Help!!!! This puppy is driving me Nuts!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

Was given a 2month old australian shephard that is driving me nuts. Here's a list of things he does:

1. Goes to the bathroom on my bed and blanket.

2. Jumps on my kitty and plays so rough with him that he meows loudly in pain. His hair stands up whenever he sees him and runs out the door and hides under a furniture.

3. He knocks my kitty down while he's eating and steals all his cat food.

4. Fights with my Chihuahuas. They growl to let him know they don't want to play, but instead of backing down, he growls and barks back and jump them. An ugly fight ensues.

5. He jumps in the kitty's litter box and digs for something to play eat/play with.

6. When I lock him in the kitchen for the night so he doesn't bother any of my dogs or cat, he cries, howls, barks all night long until I let him out.

7. Right now, he's outside running around turning over bowls, knocking down wooden walls, harrassing...

I've never had a puppy that was this wild and uncontrollable! Help!!!!

Answer 1

well puppies are hyper and need training...they will naturally clam down in a few months. Now about number 6, he keeps crying when you leave him there because you let him out. You have to stick to it and leave him there (if that's where you want him to sleep) and not give in to his crying. He will stop the whining within a week or two.

Answer 2

One of the best things you could possible do for this puppy is crate train him. This will stop the eliminating on the bed. It is hard at first but after a while the puppy gets used to it and considers the crate his safe house. A dog this age should always be crate trained. Next when it comes to the cat. Each time he tries to take the cats food or play roughly with him give him a firm NO. Let him know what he is doing wrong and get his attention with something else like a toy or a treat. Eventually the pup will learn to ignore the cat. As for you other dogs, the crate will help with this because they will be able to see him without him jumping on them Growling at him in warning is natural as they are teaching him his place. If the pup does not heed the warning it is you job to tell him no and distract him to something else again. Obedience training id very important and will help you tenfold

Answer 3

Your pup has a superiority complex. Your pup believes that he is the leader of the pack, and leaders of the pack can make the rules. Aussies are extremely intelligent dogs and need an outlet for their energy. Try some agility training. IT is fun for both the dog and you.
To get rid of the superiority complex is a long list of things you can do at home to show him you are the boss not him. Unfortunatley there are toomany to list here. For more help on this contact me at: [e-mail]
I hope I can help you, I undertsand where you are coming from. I am a Breeder of Border Collies, they have pretty much the same temperment as Aussies.
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Answer 4

First things first, you need to purchase a crate. This will create a save place for your pet. When you go out make sure you put him in his crate, when you go to sleep put him in his crate. At first it will be hard because he will cry and howl but he will get use to it and will recognize that the crate is a safe place for him. Next is try some basic command like sit and down but make sure your have something that will catch his attention...roasted chicken usually works. Instead of saying no all the times try make a strange noise and that will be the way you say no to him. Also will puppies make sure you take them out alot until they get control of their bladder.

Lastly, just remember he is a puppy in a new environment and just needs sometime getting familiar with his surroundings. And maybe you can invest in puppy training classes...Petsmart.

Hope it helps.

Answer 5

Watch the Dog Whisperer, and take notes. Also, the pup is bored. Exercise him outside for 45 minutes a day, every day.

Remember: Tired puppies are good puppies.

Answer 6

He is a puppy and puppies act like that. However he may not be the right breed for your family, with a cat in the house and Chihuahuas. He may hurt one of them or kill it. Training may help. if not you may need to find him another home, before one of your other pets gets injured or killed. Dogs like Australian shepherds are bred to herd sheep. They need lots of exercise and stimulation. If it is cooped up in the house all day, it will find things to do to entertain itself. Good luck.

Answer 7

Australian Shepherds are working dogs. If you don't give them work to do they will get into trouble. These dogs were bread to herd other animals. That sounds like what he is trying to do with your other pets. Get him into either agility or flyball or something that will expend his energy in a constructive manner.

Answer 8

ROTFL...I had 1 years ago. You're right! When they are puppies, they r a handful!! You need to start obediance classes NOW! If you've got a PetSmart nearby, they have classes.
Good Luck!

Answer 9

Aussies need alot of time,they are VERY high energy dogs..great for agility.. they are great family/guard dogs if you have the time and patience.. if you lived in Mich,i would love to have him..one of my all time favorite breeds..i had a blue Merrel..

Answer 10

hehehe he's teaching you patience for your future children! lol jk

Although maybe you should be just as strick with him as you would be with a child- dont give in when he cries. Stick him in the corner and "ground" him.