HELP!!!Labrador, jumps on me,,jumps fence, bites!!!!!ANY TIPS FOR THIS BEHAVIOR?????

Question

MY LABRADOR JUMPS THE FENCE, BITES ME, AND JUMPS ON MOSTLY EVERYONE. THERE ARE NO PET SUPPLY STORES OR VETS IN MY TOWN. THE CLOSEST IS AN HOUR AWAY. I USE WALMART FOR MY PET NEEDS.

PLZ HELP ME MAKE MY DOG STOP JUMPING ON ME , JUMPING THE FENCE, AND BITING ME.

HE ALSO HAS SHARP NAILS. THE VET COMES TO TOWN EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE FOR VACCINES ONLY.

ANY TIPS FOR THIS KIND OF BEHAVIOR???

HES A ONE YEAR OLD BLACK LAB.

Answer 1

Sounds like your dog needs a major boot-camp course in basic training!! These are the books that I recommend to my students; you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
The Koehler Method of Dog Training - Koehler (for hard-headed dogs!)
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
(p.s. I think Barbara Woodhouse's book is garbage - there are plenty of bad dogs, but they usually get that way from bad breeding or lack of proper early training!!)

If he's jumping the fence, it's too low. But raising the fence may not help now - he may just learn to jump higher. Put up a dog pen with a covered roof and a concrete floor, and don't let him outside unless he's on the leash with you.

You can cut his nails yourself with dog nail clippers from the pet store. With white nails, you can see the quick - it looks pink. Don't cut into that or it will hurt and bleed a lot. You can trim black nails a little bit at a time. You will see the inner core is white and sort of crusty. When the core turns to more of a solid black , you are just about to hit the quick - it will bleed if you cut past that point.

You can get a product called Kwik Stop from a pet store - it's a powder that will stop the bleeding instantly if you do cut too far. It stings a bit, so don't be surprised if the dog objects!If you don't have that, you can jam the nail into a bar of soap. Doesn't work quite as well. You can also consider using a Dremel tool with a grinding wheel - just don't hold it on too long or friction will make the nail too hot.

One easy way to cut a big dog's nails is to run his sturdy leash through a chain link fence (around the post) and pull him
up snug against it. You pretty much have to use a choke collar - not to choke him, but to keep him from backing out of the collar.Then, just keep clear of his teeth and trim away. Try to make it as pleasant as possible for him - give him treats, don't cut into the quick, praise him when he's not trying to bite you. We did this with the guard dogs that sometimes stayed at our kennel and no one ever go bit. I prefer not to tranquilize a dog unless absolutely necessary.

Answer 2

Within the first year of a dog is the critical age of when the dog learns new things and is to be know was is right from wrong. You have to reinforce this everytime he does it or when he grows older he will be more viscious causing to be put down. To stop him from jumping on you. everytime he comes near you, you have to press on his backside and teach hit to sit commanding him with the term sit and dog biscuits rewarding every good behaviour. no treats if no good behaviour. Reinforce this everytime you see him make him sit at your feet and give him a reward so then when he comes to u he will sit without thinking not jumpoing. To stop biting, this is the harder part find him a toy to chew on and also when he bites you dont let him get away with it smack him on the snout and put him on a lead or in a room by himself to punish him. After a while he will realise this, it takes time be patient. But if he does come to you and doesnt bite you in a case that he would usually reward him for it so he knows he has done right. The fence part hes a dog and likes to jump thats what they do put a good tip is put an electric fence up low voltage at the top of the fence next time the job jumps he will get a shock and never go near the fence again so you can take it down. problkem solved but dont make it to high voltage not trying to kill the dog just give him a little zap not so it hurts. ABout his nails go to a cheaps store and they should have dog nail clippers that u can clip your dogs nails, but i do say dont cut to far down, only the nail!!!!!!! and all dogs have sharp nails you cant get rid of it hope this helps.

Answer 3

I used to have a mare that would do this also. Like the others said, put ground poles down, but also have her halt right after the jump and do it several times. Even if its a line of 2 or 3+, halt her after each fence, then pick up the canter again for the next fence. This broke my mare very quickly of rushing.

Answer 4

i have four labs, first with the jumping step back and say no and walk away,dont pet him when he is jumping,labs jump intill they are about two years old, the biteing - pop him in the nose and say No , not to hard but not to soft, your dog sounds to me that he is in need of exercise and some stern training, if there is no place there, go to the book store buy a few books, and start working with him everyday a few times a day at that , be stern and always do it, don't give in , if you walk him on cement his nails will go down , good luck

Answer 5

A dog should be trained on how to eat, walk with you, not to bark, potty training and sleep on its place etc. You can teach anything to your puppy, dogs get trained easily with some good instructions. If you want some good training tips visit https://tr.im/Wxmdm

If properly trained, they should also understand whistle and gesture equivalents for all the relevant commands, e.g. short whistle or finger raised sit, long whistle or flat hand lay down, and so on.

It's important that they also get gestures and whistles as voice may not be sufficient over long distances and under certain circumstances.

Answer 6

I have a black lab to.She also jumps on everyone to show that she likes them just say no.apple bitter will do for the biting

Answer 7

You need to stop blaming the dog. You have not trained him. Immediately, go online and buy this book:

Barbara Woohouse's

1. No Bad Dogs
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671541854/sr=1-1/qid=1153958060/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-4574509-3996810?ie=UTF8&s=books

2. Dog Training My Way
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425081087/sr=1-2/qid=1153958060/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-4574509-3996810?ie=UTF8&s=books

Read and follow the directions.

Answer 8

a good thump across the nose with a stick will teach it some manners. you can get that from any tree. if you allow dogs to get away with bad behavior they will until stopped. I use to think choker chains were cruel, but after a dog drags your as's down the street a few times, they are a good idea.

Answer 9

You need to practice overall training with your dog, he does not respect you as the leader.
You must learn to change the way you interact with your dog so that you display confidence, when you ask for something, you expect it to be done,then the dog will be rewarded.

As far as jumping up, there are a few ways to deal with this as every dog is different and needs to be trained differently.

Always start with the path of least resistance.
When your dog jumps up on you or someone, he is being rewarded when he gets attention. Pushing him down with your hands creates a physical game that may be fun to him.
The first technique is during a greeting that the dog is only patted when he is on all four paws. The second he jumps up, take your hands away and stop touching him.
This may be difficult for when strangers on the street touch him, they keep petting him and say"its ok, I love dogs" Unfortunately they are helping to create this issue with your dog, so explain the conditions of petting him ahead of time.
Alot of times dogs just keep being assertive and jumping up on you or other people and this method is too passive for them. In this case when your dog jumps up on you, say "off!" or "No!" and pull down on his leash so that his paws hit the floor and release quickly. WHen his paws hit the floor you say "yes" or "good", positively yet not too exciting.
Do not "pop" the dog, and do not hold the dog to the ground, you are comunicating to the dog your desired behavior.
You are to quickly pull the dog to the ground and release quickly,.. holding him to the ground or stepping on the leash will not solve your problem... a dog will pull harder on a tight lease, it represents a physical struggle for power.
Once the dog has understood where you want him to be you can begin to incorporate the two. Pat the dog, when the dog jumps up, stop touching him and say "Off!" once the dog is on the floor you can try again.
The downside is that your dog must be on a leash for this method.

There is another method widely used by trainers. Asking your dog to "sit" The idea is a dog who is sitting will not be able to jump up. This is not my preference, I find that if your dog is not already properly trained to sit, it may devalue the command. However if it works for you, Im glad.

Remember to be firm. you are telling, not asking Say "off!" Not "down", down is a separate command
The dog is no longer allowed AT ANY time to jump up on you,
Have confidence in yourself when you ask for a command from your dog, your dog will sense it.
ALso when your dog is displaying good behavior it is important to remember to reward him verbally or with a toy or treat.

Every time you issue a cue/command, follow through with it including the reward. Otherwise you are de-valueing the command and teaching your dog NOt to listen.

It sounds like your dog is dominant, I would consider a "leadership program" where changing simple behaviors such as feeding on a schedule, making the dog earn his toys (the leader controls the resources).
I like this article about dominant dogs, you may even find it a little funny reading about the list of behaviors that indicate dominance. That list also help let you know which behaviors are no longer acceptable.

I understand that it is diffucult to get to a trainer where you are, yet it would greatly help you with your problem.
Nothing would replace having a professional come to your house and help you with your own situation.
I would save your money and look into hiring a private class for yourself with a behaviorist or trainer.

Good luck. :)

Answer 10

Every time my friend's black lab jumps on me he either smacks him on the nose or sprays him in the nose with water.