I would like to teach her to stop chasing birds, people, bikes and soccer balls. When she sees them she gets really excited, if i tell her to sit she will get really agitated and keep looking at me to realsese her, then she will start yapping and pulling on the leash. I'v tried to tie her up and keep doing it infront of her (supposingly if they can't win they should lose there drive for it). I was going to try desensitizing and counter conditioning along with with negative and positive reinforce ment when she does the wrong/right thing. Can some one tell me exactly how to do it or if there is another way. TY
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Sound like you chose the wrong dog for your needs.
Cattle/Hearding dogs are bred for chasing things, and you will never be able to stop her from chasing things, its bred in her.
You could do one of 2 things,
You could keep her entertained by regularly excersising her, teach her to chase a ball or frisby or something, this may curb her obsession of wanting to chase things, or
You may need to think about finding her a good home and picking a dog who is more suited to your needs, she is naturally a high energy dog and punishing her will only make her and you misreable.
What breed are you working with, is this a Heeler or a shepard? The methods I use are very different for the two.
Tying her and teasing her will just increase her desire to chase and persue pray.You need to increase her obeidiance training by enrolling her in a O.B school. Your dog has limited control. Even though she will sit when you tell her to her drive is to high for her to contain herself. One way I have found when I have trained a dog with this problem i.e (Bike riders) and be able to controll themselves is to have some one ride around her in circles while you hold her leash and her be in a sit she will begin to see that the bike will not hurt her and build her confidence, More than likely she is acting this way towards bikes out of stress or fear (Fight or flight) lack of confidence phylosophy. She feels more confident with you there holding the leash so she is trying to appear intimidating In hopes that the bike will go away When she gets aggresive like that are her hackles up? If so that is a sign of unsurity and a lack of confidence.When you try this with her and she starts to act that way ? Correct her by lightly but firmly(OXYMORRON I know) tug on the leash and tell her NO! SIT! when she does this give GOOD GIRL and give her calm praise. Have the person on the bike keep going around in circles until it becomes easier and easier for her to stay calm. Remember be consistant with the firm corrections and calm praise through out this exercise. The people issue is pretty much the same thing. She has not been socialized properly with other people. Group obeidiance classes are the perfect way to socialize and build confidence in your dog. You and your dog will be around a substancial amount of other people and other dogs. As well as to teach her manners when she is out with the family. While at the classes you and your dog will be around experianced trainers that would agree with me when I say socialization and exposing your dog to different situation and environments is the quickest and best way to build confidence in your dog so that he will be more responsive to you and be more stable. Not to mention give you more piece of mind that your dog will not be an out of controll pet.The Bird problem? Well That is another issue in its self. Herding dog are almost always geneticly imprinted with alot of pray drive and he may never loose the desire to chase birds and you should not try to break her of her drives because you could very easily end up with a skittish dog or one that has a broken spirit.Instread what you want is a dog that has control over her drives. And thats where the obeidiance and controll come into play. With the proper O.B training? When your dog starts out after a bird or a rabbit you should be able to recall your dog back and she should return emediatly. The ball issue is what we trainers call play or ball drive this is pretty normal for dogs that have lots of drive and there is nothing wrong with it. GET THE GIRL A BALL!! And then play fetch with her untill her tongue is draging the ground or she is so tired she drops. Which ever comes 1st?? Of course you dont want her to chase just any old ball she sees. Again obeidiance and control. If she runs after someone elses ball recall her emediatly and get her focus on you and then throw her ball as a reward for obeying you when you recalled her. This will work. good luck and keep us informed.
You sound like you have a pretty good instinct for training. Like with little children, you need to "pick your battles" with your training. It is her nature to chase things or try to herd by yapping. That said, I haven't tried this, but it makes sense. It was suggested for barking, but it may work for chasing, too. For barking, first teach the dog to "speak." Once you can get her to bark on command, you can teach her to stop. Once the speak command is easy, then teach "quiet" or some other clear command. You might simply wait until she stops barking and then quickly say "quiet" and reward her. Repetition is the key. Chasing various things is going to be much harder, but with creativity and persistence on your part, maybe you can get her to stop chasing SOME things.
Now, about pulling on the leash; do you use a regular collar or are you using a training collar (sometimes called a "choke" collar)? It is much more effective for controlling a dog and very humane when properly used.
Maybe instead of asking her to sit and look at the object and struggle to control herself, you should distract her and give her something else to do.
CESAR MILLAN, the Dog Whisperer has many good solutions. There is even a website where you type in your specific question.
Cesar says, "The choices you have are to block or ignore the behavior."
Friday, July 31, 2009
How to teach a herding 7month dog to stop chasing some things?
I would like to teach her to stop chasing birds, people, bikes and soccer balls. When she sees them she gets really excited, if i tell her to sit she will get really agitated and keep looking at me to realsese her, then she will start yapping and pulling on the leash. I'v tried to tie her up and keep doing it infront of her (supposingly if they can't win they should lose there drive for it). I was going to try desensitizing and counter conditioning along with with negative and positive reinforce ment when she does the wrong/right thing. Can some one tell me exactly how to do it or if there is another way. TY
Answers:
In the first 3 months of a puppy's life is the time you should expose him/her to all kinds of experiences. By the sounds of it also it sounds like your puppy is your boss not the other way around. It may sound stupid but don't let the doggy win every play fight or tug of war. Playing is how packs of dogs decide who is the alpha dog. In your puppy's pack that should be you. Another thing I did with my dog is I let her sit before she eats, I show her stay while I put her food down, then she has to sit still until I tell her she can eat. (Alpha dogs eat before the rest, so the rest must wait) When I go into the room I make sure I enter the room before she does.
The ways you mentioned that you want to take charge of it sounds like the best ways to make your dog behave.
What I'd also do is give it set toys to play with like a squeaky toy. make sure you dog know that the squeaky is it's toy and not the ball.
Basic obedience training would help as well
This is really hard because you are trying to eliminate an instinct bred into your dog. We have a Border Collie and she's much the same. In our case, she herds/chases our children and it comes with a bit of nipping. Not aggressive in any way, but just what they do to herd. We are not discouraging the herding behavior, but trying to teach her not to bite when she does it. My boys actually love to run chase and be chased by her anyway (high energy kids for a high energy dog).
I would suggest distracting your pup with things she can herd/chase. Toys, a ball to chase and anything else that she will take an interest in and direct her attention away. So rather than try to eliminate an instinct, teach your pup where she can use it.
Herding dogs are a big challenge for this reason. I would also suggest considering some puppy training classes where a good trainer will be able to assist you in ways to divert your pups attention. It will take time either way as an instinct is hard to distract!
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In the first 3 months of a puppy's life is the time you should expose him/her to all kinds of experiences. By the sounds of it also it sounds like your puppy is your boss not the other way around. It may sound stupid but don't let the doggy win every play fight or tug of war. Playing is how packs of dogs decide who is the alpha dog. In your puppy's pack that should be you. Another thing I did with my dog is I let her sit before she eats, I show her stay while I put her food down, then she has to sit still until I tell her she can eat. (Alpha dogs eat before the rest, so the rest must wait) When I go into the room I make sure I enter the room before she does.
The ways you mentioned that you want to take charge of it sounds like the best ways to make your dog behave.
What I'd also do is give it set toys to play with like a squeaky toy. make sure you dog know that the squeaky is it's toy and not the ball.
Basic obedience training would help as well
This is really hard because you are trying to eliminate an instinct bred into your dog. We have a Border Collie and she's much the same. In our case, she herds/chases our children and it comes with a bit of nipping. Not aggressive in any way, but just what they do to herd. We are not discouraging the herding behavior, but trying to teach her not to bite when she does it. My boys actually love to run chase and be chased by her anyway (high energy kids for a high energy dog).
I would suggest distracting your pup with things she can herd/chase. Toys, a ball to chase and anything else that she will take an interest in and direct her attention away. So rather than try to eliminate an instinct, teach your pup where she can use it.
Herding dogs are a big challenge for this reason. I would also suggest considering some puppy training classes where a good trainer will be able to assist you in ways to divert your pups attention. It will take time either way as an instinct is hard to distract!
how to teach a dog to bark on command?
hi i was wondering how to teach a dog to bark on command as that would be very useful to me
Answers:
Have some of your dogs favourite treats at hand. If you have any cue you know of to get your dog to bark that you and he have learnt naturally, use this to get the dog to bark initially, so..
1. old cue (something he already barks for i.e. 'who's there')
2. give him treat
do this a few times then introduce a new cue, i.e. 'speak', so..
1. new cue (speak)
2. old cue ('who's there')
3. give him a treat
You will then eventually fade the old cue out, so..
1. new cue (speak)
2. give him a treat
It shouldn't take long, do lots of short practices with it, dogs love it when they realise what it is you want them to do for the treat. Clicker training is very good and rewarding too.
Use treats and he will soon catch on
hi I have trained only one of my dogs to do this, but my other dog rolls over.
It take patience but what I did was sit with bits of her fav food and gave her the command "speak" once she was sitting and paying attention. If she made any noise but stayed still I gave her a treat. In about 4-5 days of praticing with her for 1/2 hour a day she started to bark so she gots lots of fuss and lots of treats. I carried on doing this everyday (and please do not do it at the same time of the day ever day otherwise you will have an alarm clock not a "speaker") for another 5 days, everytime she barked. Now I say speak and she speaks wether I have a treat or not.
Hope this helps.
You shouldn't do that.
Dogs are animals that deserve respect, they are not trophy playthings you know.
I have taught my dog to:
- Speak
- Whisper
- Talk
You should:
1) have plenty of treats on you!
2) start with speak. if you start barking, your dog is going to too, when your dog barks, say 'speak, goodboy!' and give him a treat. Do this multiple times, your dog will soon catch on.
3) do the same above but whisper bark, when your dog barks sofly, say 'whisper' and give a treat, repeat.
4) now work on 'talk' get your dog to bark several times by using the same above method. Give treats, and repeat.
My black lab learned this very easily, but every dog is different. Good luck!
I did this by giving my dog a treat and plenty of praise and kept saying the word speak when he barked. I stopped the treats and kept on with the praise and using the word speak and eventually just using the work speak was enough to get her to bark. to get the dog to bark initially I would use something to get his attention, like knocking the door or rattling the letter box, something that he barks at on his own.
It will take a few days but it is fairly easy.
Treats in combination with an action causing the dog to bark and saying "speak", or whatever trigger you want to indicate this action, should help teach it.
Only one of my two will speak on command and she learned it from her first owner - I adopted her. A friend of mine had a Boston that would only "speak" on command for her dad, no one else. He started teaching Midge by lunging at her to get her to bark, otherwise she really only barked at the neighborhood cats when they came into her yard.
This will sound silly but I used treats and I would bark at him till he barked and I would then give him the treat. He caught on in within a few treats.
go to your local library and consult a good dog book.also.maybe find a dog trainer who can assist/help if you wish
Thanks for asking this question.
I can't get my two dogs to speak on command to save their own lives. They are stubborn. We've sat many many times, on a daily basis, with me barking and saying speak, having my son ring the doorbell and knock on the door. They just stare at me with their cute little eyes and tails wagging.
~Sigh~ Guess we'll have to keep working at it.
Good luck to you and thanks everyone for the advice!
At the time your dog is barking (for whatever reason), keep repeating your command and giving lots of praise/treats.your dog will soon catch on. You need to be enthusiastic and be persistant. and reward only while the dog is actually barking ---timing is very important.
I think using the command "say" instead of speak is better. It's a cool trick to be able to get your dog to say thankyou or say goodbye!
Good luck!
easy peasy. Every time the dog barks, you say "speak" then praise him and give him a treat. You will also have to teach him to stop barking on command though.
Answers:
Have some of your dogs favourite treats at hand. If you have any cue you know of to get your dog to bark that you and he have learnt naturally, use this to get the dog to bark initially, so..
1. old cue (something he already barks for i.e. 'who's there')
2. give him treat
do this a few times then introduce a new cue, i.e. 'speak', so..
1. new cue (speak)
2. old cue ('who's there')
3. give him a treat
You will then eventually fade the old cue out, so..
1. new cue (speak)
2. give him a treat
It shouldn't take long, do lots of short practices with it, dogs love it when they realise what it is you want them to do for the treat. Clicker training is very good and rewarding too.
Use treats and he will soon catch on
hi I have trained only one of my dogs to do this, but my other dog rolls over.
It take patience but what I did was sit with bits of her fav food and gave her the command "speak" once she was sitting and paying attention. If she made any noise but stayed still I gave her a treat. In about 4-5 days of praticing with her for 1/2 hour a day she started to bark so she gots lots of fuss and lots of treats. I carried on doing this everyday (and please do not do it at the same time of the day ever day otherwise you will have an alarm clock not a "speaker") for another 5 days, everytime she barked. Now I say speak and she speaks wether I have a treat or not.
Hope this helps.
You shouldn't do that.
Dogs are animals that deserve respect, they are not trophy playthings you know.
I have taught my dog to:
- Speak
- Whisper
- Talk
You should:
1) have plenty of treats on you!
2) start with speak. if you start barking, your dog is going to too, when your dog barks, say 'speak, goodboy!' and give him a treat. Do this multiple times, your dog will soon catch on.
3) do the same above but whisper bark, when your dog barks sofly, say 'whisper' and give a treat, repeat.
4) now work on 'talk' get your dog to bark several times by using the same above method. Give treats, and repeat.
My black lab learned this very easily, but every dog is different. Good luck!
I did this by giving my dog a treat and plenty of praise and kept saying the word speak when he barked. I stopped the treats and kept on with the praise and using the word speak and eventually just using the work speak was enough to get her to bark. to get the dog to bark initially I would use something to get his attention, like knocking the door or rattling the letter box, something that he barks at on his own.
It will take a few days but it is fairly easy.
Treats in combination with an action causing the dog to bark and saying "speak", or whatever trigger you want to indicate this action, should help teach it.
Only one of my two will speak on command and she learned it from her first owner - I adopted her. A friend of mine had a Boston that would only "speak" on command for her dad, no one else. He started teaching Midge by lunging at her to get her to bark, otherwise she really only barked at the neighborhood cats when they came into her yard.
This will sound silly but I used treats and I would bark at him till he barked and I would then give him the treat. He caught on in within a few treats.
go to your local library and consult a good dog book.also.maybe find a dog trainer who can assist/help if you wish
Thanks for asking this question.
I can't get my two dogs to speak on command to save their own lives. They are stubborn. We've sat many many times, on a daily basis, with me barking and saying speak, having my son ring the doorbell and knock on the door. They just stare at me with their cute little eyes and tails wagging.
~Sigh~ Guess we'll have to keep working at it.
Good luck to you and thanks everyone for the advice!
At the time your dog is barking (for whatever reason), keep repeating your command and giving lots of praise/treats.your dog will soon catch on. You need to be enthusiastic and be persistant. and reward only while the dog is actually barking ---timing is very important.
I think using the command "say" instead of speak is better. It's a cool trick to be able to get your dog to say thankyou or say goodbye!
Good luck!
easy peasy. Every time the dog barks, you say "speak" then praise him and give him a treat. You will also have to teach him to stop barking on command though.
How to teach a 8 month old German Shepherd that he is the last in rank in his pack (us), omega?
I read that we will need to teach our German Shepherd that he is last in rank, omega, and we are ahead of him, rank wise. How do we teach him to understand that he is last in rank? Thanks.
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With the first answer, I would add, never feed him table scraps, don;t let him eat while you are eating, when he gets a little out of hand when you are playing, grab him Firmly but gently at the loose skin of his neck and push him down to the floor and look him in the eye while you do it. Be calm, animals read body signals, make Him lie down on his side and look him in the eye until he looks away. That looking away means he knows you are the boss dog. I am glad you are training your puppy, you will both be happy for it. A dog likes to know his position in the household.
Let him know his fun time though, within reason, lots of walks are great. When I trained my 7 year old to heel, I had to wear him out a little at first with lots of running around.
Please don't indulge your dog in any cute habits that seem fun when is a puppy, excessive barking, begging for food, or paws on you or others, when he grows up and gets heavier, nobody wants a full grown German Sheppard jumping up on them with muddy paws. That is my dogs worst trait. I wish somebody gave this advice when I got my puppy. One more then I will stop. For no reason, no matter how cute, let your dog on the furniture. Give him a comfortable blanket or dog bed where he sleeps the most.
Most of all, be firm but patient and have fun, puppies are cute but a well trained dog is admirable. I never heard of the biting a dogs lip thing, I heard from a friend that if he jumps and tries to mount anyone, you have to stand over the dog with your foot on either side of the dog and look down on him. Make the dog lie down with a firm push of the hands and say NO in a firm low voice. Keep saying No like that whenever you catch him doing something wrong. When you want to praise, speak in a normal tone and when you want to get him worked up during play time talk a little loud and excited. It is all about body signals and tone of voice. I am glad my older dog is a well trained healthy dog, it was worth the time spent.
Basically, always show your authority and make him go last for everything. Never let him go through a door first. Always make him wait to eat until after the people have eaten.
A good lesson (and reminder) is this: NILIF - Nothing In Life Is Free. He wants to play with you? Do it when you command him to. He wants dinner? Make him sit/lie down/shake paw/etc. for it. Ditto with water.
Give a dog an inch, they'll take a foot, and so forth. You have to be there to discipline right away and make clear what YOUR boundaries are, not his. He doesn't call the shots; YOU do.
He has to respect you, while you prove to be a trustworthy -master-. Yes, you must be the master. You tell him and show him how to live. Then he will respect you AND follow your every word.
Any command you give him, tell him once. If he doesn't obey, do it; you tell him to sit and he doesn't sit, go over and tuck his hind legs in so he sits.
You are in control, not him. Yes, it's sort of like boot camp, but these are hierarchial pack animals. That's how and why they establish the pecking order. Make sure you are the top!
**EDIT * How else can you establish that you are alpha, and dog is omega? If people and dogs simply co-existed and co-habited, then that's it. But people and dogs can NOT just co-exist and co-habit.you'd have a cat, not a dog. As I've stated, it is well noted that dogs are HIERARCHIAL PACK animals. We, as humans, apply such terms as 'family member', but what do they know? Why else would they need to establish and respond to who's top dog, and who's below them?
A German Shepherd would probably respond quite excellently to this. They are smart; the police train and use them. All dogs feel safer knowing their place in the pack, knowing who to depend on and who depends on them.
As the alpha and the master, it is up to you to provide them that stability. It's a win-win situation. You get the respect you want, and he feels comfortable knowing he can depend on you, and will follow you obediently to the ends of the earth. :)
And I do keep a dog, and constantly remind her what her boundaries are. I reward her when she obeys, and I lower my voice at her and stare her down or tell her to 'go to her room' (crate) when she doesn't. Dogs need to learn 'tough love'.
don't keep a dog. You should keep a military. You don't rank a dog at home! its also a family member!
we have a 5 month old shephard and we have had problems with our dog. if u mean business. look him in the eye, speak in a stern voice to let him know who's boss but dont forget to praise him when he does the right thing. i found that it works. they are very intelegent dogs and they are not stupid.
we where playing fetch we him the other day, i couldnt beleive my eyes. he ran up to the toy, looked at it, started to run back. i pointed at the toy and said go back and get it. so he did and brough it back 2 me.
I LOVE MY SHEPHARD, HIS NAME IS SPOCK
You must assert dominance.
Make him submissive, if he gets out of control ever, you put him to the ground and hold him there, hand over the throat area. No not choking, just firm so the dog knows YOU control him.
When you feed him make him WAIT until you give permission for him to eat it. Even if its a dog biscut 2 inches from his nose, don't allow him to eat it till you give permission. When you serve his food put your hand in the bowl if dry food, or between dog and the food. Make him respect your hand and that its only his food because you give it to him.
Watch the Dog Whisperer. I don't currently have dogs because our family doesn't have the time or space needed to give a dog a good life. But I have had many dogs and the Dog Whisperes advice and methods just work.
Well you may not like this answer but we too have a most excellent and obedient German Shepherd. My husband demonstrates rank by actually "biting" her lip. I know it sounds weird and when i first saw him do this i freaked out. But we had a very very stubborn German shepherd/mix that he would bite the side of his muzzle and the dog would submit. MY husband told me that is how dogs establish hierarchy and it in a way made HIM alpha. Now we have a great female GS.and he has used this discipline on her. Mind you he only bites to the extent that they are not liking it, We are true dog lovers and our dogs are very spoiled. Not much need for discipline, by the way we have 3 dogs and 4 kids any advice for the kids?? Can't bite them!
Here is a link specifically for training german shephard puppies.
http://germanshepherddog.ca/training.htm.
Another link you might find helpful says this:
"A one-year-old German Shepard Dog howls and screams when it meets another person and appears more aggressive on the lead than off. The high pitch of the bark indicates that the dog is in the wrong situation as a leader and for which it is not competent to perform. To reduce the howls and screams try to meet up with a friend and talk without showing any interest in your dog. Stand sideways on to your dog and totally ignore it. If it is very noisy, take some cotton wool for your ears. Wait for your dog to stop howling for a few moments and then give praise and a titbit. If it starts howling again just ignore the dog. You are encouraging your dog to do nothing when you meet people, as you should control the meeting not the dog. It is also useful to teach speak on command exercise as this includes a cease command. If your dog will hold things in its mouth you could give, your dog the lead to hold and that should keep it quiet."
More to that article, and here's the link:
http://www.dogbehaviouradvice.com/dba/re.
When we had a Rottweiler (RIP Roxie) we had this problem at first. The vet gave me a few pointers. Big dogs think they can push you around. It is inbreed in them. When you are playing with the dog, pick the dog up, and actually put it on its back. (Don't slam it to hurt it.) Hold it there for a few seconds. In a dog pack, that is a symbol of authority. The alpha dog is alway on top. It may take a couple of times. It really worked for our rottie and she became the sweetest most lovable dog. She realized that two legged people were the boss.
We currently have a boxer and did the same thing when it was a puppy before the behavior ever started and never had a problem of "dog bossiness"
Hope this helps!
Answers:
With the first answer, I would add, never feed him table scraps, don;t let him eat while you are eating, when he gets a little out of hand when you are playing, grab him Firmly but gently at the loose skin of his neck and push him down to the floor and look him in the eye while you do it. Be calm, animals read body signals, make Him lie down on his side and look him in the eye until he looks away. That looking away means he knows you are the boss dog. I am glad you are training your puppy, you will both be happy for it. A dog likes to know his position in the household.
Let him know his fun time though, within reason, lots of walks are great. When I trained my 7 year old to heel, I had to wear him out a little at first with lots of running around.
Please don't indulge your dog in any cute habits that seem fun when is a puppy, excessive barking, begging for food, or paws on you or others, when he grows up and gets heavier, nobody wants a full grown German Sheppard jumping up on them with muddy paws. That is my dogs worst trait. I wish somebody gave this advice when I got my puppy. One more then I will stop. For no reason, no matter how cute, let your dog on the furniture. Give him a comfortable blanket or dog bed where he sleeps the most.
Most of all, be firm but patient and have fun, puppies are cute but a well trained dog is admirable. I never heard of the biting a dogs lip thing, I heard from a friend that if he jumps and tries to mount anyone, you have to stand over the dog with your foot on either side of the dog and look down on him. Make the dog lie down with a firm push of the hands and say NO in a firm low voice. Keep saying No like that whenever you catch him doing something wrong. When you want to praise, speak in a normal tone and when you want to get him worked up during play time talk a little loud and excited. It is all about body signals and tone of voice. I am glad my older dog is a well trained healthy dog, it was worth the time spent.
Basically, always show your authority and make him go last for everything. Never let him go through a door first. Always make him wait to eat until after the people have eaten.
A good lesson (and reminder) is this: NILIF - Nothing In Life Is Free. He wants to play with you? Do it when you command him to. He wants dinner? Make him sit/lie down/shake paw/etc. for it. Ditto with water.
Give a dog an inch, they'll take a foot, and so forth. You have to be there to discipline right away and make clear what YOUR boundaries are, not his. He doesn't call the shots; YOU do.
He has to respect you, while you prove to be a trustworthy -master-. Yes, you must be the master. You tell him and show him how to live. Then he will respect you AND follow your every word.
Any command you give him, tell him once. If he doesn't obey, do it; you tell him to sit and he doesn't sit, go over and tuck his hind legs in so he sits.
You are in control, not him. Yes, it's sort of like boot camp, but these are hierarchial pack animals. That's how and why they establish the pecking order. Make sure you are the top!
**EDIT * How else can you establish that you are alpha, and dog is omega? If people and dogs simply co-existed and co-habited, then that's it. But people and dogs can NOT just co-exist and co-habit.you'd have a cat, not a dog. As I've stated, it is well noted that dogs are HIERARCHIAL PACK animals. We, as humans, apply such terms as 'family member', but what do they know? Why else would they need to establish and respond to who's top dog, and who's below them?
A German Shepherd would probably respond quite excellently to this. They are smart; the police train and use them. All dogs feel safer knowing their place in the pack, knowing who to depend on and who depends on them.
As the alpha and the master, it is up to you to provide them that stability. It's a win-win situation. You get the respect you want, and he feels comfortable knowing he can depend on you, and will follow you obediently to the ends of the earth. :)
And I do keep a dog, and constantly remind her what her boundaries are. I reward her when she obeys, and I lower my voice at her and stare her down or tell her to 'go to her room' (crate) when she doesn't. Dogs need to learn 'tough love'.
don't keep a dog. You should keep a military. You don't rank a dog at home! its also a family member!
we have a 5 month old shephard and we have had problems with our dog. if u mean business. look him in the eye, speak in a stern voice to let him know who's boss but dont forget to praise him when he does the right thing. i found that it works. they are very intelegent dogs and they are not stupid.
we where playing fetch we him the other day, i couldnt beleive my eyes. he ran up to the toy, looked at it, started to run back. i pointed at the toy and said go back and get it. so he did and brough it back 2 me.
I LOVE MY SHEPHARD, HIS NAME IS SPOCK
You must assert dominance.
Make him submissive, if he gets out of control ever, you put him to the ground and hold him there, hand over the throat area. No not choking, just firm so the dog knows YOU control him.
When you feed him make him WAIT until you give permission for him to eat it. Even if its a dog biscut 2 inches from his nose, don't allow him to eat it till you give permission. When you serve his food put your hand in the bowl if dry food, or between dog and the food. Make him respect your hand and that its only his food because you give it to him.
Watch the Dog Whisperer. I don't currently have dogs because our family doesn't have the time or space needed to give a dog a good life. But I have had many dogs and the Dog Whisperes advice and methods just work.
Well you may not like this answer but we too have a most excellent and obedient German Shepherd. My husband demonstrates rank by actually "biting" her lip. I know it sounds weird and when i first saw him do this i freaked out. But we had a very very stubborn German shepherd/mix that he would bite the side of his muzzle and the dog would submit. MY husband told me that is how dogs establish hierarchy and it in a way made HIM alpha. Now we have a great female GS.and he has used this discipline on her. Mind you he only bites to the extent that they are not liking it, We are true dog lovers and our dogs are very spoiled. Not much need for discipline, by the way we have 3 dogs and 4 kids any advice for the kids?? Can't bite them!
Here is a link specifically for training german shephard puppies.
http://germanshepherddog.ca/training.htm.
Another link you might find helpful says this:
"A one-year-old German Shepard Dog howls and screams when it meets another person and appears more aggressive on the lead than off. The high pitch of the bark indicates that the dog is in the wrong situation as a leader and for which it is not competent to perform. To reduce the howls and screams try to meet up with a friend and talk without showing any interest in your dog. Stand sideways on to your dog and totally ignore it. If it is very noisy, take some cotton wool for your ears. Wait for your dog to stop howling for a few moments and then give praise and a titbit. If it starts howling again just ignore the dog. You are encouraging your dog to do nothing when you meet people, as you should control the meeting not the dog. It is also useful to teach speak on command exercise as this includes a cease command. If your dog will hold things in its mouth you could give, your dog the lead to hold and that should keep it quiet."
More to that article, and here's the link:
http://www.dogbehaviouradvice.com/dba/re.
When we had a Rottweiler (RIP Roxie) we had this problem at first. The vet gave me a few pointers. Big dogs think they can push you around. It is inbreed in them. When you are playing with the dog, pick the dog up, and actually put it on its back. (Don't slam it to hurt it.) Hold it there for a few seconds. In a dog pack, that is a symbol of authority. The alpha dog is alway on top. It may take a couple of times. It really worked for our rottie and she became the sweetest most lovable dog. She realized that two legged people were the boss.
We currently have a boxer and did the same thing when it was a puppy before the behavior ever started and never had a problem of "dog bossiness"
Hope this helps!
How to take care of new born puppies when the mother doesnt.?
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You can bottle feed them. Check with your vet,he could tell you how often and what to feed. It's a lot of work,but it can be done.Good luck!
The vet gave us a product that was a substitute for the mother dog's milk to make up and feed the pups but that was many years ago. I don't know if they still do that. Ask your vet or maybe a pet store.
Get your vet to suggest a milk replacer and keep them WARM! You can get the tiny bottles at WalMart or your vet, and your humane society people or spca will help with instructions. It's major to keep them warm tho - and if you can't get to a vet, I know one 'foster parent' for the humane society feeds kittens and puppies goat milk - from the baby food section at the grocery store - but watered down about 50/50 so it isn't too rich.
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Hello, rather than writing this down, I will give you this link. Every thing you need to know will be explained
Orphans: How to Raise Them
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?.
Check with your vet. There are puppy formulas at most of the well known pets stores. Give the mother a little more time. She may come around. If she if very young, she may not be sure what to do. You can also make her lay down so they can nurse. Hold a treat in your hand in front of her and see if this will distract her long enough for the pups to feed. Hold her down at first, then try the treat thing.
I would say that you should probably call your vet and ask them.
Feed them baby formula often and keep them warm.
You can feed them with an eyedropper with warm milk about every two hours. then as time go's on move the feeding time just like you do a baby. then when it is time to ween them start them on baby ceral for a short time.
How to take care of a maltese or a shitszu and how to understand their behavior?
My dog (maltese or shitszu ) don't bark , she just do a silent whimper if she wants something like a short walk a few times a day to relieve herself , she does'nt do in the backyard, she does this thing like rolling over and she rub her chin and sometimes her behind , im going to give some deworming tablets soon also ,she like to eat my cats food and she drinks from his water, and she dont eat her dry food ( pedigree ) but she eats what we eat like chicken, rice, pasta , meat. She is very good with my kids, they 're 5 %26 7 but my husband don't want us to spoil her like if she'll have her way she wants to sleep with us or the kids, she is well kept , i wash her frequently , check for fleas,they are pampered pooch right? but my husband won"t let us , i think he's right too but what is the right amount of affection to give to her ? Thanks a lot
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Pets are good for your health, apparently. A cuddly cat, a loving dog: Some people are so attached to their pets you'd think they were part of the family. Well, as any pet owner will tell you, they are! But unlike relationships with human family members, which can sometimes be difficult and a source of stress, owning a pet can significantly improve overall health and reduce risk of disease. "The benefits of pet ownership are real -- physically, mentally and psychosocially," confirms Dr. Daniel Joffe, a Calgary veterinarian who specializes in companion animals.
Dr. Joffe points out that pet therapy or what is known in medical circles as "Animal Assisted Therapy" (AAT) has been shown in dozens of studies to reduce loneliness and improve health in many different kinds of patients.
THE BENEFITS OF PET THERAPY
Research into animal assisted therapy (AAT) has revealed that pets and patients are a health-boosting combination. Dr. Joffe's review of the medical literature, including the Journal of Gerontology Medical Sciences, Nursing Clinics of North America, the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, the Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine, Holistic Nursing Practice, and the American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease %26 Other Dementias, has revealed that pet therapy has the following benefits:
-- It can increase social interaction among patients in a long-stay psychiatric population.
-- In a nursing home or residential care center, even patients who are usually withdrawn like to pat, talk to and even walk a pet. This not only gets them out and about and talking to other people, it also provides opportunities for physical and recreational therapy.
-- Companion animals are good company for orthopedic patients who may not be very mobile as a result of a broken limb or a back problem, for instance.
-- When patients with dementia are given AAT, they become less agitated and more interested in social interaction.
-- In patients with HIV/AIDS, AAT can help prevent or combat loneliness and depression and increase feelings of happiness. AAT with a cat can complement supportive relationships with family and friends.
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Here is a great site, which will answer most of your questions> http://www.shihtzu.org/articles/article..
another good site with helpful links> http://www.cherubmaltese.com/care.htm.
dont give her cat food! that is sooooooo bad for dogs!
The Maltese is a hardy little companion dog with a luxurious silky white coat hanging straight to the ground on each side of a center part line. The coat is single, with no undercoat, and should not be wavy, curly or kinky. It should be made of shiny, thick, heavy hair which is about 8陆 inches (22cm.) long. The color is pure white, although light ivory is acceptable. The long pendant ears and tail are thickly covered with hair and the tail drapes over the back. The eyes are dark, round, large and deep with dark rims. The muzzle tapers slightly and should be one-third the length of the total head. It should have a black nose with open nostrils and a distinct stop. The body is slightly longer than tall with a level topline. The Maltese is fine-boned, but sturdy. A properly built Maltese seems to float along the ground under his cloud of white hair.
The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks if he feels sufficiently rewarded. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and lovable. They do well with other animals. Maltese love to play outdoors but have a penchant for jumping in puddles. A bath must follow! These dogs can be snappish with inconsiderate children and may be difficult to housebreak. Sometimes they are picky eaters. Include small biscuits and dry dog food in this breed's regular diet to help the teeth stay strong and healthy. Do not over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for some become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors
Prone to sunburn along the hair parting; skin, respiratory, eye and tooth problems, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of damp areas. It is a good idea to paper-train this breed - to avoid going out in weather extremes
The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Maltese enjoy a regular walk or session of frolicking in the park and they remain playful well into old age. Little effort is needed to keep these dogs well exercised, because little is needed and they are very active indoors
Daily combing and brushing of the long coat is important but be gentle, as the coat is very soft. Clean the eyes daily to prevent staining, and clean the beard after meals for the same reason. Bathe or dry shampoo regularly - making sure the animal is thoroughly dry and warm afterward. Clean the ears, and pull out hair growing inside the ear canal. The eyes should be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary. The hair on the top of the head is often tied up in a topknot to keep it away from the eyes. Some pet owners opt to clip the hair short for easier and less time consuming grooming. The Maltese sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy sufferers.
Personality and Temperament
One of the strongest characteristics of the Shih-Tzu is its personality. The Shih-Tzu is a friendly, nonaggressive dog that is a good companion for children and other breeds of dogs. Shih-Tzus are known for their fun-loving play, romping around the apartment or in the country side.
The Shih-Tzu is a people oriented dog, they cherish no more than the love of people. They will sit patiently, remaining still with their eyes gazing intently on your face waiting for you to call them over to be patted. The Shih-Tzu is not a one person dog. Shih-Tzus are happy to entertain any stranger, once accepted by the family. This is one reason that they are becoming popular. They make friends where ever they go.
The Shih-Tzu has a lap dog personality. It is not high strung nor demanding. The pet Shih-Tzu is content during the day to lie in a corner with his legs stretched out behind him, snoring softly. If he has a choice he would prefer to be curled up in your lap.
Eyes
A Shih-Tzu's eyes are large and vulnerable and prone to ulceration. Special attention should be given to them daily. Living close to the ground.it is easy for dust or dirt or a stray hair to get into the eye and cause irritation. Use human eye wash daily, such as collyrium. This is a gentle eye wash, remove any matter from eye corners. A flea comb may be used to remove any dried food in the beard or moustache
Grooming
There is a great selection of shampoo, conditioners and grooming equipment available to the dog owner. A small bath towel placed in bottom of sink prevents water from accumulating and gives puppy secure footing. Holding the puppy securely under its chest with one hand, soak its body with lukewarm running water, shampoo the body and rinse well. Leave the head for last. Carefully wet the head with a wet sponge and clean the hair with a no-tear baby shampoo.
Still holding puppy securely, rinse thoroughly, being careful not to get water in its nose. A few minutes of cuddling in a towel reassures the puppy and soaks up excess water.
Use a small hand dryer, low heat is normally all that is necessary. if puppy shivers,it is usually due to nerves rather than from being cold. Avoid blowing the warm air directly into the puppy's face. Use a toothbrush to clean the whiskers and ears---ears on drop-ears need special attention. Ears should be cleaned with a cotton swab dipped in mineral oil or panolog. To aviod accidental injury to the eardrums, fluff the cotton out from around the end of the swab with fingertips. Wipe the ear clean and dry with another swab, being careful not to probe too deeply into the ear.
wow by the looks of these answers you certainly don't need anything i can say to you :) go guys!
Answers:
Pets are good for your health, apparently. A cuddly cat, a loving dog: Some people are so attached to their pets you'd think they were part of the family. Well, as any pet owner will tell you, they are! But unlike relationships with human family members, which can sometimes be difficult and a source of stress, owning a pet can significantly improve overall health and reduce risk of disease. "The benefits of pet ownership are real -- physically, mentally and psychosocially," confirms Dr. Daniel Joffe, a Calgary veterinarian who specializes in companion animals.
Dr. Joffe points out that pet therapy or what is known in medical circles as "Animal Assisted Therapy" (AAT) has been shown in dozens of studies to reduce loneliness and improve health in many different kinds of patients.
THE BENEFITS OF PET THERAPY
Research into animal assisted therapy (AAT) has revealed that pets and patients are a health-boosting combination. Dr. Joffe's review of the medical literature, including the Journal of Gerontology Medical Sciences, Nursing Clinics of North America, the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, the Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine, Holistic Nursing Practice, and the American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease %26 Other Dementias, has revealed that pet therapy has the following benefits:
-- It can increase social interaction among patients in a long-stay psychiatric population.
-- In a nursing home or residential care center, even patients who are usually withdrawn like to pat, talk to and even walk a pet. This not only gets them out and about and talking to other people, it also provides opportunities for physical and recreational therapy.
-- Companion animals are good company for orthopedic patients who may not be very mobile as a result of a broken limb or a back problem, for instance.
-- When patients with dementia are given AAT, they become less agitated and more interested in social interaction.
-- In patients with HIV/AIDS, AAT can help prevent or combat loneliness and depression and increase feelings of happiness. AAT with a cat can complement supportive relationships with family and friends.
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dog breeder since 1968
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Here is a great site, which will answer most of your questions> http://www.shihtzu.org/articles/article..
another good site with helpful links> http://www.cherubmaltese.com/care.htm.
dont give her cat food! that is sooooooo bad for dogs!
The Maltese is a hardy little companion dog with a luxurious silky white coat hanging straight to the ground on each side of a center part line. The coat is single, with no undercoat, and should not be wavy, curly or kinky. It should be made of shiny, thick, heavy hair which is about 8陆 inches (22cm.) long. The color is pure white, although light ivory is acceptable. The long pendant ears and tail are thickly covered with hair and the tail drapes over the back. The eyes are dark, round, large and deep with dark rims. The muzzle tapers slightly and should be one-third the length of the total head. It should have a black nose with open nostrils and a distinct stop. The body is slightly longer than tall with a level topline. The Maltese is fine-boned, but sturdy. A properly built Maltese seems to float along the ground under his cloud of white hair.
The Maltese is spirited, lively and playful. Gentle, loving, trusting and devoted to its master. Highly intelligent. Good at learning tricks if he feels sufficiently rewarded. Bold and quick to sound the alarm in case of suspicious noises. It is a classical companion dog; graceful and lovable. They do well with other animals. Maltese love to play outdoors but have a penchant for jumping in puddles. A bath must follow! These dogs can be snappish with inconsiderate children and may be difficult to housebreak. Sometimes they are picky eaters. Include small biscuits and dry dog food in this breed's regular diet to help the teeth stay strong and healthy. Do not over-pamper or overprotect these little dogs, for some become unstable, and some may become jealous of visitors
Prone to sunburn along the hair parting; skin, respiratory, eye and tooth problems, and slipped stifle. Some may be difficult to feed with weak, upset digestion. They may get the chills, and they experience discomfort in hot weather. Maltese should be kept out of damp areas. It is a good idea to paper-train this breed - to avoid going out in weather extremes
The Maltese is a good dog for apartment life. They are very active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
Maltese enjoy a regular walk or session of frolicking in the park and they remain playful well into old age. Little effort is needed to keep these dogs well exercised, because little is needed and they are very active indoors
Daily combing and brushing of the long coat is important but be gentle, as the coat is very soft. Clean the eyes daily to prevent staining, and clean the beard after meals for the same reason. Bathe or dry shampoo regularly - making sure the animal is thoroughly dry and warm afterward. Clean the ears, and pull out hair growing inside the ear canal. The eyes should be checked regularly and cleaned if necessary. The hair on the top of the head is often tied up in a topknot to keep it away from the eyes. Some pet owners opt to clip the hair short for easier and less time consuming grooming. The Maltese sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy sufferers.
Personality and Temperament
One of the strongest characteristics of the Shih-Tzu is its personality. The Shih-Tzu is a friendly, nonaggressive dog that is a good companion for children and other breeds of dogs. Shih-Tzus are known for their fun-loving play, romping around the apartment or in the country side.
The Shih-Tzu is a people oriented dog, they cherish no more than the love of people. They will sit patiently, remaining still with their eyes gazing intently on your face waiting for you to call them over to be patted. The Shih-Tzu is not a one person dog. Shih-Tzus are happy to entertain any stranger, once accepted by the family. This is one reason that they are becoming popular. They make friends where ever they go.
The Shih-Tzu has a lap dog personality. It is not high strung nor demanding. The pet Shih-Tzu is content during the day to lie in a corner with his legs stretched out behind him, snoring softly. If he has a choice he would prefer to be curled up in your lap.
Eyes
A Shih-Tzu's eyes are large and vulnerable and prone to ulceration. Special attention should be given to them daily. Living close to the ground.it is easy for dust or dirt or a stray hair to get into the eye and cause irritation. Use human eye wash daily, such as collyrium. This is a gentle eye wash, remove any matter from eye corners. A flea comb may be used to remove any dried food in the beard or moustache
Grooming
There is a great selection of shampoo, conditioners and grooming equipment available to the dog owner. A small bath towel placed in bottom of sink prevents water from accumulating and gives puppy secure footing. Holding the puppy securely under its chest with one hand, soak its body with lukewarm running water, shampoo the body and rinse well. Leave the head for last. Carefully wet the head with a wet sponge and clean the hair with a no-tear baby shampoo.
Still holding puppy securely, rinse thoroughly, being careful not to get water in its nose. A few minutes of cuddling in a towel reassures the puppy and soaks up excess water.
Use a small hand dryer, low heat is normally all that is necessary. if puppy shivers,it is usually due to nerves rather than from being cold. Avoid blowing the warm air directly into the puppy's face. Use a toothbrush to clean the whiskers and ears---ears on drop-ears need special attention. Ears should be cleaned with a cotton swab dipped in mineral oil or panolog. To aviod accidental injury to the eardrums, fluff the cotton out from around the end of the swab with fingertips. Wipe the ear clean and dry with another swab, being careful not to probe too deeply into the ear.
wow by the looks of these answers you certainly don't need anything i can say to you :) go guys!
how to take care of a jack russel cross a fox terrier?
i need help badly
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i have a Jack Russell mix, that i believe is mostly wire-haired terrier.the best thing for these dogs, terriers, is obedience training..they are very stubborn..mine was a rescue, so he was already close to 2 yrs old when we got him..the hardest thing we had to do, was teach him not to try and run out the front door, everytime we opened it !! also, terriers like to dig..you need to re-enforce your fence, back yard, if that is where you keep the dog, so he cannot dig out under the fence.we had to lay concrete blocks, 25 1/2 lbs each, end to end, in front of the fence bottom, to keep him from digging out.that is how most terriers are killed.they escape from the yard, and get run over by cars, per my vet !!.if i can be of further help, email me.good luck with your dog !!
in what way do you need help,, you feed it water it and love it
www.jackrussellterrier-institu.
http://petcaretips.net/dog_training.html.
www.dogbreederinfo.com/topdogr.
hope that helps
With WHAT?
That just a MUTT/MONGREL like any other dawg!!
Just need to make STRONGER "corrections" cuz they're TOUGH!
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i have a Jack Russell mix, that i believe is mostly wire-haired terrier.the best thing for these dogs, terriers, is obedience training..they are very stubborn..mine was a rescue, so he was already close to 2 yrs old when we got him..the hardest thing we had to do, was teach him not to try and run out the front door, everytime we opened it !! also, terriers like to dig..you need to re-enforce your fence, back yard, if that is where you keep the dog, so he cannot dig out under the fence.we had to lay concrete blocks, 25 1/2 lbs each, end to end, in front of the fence bottom, to keep him from digging out.that is how most terriers are killed.they escape from the yard, and get run over by cars, per my vet !!.if i can be of further help, email me.good luck with your dog !!
in what way do you need help,, you feed it water it and love it
www.jackrussellterrier-institu.
http://petcaretips.net/dog_training.html.
www.dogbreederinfo.com/topdogr.
hope that helps
With WHAT?
That just a MUTT/MONGREL like any other dawg!!
Just need to make STRONGER "corrections" cuz they're TOUGH!
How to stop your puppy from crying in a kennel?
I was wondering what can be done to stop a puppy from crying while being locked up in a kennel? I need to put him in there while I goto work and while I sleep. It is a puppy golden retriever. I live in the upper of a duplex and don't want to disturb the neighbors too much with it.
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First of all, the dogs food dishes are in their kennel. They get fed twice a day, with the door open. When their done eatting then they come out. This helps the puppies learn that this is their territory.
Get a "KONG" dog toy at a pet store or Target. Put a treat and some of their spray liver paste in the chew toy. This will help the puppy be entertained for quite a while. It helps with the need to chew. It helps them get tired and then want to rest.
Also, PIG EAR dog treats are tasty. They will chew and chew. This does help with the separation of you leaving. It's a great teather that is eatable.
Remember to be consistant. Take the puppy outside. Then state the same phrase every time while putting them into the kennel. We tell our pups "KENNEL UP". They have already learned to go get inside the kennel. Then they get one of the above stated items. Then I do not go take them out of the kennel, even if their complaining. The first thing that I do, when they get out of the kennel is to take them outside. This teaches them to be housebroke. Our words are, "GO DO CHORES." Over time you do not need to give the dog a treat each time going in the kennel. But it is good to still contiune the treats some times. It helps keep the puppy interested and they are smart to lear the routine.
Put him in there with a few chew toys.
Do not not not not not let him out when he cries.
Do not not not not not give him attention when he cries.
He will figure it out eventually.
(Go and talk to your neighbors and let them know you are crate-training your puppy . ask for their patience and understanding. Maybe take them some cookies?)
Woof
put a little radio in with him or near him so he can hear the sound.. he's just lonely. my labrador was the same and this work'd
if you haven't already, put an item of clothing or blanket with your scent, a favorite toy, and a chew bone.
Eventually the puppy will stop crying once you leave. He will also get used to your routine of going to work and coming home. If he has a favorite toy or stuffed animal leave it in there with him. Also when you come home give him a lot of attention and play with him outside. He will start to learn that in the mornings he is to be in his crate but later when you get home it is play time. It worked for my puppy. Good Luck!
give him something to play with while in there. Never punish him by putting him in the kennel. He will associate the kennel with punishment and will not understand why you put him in there night after night. good luck though.
The thing is that all (most) puppies do this at first when they are put in a crate, but they learn to quit because they realize it will not help in any case cause they are not let out. And then they actually learn to see it as their "safe place" after a while. Put blankets in there, maybe a toy and a chewie.
A lot of owners go wrong when they cater to their new puppies every whim when they cry and bark, which teaches the dog bad habits from the get go, I think you will just have to let it whimper for a while till it gets the idea. And no, it is NOT cruel. It's a good way to house train them to, they will not go in their crate, let it out to pee and poo RIGHT after you get home.
Good luck!
*Edit*
Crating is NOT cruel! Cruel is not teaching your dog proper behaviour from the beginning, letting bad behaviour get out of control. When you get a new pup, yes, you should have someone there at all times for maybe a week or two while it get adjusted to it's new home, but very few people can do that when they have jobs, and the crating IS the best option, not cruel at all! It would be worse to let it just run around the house, chew up stuff, poop and pee, it will in the end make both owner and dog unhappy.
People who think that crating is cruel need to do some research, dogs need up to 15 hours of sleep a day!
Dogs are social animals just like us and like us we need to feel loved and comforted. A puppy is like a human child it's having separation anxiety from it's mother and now you are separating it even more by kenneling it; remember you're the puppy's segregate mommy. You should try to train the puppy without kenneling. I think kenneling is the MOST cruelest of devices. Imagine being locked in a cage for 8 hrs of the day and only being let out for a few to be put back in. Sounds like what we do to our criminals huh? Just because it's animal doesn't mean it doesn't have feelings like us. And if you don't have the time to properly take care of a dog then you shouldn't have one to begin with.
seperation anxiety.
This is such a common problem. All puppies will cry when starting out in a kennel. There is no way around it. You can make them more comfortable by giving them a chew toy, lining the kennel with a blanket or dog bed, some say to leave a tv on. The key to crating them is to not react when the puppy is crying. Leave the room and ignore him. Unlike human babies, you cannot physically comfort a whining dog and succeed at crate training.
Some tips: Don't allow the dog to come out of the crate until he settles down. He must be relaxed, lying down, no sound before you can let him out. Feed him in his crate. This will give the crate a positive feeling for the puppy. I go into the crate and my food is there.
If you have already comforted or released the puppy while he is whining, then you may have a bit longer in the training but all is not lost as dogs are adaptive.
Talk to your neighbors and explain what you are doing so that they understand. Let them know it may take a couple of days but that the puppy will stop.
Hopefully this will help you feel more comfortable leaving your puppy each day.
We'll ignore the urge to scold you severely for bringing a PUPPY into your home when you're not going to be home to care for it.
It's not unusual for pups to cry when they're isolated. Dogs are pack animals and don't like to be alone. But to stop its tantruming you have to be firm and consistent in how you respond to it.
First tell it in a calm firm voice to be "quiet" and then IGNORE it. The minute it's quiet and behaving well, give it lots of praise and attention. If it starts tantruming again, give it the calm "quiet" command and again IGNORE it.
Don't yell at, don't hit it, don't bang on its crate. You stay calm, and let the dog have its howl-out.
And don't be surprised if the crying behavior gets a lot worse before it stops. If you were giving in to the crying before by giving the dog attention (be it positive or negative attention) you've already taught the pup that crying will get it what it wants. So, now it has to un-learn that bad behavior and learn new appropriate behavior.
Put some toys in there, maybe a little bit of food and water depending on how long you work for. Also, when you get home praise your puppy and try be with him/her for a while.
Answers:
First of all, the dogs food dishes are in their kennel. They get fed twice a day, with the door open. When their done eatting then they come out. This helps the puppies learn that this is their territory.
Get a "KONG" dog toy at a pet store or Target. Put a treat and some of their spray liver paste in the chew toy. This will help the puppy be entertained for quite a while. It helps with the need to chew. It helps them get tired and then want to rest.
Also, PIG EAR dog treats are tasty. They will chew and chew. This does help with the separation of you leaving. It's a great teather that is eatable.
Remember to be consistant. Take the puppy outside. Then state the same phrase every time while putting them into the kennel. We tell our pups "KENNEL UP". They have already learned to go get inside the kennel. Then they get one of the above stated items. Then I do not go take them out of the kennel, even if their complaining. The first thing that I do, when they get out of the kennel is to take them outside. This teaches them to be housebroke. Our words are, "GO DO CHORES." Over time you do not need to give the dog a treat each time going in the kennel. But it is good to still contiune the treats some times. It helps keep the puppy interested and they are smart to lear the routine.
Put him in there with a few chew toys.
Do not not not not not let him out when he cries.
Do not not not not not give him attention when he cries.
He will figure it out eventually.
(Go and talk to your neighbors and let them know you are crate-training your puppy . ask for their patience and understanding. Maybe take them some cookies?)
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put a little radio in with him or near him so he can hear the sound.. he's just lonely. my labrador was the same and this work'd
if you haven't already, put an item of clothing or blanket with your scent, a favorite toy, and a chew bone.
Eventually the puppy will stop crying once you leave. He will also get used to your routine of going to work and coming home. If he has a favorite toy or stuffed animal leave it in there with him. Also when you come home give him a lot of attention and play with him outside. He will start to learn that in the mornings he is to be in his crate but later when you get home it is play time. It worked for my puppy. Good Luck!
give him something to play with while in there. Never punish him by putting him in the kennel. He will associate the kennel with punishment and will not understand why you put him in there night after night. good luck though.
The thing is that all (most) puppies do this at first when they are put in a crate, but they learn to quit because they realize it will not help in any case cause they are not let out. And then they actually learn to see it as their "safe place" after a while. Put blankets in there, maybe a toy and a chewie.
A lot of owners go wrong when they cater to their new puppies every whim when they cry and bark, which teaches the dog bad habits from the get go, I think you will just have to let it whimper for a while till it gets the idea. And no, it is NOT cruel. It's a good way to house train them to, they will not go in their crate, let it out to pee and poo RIGHT after you get home.
Good luck!
*Edit*
Crating is NOT cruel! Cruel is not teaching your dog proper behaviour from the beginning, letting bad behaviour get out of control. When you get a new pup, yes, you should have someone there at all times for maybe a week or two while it get adjusted to it's new home, but very few people can do that when they have jobs, and the crating IS the best option, not cruel at all! It would be worse to let it just run around the house, chew up stuff, poop and pee, it will in the end make both owner and dog unhappy.
People who think that crating is cruel need to do some research, dogs need up to 15 hours of sleep a day!
Dogs are social animals just like us and like us we need to feel loved and comforted. A puppy is like a human child it's having separation anxiety from it's mother and now you are separating it even more by kenneling it; remember you're the puppy's segregate mommy. You should try to train the puppy without kenneling. I think kenneling is the MOST cruelest of devices. Imagine being locked in a cage for 8 hrs of the day and only being let out for a few to be put back in. Sounds like what we do to our criminals huh? Just because it's animal doesn't mean it doesn't have feelings like us. And if you don't have the time to properly take care of a dog then you shouldn't have one to begin with.
seperation anxiety.
This is such a common problem. All puppies will cry when starting out in a kennel. There is no way around it. You can make them more comfortable by giving them a chew toy, lining the kennel with a blanket or dog bed, some say to leave a tv on. The key to crating them is to not react when the puppy is crying. Leave the room and ignore him. Unlike human babies, you cannot physically comfort a whining dog and succeed at crate training.
Some tips: Don't allow the dog to come out of the crate until he settles down. He must be relaxed, lying down, no sound before you can let him out. Feed him in his crate. This will give the crate a positive feeling for the puppy. I go into the crate and my food is there.
If you have already comforted or released the puppy while he is whining, then you may have a bit longer in the training but all is not lost as dogs are adaptive.
Talk to your neighbors and explain what you are doing so that they understand. Let them know it may take a couple of days but that the puppy will stop.
Hopefully this will help you feel more comfortable leaving your puppy each day.
We'll ignore the urge to scold you severely for bringing a PUPPY into your home when you're not going to be home to care for it.
It's not unusual for pups to cry when they're isolated. Dogs are pack animals and don't like to be alone. But to stop its tantruming you have to be firm and consistent in how you respond to it.
First tell it in a calm firm voice to be "quiet" and then IGNORE it. The minute it's quiet and behaving well, give it lots of praise and attention. If it starts tantruming again, give it the calm "quiet" command and again IGNORE it.
Don't yell at, don't hit it, don't bang on its crate. You stay calm, and let the dog have its howl-out.
And don't be surprised if the crying behavior gets a lot worse before it stops. If you were giving in to the crying before by giving the dog attention (be it positive or negative attention) you've already taught the pup that crying will get it what it wants. So, now it has to un-learn that bad behavior and learn new appropriate behavior.
Put some toys in there, maybe a little bit of food and water depending on how long you work for. Also, when you get home praise your puppy and try be with him/her for a while.
how to stop next doors dog barking all the time?
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I'll give you advice on the fact that MY dog barks all the time. My neighbour politely mentioned it to us..after our dog had been disturbing him for a few weeks. We of course agreed it was a problem..as he was doing our heads in as well. WE are not in the best financial position..so trying to distract him from the barking was our first point of call. After this did not work..we tried dealing with the separation anxiety. This did not work either. Luckily we have a friend who was able to get us an anit-bark collar..which we are paying her back for as we speak. They are expensive things.:( this has worked so far. Just try speaking to your neighbour nicely. If the dog is being kept outdoors..it should be sheltered.if not you can call the police. If the dog is indoors barking..just say you may have to complain if they cant control it. If they cannot afford an anti-bark collar.suggest going halves and they can pay you back the other half. If they are reasonable, this is a good compromise. If they aren't, just complain to the council until they get taken to court. In the end they will realise it would have been alot less hassle to sort it out in the first place..
Buy a stun gun. When they're in the garden and the neighbours are upstairs, make your move!!
throw over a bone that should keep it busy for a while!
Phone the council and report it.
Mossberg 500
throw it some laxative they will soon get rid of it when it starts sh1tting all over the place
call animal control and make a complaint.but say u want to be annymous.
you do not say what type of dog it is. I had a pom and it was a yap i had to evenually get rid of it because of barking. Approach your neighbour and tell them how u feel. Are your neighbours in through the day it could be boredom there is a collar you get if it barks will give them a wee shock Good luck
Call the local police or pound.it's illegal to let your pet bark all the time..it's actually considered "disturbing the peace". They will warn them first, the second time fine them and the third or fourth time take the animals away. It's a long process but welll worth a quiet neighborhood..remember, if you can hear it, so can the other neighbors. Maybe talk to them and have them call too.. "the squeeky wheel gets the grease".
chopper read here just kiddin
anyway
ya get the old 12 gauge shoty out and shoot em right in between the eyes
dont worry ive never done it
simple just give the dog some biscuits or somethng to eat and always be clam infront of the dog and try be friend with it u'll the dogs will like u
i agree with the girl who says to shoot him. that way your problem will be solved fo ever.
apart from doing it harm id say you cant , but i would phone the council and put a complaint in! also is the dog being left out for long time if so phone the rspca
if i wear you i wood go and have a word with them and to say that your dog is barking to much but if the owner is not that botherd then you need to go to you housing deprament and to let them know hope that this is a help to you donnagreensmith
Chat to your neighbours first and make it know that the dog is getting to be troublesome with its continous barking. Then say that if this behaviour continues you will be forced to phone Animal Control.
If it contimues phone them and complain. that way you have followed the LEGAL route.
Dont throw things over the wall as you may end up poisoning the dog or if you stun it you could give it a heart attack and be responsible for the animals death, I don't think your neighbours would for give you for that.
Go round and tell them its annoying you, maybe there not in so they don't know. I ahve a dog and would be morftified if it was my dog being descused on "answer"
Find out why its barking..
Anyway what's so awful about it?
Keeps the Burglars away for you..
Buy some ear plugs.
Kill It!
Ok bye dog cookes and see if that well work. I hade a dog that would not stop. So i want out and gave her a cooke after a while she well see that its not good the be barking at you or uthers.
Spray water to it.
You can't you need to get your neighbour to do it.
shoot it lol
How to stop my Great Pyrenese dog from shedding all over the place!?
Ok, first off I know this breed sheds alot but I vacum and vacum and everyday I am constantly cleaning her dog hair off of furniture, carpet and little flying hairballs everywhere! Please help if there is anything i can do to help this? It seems a little more shedding than usual to me. Thanks.
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Hi I can completely sympathize with you about the shedding problem, my husky/Shepard sheds all over the place. I don't like the stop shed medications and shampoos at all, I don't feel that it is natural to stop the shedding. Unfortunately this is something we dog lovers just have to put up with. A good vacuum with the cup, not a bag, will get the hair up better, give your pooch lots of brushings outside, and sorry but that's all you can honestly do about it. Just have your vet rule out an allergy, sometimes dogs lose fur due to them, but the hair usually comes out in clumps. Also, if your dog is inside a lot that might cause more shedding because the dogs lose their need to have their thick winter coat if they are warm, so an hour outside playing every day might slow it down. Good luck, i know its a pain, lol.
Brush her daily outside. It will remove most of the hair.
It is pretty normal. If YOU think it is excessive.try a different food. Sometimes poor food quality can cause excessive shedding.
But they do shed TONS! I have Newfies and I can relate. Year 'round tumbleweeds of hair.
probably new winter coat coming in, therefore old coat is shedding..If you brush your dog on a daily basis it will help to keep down the flying hairballs and excessive shedding on furniture.Good Luck!
There is a wonderful product on the market called "Shed Stop". This mixed with daily brushing will definetly help you with the shedding problem.
One word of warning, once you start using it, be sure to continue using it. If you begin, then stop, the begin again; it will still work, but not quite as well.
If it really is becoming a problem, ask a dog groomer to work on her. When I worked as a groomer we did lots of shedding breeds. We used a product called glo-coat to encourage the dog to shed hair, and than used shop blowers to force the hair out at the shop, thus saving the owner a lot of trouble. I wish I could say that you can do this at home, but you need professional shop dryers to do it, and it takes a certain technique. Also, if the groomer asks you if you want a rake clip (there are lots of words for it, but basically using clippers with a rake to shorten the dogs hair) say no, it will actually soften the coat and increase shedding.
ok they have books especially for that but if i were you i would grab your dog get a wet wash cloth and wipe her down every day or so also it might be that her/his food sucks and has poor nutrition and could be affecting her/his coat .umm you could get one of thoes cat hair removers and use that for your pet it works if you do it to him/her day after day or you could just get one of thoes vac.s that suck all of the shedding hair off of your pet.
There's a dog brush you can buy. It will get the loose fur from under her coat, because that is the only reason why she would shed. I have it for my long haired chiwahwa and it works great.
She is loosing her summer coat and getting a winter one. Brush her daily. Brush with the fur and then brush against the fur to get the undercoat. It is time consuming but necessary. And keep the vacuum handy too.
Good luck
Well the only thing I could recommend would be a shed reducing product called shed x. its a liquid that you place in its food that can reduce the shedding of your dog by 80%. also with weekly baths and daily brushing your dogs shedding should reduce somewhat.
The FURMINATOR!
Check it out:
www.furminator.com
go to an economical dog groomer for the "Furminator" treatment.
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Hi I can completely sympathize with you about the shedding problem, my husky/Shepard sheds all over the place. I don't like the stop shed medications and shampoos at all, I don't feel that it is natural to stop the shedding. Unfortunately this is something we dog lovers just have to put up with. A good vacuum with the cup, not a bag, will get the hair up better, give your pooch lots of brushings outside, and sorry but that's all you can honestly do about it. Just have your vet rule out an allergy, sometimes dogs lose fur due to them, but the hair usually comes out in clumps. Also, if your dog is inside a lot that might cause more shedding because the dogs lose their need to have their thick winter coat if they are warm, so an hour outside playing every day might slow it down. Good luck, i know its a pain, lol.
Brush her daily outside. It will remove most of the hair.
It is pretty normal. If YOU think it is excessive.try a different food. Sometimes poor food quality can cause excessive shedding.
But they do shed TONS! I have Newfies and I can relate. Year 'round tumbleweeds of hair.
probably new winter coat coming in, therefore old coat is shedding..If you brush your dog on a daily basis it will help to keep down the flying hairballs and excessive shedding on furniture.Good Luck!
There is a wonderful product on the market called "Shed Stop". This mixed with daily brushing will definetly help you with the shedding problem.
One word of warning, once you start using it, be sure to continue using it. If you begin, then stop, the begin again; it will still work, but not quite as well.
If it really is becoming a problem, ask a dog groomer to work on her. When I worked as a groomer we did lots of shedding breeds. We used a product called glo-coat to encourage the dog to shed hair, and than used shop blowers to force the hair out at the shop, thus saving the owner a lot of trouble. I wish I could say that you can do this at home, but you need professional shop dryers to do it, and it takes a certain technique. Also, if the groomer asks you if you want a rake clip (there are lots of words for it, but basically using clippers with a rake to shorten the dogs hair) say no, it will actually soften the coat and increase shedding.
ok they have books especially for that but if i were you i would grab your dog get a wet wash cloth and wipe her down every day or so also it might be that her/his food sucks and has poor nutrition and could be affecting her/his coat .umm you could get one of thoes cat hair removers and use that for your pet it works if you do it to him/her day after day or you could just get one of thoes vac.s that suck all of the shedding hair off of your pet.
There's a dog brush you can buy. It will get the loose fur from under her coat, because that is the only reason why she would shed. I have it for my long haired chiwahwa and it works great.
She is loosing her summer coat and getting a winter one. Brush her daily. Brush with the fur and then brush against the fur to get the undercoat. It is time consuming but necessary. And keep the vacuum handy too.
Good luck
Well the only thing I could recommend would be a shed reducing product called shed x. its a liquid that you place in its food that can reduce the shedding of your dog by 80%. also with weekly baths and daily brushing your dogs shedding should reduce somewhat.
The FURMINATOR!
Check it out:
www.furminator.com
go to an economical dog groomer for the "Furminator" treatment.
How to stop my dogs from urinating on the rugs?
I have hardwood floors that need throw rugs to further insulate them. I have tried to close all the doors before I leave and keep them close when I'm home. I've caught on of them in the act and he stopped for a few day but is back at it. I have two boys and a girl dachshund, if it's help-full. Thanks in advance for the thinking answers.
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1. Make sure they are all spayed/neutered. This will curb "marking."
2. Get Pet Force to clean the areas they have pottied on. http://www.frrco.com/121668 sells it. A bottle lasts a long time.
3. Take them out every time they wake up, after they eat, and during play.
4. Consider crate training.
If you have any other questions, email me at libertydogtraining@yahoo.com
git rid of the rugs, dress up your dogs, many of dogs like that and take them out side more often and giving them treats for going out side potty. and sometimes putting them in a kennel when ur out of the house.
u can also try
firstly get rid of the rugs that they have pee d on as it will only encourage them do to it time and time again once they have marked it with their scent. its no good telling them off if you dont see them peeing as they wont understand what their getting wrong for. you need to catch them in the act.
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1. Make sure they are all spayed/neutered. This will curb "marking."
2. Get Pet Force to clean the areas they have pottied on. http://www.frrco.com/121668 sells it. A bottle lasts a long time.
3. Take them out every time they wake up, after they eat, and during play.
4. Consider crate training.
If you have any other questions, email me at libertydogtraining@yahoo.com
git rid of the rugs, dress up your dogs, many of dogs like that and take them out side more often and giving them treats for going out side potty. and sometimes putting them in a kennel when ur out of the house.
u can also try
firstly get rid of the rugs that they have pee d on as it will only encourage them do to it time and time again once they have marked it with their scent. its no good telling them off if you dont see them peeing as they wont understand what their getting wrong for. you need to catch them in the act.
how to stop my dog from digging?
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Most behaviors of dogs are either the product of instinct, or a learned behavior. Digging behavior is no exception; it is an instinct. In addition, there are certain breeds, Terriers and Dachshunds, for instance, which were bred specifically for their ability to dig out game, such as badgers, foxes, and otters. They have an even greater digging instinct.
Dogs dig for a variety of reasons.
Dogs will often dig out of boredom. If you leave your dog out alone in the yard for any length of time, he may dig just for something to do. Play with him out there, or provide him with chew toys or interactive toys like a Kong or Pet Planet rubber toy with treats stuffed inside.
Digging is often used as a means of escape. Your dog may want to leave a fenced yard because there are so many more interesting things to do elsewhere.
If you have an intact (unspayed, or unneutered) dog, he or she may be digging to escape in order to mate with another dog. If you do not plan to breed your dog, a good way to prevent digging for this reason is to neuter him or spay her.
Since deeper layers of soil tend to be cooler, your dog may be digging to find relief from the heat. Always provide a cool, shady place for your dog to rest when he is outside.
Dogs are great savers. They will bury bones or other treats 'for a rainy day' when they may need them.
If you use bone or blood meal to fertilize your garden, the scent may be irresistible. A dog may dig and dig trying to find that nonexistent bone.
Any dog may dig to excavate a den. A female dog may dig in order to provide a nest for babies, whether she is pregnant or not.
The trick to stopping any pet's unwanted behavior is understanding it and then manipulating it into a behavior of which we approve. There are obvious things you can do to prevent digging, some of which are mentioned above. Here are other general solutions:
Give your dog a place where he is permitted to dig and train him, with praise and treats, to dig in that spot and not in an inappropriate place. A good place is a sandy area, an area that has already been dug up and where the soil is loose, or an area where there is a lot of shade. A sandy area has the added benefit in that, sand is much easier to clean off than dirt.
Decide where this place will be, soften the soil, and then bury a favorite treat there. Bring your dog over to the area, say "dig!" and praise him when he uncovers the treat. Repeat until the behavior is learned. If you catch him digging in an inappropriate area, say "no!" and then take him over to the desired area and say "dig," followed by praise if he digs. This training may take several days.
Deter him from digging in inappropriate areas. There are many different ways to do this, including putting pepper, small amounts of citrus or diluted ammonia on the inappropriate area. There are also commercial products such as Keep Off, No-Dig, or Get Off My Garden. These products work by creating a scent in the area which is repugnant to animals, or which interferes with the animal's sense of smell. Some products can be used directly on plants and grass, some cannot. This is probably the easiest of the solutions. This will also work at repelling nuisance animals other than your own.
Digging, although deeply ingrained, can be unlearned. Be consistent and unwavering and you will be able to find a solution.
This really works and will not harm you dog. Go to the spot he is digging in and sprinkle LOTS of black pepper into the area. Everywhere he digs , do that. He will soon learn. But you have to be on top of the situation. Buy lots of black pepper.
Have him dig in the neighbor's yard instead of yours.
face it you have a digger
Fill the hole with dog waste, and put some dirt on the top. It worked for me, I hope it works for you.
I did the pepper thing. It worked.
How to stop my boxer puppy.?
My boxer puppy keeps biting my hand while we play, i know this is normal and she is just playing but when i say no in a firm voice and ignore her she jumps to bite my face and keeps barking at me.
She also looks quite aggressive when she jumps at my face and continues to bark at me. Any suggestions on what i should do?
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Jumping to tag your face is usually trying harder to get you to play, showing off, and treating you like one of the dogs!
(One black eye, a fat lip, and made me bite my tongue, I know! It only occured a few times but I wasn't expecting it and moved into the tag, hurt for a second or two but harmless)
Her barking at you is usually her telling you off about how you always have to have everything your way, etc.. it's a staged protest.
Let your hair down or whatever, put on some sweats or grubbies, and play some puppy games, she will teach you: chase, gonna gitcha, fake sparing, etc. but carefully. she can take the nips and scrapes from another dog, but you are the dominate one, the pack leader, with skills and strenghths beyond her comprihension, and she knows this. at that age they are a little more like brave tom-boys than fussy babies.
I also have a female Boxer, 3.5 years old now, she will need time with other dogs, her own age, size, and sex (just like children), and a steady diet of exercise/playtime. a healthy Boxer is like a little athlete.
Mine loved to be in an open field or yard (that with still fenced in) and just run and run and run! Still does! Loves to play fetch the ball and now catches frisbees too!
What every dog owner should know about disipline.
YOU HAVE 3 SECONDS ! that's all.
If you get after her about something 5 seconds later = she will think your a nut case and started attacking her about god only knows why.
They can rarely corralate their actions with your reactions after 3 seconds.
So, if you guys have problems in the future. you have to catch her or get over it.
Anyways. always discourage her from taking liberties around any humans especially their face, starting with yours, unless she is clearly allowed to come closer to the face beforehand each and everytime. I personally don't care for the facelicking. yuk!
My Boxer had a little trouble accepting the fact that my hands weren't made for play biting from puppy-sharp teeth until I showed her what human hands were good at. grabbing !
Yup. if your thumb goes in their mouth and grabs their bottom jaw and wont let go right away. it will blow their mind and they learn to think twice about getting carried away during playtime.
Stopped it in less than a month.
They are strong willed and loyalty is part of that balance.
If you can. watch the "Dog Whisperer" series on either the Discovery Channel or National Geographic Channel, great advise and training tips (cable tv).
And as with any dog. the training is always on both sides of the leach.
Best Wishes.
PS: Sweetiepie mentioned some good technics. I use the growl sparingly. You can write to me in the future. Boxers Rule!
Water pistol will sort it! Backed up by your firm No,s!
Sit her down and have a word with her.also point your finger honest they dont like it,worked for mine!
you have to keep ignoring the dog- stand up and walk away. Ignore bad behaviour and reward good behaviour- get it drilled into its head as a puppy so it won't be a big problem when fully grown.
you've got a problem -a dominant personality on your hands! you must be authoritive and not fuss her too much - make sure she sleeps in her own bed and eats in her own place -not with you, and you are doing right to ignore her - as for the jumping and biting that is not acceptable - get obedience training and specialist help asap. you need to be able to make her sit and be good, not jump at all
this is called mouthing they would do it to there brothers %26 sisters when he does it let of a big scream pretend he really has hurt you and firmly say no get up and walk away,
You can try flipping her on her nose with your finger, or mussel her when she does it and then she will know she is doing something wrong.
My dog used do that when he was a puppy to, as soon as she does just walk off immediately and ignore her they hate being ignored all they want is your attention even if its being shouted at. If she nips your fingers when playing shout ow! really loud let her know that she has hurt you then refuse to play, if my dog nips me by accident now and I say ow! he knows he has hurt me and looks really upset.
Quick bang on the nose with a rolled up newspaper should do it.
Or, what mine really hates is if you blow up his nose. That stops him doing anything and he runs of sneezing
Nip it in the bud right now! When she nips, give her a low, gutteral growl (like a mother dog would do) and say no. If she doesn't stop, take her to another room for a time out. She needs to learn that it is a PRIVILEGE to be with you and not a right. When she gets a short time out, do not give her toys to play with or interact with her in any way. EVERY TIME she does this she needs to be disciplined so she knows that it is unacceptable. If you are not consistent she will get confused and the biting will get worse. When you let her out after the time out, go about your business as usual. The incident is over and she will not remember why you are upset so don't hold grudges. Just start over and continue in the pattern until she catches on. Don't let this escalate until she bites a child in the face. I would also obedience train her (training can start at 8 weeks) so she knows who's boss. If you don't establish that now, you will have a tough road ahead. Good luck! P.S. Do not play tug of war games with this dog until your dominance has been established. And if you are, make sure YOU always end up with the toy when it's time to quit.
When she jumps up to your face, get up and walk away. For about half an hour ignore her, you need to show her who's boss, make sure you dont make eyecontact when your ignoring her.
stand up and move away immediately, she wants attention and when she finds out she doesnt get it, eventually the penny will drop. dont shout or she will think you are a member of the pack joining in with her. dont raise your hand or finger over her as it is seen as a threat to her and she will become more aggressive. you should never flip dogs on the nose as it is very painful to them and is cruel. cruelty does NOT train puppies. it will take a lot of patience but WILL pay off. encourage her to play with toys that she is allowed to chew instead of you.good luck.
You are right - she is playing and does not mean any harm. When she jumps to bite your face after you tell her off and barks at you she is challenging your authority. Don't worry, she isn't going to become aggressive and dangerous, she is just testing you.
To teach her to stop this you are on the right track. When she bites your hand, tell her no! firmly as you are doing. If she stops and behaves, carry on playing and praise her for being gentle. If she challenges you say No! and walk away - thats the end of the game.
She will keep testing the boundaries and you need to be firm that you are not changing them. You will not play with her when she is rough and there is no point challenging you as you won't change the rule.
Another tip is to avoid rough play. Many dogs get overexcited by physical playing on the floor. Teach her ball games and games with tug toys instead. This will make it easier for her to control that urge to nip!
Have fun, she sounds like a laugh!
i have similar trouble with my dobermann puppy. i find that when she gets too much i put her in her cage, leave her untill she quietens down, then try her again.
its about mannners at the end of the day, but she is a puppy, so let her be a puppy, i also find that giving her a good play or tug of war with an old t.towel helps, it gives her the play to burn the energy she has, then once she starts to tire, try to settle her for a cuddle. this works better with my pup.
but aren't those teeth like pins!
I am Just going through the problem this month. Mine is just 3 mo. old. At first she barked a lot as she was what I called playing, and I have scars on my hands to prove it. I discovered one thing while all this was going on, that if I picked her up, even back end to, she stopped fighting me. The louder you get the louder they get like a contest. You have to sort out what they are trying to say. They are not angry with you they are trying to tell you something. There is a different voice for the radio is too loud, and yet another for
tell me a hush-a-baby at bedtime, where you can say nighty-nite over and over in a soft sleepy voice,as you caress her face, and in a couple minits she is asleep for hours , till she has to go pee again. They told me "Don't let your dog be boss." You don't know what the mother has already taught her. You just keep doing the teaching , but you must be able to listen too. The louder you get the less you hear, I proved it here with my pupTaffy. She is getting your attention, so pick her up or at least get at her level and with trial and error you will see what she needs.
I have a 11 month old boxer who had the same problem and almost nothing worked. Ignoring him was a good starter because boxers get there feelings hurt very easily. The thing that worked best for me is I laid him down and told him no and keep-ed holding him down for about 2 minutes. Don't worry all this does is show them that you are the master. Gotta luv your boxer there is not a better animal in the world.
you should do what i done i stop playing with it after i told mine off and moved it into another room also you could take it to opedeince classes in you area they do work
don't say no. Firstly do not initiate rough play with her. The minute she bites hard enough to hurt, yelp loudly, get up and walk away igoring her for 5 minutes. Do not even make eye contact with her. She will learn quickly that abite immediately stops what she was enjoying.
It sounds like you and she would benefit from some training classes as you don't seem to know how to cope with a large active breed and almost sound afraid of her.
Boxers are highly active and very intelligent dogs.
we have 2 boxers in our family, when they were pups,i used to be scratched and black n blue from their playin. Boxers are mad anyway, they still play rough now but not aggressive. i used to say 'no' but they ignored me so i used to go in another room until they calmed down.she is a puppy, but she might grow out of it a bit when she gets older.
When she bites, cry out as if it really hurts, then ignore her until she settles down, if she continues to do this when you are ignoring her, put her in a different room - again until she settles down -puppies do not like to be ignored and will soon learn that if she bites, even play biting she will be ignored and this isnt fun at all.
Do not encourage play biting as she will never learn that biting is wrong.
Make sure she has plenty teething and chew toys - she will learn that these are better than you hands, a kong for instance - you can pack the kong with cheese, peanut butter, pate etc she will have hours of fun with this, chewing and licking it all out.
All pups play bite and need to be taught that this isnt acceptable behaviour!
This will take alot of time and patience - good luck
JUST SAY NO?? So what makes you think she understands what the word means?
You will hear some bizarre theories 鈥?and they don鈥檛 work in the long run.
Spraying stuff on your hands ..uhhuh..well.and how long do you keep up smelling repulsive? Distract him?? for how many years?? Ignore him..what he is supposed to figure out that you are ignoring him because you are displeased with him and not because you are cleaning the house?
I've gone out on lot of housecalls to stop the nipping chewing behavior of dogs nearly a year old because their owners did the 'distract them' or 'push them away' or 'just hold their mouth' shut nonsense. After doing all this futile and ineffective things, the dogs didn't quit (thought the people were playing with them) and the owners where pinched and black and blue.
It is NOT teething that makes him grab people and nip and chew - he is PLAYING
Puppies bite - that is how dogs and puppies play with each other. He thinks he is playing with you by mock fighting. Its a dog's favorite game - watch two good dog buddies ripping tearing rolling - and diving at each other and grabbing without puncturing. and chewing on each other.
You have to DO something about it.
Now what is really really neat is your puppy came pre-programmed to understand certain behavior as disapproval and approval. In dog language, behavior is communication.
So do what they would do. That is something a dog understands instinctively. Lot of theories out there about yelping in pain and pushing him away (duh.that is what the dog who LOST the mock fight does and the winner is the boss now) or all this other stuff - but your puppy didn't read those books!
Step One: Learn to use your voice. Mot people either let their voice slide up in register or they sound futile and weak. You want to deepen your voice and sound like a drill sergeant. The word NO is basic to doggy manners (and people too.). The deep sound mimics the rumble/growl of the top dog.
Step Two: Do what the leader would does physically (well, mimic it - biting him wouldn't be fun.)
When he nips at you, roar NO in a deep voice, grab him by the collar or back of the neck, push him down and hold him on the ground and as you are doing that and snap your fingers on the end of his nose or slap his nose with your fingers. While you pin him down and get his nose, lean over him and keep saying BAD BAD BAD - do NOT let your voice slide up, make it deep. Make him look at you and keep eye contact 鈥?make your face stern and frown as you get after him.,
Step Three: when you let him up, you relax your voice and face and say "okay, now be nice" and let him come back over and get petted. (That is the postive part.) The more he settles down and gets petted without nipping, the happier your voice gets.
Get after him about EVERY SINGLE TIME - you must be 100% consistent. (And it make take quite a few times - love Boxers to death but have to admit that they are not the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree.)
Now when he comes over and snuggles and licks and doesn't nip, he always gets "What a sweetie", rub, pet, cuddle, and use a smile (they do watch your face 鈥?more than most people realize). And guess what? That is exactly how dogs express approval of each other!
By the way, many women in particular, but men do it too, have a real problem with voice control, When they get upset or frustrated, their voice go UP. The dog ignores them. In the pack, the boss dog or alpha uses deep tones (rumble in the chest, growl etc) to express displeasure and get compliance from the dogs lower in the pecking order. A dog making a high pitched sound (yapping, yelping - etc) is not only NOT going to get compliance with their wishes as they are percieved as ineffectual and the not-Alpha, not-the-boss but that it is giving an invitation to play.
Also, most people think a "firm" voice is the same one that they use in telling a persistent salesperson "NO, I'm not interested." That is not the voice that gets through to a rambunctious puppy.
Also, take him to some obedience classes no matter what his age if over 6 months. You get a nicer pet, they are more comfortable with the world and less fearful and inclined to bark at everything and they get the habit of obeying and you get some control..
Now you both need a GOOD obedience class - and that is NOT Petsmart or Petco.
GO here to find contacts in you area that can help you locate and obedience trainer who works with all beeds and who does AKC obedience competitions - actually competing at what they claim to teach. No proof like success in a competition against ther people who think they are just as good at doing something.:
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf.
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf. (set on all breeds)
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf.
Even it they are an hour or more away, they will know other people all over the state.
im so glad you have asked this question, i have a similar problem, but i have an american bulldog, she is the most beautifull and dozy dog i have ever owned, but sometimes the nipping can get a bit annoying, the person who gave the best advice to you is the one b4 me, (sorry forgot the name lol) this is what we are currently doing with her, and its starting to work, slowly, but its working nonetheless, and we have got her jumping up under control with this method aswell.. My advice take note of what that person says.. its sound advice..
get a 75ml coke bottle and fill it half way with lentils when she tries to bite u shake the bottle till she stops say no in a stern voice it will distract her.if it doesnt not work when she bites yelp in a high pitched voice it will stop her immeadiately as she will know she hurt u. it goes back when she was a pup and playing with her litter if they hurt each other they would of yelped so give it a try.it worked with my dog
She also looks quite aggressive when she jumps at my face and continues to bark at me. Any suggestions on what i should do?
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Jumping to tag your face is usually trying harder to get you to play, showing off, and treating you like one of the dogs!
(One black eye, a fat lip, and made me bite my tongue, I know! It only occured a few times but I wasn't expecting it and moved into the tag, hurt for a second or two but harmless)
Her barking at you is usually her telling you off about how you always have to have everything your way, etc.. it's a staged protest.
Let your hair down or whatever, put on some sweats or grubbies, and play some puppy games, she will teach you: chase, gonna gitcha, fake sparing, etc. but carefully. she can take the nips and scrapes from another dog, but you are the dominate one, the pack leader, with skills and strenghths beyond her comprihension, and she knows this. at that age they are a little more like brave tom-boys than fussy babies.
I also have a female Boxer, 3.5 years old now, she will need time with other dogs, her own age, size, and sex (just like children), and a steady diet of exercise/playtime. a healthy Boxer is like a little athlete.
Mine loved to be in an open field or yard (that with still fenced in) and just run and run and run! Still does! Loves to play fetch the ball and now catches frisbees too!
What every dog owner should know about disipline.
YOU HAVE 3 SECONDS ! that's all.
If you get after her about something 5 seconds later = she will think your a nut case and started attacking her about god only knows why.
They can rarely corralate their actions with your reactions after 3 seconds.
So, if you guys have problems in the future. you have to catch her or get over it.
Anyways. always discourage her from taking liberties around any humans especially their face, starting with yours, unless she is clearly allowed to come closer to the face beforehand each and everytime. I personally don't care for the facelicking. yuk!
My Boxer had a little trouble accepting the fact that my hands weren't made for play biting from puppy-sharp teeth until I showed her what human hands were good at. grabbing !
Yup. if your thumb goes in their mouth and grabs their bottom jaw and wont let go right away. it will blow their mind and they learn to think twice about getting carried away during playtime.
Stopped it in less than a month.
They are strong willed and loyalty is part of that balance.
If you can. watch the "Dog Whisperer" series on either the Discovery Channel or National Geographic Channel, great advise and training tips (cable tv).
And as with any dog. the training is always on both sides of the leach.
Best Wishes.
PS: Sweetiepie mentioned some good technics. I use the growl sparingly. You can write to me in the future. Boxers Rule!
Water pistol will sort it! Backed up by your firm No,s!
Sit her down and have a word with her.also point your finger honest they dont like it,worked for mine!
you have to keep ignoring the dog- stand up and walk away. Ignore bad behaviour and reward good behaviour- get it drilled into its head as a puppy so it won't be a big problem when fully grown.
you've got a problem -a dominant personality on your hands! you must be authoritive and not fuss her too much - make sure she sleeps in her own bed and eats in her own place -not with you, and you are doing right to ignore her - as for the jumping and biting that is not acceptable - get obedience training and specialist help asap. you need to be able to make her sit and be good, not jump at all
this is called mouthing they would do it to there brothers %26 sisters when he does it let of a big scream pretend he really has hurt you and firmly say no get up and walk away,
You can try flipping her on her nose with your finger, or mussel her when she does it and then she will know she is doing something wrong.
My dog used do that when he was a puppy to, as soon as she does just walk off immediately and ignore her they hate being ignored all they want is your attention even if its being shouted at. If she nips your fingers when playing shout ow! really loud let her know that she has hurt you then refuse to play, if my dog nips me by accident now and I say ow! he knows he has hurt me and looks really upset.
Quick bang on the nose with a rolled up newspaper should do it.
Or, what mine really hates is if you blow up his nose. That stops him doing anything and he runs of sneezing
Nip it in the bud right now! When she nips, give her a low, gutteral growl (like a mother dog would do) and say no. If she doesn't stop, take her to another room for a time out. She needs to learn that it is a PRIVILEGE to be with you and not a right. When she gets a short time out, do not give her toys to play with or interact with her in any way. EVERY TIME she does this she needs to be disciplined so she knows that it is unacceptable. If you are not consistent she will get confused and the biting will get worse. When you let her out after the time out, go about your business as usual. The incident is over and she will not remember why you are upset so don't hold grudges. Just start over and continue in the pattern until she catches on. Don't let this escalate until she bites a child in the face. I would also obedience train her (training can start at 8 weeks) so she knows who's boss. If you don't establish that now, you will have a tough road ahead. Good luck! P.S. Do not play tug of war games with this dog until your dominance has been established. And if you are, make sure YOU always end up with the toy when it's time to quit.
When she jumps up to your face, get up and walk away. For about half an hour ignore her, you need to show her who's boss, make sure you dont make eyecontact when your ignoring her.
stand up and move away immediately, she wants attention and when she finds out she doesnt get it, eventually the penny will drop. dont shout or she will think you are a member of the pack joining in with her. dont raise your hand or finger over her as it is seen as a threat to her and she will become more aggressive. you should never flip dogs on the nose as it is very painful to them and is cruel. cruelty does NOT train puppies. it will take a lot of patience but WILL pay off. encourage her to play with toys that she is allowed to chew instead of you.good luck.
You are right - she is playing and does not mean any harm. When she jumps to bite your face after you tell her off and barks at you she is challenging your authority. Don't worry, she isn't going to become aggressive and dangerous, she is just testing you.
To teach her to stop this you are on the right track. When she bites your hand, tell her no! firmly as you are doing. If she stops and behaves, carry on playing and praise her for being gentle. If she challenges you say No! and walk away - thats the end of the game.
She will keep testing the boundaries and you need to be firm that you are not changing them. You will not play with her when she is rough and there is no point challenging you as you won't change the rule.
Another tip is to avoid rough play. Many dogs get overexcited by physical playing on the floor. Teach her ball games and games with tug toys instead. This will make it easier for her to control that urge to nip!
Have fun, she sounds like a laugh!
i have similar trouble with my dobermann puppy. i find that when she gets too much i put her in her cage, leave her untill she quietens down, then try her again.
its about mannners at the end of the day, but she is a puppy, so let her be a puppy, i also find that giving her a good play or tug of war with an old t.towel helps, it gives her the play to burn the energy she has, then once she starts to tire, try to settle her for a cuddle. this works better with my pup.
but aren't those teeth like pins!
I am Just going through the problem this month. Mine is just 3 mo. old. At first she barked a lot as she was what I called playing, and I have scars on my hands to prove it. I discovered one thing while all this was going on, that if I picked her up, even back end to, she stopped fighting me. The louder you get the louder they get like a contest. You have to sort out what they are trying to say. They are not angry with you they are trying to tell you something. There is a different voice for the radio is too loud, and yet another for
tell me a hush-a-baby at bedtime, where you can say nighty-nite over and over in a soft sleepy voice,as you caress her face, and in a couple minits she is asleep for hours , till she has to go pee again. They told me "Don't let your dog be boss." You don't know what the mother has already taught her. You just keep doing the teaching , but you must be able to listen too. The louder you get the less you hear, I proved it here with my pupTaffy. She is getting your attention, so pick her up or at least get at her level and with trial and error you will see what she needs.
I have a 11 month old boxer who had the same problem and almost nothing worked. Ignoring him was a good starter because boxers get there feelings hurt very easily. The thing that worked best for me is I laid him down and told him no and keep-ed holding him down for about 2 minutes. Don't worry all this does is show them that you are the master. Gotta luv your boxer there is not a better animal in the world.
you should do what i done i stop playing with it after i told mine off and moved it into another room also you could take it to opedeince classes in you area they do work
don't say no. Firstly do not initiate rough play with her. The minute she bites hard enough to hurt, yelp loudly, get up and walk away igoring her for 5 minutes. Do not even make eye contact with her. She will learn quickly that abite immediately stops what she was enjoying.
It sounds like you and she would benefit from some training classes as you don't seem to know how to cope with a large active breed and almost sound afraid of her.
Boxers are highly active and very intelligent dogs.
we have 2 boxers in our family, when they were pups,i used to be scratched and black n blue from their playin. Boxers are mad anyway, they still play rough now but not aggressive. i used to say 'no' but they ignored me so i used to go in another room until they calmed down.she is a puppy, but she might grow out of it a bit when she gets older.
When she bites, cry out as if it really hurts, then ignore her until she settles down, if she continues to do this when you are ignoring her, put her in a different room - again until she settles down -puppies do not like to be ignored and will soon learn that if she bites, even play biting she will be ignored and this isnt fun at all.
Do not encourage play biting as she will never learn that biting is wrong.
Make sure she has plenty teething and chew toys - she will learn that these are better than you hands, a kong for instance - you can pack the kong with cheese, peanut butter, pate etc she will have hours of fun with this, chewing and licking it all out.
All pups play bite and need to be taught that this isnt acceptable behaviour!
This will take alot of time and patience - good luck
JUST SAY NO?? So what makes you think she understands what the word means?
You will hear some bizarre theories 鈥?and they don鈥檛 work in the long run.
Spraying stuff on your hands ..uhhuh..well.and how long do you keep up smelling repulsive? Distract him?? for how many years?? Ignore him..what he is supposed to figure out that you are ignoring him because you are displeased with him and not because you are cleaning the house?
I've gone out on lot of housecalls to stop the nipping chewing behavior of dogs nearly a year old because their owners did the 'distract them' or 'push them away' or 'just hold their mouth' shut nonsense. After doing all this futile and ineffective things, the dogs didn't quit (thought the people were playing with them) and the owners where pinched and black and blue.
It is NOT teething that makes him grab people and nip and chew - he is PLAYING
Puppies bite - that is how dogs and puppies play with each other. He thinks he is playing with you by mock fighting. Its a dog's favorite game - watch two good dog buddies ripping tearing rolling - and diving at each other and grabbing without puncturing. and chewing on each other.
You have to DO something about it.
Now what is really really neat is your puppy came pre-programmed to understand certain behavior as disapproval and approval. In dog language, behavior is communication.
So do what they would do. That is something a dog understands instinctively. Lot of theories out there about yelping in pain and pushing him away (duh.that is what the dog who LOST the mock fight does and the winner is the boss now) or all this other stuff - but your puppy didn't read those books!
Step One: Learn to use your voice. Mot people either let their voice slide up in register or they sound futile and weak. You want to deepen your voice and sound like a drill sergeant. The word NO is basic to doggy manners (and people too.). The deep sound mimics the rumble/growl of the top dog.
Step Two: Do what the leader would does physically (well, mimic it - biting him wouldn't be fun.)
When he nips at you, roar NO in a deep voice, grab him by the collar or back of the neck, push him down and hold him on the ground and as you are doing that and snap your fingers on the end of his nose or slap his nose with your fingers. While you pin him down and get his nose, lean over him and keep saying BAD BAD BAD - do NOT let your voice slide up, make it deep. Make him look at you and keep eye contact 鈥?make your face stern and frown as you get after him.,
Step Three: when you let him up, you relax your voice and face and say "okay, now be nice" and let him come back over and get petted. (That is the postive part.) The more he settles down and gets petted without nipping, the happier your voice gets.
Get after him about EVERY SINGLE TIME - you must be 100% consistent. (And it make take quite a few times - love Boxers to death but have to admit that they are not the brightest bulbs on the Christmas tree.)
Now when he comes over and snuggles and licks and doesn't nip, he always gets "What a sweetie", rub, pet, cuddle, and use a smile (they do watch your face 鈥?more than most people realize). And guess what? That is exactly how dogs express approval of each other!
By the way, many women in particular, but men do it too, have a real problem with voice control, When they get upset or frustrated, their voice go UP. The dog ignores them. In the pack, the boss dog or alpha uses deep tones (rumble in the chest, growl etc) to express displeasure and get compliance from the dogs lower in the pecking order. A dog making a high pitched sound (yapping, yelping - etc) is not only NOT going to get compliance with their wishes as they are percieved as ineffectual and the not-Alpha, not-the-boss but that it is giving an invitation to play.
Also, most people think a "firm" voice is the same one that they use in telling a persistent salesperson "NO, I'm not interested." That is not the voice that gets through to a rambunctious puppy.
Also, take him to some obedience classes no matter what his age if over 6 months. You get a nicer pet, they are more comfortable with the world and less fearful and inclined to bark at everything and they get the habit of obeying and you get some control..
Now you both need a GOOD obedience class - and that is NOT Petsmart or Petco.
GO here to find contacts in you area that can help you locate and obedience trainer who works with all beeds and who does AKC obedience competitions - actually competing at what they claim to teach. No proof like success in a competition against ther people who think they are just as good at doing something.:
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf.
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf. (set on all breeds)
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf.
Even it they are an hour or more away, they will know other people all over the state.
im so glad you have asked this question, i have a similar problem, but i have an american bulldog, she is the most beautifull and dozy dog i have ever owned, but sometimes the nipping can get a bit annoying, the person who gave the best advice to you is the one b4 me, (sorry forgot the name lol) this is what we are currently doing with her, and its starting to work, slowly, but its working nonetheless, and we have got her jumping up under control with this method aswell.. My advice take note of what that person says.. its sound advice..
get a 75ml coke bottle and fill it half way with lentils when she tries to bite u shake the bottle till she stops say no in a stern voice it will distract her.if it doesnt not work when she bites yelp in a high pitched voice it will stop her immeadiately as she will know she hurt u. it goes back when she was a pup and playing with her litter if they hurt each other they would of yelped so give it a try.it worked with my dog
how to stop my 7 month labrador from barking and bitting?
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he's just playful,he'll grow out of it
Try a canny collar. Google it
buy a cliker and use the stern NO word. treats when good NO when bad.
Spray water in his face when he does it.
take it to a good dog class and train it, you'll be glad you did.
Call the Dog Whisperer
scold your dog for biting and barking and reward him when he stops. pretty soon, he should get it that: Barking+Biting=NO and he'll get NO BARKING+NO BITING=Yes. good luck!
We just ignored our dog when he kept nipping us, he's a year old now and he's stopped doin it.
He is probably seeking your attention and testing the hierarchy. Ignore him and show him that he only gets attention when is is quiet. If he barks, turn away and go, even if at the start he keeps barking. Return once he is quiet and give him a treat. As soon as he barks, turn away and ignore him.
You also need to show him where his place is, does he have his own bed? Don't feed him off the table and pretend you eat from his bowl before feeding him, that shows him that you are the alpha animal and not him.
Is he play-biting or is he aggressive? If he is play-biting, then shreek loudely and say loud "no!" or "ah-ah!" and ignore him. He will learn that he only gets his reward when he behaves.
It is not cruel, but makes the dog feel more secure once he knows his status in the house.
solution for
barking: pamper ur dog. talk to him.. treat him like he is imp part f ur life.. kisss him as much as possible as u do t ur bf..!!
biting: u need t b assertive.. scold him at times.. n show he is doin somethin wrong.. n dont pamper him for sometime if u find him biting.. same goes right wid ur bf ;) when he does dat..!!
training skl or wen he/she barks or bites stand up walk away or make a loud bum noise or a tap on the nose with a newspaper
before he/she goes to bite too hard say ouch in a stern voice and each time they go to bit they learn this is not accepted and is hurting you befor they bite too hard. both my lab and other dog both learnt not to bite and stop straight away have plenty of toys to distract them. take your dog to puppy school to help it learn the right way. good luck.
i had a lot of ups and downs just persevere with him/her i did i have a lovely friendly dog who i am proud of know.
www.janfennellthedoglistener.c.
This lady is just brilliant at helping people with just your sort of problem pup.
The cheapest place to buy the books is off Amazon.
I have a 7 year old Labrador who, at one stage, was sho badly behaved that I nearly sent him back to the breeder. Now, thanks to Jan Fennell, I don't know what I would do without him!
Good luck.
When you say 'bitting' I am assuming that you mean 'biting'. It would help if you could say when it bites and barks. Is it being left alone. Is the biting in play or aggression.
Any person who has a dog and has trouble with any aspect of the animal should go to training classes. It is amazing how much you can get from them, quiet apart from the social aspect.
How to stop my 10 month english mastiff jumping up.?
Skye jumps up at everyone who walks in the door and being the big girl she is knocks most people flying, she is not doing this in a nasty way she is just very playful. Also when skye gets excited she gets nipy and it HURTS but again it is all playful. Any ideas and has anyone else experienced this. Otherwise she is a lovely big pup and we love her to bits.
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Teach it some discipline before it grows too big and kills someones baby.
No dog should ever get nippy!! Its called biting. Get a grip.
Just simple discipline. Good luck!!
When she jumps on you put out your knee like you are kneeing her, she might fall backwards but it will teach her not to jump up. Also, if she is really hyper when you get home, ignore her until she calms down a bit before recognizing her and talking with her. She will start realizing that when she is calm is when she gets attention.
When she nips, grab her nose firmly in your hand and say NO in a stern voice. Another good dominance lesson is to roll her on her back and hold her there until she stops squirming or yelping - it doesn't hurt her it just makes her realize she isn't dominant. you can let her up when she relaxes. You really need to be the boss of her dog instead of her walking all over you
OMG do you have a studder
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Teach it some discipline before it grows too big and kills someones baby.
No dog should ever get nippy!! Its called biting. Get a grip.
Just simple discipline. Good luck!!
When she jumps on you put out your knee like you are kneeing her, she might fall backwards but it will teach her not to jump up. Also, if she is really hyper when you get home, ignore her until she calms down a bit before recognizing her and talking with her. She will start realizing that when she is calm is when she gets attention.
When she nips, grab her nose firmly in your hand and say NO in a stern voice. Another good dominance lesson is to roll her on her back and hold her there until she stops squirming or yelping - it doesn't hurt her it just makes her realize she isn't dominant. you can let her up when she relaxes. You really need to be the boss of her dog instead of her walking all over you
OMG do you have a studder
How to stop my 10 month english mastiff jumping up.?
Skye jumps up at everyone who walks in the door and being the big girl she is knocks most people flying, she is not doing this in a nasty way she is just very playful. Also when skye gets excited she gets nipy and it HURTS but again it is all playful. Any ideas and has anyone else experienced this. Otherwise she is a lovely big pup and we love her to bits.
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Just tell her "NO" and shake your finger at her, if she still doesn't understand put her up until after the company comes in an sit's down so they are not being jumped on as soon as they walk in the door! God luck!
Swift blow to the head? Possibly with a curly whirly
1. When someone comes to your house have them not give her any attention until you make her sit and then give her a treat.
2. Everytime she begins to jump on you raise your knee and tell her down. After a few gentle kneeing they usually stop.
I find a curled up newspaper to the back of the head works wonders!
if all else pails, chop his legs off.lol
I have an english mastiff named Leo for 7 years. when i first got him he was 6 months old and loved to jump when i got home from school. I would slap him on the nose and tell him down eventullaly he learned not to jump but it took a lot of time. now he can't jump any more because he has hip displasia but i still love him to death. oh and for your nipping problem it works to take the lip and tuck it under the teeth so when he nips you he will bite himself they learn really fast from this and i learned it in obiedience school with him. good luck with her and remember that they get over 200 pounds
Sorry i think i answered this one
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Just tell her "NO" and shake your finger at her, if she still doesn't understand put her up until after the company comes in an sit's down so they are not being jumped on as soon as they walk in the door! God luck!
Swift blow to the head? Possibly with a curly whirly
1. When someone comes to your house have them not give her any attention until you make her sit and then give her a treat.
2. Everytime she begins to jump on you raise your knee and tell her down. After a few gentle kneeing they usually stop.
I find a curled up newspaper to the back of the head works wonders!
if all else pails, chop his legs off.lol
I have an english mastiff named Leo for 7 years. when i first got him he was 6 months old and loved to jump when i got home from school. I would slap him on the nose and tell him down eventullaly he learned not to jump but it took a lot of time. now he can't jump any more because he has hip displasia but i still love him to death. oh and for your nipping problem it works to take the lip and tuck it under the teeth so when he nips you he will bite himself they learn really fast from this and i learned it in obiedience school with him. good luck with her and remember that they get over 200 pounds
Sorry i think i answered this one
How to stop my 10 month english mastiff jumping up.?
Skye jumps up at everyone who walks in the door and being the big girl she is knocks most people flying, she is not doing this in a nasty way she is just very playful. Also when skye gets excited she gets nipy and it HURTS but again it is all playful. Any ideas and has anyone else experienced this. Otherwise she is a lovely big pup and we love her to bits.
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To stop the nipping, every time someone comes over or when she does that give her a toy to chew on or carry in her mouth, that is how i stopped my dog from biting. And now he just grabs a toy whenever he is exited and wants to express his affection.
Also I have read the following on the net it might Help. Best of luck.
Stop Dog from Jumping and Grabing
A dog that jumps on visitors. A dog that jumps on kids. A dog that grabs at elderly people. When some dogs meet people for the first time, they cannot contain their excitement and their nervousness. They can therefore greet a guest by jumping on him. Generally, this causes more embarrassment to the master than discomfort for the guest. Sometimes, a dog shows his excess enthusiasm by jumping on a child, an elderly person, or worse still, a person who is afraid of dogs. The dog must be trained not to jump on anybody. Sometimes, this behavior is caused by an unconscious reinforcement of said behavior, either on the part of the master or the guest. The dog could very well have never been trained otherwise, or again, the guests pet the dog when he jumps on them, thus giving the dog the message that this is acceptable behavior. For reasons of safety and hygiene, it is best to train the dog to greet guests properly. The dog risks jumping or grabbing when : 1. The dog sees you after an absence. 2. You pet the dog. 3. You are seated in a chair. 4. You are holding food in your hands. 5. You are playing with an excited dog. 6. The dog wants to show his dominance. The trick consists in finding out what makes the dog jump, recreating the problem situations and showing him not to jump. In order to redress the situation, each person involved must contribute to redirecting the dog's behavior. Any arrival at the family home must be done as calmly as possible so as not to excite the dog. Never talk to or pet an excited dog - be neutral. Ask a friend to enter the house; a series of successive entries and exits could be simulated for the sake of practice. Visitors must be advised that the dog must not be petted if he jumps. If the dog jumps, use the following approach : 1. As soon as the dog gets onto his hind legs, give the VW "HEY! + SPRAY" with an assertive tone. Do not look or lunge at him. If he has jumped, avoid eye contact. If the dog doesn't stop jumping, revert to the long spray setting. 2. Then, tell him to "SIT" and release him with "O.K." after a few seconds. Congratulate him by giving him the SR "SOUND + GOOD", but withhold the treat. 3. Two minutes later, if the dog has not jumped, congratulate him once again (SR "SOUND + GOOD!"). 4. If each attempt at jumping is immediately dealt with, the dog will not jump on anybody. When the dog has shown he understands the conditioning, reward him. You can then practice the exercise with other people, because once the dog has gotten accustomed to a person, he becomes less excited. It is therefore wise to expose the dog to someone new at regular intervals. What to do after a few practice sessions? At the moment of encounter, give the command "NAME + SIT" and reward the dog if he sits. If you are not familiar with the "SIT" command please consult chapter 3 for all the details If you persist in having the dog "SIT" every time you have guests, and you reward him for it, he will quickly adopt this behavior. If the dog resumes his jumping, give him the hypo-allergenic spray and resume the exercise. A dog that jumps and doesn't respect the "SIT" command should never receive food or attention from the guests. Rather, give him the LONG SPRAY as soon as the dog is poised to jump. Do not look at him, do not give him the attention he craves. When the dog "SITS" as he meets people, congratulate him and give him some affection. Such a gesture reinforces the link between good behavior and the command, not withstanding the benefits that a good master-dog relationship can bring to your quality of life. In order to eliminate any possibility of repeating the faulty behavior, give him the proper command every time the dog encounters people. In order to keep the dog sharp, put him to the test. Don't forget to recreate the situation with a witness, and maintain the same attitude when a real guest arrives. Come home with a bag full of treats which you put in a place where the dog is likely to jump for it. If the dog resists the temptation to jump, give him a treat. If he jumps, use the technique described above. If the dog jumps without your having the device on hand, use the VW "HEY!" as a warning, because it has already been associated with the spray, thus keeping its full warning impact.
hold his 2 paws tightly very tightly and say no - even if he whimpers it's o k
As you know, this is a very large breed. I could not in all honesty recommend that you take behavioural advice off the internet. Your dog may seem very sweet natured, but she could be very dangerous under the wrong circumstances. I don't know where you live, but under British law if she knocks someone over or nips them when in a public place then she would be put to sleep. Contact your vet and ask them to put you in touch with an animal behaviourist who can help you. A breed like this is a big responsibility, and they have been bred for their biting and fighting abilities. I'm sorry I can't be more positive, but you need professional help to deal with these problems now while you have the chance.
"hold his 2 paws tightly very tightly and say no - even if he whimpers it's o k."
Never heard a dog talk frederick!
Ive got a 11 month old Staffordishire bull terrier and we have the same problem he gets excited when people come to the house n keeps jumping up at them, its all being friendly and he gets excited. The only problem is he's gettin big and heavy now, They say you shoudnt hold them back as they feel threatened and this can make it worse, ive also tried to put him in his crate to see if he calms down but he just barks and then once he's let out he goes straight to the guest to greet them. So i dont know what else to do so i'll be interested in reading your answers.
Like this is our only problem - he's too friendly
My son uses a 'gentle leader' on his dog and it works great.
Hi>
You asked that three times.
Give the dog a gentle whack with a newspaper three times.
She will learn.
get an empty plastic bottle - like a small water bottle - half fill it with small pebbles or glass marbles - when the dog goes to lurch forward to jump up - shake the bottle hard once - the noise is strange to dogs and they don't recognise it - this sort of stuns/frightens them - without having to resort to excessive physical contact - when done enough times the dog gets conditioned not to jump or lurch forward because he/she doesn't want to be stunned by the noise - true it really works
how do we stop u from asking this question ??
You must associate not jumping up with a reward most dogs are ruled by their stomachs. When someones comes in distract her with a reward this way she associates a visitor with reward and instead of jumping up she will come for a treat instead. The over way is to make a loud noise to distract/slightly scare coins in a plstic bottle are good, she gets ready to jump shake bottle at her. keep this up she will lose the desire to jump this will work for nipping too
I've been a vet tech for four years, and I can tell you that in my experience, jumping up is the number one behavioral problem reported by owners. I saw that someone above mentioned that you squeeze her paws until it hurts. not really a good idea. Jumping is a normal greeting behavior, and if you punish it (especially in a painful way), your dog can become conflicted about whether or not she should even be excited to see you when you come home.
When she jumps, she's attempting to say, "Hi, welcome home!" The goal is to retrain her into an appropriate method of greeting. When you come in the door, give a "sit" command. When she does, praise her and give her a desired reward (sounds like if she's a big lovable dog, she'll appreciate something like a scratch behind the ears just fine). If she does jump, simply turn your body to the side or back so that she doesn't hit your front. When she figures out that her desired response - giving you a "dog hug" full frontal - she'll become less interested in the behavior.
The biting is, unfortunately, another common problem. This is where basic commands come into play again - ordering a sit command when she starts this inappropriate behavior is a good way to interrupt and redirect her biting. When she starts with the nipping, give her a toy that's okay to chew, and make sure you give her a "time out" - i.e. if it happened during petting, back off and busy yourself with another activity, leaving the dog alone. Once she figures out the biting means she'll be ignored, she'll curb and quit the behavior in an effort to keep you engaged with her.
Hopefully this wasn't too long - I commend your efforts to nip these bad behaviors in the bud and get her on the right track as a puppy. It's very refreshing to see a responsible pet owner! Best of luck!
The quick fix for this situation would be to always have irresistible treats near the door. When someone walks in the door, throw a handful of treats on the ground and greet the dog while she is still occupied. Chances are that she’ll be too distracted by the treats to put all of her energy into jumping on you.
I have also found this info which may help!
Good luck..
There are several ways to teach a dog not to jump that don’t ever involve putting a hand on the dog. This makes it much more effective for people who don’t have the strength, or in some cases courage, to physically get a dog on all fours. Since every dog learns a little differently, I’ll mention several techniques.
The first technique involves teaching the dog that sitting nicely is preferable to jumping. Wear some old clothes, stretch out your muscles, and prepare to do the “no jump dance” with your dog. Greet the dog very calmly. When she prepares to jump up, turn your back, completely ignoring her. Watch out of the corner of your eye and as soon as the dog has all four paws on the ground, turn to calmly pet her. If/when she jumps again, turn your back again. You want the dog to learn that jumping gets her ignored, but keeping all four feet on the floor gets the attention that she craves. Some dogs are so excited about jumping that it will take several twists and turns on your part before she gets the idea – that’s where the “dance” comes in.
Once your dog has the idea that jumping isn’t such a great idea, take the training a step farther. Make your dog hold a sit before you will pet her. If she gets up you completely ignore her, when she sits down, you give her attention again. If you are really feeling cute, you can teach the dog to offer a paw for greeting. Not only will this amaze people, but it’s one more thing for the dog to think about instead of jumping.
Another technique to try involves teaching your dog what position you want her to be in when she greets people. This is somewhat similar to the first exercise where you are teaching the dog to sit and you can use these two exercises together. When you have the time, let the dog jump on you. Ignore her as you did in the first technique. As soon as she gives up and her paws hit the floor, say “off”, “down”, “floor”, “knock it off”, whatever consistent command you want to use to let the dog know that she has to have four paws on the floor. DO NOT give the command when the dog is on you!! If you do that, the dog makes the association between the command and jumping, so every time she hears the word she’ll remember that she heard it when she was jumping and she’ll probably jump again. You want to name the action that she’s doing correctly so wait until she has her paws on the ground.
You can also try really tempting your dog to jump and rewarding her for staying on the ground. Hold treats in your hands and your hands up near your shoulders or face. This will really excite the dog – not only does she want to greet you face to face but now there’s FOOD involved! Again, ignore the jumping. As soon as the dog puts paws on the ground (or ideally sits), give the dog both the treats and the attention she wants. This makes staying on the ground doubly rewarding for your dog.
A fourth technique to consider takes the dog away from the door all together. The goal is to teach the dog that when someone comes to the door, the dog won’t get any attention until she is in her designated spot. This is a multi-step process, but it’s very handy not just for greetings, but to give the dog a spot of her own to go to when you need her to. The first thing you need to do is pick the spot. Put a blanket or bed there, along with toys. Spend time with your dog in her special spot, giving her attention and treats. When your dog loves this place, start sending her to it. Start from just a step or two away. Point to the place and give it a consistent name – “bed”, “place”, “mat”, “corner”, anything you’d like. Eventually the dog will head over to her place. As soon as she touches it, give her lots of praise and treats. Gradually send the dog to her place from farther and farther away. During this entire time, don’t greet your dog until she is on or near her place. Soon this reinforcement, combined with the command, should help the dog to learn that greetings come from one place and one place only, so she should get used to being there and waiting for the attention. Dogs that need a little extra reminder can be tethered to the spot using a leash or tie-out line attached to a stationary object, door, or an eyebolt fastened to the wall. This is not for leaving the dog unattended! It is only to help her stay in one place until she learns to stay there on her own.
Along the same line as teaching the dog to go to a place would be teaching the dog to go to get a toy for greeting. First teach the dog to get a toy when there are no distractions around. Once the dog is able to do this on cue, send the dog to get a toy as soon as you walk in the door. (Leaving toys near the door will make life easier on you and the dog.) The act of running for a toy will use up some of the excited energy and many dogs seem less likely to jump on people if they have a toy in their mouth.
get a dog training book, such a big puppy, otherwise I would have suggested putting youir knee up and knocking her back down, but I guess that is impossible. The dog (especially being that size) needs to know who is in charge 100%. When my shepard misbehaves I put my hand towards her in a "stop" mode and tell her to stop and sit, leaving my hand in front of her, then praise her as she sits still for me. The chew toy was a good idea for the nipping thing, Barbara Woodhouse has good videos and books, kind of hokey, but what she does works! Good luck with Skye!
everytime the dog jumps up you put your knee in it chest and say no
whenever she jumps lightly knee her in the chest. it does not hurt her.if she doesnt learn after that get a little bit harder. it does not her her and she will learn very quickly. not to jump
Load the gun, take aim and ..fire, soon stop jumping up then
step on her back paws when she does this and say NO JUMP!-Nippy, smack her on the nose with your OTHER hand and say NO BITE! I had exact same problems with our lab, and a Police dog trainer gave me these tips.she will eventually learn by just hearing the command after awhile.in time. Believe it or not, the Police dogs training dog was ALSO named SKY.lol and could open up and unlock car doors BIG German Shepard I can remember THAT but I cannot remember what I had for dinner last night.anyways, good luck.-dog-training 23 years ago.lol
Lots of nice advice, however the only thing you can really do is knee the dog in the chest when he jumps on you. I can't even count how many dogs I've had to correct this problem with.
When you enter the room, hold both hands in front of your chest (like a person in a coffin) Don't reach out to the dog, show that he's not going to get any attention until he's calm. If he jumps knee him in the chest. Remember that you're not trying to knock the wind out of him. And give him whatever command you're going to associate this with.
When he's mouthing you (chewing and nipping) The very instant that it gets too rough, say OUCH in a firm tone. And end the playing. Get up and walk away. Don't play with him again for a while.
You have to be consistent. I breed Bull Mastiffs and I know much you adore him.
Try saying no! then down and make her sit and pet her some to get her to calm down.
Puppies nip - that is how dogs play with each other. Way past the time to persuade the dog that one does not nip people in play or otherwise as they are the leader of the household (or a dog's view -the leader of the pack and the Alpha.)
When he nips at you, roar NO in a deep voice, grab him by the collar or back of the neck, push him down and hold him on the ground and as you are doing that and snap your fingers on the end of his nose or slap his nose with your fingers. WHile youo pin him down and get his nose, lean over him and keep saying BAD BAD BAD - do NOT let your voice slide up, make it deep.
In a group of dogs, if he nipped the leader, they would knock him over, grab the skin on his neck or the side of his face and pinch it without breaking the skin, and growl.
So do what they would do. That is something a dog understands instinctively - born preprogrammed to get that message. Lot of theories out there about yelping in pain or pushing him away or (really dumb) spraying him with water or distract the puppy or just walk away- but your puppy didn't read those books!
Get after him about EVERY SINGLE TIME - you must be 100% consistent.
Yes I know he is big but I weigh 98 lbs and handle a 120 lb . Kuvasz
I can get a dog down and restrained who is bigger than me - been doing it for 43 years.
Stop jumping by any of these methods:
(1) A loud “No” and push her off and hold her down and scold her with “Bad, Bad Bad”. Then tell her “Okay,” let her up and give her a pat (if she doesn’t leap again.)
(2) A loud “No” and time it so that as she comes off the ground, you bring your foot forward and step on her back foot.
(3) A loud “No” and as she comes up off the ground, raise your knee so that she hits it with her chest and bounces off. (with one this big, it may be more of a body block and stepping in to her with your knee, thigh and hip)
You two need to go do some obedience classes so you can get control.
Start here and check listing for "Training" Obeedience" and "Conformation - with the search set on All Breeds."
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf.
Ignore bad behaviour praise good behaviour
so they say on dog borstal BBC3
Have it put down.
Agreed, its a bit harsh, but they've got to learn!
Keep her in some funny people with smart A S S answers on here
my staffie will be 4 next feb and still jumps around like a loon i have a 2year old running round and would also like to curb this habbit but am really at a loss myself good luck.
just ignore the dog when you or whoever's coming into the room,its hard but persevere,wiat a few minutes before making a fuss..
Hey I bet you love her,I would,I love big dogs.
I had a big white Retriever, at three months he was a big puppy and he jumped up,a breeder friend of mine said lets have him trained so I did and it was the best thing I ever did,I had my beloved dog for 14 years,he's gone now,take her to a training class once a week,I took mine for six months its worth it, good luck.
Try a harness i know it is in the house but put the leash on her and try for an hour a day to pull her down and tell her NO
so she get to understand it will be hard to do but you need a result shewill get bigger and heavier and it could be a child she wants to show her affections on and injury may occour. meant in the nice way
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To stop the nipping, every time someone comes over or when she does that give her a toy to chew on or carry in her mouth, that is how i stopped my dog from biting. And now he just grabs a toy whenever he is exited and wants to express his affection.
Also I have read the following on the net it might Help. Best of luck.
Stop Dog from Jumping and Grabing
A dog that jumps on visitors. A dog that jumps on kids. A dog that grabs at elderly people. When some dogs meet people for the first time, they cannot contain their excitement and their nervousness. They can therefore greet a guest by jumping on him. Generally, this causes more embarrassment to the master than discomfort for the guest. Sometimes, a dog shows his excess enthusiasm by jumping on a child, an elderly person, or worse still, a person who is afraid of dogs. The dog must be trained not to jump on anybody. Sometimes, this behavior is caused by an unconscious reinforcement of said behavior, either on the part of the master or the guest. The dog could very well have never been trained otherwise, or again, the guests pet the dog when he jumps on them, thus giving the dog the message that this is acceptable behavior. For reasons of safety and hygiene, it is best to train the dog to greet guests properly. The dog risks jumping or grabbing when : 1. The dog sees you after an absence. 2. You pet the dog. 3. You are seated in a chair. 4. You are holding food in your hands. 5. You are playing with an excited dog. 6. The dog wants to show his dominance. The trick consists in finding out what makes the dog jump, recreating the problem situations and showing him not to jump. In order to redress the situation, each person involved must contribute to redirecting the dog's behavior. Any arrival at the family home must be done as calmly as possible so as not to excite the dog. Never talk to or pet an excited dog - be neutral. Ask a friend to enter the house; a series of successive entries and exits could be simulated for the sake of practice. Visitors must be advised that the dog must not be petted if he jumps. If the dog jumps, use the following approach : 1. As soon as the dog gets onto his hind legs, give the VW "HEY! + SPRAY" with an assertive tone. Do not look or lunge at him. If he has jumped, avoid eye contact. If the dog doesn't stop jumping, revert to the long spray setting. 2. Then, tell him to "SIT" and release him with "O.K." after a few seconds. Congratulate him by giving him the SR "SOUND + GOOD", but withhold the treat. 3. Two minutes later, if the dog has not jumped, congratulate him once again (SR "SOUND + GOOD!"). 4. If each attempt at jumping is immediately dealt with, the dog will not jump on anybody. When the dog has shown he understands the conditioning, reward him. You can then practice the exercise with other people, because once the dog has gotten accustomed to a person, he becomes less excited. It is therefore wise to expose the dog to someone new at regular intervals. What to do after a few practice sessions? At the moment of encounter, give the command "NAME + SIT" and reward the dog if he sits. If you are not familiar with the "SIT" command please consult chapter 3 for all the details If you persist in having the dog "SIT" every time you have guests, and you reward him for it, he will quickly adopt this behavior. If the dog resumes his jumping, give him the hypo-allergenic spray and resume the exercise. A dog that jumps and doesn't respect the "SIT" command should never receive food or attention from the guests. Rather, give him the LONG SPRAY as soon as the dog is poised to jump. Do not look at him, do not give him the attention he craves. When the dog "SITS" as he meets people, congratulate him and give him some affection. Such a gesture reinforces the link between good behavior and the command, not withstanding the benefits that a good master-dog relationship can bring to your quality of life. In order to eliminate any possibility of repeating the faulty behavior, give him the proper command every time the dog encounters people. In order to keep the dog sharp, put him to the test. Don't forget to recreate the situation with a witness, and maintain the same attitude when a real guest arrives. Come home with a bag full of treats which you put in a place where the dog is likely to jump for it. If the dog resists the temptation to jump, give him a treat. If he jumps, use the technique described above. If the dog jumps without your having the device on hand, use the VW "HEY!" as a warning, because it has already been associated with the spray, thus keeping its full warning impact.
hold his 2 paws tightly very tightly and say no - even if he whimpers it's o k
As you know, this is a very large breed. I could not in all honesty recommend that you take behavioural advice off the internet. Your dog may seem very sweet natured, but she could be very dangerous under the wrong circumstances. I don't know where you live, but under British law if she knocks someone over or nips them when in a public place then she would be put to sleep. Contact your vet and ask them to put you in touch with an animal behaviourist who can help you. A breed like this is a big responsibility, and they have been bred for their biting and fighting abilities. I'm sorry I can't be more positive, but you need professional help to deal with these problems now while you have the chance.
"hold his 2 paws tightly very tightly and say no - even if he whimpers it's o k."
Never heard a dog talk frederick!
Ive got a 11 month old Staffordishire bull terrier and we have the same problem he gets excited when people come to the house n keeps jumping up at them, its all being friendly and he gets excited. The only problem is he's gettin big and heavy now, They say you shoudnt hold them back as they feel threatened and this can make it worse, ive also tried to put him in his crate to see if he calms down but he just barks and then once he's let out he goes straight to the guest to greet them. So i dont know what else to do so i'll be interested in reading your answers.
Like this is our only problem - he's too friendly
My son uses a 'gentle leader' on his dog and it works great.
Hi>
You asked that three times.
Give the dog a gentle whack with a newspaper three times.
She will learn.
get an empty plastic bottle - like a small water bottle - half fill it with small pebbles or glass marbles - when the dog goes to lurch forward to jump up - shake the bottle hard once - the noise is strange to dogs and they don't recognise it - this sort of stuns/frightens them - without having to resort to excessive physical contact - when done enough times the dog gets conditioned not to jump or lurch forward because he/she doesn't want to be stunned by the noise - true it really works
how do we stop u from asking this question ??
You must associate not jumping up with a reward most dogs are ruled by their stomachs. When someones comes in distract her with a reward this way she associates a visitor with reward and instead of jumping up she will come for a treat instead. The over way is to make a loud noise to distract/slightly scare coins in a plstic bottle are good, she gets ready to jump shake bottle at her. keep this up she will lose the desire to jump this will work for nipping too
I've been a vet tech for four years, and I can tell you that in my experience, jumping up is the number one behavioral problem reported by owners. I saw that someone above mentioned that you squeeze her paws until it hurts. not really a good idea. Jumping is a normal greeting behavior, and if you punish it (especially in a painful way), your dog can become conflicted about whether or not she should even be excited to see you when you come home.
When she jumps, she's attempting to say, "Hi, welcome home!" The goal is to retrain her into an appropriate method of greeting. When you come in the door, give a "sit" command. When she does, praise her and give her a desired reward (sounds like if she's a big lovable dog, she'll appreciate something like a scratch behind the ears just fine). If she does jump, simply turn your body to the side or back so that she doesn't hit your front. When she figures out that her desired response - giving you a "dog hug" full frontal - she'll become less interested in the behavior.
The biting is, unfortunately, another common problem. This is where basic commands come into play again - ordering a sit command when she starts this inappropriate behavior is a good way to interrupt and redirect her biting. When she starts with the nipping, give her a toy that's okay to chew, and make sure you give her a "time out" - i.e. if it happened during petting, back off and busy yourself with another activity, leaving the dog alone. Once she figures out the biting means she'll be ignored, she'll curb and quit the behavior in an effort to keep you engaged with her.
Hopefully this wasn't too long - I commend your efforts to nip these bad behaviors in the bud and get her on the right track as a puppy. It's very refreshing to see a responsible pet owner! Best of luck!
The quick fix for this situation would be to always have irresistible treats near the door. When someone walks in the door, throw a handful of treats on the ground and greet the dog while she is still occupied. Chances are that she’ll be too distracted by the treats to put all of her energy into jumping on you.
I have also found this info which may help!
Good luck..
There are several ways to teach a dog not to jump that don’t ever involve putting a hand on the dog. This makes it much more effective for people who don’t have the strength, or in some cases courage, to physically get a dog on all fours. Since every dog learns a little differently, I’ll mention several techniques.
The first technique involves teaching the dog that sitting nicely is preferable to jumping. Wear some old clothes, stretch out your muscles, and prepare to do the “no jump dance” with your dog. Greet the dog very calmly. When she prepares to jump up, turn your back, completely ignoring her. Watch out of the corner of your eye and as soon as the dog has all four paws on the ground, turn to calmly pet her. If/when she jumps again, turn your back again. You want the dog to learn that jumping gets her ignored, but keeping all four feet on the floor gets the attention that she craves. Some dogs are so excited about jumping that it will take several twists and turns on your part before she gets the idea – that’s where the “dance” comes in.
Once your dog has the idea that jumping isn’t such a great idea, take the training a step farther. Make your dog hold a sit before you will pet her. If she gets up you completely ignore her, when she sits down, you give her attention again. If you are really feeling cute, you can teach the dog to offer a paw for greeting. Not only will this amaze people, but it’s one more thing for the dog to think about instead of jumping.
Another technique to try involves teaching your dog what position you want her to be in when she greets people. This is somewhat similar to the first exercise where you are teaching the dog to sit and you can use these two exercises together. When you have the time, let the dog jump on you. Ignore her as you did in the first technique. As soon as she gives up and her paws hit the floor, say “off”, “down”, “floor”, “knock it off”, whatever consistent command you want to use to let the dog know that she has to have four paws on the floor. DO NOT give the command when the dog is on you!! If you do that, the dog makes the association between the command and jumping, so every time she hears the word she’ll remember that she heard it when she was jumping and she’ll probably jump again. You want to name the action that she’s doing correctly so wait until she has her paws on the ground.
You can also try really tempting your dog to jump and rewarding her for staying on the ground. Hold treats in your hands and your hands up near your shoulders or face. This will really excite the dog – not only does she want to greet you face to face but now there’s FOOD involved! Again, ignore the jumping. As soon as the dog puts paws on the ground (or ideally sits), give the dog both the treats and the attention she wants. This makes staying on the ground doubly rewarding for your dog.
A fourth technique to consider takes the dog away from the door all together. The goal is to teach the dog that when someone comes to the door, the dog won’t get any attention until she is in her designated spot. This is a multi-step process, but it’s very handy not just for greetings, but to give the dog a spot of her own to go to when you need her to. The first thing you need to do is pick the spot. Put a blanket or bed there, along with toys. Spend time with your dog in her special spot, giving her attention and treats. When your dog loves this place, start sending her to it. Start from just a step or two away. Point to the place and give it a consistent name – “bed”, “place”, “mat”, “corner”, anything you’d like. Eventually the dog will head over to her place. As soon as she touches it, give her lots of praise and treats. Gradually send the dog to her place from farther and farther away. During this entire time, don’t greet your dog until she is on or near her place. Soon this reinforcement, combined with the command, should help the dog to learn that greetings come from one place and one place only, so she should get used to being there and waiting for the attention. Dogs that need a little extra reminder can be tethered to the spot using a leash or tie-out line attached to a stationary object, door, or an eyebolt fastened to the wall. This is not for leaving the dog unattended! It is only to help her stay in one place until she learns to stay there on her own.
Along the same line as teaching the dog to go to a place would be teaching the dog to go to get a toy for greeting. First teach the dog to get a toy when there are no distractions around. Once the dog is able to do this on cue, send the dog to get a toy as soon as you walk in the door. (Leaving toys near the door will make life easier on you and the dog.) The act of running for a toy will use up some of the excited energy and many dogs seem less likely to jump on people if they have a toy in their mouth.
get a dog training book, such a big puppy, otherwise I would have suggested putting youir knee up and knocking her back down, but I guess that is impossible. The dog (especially being that size) needs to know who is in charge 100%. When my shepard misbehaves I put my hand towards her in a "stop" mode and tell her to stop and sit, leaving my hand in front of her, then praise her as she sits still for me. The chew toy was a good idea for the nipping thing, Barbara Woodhouse has good videos and books, kind of hokey, but what she does works! Good luck with Skye!
everytime the dog jumps up you put your knee in it chest and say no
whenever she jumps lightly knee her in the chest. it does not hurt her.if she doesnt learn after that get a little bit harder. it does not her her and she will learn very quickly. not to jump
Load the gun, take aim and ..fire, soon stop jumping up then
step on her back paws when she does this and say NO JUMP!-Nippy, smack her on the nose with your OTHER hand and say NO BITE! I had exact same problems with our lab, and a Police dog trainer gave me these tips.she will eventually learn by just hearing the command after awhile.in time. Believe it or not, the Police dogs training dog was ALSO named SKY.lol and could open up and unlock car doors BIG German Shepard I can remember THAT but I cannot remember what I had for dinner last night.anyways, good luck.-dog-training 23 years ago.lol
Lots of nice advice, however the only thing you can really do is knee the dog in the chest when he jumps on you. I can't even count how many dogs I've had to correct this problem with.
When you enter the room, hold both hands in front of your chest (like a person in a coffin) Don't reach out to the dog, show that he's not going to get any attention until he's calm. If he jumps knee him in the chest. Remember that you're not trying to knock the wind out of him. And give him whatever command you're going to associate this with.
When he's mouthing you (chewing and nipping) The very instant that it gets too rough, say OUCH in a firm tone. And end the playing. Get up and walk away. Don't play with him again for a while.
You have to be consistent. I breed Bull Mastiffs and I know much you adore him.
Try saying no! then down and make her sit and pet her some to get her to calm down.
Puppies nip - that is how dogs play with each other. Way past the time to persuade the dog that one does not nip people in play or otherwise as they are the leader of the household (or a dog's view -the leader of the pack and the Alpha.)
When he nips at you, roar NO in a deep voice, grab him by the collar or back of the neck, push him down and hold him on the ground and as you are doing that and snap your fingers on the end of his nose or slap his nose with your fingers. WHile youo pin him down and get his nose, lean over him and keep saying BAD BAD BAD - do NOT let your voice slide up, make it deep.
In a group of dogs, if he nipped the leader, they would knock him over, grab the skin on his neck or the side of his face and pinch it without breaking the skin, and growl.
So do what they would do. That is something a dog understands instinctively - born preprogrammed to get that message. Lot of theories out there about yelping in pain or pushing him away or (really dumb) spraying him with water or distract the puppy or just walk away- but your puppy didn't read those books!
Get after him about EVERY SINGLE TIME - you must be 100% consistent.
Yes I know he is big but I weigh 98 lbs and handle a 120 lb . Kuvasz
I can get a dog down and restrained who is bigger than me - been doing it for 43 years.
Stop jumping by any of these methods:
(1) A loud “No” and push her off and hold her down and scold her with “Bad, Bad Bad”. Then tell her “Okay,” let her up and give her a pat (if she doesn’t leap again.)
(2) A loud “No” and time it so that as she comes off the ground, you bring your foot forward and step on her back foot.
(3) A loud “No” and as she comes up off the ground, raise your knee so that she hits it with her chest and bounces off. (with one this big, it may be more of a body block and stepping in to her with your knee, thigh and hip)
You two need to go do some obedience classes so you can get control.
Start here and check listing for "Training" Obeedience" and "Conformation - with the search set on All Breeds."
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cf.
Ignore bad behaviour praise good behaviour
so they say on dog borstal BBC3
Have it put down.
Agreed, its a bit harsh, but they've got to learn!
Keep her in some funny people with smart A S S answers on here
my staffie will be 4 next feb and still jumps around like a loon i have a 2year old running round and would also like to curb this habbit but am really at a loss myself good luck.
just ignore the dog when you or whoever's coming into the room,its hard but persevere,wiat a few minutes before making a fuss..
Hey I bet you love her,I would,I love big dogs.
I had a big white Retriever, at three months he was a big puppy and he jumped up,a breeder friend of mine said lets have him trained so I did and it was the best thing I ever did,I had my beloved dog for 14 years,he's gone now,take her to a training class once a week,I took mine for six months its worth it, good luck.
Try a harness i know it is in the house but put the leash on her and try for an hour a day to pull her down and tell her NO
so she get to understand it will be hard to do but you need a result shewill get bigger and heavier and it could be a child she wants to show her affections on and injury may occour. meant in the nice way
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