If anyone else doesn't know, Blue Heeler's and other sheepdogs are extremely tough and very hard to discipline but just spanking alone. I've also tried turning her on her back, grabbing her throat, and looking her straight in the eye, just like the momma would have done, but it's not exactly working. Another other suggestions?
2006-07-07 16:28:46 · 10 answers · asked by TV 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Forgot to tell you guys, she's biting me. Playfully, but still biting me. And no, you guys, more to "I love my doberman" or whatever, she's not trying to "kill" but she DOES need to be disciplined, she is not the alpha here. Also, she receives PLENTY of love from me everyday. Another thing, when I said "spank," I didn't mean vigorously (sp). She's not mistreated in anyway, but she still needs to be disciplined.
2006-07-07 16:49:47 · update #1
I have a red heeler. He is my baby, he is 3 now. I never thought we were going to make it. He was a handful. We had a professional trainer for our dog. I did not think I was going to make it through puppy training. The trainer was so hard on the dog. Or so I thought at the time. However he never once hit the dog. He used a choke collar to get the dogs attention (like a mother dog would do) but he never once choked the dog. You must be stern and consistant with your dog. If you say sit the dog must sit and you must be commited to the situation until the dog sits. Do not let him walk away without sitting. As soon as the dog sits say good sit, good sit, good sit. You must say it 3 times. The dog must sit until you say "okay" which will release the dog from any command you give. If you say lay down say it with force as if you really mean it and be commited to it until the dog actually lays down. When the dog does lay down say "good lay down" 3 times and them pat him. Then when you are ready for the dog to get up say OKAY which releases the dog from any command.
Now my dog can learn any new command fairly quickly. Heelers are very smart but you must be firm, loving and above all consistant.
Hope this helps
2006-07-07 16:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by lee_darter 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do Not Grab Puppy By Throat,Scold And Love,Let The Animal Know When You Are Upset,All Dogs Require Devotion Some More Than Others,Patience.Start With Short And Simple Commands,Spend Alot Of Time Repeating Affectionately,The Commands You Want The Dog To Obey,Soon You Will Have Your Best Friend And An Animal That Understands Every Word You Say
2006-07-07 23:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by "DAWG" 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll start by telling you that punishment doesn't work, regardless of the breed. Punishment only suits the punish-er and is very reinforcing because it appears to have an affect on behavior. If the behavior comes back (happens again) then the punishment has not decreased its frequency. For a 'punishment' to have an affect on behavior that behavior needs to change as a result of our actions. Otherwise it is merely abusive. The "wolf" model is outdated and proven ineffective. Try looking for a trainer that uses scientific methods and has an education in behavioral science. There are awesome websites to check out.
Sunshine
2006-07-07 23:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forced dominance, by pushing the dog on his/her back, may work for that second, but don't doubt it if the dog will take the opportunity to bite you in the rear, the moment you turn around.
Dominance in wild packs is willingly. The submissive will decide to be submissive, not be forced.
What exactly is your Heeler pup doin' wrong, anyways? Try getting basic puppy training classes.
2006-07-07 23:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocking? Noooo. Dogs respond to praise. It is the only way to properly train a dog. You need to be in obedience class so that you are properly trained on how to treat your dog. Blue healers are work oriented dogs...they need a job. Your methods are wrong and cruel, you will never achieve the behavior you desire with your methods.
2006-07-07 23:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by from muleshoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to obedience training. Herding dogs need lots of exercise and stimulation.
2006-07-07 23:37:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CLICKER TRAIN don't spank the dog. Check the link
2006-07-07 23:39:00 · answer #7 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUMBASS,, dont spank her...why do you have a dog OMG
you only scruff her if she is out of control and trying to kill..
TAKE HER TO OBEDIENCE CLASS>
2006-07-07 23:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by I â?¥ my doberman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
four pages of your local newspaper rolled fairley tightly.
Makes noise but won't hurt him. Scares him good.
No...it's not psycologicaly damaging.
2006-07-07 23:34:38 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree you cant spank her you will make her cow down and be scared .. she will not listen that way at all
2006-07-07 23:35:32 · answer #10 · answered by lilil_ace_lilil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋