I’m 60 and less physical than before so I use mental intimidation with my Rotts
Plus I’m six five 240 so I tower over them
You have to maintain that over them
It helps isnthey are submissive....some are not
Nice bloodhound...rocky top
Thanks Wardaddy! I have never been afraid of the more aggressive dogs but I know that at my size if I lost control of one it could end badly. When we had our Rotty/Catahoula’s, my husband was able to help train and handle them. He had a bad wreck several years ago and due to brain damage his balance is too bad to even handle the dogs I have now. He is also almost 80 years old. He’s only five years younger than my mom. A big dog could easily break him with little effort. :-) If I was going to have another big dog it would be a Rotty. I know my limits now though. My big bloodhound is 10 now and so are my mountain curs so the bloodhound is on his last rodeo. He’s been a good dog but they don’t live long. I’ll have my Feists from now on. They aren’t frou-frou dogs and are good ratters and varmint dogs without being too much for me to handle.