If you were there and he went fierce, he doesn't think you can handle the job as Alpha pack protector, and he is taking over.
I had a giant Rott for 11 years with no problems, but I had to work with him every day. never hurt him (Rott...impossible anyway), just gently make him lay submit every day...just like they do in a pack. And never, ever, let him play using his mouth...no exceptions with this with a Rott.
Growl at a stranger with me there? I'd growl at him and make him submit..right then/there.....everything/body is under my protection..I'm Alpha.(got some amused looks from strangers, but you can't let it pass...ever)
It's worth the work with a good dog. Somebody pulls in....he would come to attention...glance at me...I'm calm and/or hold up my palm...he'd lay down and go back to sleep.
and don't worry...you aren't wimping him out.
You or yours get in a rough spot..he'll still charge into battle.
lol....rowdy friends should be told to not 'wrassle' with you if the dog is there..lol...no biting of course...but a charging middle linebacker head butt might be applied by your dog to them!
and like everybody says, if he won't submit to you as Alpha, or constantly challenges your standing, he has to go.......
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