The dog was given to us after using him for stud. We have the female and son and a mixed breed. The other three get on fine. He is expressing dominance only against the son because he is the only one with testosterone. The son submits but his father still attacks and has injured him twice that required a vet. The father was raised an "only dog" and was obviously the pack leader. Owners were ineffective in controlling him. He is submissive to me when I catch him but then it's too late. Does not respond to verbal commands. I don't want to hurt him but I have purchased a shock collar in the hopes of stopping this behavior. My vet assures me that neutering him will have little effect at his age because it is now a habit. I had hoped to be able to use him for stud as he is a beautful example of his breed. (German Shepherd). Any insights will be appreciated.
2006-07-31 21:40:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
its not called a shock collar because it tickles...get the idea?
2006-07-31 21:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Monty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a very effective training aid. Be sure to follow the instructions for putting on the collar. When you let the dogs together, be vigilant in watching their behavior. Your goal is to modify the older dogs behavior toward the younger dog. Have the remote (zapper) in hand and watch carefully so if you see aggressive behavior, zap right away. He should yelp and jump away. If not, you need to turn up the strength of the zap. Bring them in or separate them for a little bit after the first successful lesson. This ends the session with a lesson being established. After a while, put them together again and repeat the above, being sure you keep your eyes on them. If even once the older dog gets away with nailing the younger, this will reinforce the behavior you are trying to extinguish. In most cases when you take away a behavior, you try to replace it with an appropriate behavior. In this case, I can't think of a replacement behavior for him other than playing gently with the pack. Be patient and persistent. You'll end up with a bunch of happy safe dogs.
2006-08-01 05:13:09 · answer #2 · answered by BigRed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shock collar will not hurt him. Put it on your arm and shock yourself to test it.
You have same sex aggression and a shock collar is NOT going to solve your problem.
You will need to keep the two males separated. Or one will kill the other.
After you have used a dog for stud they develop tendencies to have no ability to tolerate another male in their living space. They get very dominant and most will kill another male if given the chance, This is the problem you have. You are or really should for the safety of the young dog and for him to have a better life find nice home for him.
It will make your life and both of the dogs involved easier and much happier.
2006-08-01 09:30:07 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way a shock collar will work is if your there at the moment of the fight. And, yes, they hurt. May I suggest a muzzle. They're cheaper, don't require batteries (changing batteries on those things is not fun), you don't have to be there for it to work, and there's no pain involved!
2006-08-01 04:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Steve N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have a shock collar on my dog but it depends on what kind ok collar you gor but i have the one were you can put it high or low i put it in high once but dont try that it will hurt the dog in high keep it on low!!!
2006-08-01 04:49:02 · answer #5 · answered by brw_wereta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does hurt the dog.... there are alternative like collars that will spray the dog with a liquid like lemon juice so it stings but will not do permanent damage.
2006-08-01 04:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a shock collor wont hurt the dog it will just give him a shocking wake up call. i mean my friends have shocked me with one of those and it doesnt hurt its more of a supprise than anything.
2006-08-01 04:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it won't hurt there are different dials on it you can put it real high or real low.. the dog will respond to it but it won't hurt him but what ever you do DON'T PUT IT TO HIGH
2006-08-01 04:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by Melinda D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a NOVEL IDEA...SEPERATE THEM!!! duh...Ta-dah!! MAGIC WAND!!
You shouldn't use a shock-collar-NOT because it will HURT(IT'S *SUPPOSED* TO!!) but because YOU don't know enough to USE IT CORRECTLY!!!!
2006-08-01 07:45:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave you a pretty good answer to the same question earlier. My fingers are too tired to type it out again, but please read it when you get a chance. Thanks!
2006-08-03 14:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋