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I think that some of the advice above is very sound.
You need to make sure that there isn't a physical problem, basically only humans lie but I did once have a dog who was good at getting her paws trodden on, she would limp around for days, plaintively holding up a paw for sympathy, but often forgetting which paw had been trodden on and holding up the wrong one
- so dogs can lie.
Once that possible problem has been ruled out, you'll need strong, and possibly brutal training, to get the relationship right - and the dog may need a little training too! Based on my own experience, one home visit will do the job, provided that you and your wife actually listen, and make the changes needed.
Some dog training clubs can be good, but the quality can be very variable. The same goes for "behaviourists", some are good, many are just well-meaning idiots. Whoever you get MUST visit you at home, with all family members present. Try to find someone who is a successful competition trainer - obedience, working trials or agility, these people usually understand dog behaviour, and are also experienced in training owners.
You need to make sure that there isn't a physical problem, basically only humans lie but I did once have a dog who was good at getting her paws trodden on, she would limp around for days, plaintively holding up a paw for sympathy, but often forgetting which paw had been trodden on and holding up the wrong one
- so dogs can lie.Once that possible problem has been ruled out, you'll need strong, and possibly brutal training, to get the relationship right - and the dog may need a little training too! Based on my own experience, one home visit will do the job, provided that you and your wife actually listen, and make the changes needed.
Some dog training clubs can be good, but the quality can be very variable. The same goes for "behaviourists", some are good, many are just well-meaning idiots. Whoever you get MUST visit you at home, with all family members present. Try to find someone who is a successful competition trainer - obedience, working trials or agility, these people usually understand dog behaviour, and are also experienced in training owners.
