My friend and I just got a dog that is 1.5 years old. He was sweet the first day but the last two days he has been acting up a lot. When I lay down to sleep he jumps on me and he bites a lot, playfully, but I dont want him to bite at all. In general he is just very aggressive, always jumping on us and biting. And then yesterday we left for an hour and when we came back he had tore up the entire living room. There was paper and stuff everywhere. And one more thing...he's starting to pick up things with his mouth and walk off with them, and chew things. He has a chew toy. We just dont know what to do! Help!
2006-07-10 13:28:31 · 15 answers · asked by suthrn_sunshine_lsu 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he sounds like he has a lot of pent up energy and maybe frustration. if you aren't walking him for 1/2 hour every day, do it! also: watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel. the dude is AMAZING! he can help you fix anything. if you don't have cable, find out if you can rent him at blockbuster, check out his website, have your friend tape him--whatever it takes, just watch him and do what he says and your dog will improve right away. my dog responds perfectly to the guy's methods. DO IT!!
2006-07-10 14:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like separation anxiety. It is something that you are going to have to work on with him. When your gone, try crating him, and then letting him out first thing when you get home. Also, make sure that you play with him with his toy. He is probably taking things that are yours because you are playing with them and he wants to too. There are also sites on the web that you can go to to find out more about separation anxiety. It is very prominent in rescued dogs. Just be patient.
For the biting and jumping, you just need to work with him and make him understand that those behaviors are not acceptable. You can't expect him to read your mind and know that those are bad if you don't train him. He needs you to tell him right from wrong and constantly reinforce the right things to do. Try training school for some help there.
2006-07-10 20:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is that he is destroying things, buy a crate, put him there when u leave the house and when he is unattended, make sure u give him a toy and a clean towel to lay on. The best toy for that is a KONG stuffed with treats! Try also carrying him around on a leash around the house for a while, telling him where he cant go!
2006-07-10 20:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by nobody_knows_nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you left and came home to a mess, your dog may have separation anxiety. Dogs tend to get that and tear rooms to shreds. As for the playful biting and nibbling, this could be a sign that he may be over-aggressive.
Ask yourself this - has he been fixed yet? He may have pent-up sexual/hormonal behaviors. Was there a storm while you were out? The dog may have a fear of storms.
Also, see a vet. He may need to go on tranquilizers or sedatives to calm him down.
Good luck to you!
2006-07-10 20:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are not home,put him in a crate.To get him used to the crate-gradually put it in there a few min at a time so that he knows it is ok.Do not used the crate as a form of punishment because he will associate it as that.When he is around you acting up-correct him as he is doing inappropriate behavior-do as the mother dog would-be alittle rough but not enough to hurt-firm.Be the pack leader.
2006-07-10 20:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by Aussie 4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
establish boundaries, be firm with the dog "you are the parent". some dogs react to a squirt bottle, some just dont like loud noise. Never beat a dog. You can punish him by squirting him with a water bottle, and being authoritve and sayng BAD looking directly at him. crate time can work too. read books and dont give up on him.
2006-07-10 20:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Jonas V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind.. THIS IS NORMAL for a puppy. He love bites because he wants attention. He tears up the living room because he was angry that he was left alone. He will grow out of it but give the puppy lots of love and attention. It is all part of his growing up.
2006-07-11 11:19:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, dogs will do this kind of crap as a puppy. But as they get older they will grow out of it trust me. I would keep it outside if I were you. So it has no chance of destroying things or chewing stuf up.
2006-07-10 20:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to go to training classes. He is still basically a puppy and has a lot of energy. Play with him, take him for long walks, maybe do some agilty with him.
2006-07-10 20:36:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the previous owner never took the time to discipline him. So, your best bet here is to take him to training classes. Petsmart has a good training class.
2006-07-10 20:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by Kendra W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋