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Originally Posted by DMcCunney
And chis are noisy and aggressive. When I see a prospective dog conflict on the street, the way to bet is that the small dog started it, and if the small dog is a Chihuahua, the odds get to near certainty.
This is worsened by owners who think that behavior is cute, and don't properly socialize their dogs to prevent it.
I have tried to get across to owners "Dogs are pack animals. The pack takes its lead from an alpha. You must establish yourself as the alpha of the pack your dog is now a part of, and make clear what behavior is acceptable for a member of your pack. If you don't, neither you nor the dog will be happy."
Standard poodles are working breeds, and highly intelligent. (The show cut in dog shows for a standard is an exaggerated version of the working cut.)
Toy poodles, alas, tend to be neurotic and stupid. Just as well if your mix didn't inherit that part from the poodle side...
(A former girlfriend had a toy poodle in the family when she was a kid. It was reported to have been so excited upon meeting it's future owners it peed on the floor. Her mom and dad thought that was cute. It never did grow out of it.)
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Dennis
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My chi is not noisy or aggressive. The only time he barks is if a big dog invades his territory or a salesman comes to the door. Then you would think he is a shepherd or rottweiler.
But yes, that is called training.
The only person he ever bit was my supposedly grown daughter. (She was over 18.)She had been told numerous times to leave the dog alone. Note: he did not draw blood or even leave a mark. She cornered him. He bit. She squealed. Next thing she heard was "I told you to leave the dog alone."
She said the dog then looked at her and smirked.