Training can't change the dog's natural personality. Most dogs aren't mean from being abused - it's either a bad genetic temperament or someone has been teasing her (which seems unlikely in your case).
If she hates other dogs and other people (especially small children) that bad, it would be best to put her to sleep. If she were to get loose, she could seriously injure someone and you could be sued. If she attacked one of your other dogs, you could be badly hurt trying to break up a fight. Unfortunately, people often keep a dog until it does terrible damage - and you can never undo that. If you had offered me $1200 to train her, that would still be my advice.
2006-07-11 05:40:14
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answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7
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It's sad, but sometimes, with all the best training ever, there is nothing you can do. My sister had the same experience, and she too could not find the dog a new home, for fear it would bite someone. Sometimes, dogs just "snap" mentally. It's hard, but there are times the best thing to do is have the dog put to sleep. You have to think of the long term big picture here, and all that is involved. I foster dogs for an animal rescue group, and as hard as we try, there are times there is nothing we can do to get the dog to be an adoption candidate. I have had to put dogs down because their attitude was so bad, and that creats a liability should they bite anyone. Plus, the dog can't be happy living the way it is. If you have had her medically checked out, and have been working with her, then you have done all you can do.
2006-07-11 12:13:23
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answered by buggsnme2 4
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I had the same problem with my 6 month old puppy. She was very aggressive and bit me to the point I had bruises all over my arms and legs daily. I took her to the vet and he recommended private training sessions, yeah right! What worked for me was: don't hit her, they think you are playing, don't scream at her, she thinks you are playing, when she bites, grab her mouth and don't let go, for real. Also when she gets aggressive, my vet said sit on her to hold her down if you have to but she thinks she is the Alpha. Sit, stay, fetch is a good website for resources. She is craving attention because she is locked up. If you don't have the time to train her, bring her to a no-kill shelter and see if a male owner will help. She deserves someone training her. I learned other dogs put my dog in her place immediately. Sometimes bitches (female dogs) don't listen to females. There is hope though. If you spend 3 minutes a day teaching her sit, she will change dramatically. She is like a kid trying to figure out what she can get away with and she seems to be getting away with it. My dog gives me this resistant look when I ask her to sit, but when she finally does, I feel like I have won a small battle in this war.
2006-07-11 12:15:59
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answered by Deanna W 1
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Your dog needs to know that YOU are the one in charge! This means spending some time with her every day, but on your terms, not hers. I recommend the Nothing in Life is Free program, where your dog has to do something for you before she gets anything. (For example, before she gets her supper, she has to sit and stay until you put the bowl down on the floor.)
As far as she is concerned, right now she thinks she is the pack leader. You and your husband need to show her that she is NOT the pack leader, you are! This will be difficult at first because she's been trained (inadvertantly) to think that she is the pack leader.
If you can't give her the love and discipline she needs, it may be best to give her away. However, you should make sure that she goes to a good home where she will be loved. In the future, you shouldn't make a commitment to a dog unless you are prepared to follow through with it, even if it means spending extra time training the dog to behave.
2006-07-11 12:15:19
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answered by Kate F 3
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It's sad, but sometimes, with all the best training ever, there is nothing you can do.
She seems to be jealous of the attention you give other things. If she tries to bite other people, then she thinks that your her property and your husband. She might just try to protect you. My aunts dog just got killed by another dog. For no reason. Blue was just laying down when another dog came up and killed him. I would try to give her more attention. If u can't, then your last option should be to pujt her down. I hope you can figure out something to help her. Good luck!!!!
and if that does not work, mabey the dog whisper? i have no idea how to get ahold of him though.
good luck
2006-07-11 12:16:02
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answered by Wish I still had all my dogs!!!! 2
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Let me start by saying that I absolutely love dogs and never wish any harm to come to them. That being said, I also believe that there are some dogs out there that are simply aggressive by nature. It is in their blood. They have been bred to be aggressive and you cannot train it out of them. If your dog is attacking other people and other animals, how long until someone really gets hurt? If your dog gets out of the fence and hurts someone, you will be legally responsible and might even face criminal charges, but most certainly you will be civilly responsible. If you love your dog, by all means keep her, but make sure she is secure at all times and make sure her pen/fence is absolutely secure with no chance of her escaping. You will also want to check with your homeowner's insurance policy and make sure it covers dog attacks. Certain breeds are NOT covered by homeowner's policies, and if your dog attacks someone you might have to come up with money out of your own pocket for medical bills, pain and suffering, etc. Otherwise, I would suggest giving the dog up to a Humane Society or, keeping in mind that I adore dogs (most of the time more than people), have her put down. Your vet might also have other ideas, perhaps medications to control the aggression. Best of luck.
2006-07-11 12:14:15
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answered by Lisa B 4
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My dog had aggression issues, too. Try hiring a trainer. Talk to the vet about it and rule out medical issues. We ended up having to put my dog down. It was hard, and we loved him, but you can't have a dangerous dog. You need to solve the problem before something bad happens. If it does, you can be sued and your insurance company can drop you.
2006-07-11 12:09:22
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answered by cbp 3
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She might feel intimaidated by the other dogs. She is the only one outside so she feels threatened by yall. she's hiper because she needs more attention and is probably more secure with your husband because hes a man. the one good thing is she is being protective over her domain which could pay off in the long run.
2006-07-11 12:11:42
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answered by vicktoria_24_ga 1
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In your condition it would be difficult to begin training the dog yourself.
Contact your breed's Parent Club. They always have rehab homes for these dogs.
Just go the akc.org and look for your breed, and it will give contact link for the parent club.
Email them, explaining your problem, and you will recieve several answers in a few days, from rehab homes....some of them will want to 'fix' the problem and send the dog back to you, but most of them want to re-rehabilitate the dog and re-home it.
I had a male that would bite, just because he loved to bite! Never had run into that problem before....I mean, unthreatened, and unprovoked, he just seemd to enjoy biting! He was super sweet and loving to my own family, but no one else. I did send him to rehab, and now he sleeps in the new owner's bed, and is extremely happy....No signs of aggression....
2006-07-11 12:17:56
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answered by Chetco 7
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Tell your dog to calm down!
If this doesn't work try and take your dog to the vet.
Vets are the best thing to do about your pet dog!
2006-07-11 12:13:18
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answered by Anonymous
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