Hi Jo-Ann,
As you mention,
I do believe a routine and disciplined regiment was not really achieved, although I did emphasize it.
I think they tried to make him mold into a typiocal family dog too quickly.
I do know they tried, but were just not able to grasp it.
Koji really is not a difficult dog to handle at all.
My son Daniel can make him submit easily.Its funny, because his original owners gave him up in fears he would harm a child. This couldnt be further form the truth. he loves them..Sometimes he can be a little reserved around a new child, but it does not take him long to warm up to them. i have always made this an emphasis for him.
I think it has something to do with a child's complete innocence
They are consistent, dont show fear and just deal with the dog for what it is.. This translates to them easily.
Adults carry too much baggage, think too much and react to easily.. Kids just go with the flow..
This may be a good reason he is so good with them.
Ann and I had a discussion about it, and she stated this is the true measure of his temperament.it shows he really just isnt a bad dog, but simply a reactive dog.
I noticwe a slight chnage in him right now, but nothing ,mucxh.He just needs a little time to readapt.