All Mals are neurotic and you can't trust them around kids.
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I couldn't agree more!
My son has been poking, prodding, punching him in the face, pulling on his tail and drumming on Bam and he has yet to illicit a response other than being passive and submissive.
He doesn't look much like a pup any more! I would love to do protection sports with him, but I don't really have the time right now, and the last thing I want to do is start bite work and not follow through. For now I am working on his obedience using the principles laid out by Michael Ellis/Leerburg.
I really like this one...chasing his ball on a string.
Gorgeous looking GSD John. Wait'll he grows into those ears and feet
Talk about a gawky teenager! Good looking pup, John. I would not do any protection work before 18 months at least.
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Even in another year I don't know that I would have enought time to commit to the process. He is becoming quite the obedient shop dog, and if all he ever excells at is obedience he will be 1000 x's better than any other dog I have had.
I am doing some scent work with him - just to keep his mind stimulated, and he really likes that.