My dog is a maltess and she is one years old she is an all white dog
2006-08-06 04:41:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog has established that she can be in charge. She is wrong, but you'll need to go about correcting her carefully.
I suggest you sign her up for obedience training. Not so much to teach her to sit, but to establish the "who's in charge" attitude. This class will teach you how to take control, without hurting your dog.
Punishing her may result in destructive behavior. Dogs are social animals, they live in packs. That instinct is in your dog, and she's determined she's the alpha of the pack. It's important you begin to take control of every negative situation.
2006-08-06 04:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, do NOT hit your dog. This could make the dog worse and also fearful to people. You do need to put the dog in it's place for sure though. You should definitly take the dog to obedience/behavior classes but if you cannot do this you can still educate yourself on how to deal with this.
When the dog bites, you should grab the dog firmly (not too hard though) by the muzzle and hold the mouth closed for a couple of seconds. At the same time say NO very firmly.
It will take several times probably of doing this but hopefully this helps.
It all has to do with dominance. You have to show the dog that they do not rule the household. Do not feed it tablescrapes and let it have it's way all the time.
If you can go to an obedience class or something like that, it can make a world of difference and you can have a very happy friendly dog.
2006-08-06 04:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by sherry001fun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When she starts barking..... hold her muzzle shut and firmly say QUIET! Repeat as needed. Be firm and consistent.
Likewise for the biting, hold her muzzle shut and say NO! Be firm and don't give her any affection.
Barking collars can be bought if it continues to be a problem. They get a mild shock when they bark.
Give your dog plenty of toys and chew toys .....so her need for chewing is satisfied on appropriate items.
good luck ....
2006-08-06 04:50:33 · answer #3 · answered by Wisdomwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet or go to the library and get a book specifically about Maltese dogs. Hopefully it will outgrow that behavior. At one year old it is really still a puppy.
2006-08-06 04:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by Kim M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be time for going to sleep.
I remember this big, beautiful dog that the people kept telling me would never bite me.
One day I approached the house, and the dog just growled.
The people were amazed, and said they were not going to stand for this, and apologized about it, and told me they were going to put that beautiful dog to sleep.
I begged them not to.
Never saw that dog again.
2006-08-06 04:48:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biting in an unacceptable quality in a pet. Get a new dog.
2006-08-06 04:47:28 · answer #6 · answered by stork5100 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so , u should also start barking on Ur dog , if dog will again bites u then u should also start ....., just kidding loll . don't mind , i think u should give love 2 Ur pet & understand the problem of ur dog
2006-08-06 04:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by XYZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if he doesnt stop in a while get a little small , spray bottle and whenever he bites u spray him , and say NOOOOO!!!!!
he should stop ,and the barking , trust me all dogs do that !!!
2006-08-06 04:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by Thea S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is still biteing u then she is probally still in the baby stages which usally stops around age two or she is a mut and needs to go to the pound just joking. lol. but she probally is still in the baby stages.
2006-08-06 04:47:54 · answer #9 · answered by Saiko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the " Dog Whisperer" Caesar Milan he is awesome!
2006-08-06 04:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋