dog dominates quickly. He is not dominated by our cat, but he has been easily dominated by other cats. (my cat is rather submissive too. he chases him around constantly.)