Is more difficult to train a male versus a female?

Question

Is more difficult to train a male versus a female? I have a male shih. and he is extremely difficult to train versus my female? Any advice PLEEZE

Answer 1

Males are usually easier to train than females for women, but your dogs (regardless of their sex) have to see you as the aplha, aka leader of the pack, since dogs are pack animals they look for a leader, and if there isn't one then a dog will try to become the alpha. Every dog is different and some dogs are natural alpha dogs, others are just content to be part of any pack, so it may be that you have a male who is naturally driven to be a leader and a female who just wants to be loved. Try to find a reputable training school where they can help with different techniques for different dogs (if they are teaching the same thing for every dog then find a different plkace). Dogs are just like raising kids, what works for one child does not necessarily work for the other, but the more time you spend working with the dogs, the more you will know how to make the dogs and you happy!

Answer 2

Males can be more difficult because they try to be the top dog or alpha male. Be stern with your commands and consistant. The number one problem people have is that if there is more than 1 person in the house both people don't react the same when they train the dog. Be firm consistant and loving when they do the right thing. Dogs both male and female have a strong desire to please their masters. I train and install invisible dog fences. I have yet to meet a dog that did not listen to me. I do not react if they growl at me but instead use a warm tone until I win them over. The dog don't sense fear so the see me as the ALPHA male and submit. Remember Firm consistant training will always work over yelling and abuse a happy dog is a good dog.

Answer 3

You can see by all the different experiences and advice that all dogs are different. I have had the best luck training males over females. I find their personalities easier to work with.

I am sure the breed makes a difference too. They are like us in as much as they are all different. That is why I love them so much, you will never find two alike...................


MAGGIE 71: WHY do you have a dog? You keep him outside during the day and in a crate at night. WHY don't you find him a good home with human contact and kindness?

Answer 4

Hi,

I can SO relate to you on this because I too have a male shih tzu as well as a female. My female to me has seemed easier to train than my male. I believe the males tend to be more stubborn. My male is just as sweet but can be very stubborn at times! Good luck with your male..and his training.

Answer 5

I THINK MALES ARE HARDER TO TRAIN THAN FEMALE(BY MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE) I HAVE A FEMALE DOBERMAN AND A MALE AMERICAN BULLDOG,AND SHE WAS A BREEZE TO TRAIN BUT HE WAS VERY DIFFICULT AND HE STILL IS..SHE IS CALM AND HE IS SO HYPER HE KNOCKS ALL MY STUFF OFF MT STANDS.. I LOVE HIM DEARLY BUT HE IS SOMETIMES A PAIN IN THE ***..I WILL NOT GET ANOTHER MALE,I LIKE MY FEMALES..THEY ALSO SEEM TO BE MORE PROTECTIVE OVER THE FAMILY,WHERE ALL THE MALES I HAVE HAD WERE WAY TO FRIENDLY TO STRANGERS..MY AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD WHO WAS A MALE WAS THE BEST DOG OUT OF ANY OF MY OTHER MALES..BUT ANY AUSSIE ARE VERY INTELLIGENT DOGS ANYHOW..

Answer 6

this I think is partly breed dependent - Males actually tend to have a tad more sucess with formal training in my breed (whippet) But a lot of people claim the opposite for many harding breeds.
Don't foget there are individual differences too

Answer 7

Males are definitely more difficult to train.

Answer 8

yes it is defiantly harder to train males over females. males are the more dominate gender in the Wilde and it is an instinct thing to be stubborn and try to control others. all you have to do is teach him who is boss but don't be to mean, animals are living things with feelings.

Answer 9

neuter him
or do what i had to do i put him outside during the day
and put him in a crate at night
male shih tzu can be trained but its extremly hard

Answer 10

if you loved your dog and be patient with him or her you can get out of him/her what you need, and don’t forget female is female in all creatures