but he is agressive toward other animals. he loves people though. and he tries to yank my arm off. he is a german shepard, husky, collie mix and he weighs about 100 lbs. we have a very small yard so exercising him that way is pretty useless
2006-06-09 09:51:26 · 12 answers · asked by annie1031 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You really need to sign up for obedience training. It's the only way you will be able to control your dog, teach him manners & "socialize" him so you can take him around other animals.
Good luck.
2006-06-09 09:54:45 · answer #1 · answered by pumpkin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Halti head collar or a no-pull harness. Obedience train him.
Read some really good books:
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on tv.
2006-06-09 18:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog actually sees you as his responsibility and thinks he is protecting you from all the other 'scary' animals he comes in contact with. And the pulling your arm off bit is because he thinks he is in charge and wants to 'lead' the walk, but you are too slow to keep up!
To be honest, dogs are built such that a walk won't really exercise their muscles a lot. If you really want to give him a workout, play for 15 minutes, even in your small backyard instead of going for a walk. He'll get a much better workout and your mood will be better too.
As a final step, either enlist the help of a 'dog listener' or read 'The Dog Listener' by Jan Fennell and try the techniques yourself. To locate a dog listener in your area, go to:
www.janfennellthedoglistener.com. You can buy the books from amazon or the like.
2006-06-09 17:03:13 · answer #3 · answered by Linda G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably take him for walks, if you are strong enough to control him...
You could take him to a good obedience class (one taught by people who train police dogs and whatnot) that would teach him to walk on a leash without pulling and to possibly ignore the dogs...at least it would get him to listen and not lunge at them...
2006-06-09 16:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by billbored 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is great.. A dog LOVES to go on walks particularly when they are younger.. As far as being aggressive... the more they are on walks and see other dogs, I feel sure that the aggressiveness will subside.. it is when a dog is cooped up and never see other dogs that they are or tend to be more aggressive. Glad you do what your dog loves to do.... I love animals so much
2006-06-09 17:00:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
start by taking walks around you house. ( a place where there is not many people or other unfamiliar animals )
Have a command ( heel ) that lets him know to stay close to you.
Give treats when he does well and scold when he doesn't
Good Luck
2006-06-09 17:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by aquafinahunn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll second (i guess its like 5th) the OB class. the instructor on view of you dog may be able to recomend a trainig device such as a haulter or a no pull harness that may save your arm imediatly.
2006-06-09 17:01:40 · answer #7 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Siberian Husky that is aggresive to other dogs it is pretty hard to walk her. Get a ''halti''. It controls them more and do not let them make contact with there eyes.
2006-06-09 16:54:59 · answer #8 · answered by k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him trained to not look at other animals and you can take him whenever you want. It is possible to do, my dog is trained that way.
2006-06-09 16:53:56 · answer #9 · answered by sundragonjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to obedience class You will both benifit and will enjoy your walks.
2006-06-09 16:55:12 · answer #10 · answered by mobo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋