Pit-boxer stubborness

I just got a six month old pit-boxer mix who is rather bull-headed. He

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From: Rocky (2...@rocky-dog.com)
Subject: Re: How to handle aggressive situations
Date: 2004-10-19 19:42:54 PST

Melanie L Chang said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

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Or, at the other end of the spectrum, Rocky cowers,
thinking I'm angry at him - a reason I don't "yuk out"
others' dogs at agility trials or training.

is super nice and super friendly, but he jumps on people, pulls on the
leash, and pretty much ignores my commands! I'm pretty consistent with
him, but he is a pain in the ass. Any suggestions?

javagsd...

You need to teach him how to greet people, how to walk on lead, and
what those commands mean. There's no such thing as a stubborn dog.
All that really means is that the dog doesn't understand what's wanted,
or hasn't been given sufficient motivation to do it.

Lynn K.