Regardless of your age of your dog many Shar Pei problems can be solved with training. However, as with most unique breeds such as the Shar Pei there are a large number of medical problems that the dog may be subject to as well. It is these Shar Pei problems that are the hardest for the owner to deal with.
It is therefore important when evaluating a dog for potential health and behavioral problems to consider its history. For instance, one of the Shar Pei's noted problems is its fierce protection of the owner and their family. Bred as a fighting dog in China, this is clearly part of its overall make-up.
Muzzling, use of a crate are often simple measures used in avoiding a possible confrontation. It is true to say that Shar Pei behavioral problems are well understood and tolerated because of their fierce loyalty to their owners and their most unusual look.
Training should begin when the dog is a very young puppy with the goal of establishing you as the master of his or her kingdom. Once the Shar Pei is agitated, and they are not usually easily agitated, they are very difficult to subdue. In fact because of the powerful nature and their low center of gravity a fully-grown Shar Pei cannot be physically subdued. You will need to chemically intervene if your Shar Pei goes on the attack. Training will provide you with a way to avoid such a problem with your Shar Pei. T
hrough acknowledging your dominance even a strong independent dog like a Shar Pei can be typically controlled without aggressive steps such as sedation or muzzling. However, because of the Shar Pei's low tolerance to the proximity of other dogs, muzzling your Shar Pei in public is still a good idea even if you think you have them under control. As with all pure breeds Shar Peis are known for their potential abnormal behaviors.
The history of the Shar Pei is most intriguing. Historically they were a member of the Chinese Royal Family with the purpose of guarding them and were trained and bred as fighting or guard dogs. With a very strong will and somewhat bullish temperament these dogs appear to be most suited to that role. Over time these dogs almost became extinct.
It would appear that this is all compensated for in the rather mysterious origins of the breed and the obvious attraction of their very unusual look.
However, it is true that most happy pet owners obtained their animal as a puppy and maintain an effective dominance over their pet. They train them continuously and exercise them appropriately to keep them out of harms way. This is one pet that needs a truly committed dog owner and not a part-time pet lover.
It is therefore important when evaluating a dog for potential health and behavioral problems to consider its history. For instance, one of the Shar Pei's noted problems is its fierce protection of the owner and their family. Bred as a fighting dog in China, this is clearly part of its overall make-up.
Muzzling, use of a crate are often simple measures used in avoiding a possible confrontation. It is true to say that Shar Pei behavioral problems are well understood and tolerated because of their fierce loyalty to their owners and their most unusual look.
Training should begin when the dog is a very young puppy with the goal of establishing you as the master of his or her kingdom. Once the Shar Pei is agitated, and they are not usually easily agitated, they are very difficult to subdue. In fact because of the powerful nature and their low center of gravity a fully-grown Shar Pei cannot be physically subdued. You will need to chemically intervene if your Shar Pei goes on the attack. Training will provide you with a way to avoid such a problem with your Shar Pei. T
hrough acknowledging your dominance even a strong independent dog like a Shar Pei can be typically controlled without aggressive steps such as sedation or muzzling. However, because of the Shar Pei's low tolerance to the proximity of other dogs, muzzling your Shar Pei in public is still a good idea even if you think you have them under control. As with all pure breeds Shar Peis are known for their potential abnormal behaviors.
The history of the Shar Pei is most intriguing. Historically they were a member of the Chinese Royal Family with the purpose of guarding them and were trained and bred as fighting or guard dogs. With a very strong will and somewhat bullish temperament these dogs appear to be most suited to that role. Over time these dogs almost became extinct.
It would appear that this is all compensated for in the rather mysterious origins of the breed and the obvious attraction of their very unusual look.
However, it is true that most happy pet owners obtained their animal as a puppy and maintain an effective dominance over their pet. They train them continuously and exercise them appropriately to keep them out of harms way. This is one pet that needs a truly committed dog owner and not a part-time pet lover.
About the Author:
About the author: Melissa Coleman is an avid lover of the Shar Pei and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shar Pei. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Shar Pei Training Problems plus a whole lot more.
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