Message #167341

[Reuben]

ETHHunters

Didn't know about the swallowing but I have observed that a dog will stick out his tongue when he submits to your command or wants forgiveness and I let them walk up to me and lick my hand for the apology. Well at least that is my interpretation . A lot of my dealings with dogs is motions, hisses, snap of fingers etc.. and minimal verbal commands because most of the dogs communications are silent.

I used to do a lot of over kill in training and socializing of the pup/dog but over the years I have learned to get by with minimum amounts of it because I basicly know how much I need to get by. It is mainly knowing when and how much. If the dog is acting how you like then that amount is enough. If the dog is shy then you will need to do more and more often.