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[quote=Anonymous]OP, how people approach dog behavior has changed since we were kids.  They don't really talk about dominant behavior any more, but to creating value in your relationship with the puppy.  You want the puppy to be attached to you so they like you and want to listen, not responding because the puppy fears you and thinks you're dominant.  Does the puppy like you?  If not you've done something wrong.

We have a puppy and have found the videos from McCann dog training on YouTube to be very good.  They have a whole puppy series.  I suspect that you need some training as a dog owner, even if your husband is primary.  You'll still need to transition any training from your husband to you so the dog will listen to you too.

If you won't do the work, then your husband should give up the dog.  It's not fair to anyone.  But you also should have had this conversation before getting a puppy.  Regardless of breed they all require training and work.   Puppies are an investment.

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