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Old 01-15-2025, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 View Post

Dogs are generally "pack animals" and it's hard to learn life works, when you're in a "pack of 1".
Owner('s) is/are alpha (or should be) and direct/teach and reinforce acceptable behavior. Dog sees owners as pack leaders. Kids can play rough, but bullying should not be tolerated, kids or dogs.