I have a yorkshire terrier who is 5 years.she is out of control.she is constaley growling and snaping at people.i can't feed her propiley cos my parents won't buy the food.i can't bring her for walks cos my mom won't let me.she isn't even trained to sit and paw and stuff cos my dad says she is 2 dump to learn.can i teach her how to do stuff llike that or is she too old.I think she is like this cos my dad teases her and stuff.i don't know what to to cos my parents say she will have to be given away to a home or something if she doesn't calm down and i don't want that.please help me.I'm desperate.
2006-08-07 04:17:08 · 22 answers · asked by ciara l 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you cant feed her and take proper care of her, then PLEASE give her to a family who can.
2006-08-07 04:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by chatxleau 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, your dad needs to stop antagonizing the dog. Little dogs are automatically more agressive because they're small and feel threatened easily. The dog also needs to fed properly and walked every day. In addition, teaching a dog tricks can keep thier minds sharp and keep them out of trouble (my dog learned his last trick at almost 8 years old). If you are unable to do this for your dog, either because of your parents or a lack of time, you need to give it to a home that can. I would suggest a local humane society.
If you think you'll be able to work with the dog, there are some things you need to do. First off you need to estabish dominance over your dog. This doesn't mean hit it, or abuse it in any way, but if the dog is on the couch and growls at someone, you need to command the dog "off" untill it leaves the couch. Likewise , if it snaps at someone, you need to immediately turn your attention to the dog, and scold it. Don't be afraid to make the dog cower, but don't let it run away (don't chase it, just get in its way) Do not let the dog leave after a scolding until you tell it to "go". Also, use food as a reward, if your dog doesn't growl or snap when a stranger comes into the house, give her a treat. Make her sit or stay when it's feeding time, so she learns that you are in control of the food. To a dog, the giver of food is the leader of the pack, and they learn to obey that person.
Good luck, but remember, if you can't do this for your pet, it might be time to consider giving it another home.
2006-08-07 04:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by lilgiggle33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the dog to a professional trainer. It's not too late to modify it's behavior. However, you will have to put your foot down when it comes to your dad. He would have to stop teasing the dog or he might end up undoing everything you're trying to teach the dog.
Another, less expensive way, is to get the book "How to get your dog to do What You Want" by Warren Eckstein.
http://warreneckstein.com/store/buybooks.html
I listen to his radio show on weekends and he is extremely knowledgeable about all pets as he is an animal behaviorist.
Tons of people call him and praise him for helping them solve a pet problem.
Good luck and have a great day!!!
2006-08-07 04:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by Coo coo achoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every time she snaps at someone you tap her on the side firmly but not really hard and say no! Always repeat this when she does it. If you want to train her to sit then get her off by yourself with a treat and say "sit" and hold her bottom down. give her a treat and repeat this over and over. Do this like three to four times a day. She will learn if she knows you are in charge. Do you ever watch The Dog Wisper. He is on the discovery channel. You can learn alot about dog disipline from him. Good luck.
2006-08-07 04:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by I luv my shitz-tzu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as though you simply don't have the right circumstance to properly take care of a dog. They must be properly fed, exercised, and cared for.
This is not a reflection on you. Perhaps you should find a good home for it and try again when you no longer live with your parents and are able to provide the proper care.
2006-08-07 04:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
everydog can learn, get a choke collar and as soon as she tries to snap, you pull and say no out loud with a deep voice. She'll learn within ten minutes that snapping is not acceptable... worked with my rescue Akita, she used to be really bad and strong, we did that a few times, after that she was so good we used to take her to dog parks and she'd be fine. Also become leader of the pack, put your dog on its back and get on top without putting your weight on him, That shows the dog you are above him in the pack or family... It is also good to once in a while grab him and don't let him move for a few seconds... also shows him you are more powerful, when doing this make sure you grab its mouth and don't let him bite you, once you have him down and he gives up trying to move count to ten in your head and let him go
2006-08-07 04:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by Luis T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, this isn't your fault. Your parents are in charge an if they let you get a dog then it's their responsibilty to get the dog food and supplies. She is not too dumb to learn and I am sorry to say this but she sounds smarter than your dad. If will parents are not gonna provide for the dog you need to call Animal Control and report them. This is neglect and cruelity. I am so sorry they are not doing their job and I'm sorry you have to learn this tough lesson. I know it's hard but you really need to call. I really hope they don't treat you like they do the dog.
2006-08-07 04:34:12 · answer #7 · answered by Julia F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How did you go about getting this dog?? Please give her away. You obviously cannot take proper care of her! This dog deserves a better life than what you can give her. I know you probably care for her, but keeping her in those conditions is only good for YOU. It's not good for her to live like that. Don't be selfish... allow her to have a better life somewhere else.
PS: It's hard to read your post due to the tremendous amount of grammar and spelling errors.
2006-08-07 04:27:08 · answer #8 · answered by dawnsfinallywed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, just wondering how old are you??? second.... a dog NEEDS to be walked. in our case maybe 30 minutes daily. after she is well exercised (and most likley a little tired) then try to train her try letting her meet new people but for the first meet try having her on leash on a sit stay right at you side (if she does'nt know how to do that jush push her but down ans stay stay keep doing it again and again till she does. then have some stanger (not to you but to her) walk by maybe even pet her if he/she can . if she growles at them give her a little jerk on the leashe.
also try to watch "the dog wisperer" on national geograpphic channel. hope it works! oh and PLEASE take care of her!!!!that may be a problem ... do you ever get grumpy when your hungry!!
2006-08-07 04:29:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt sound like your parents are helping you take care of the dog. Maybe you can find someone in the neighborhood to take the dog. Find someone, possibly an ederly person in need of companionship, and ask if you can visit the dog. That way your dog will be healthy and happy and you are still in the dogs life.
2006-08-07 04:24:22 · answer #10 · answered by ironica7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When they are not home, get a friend and take the dog to a shelter. The dog is not getting proper care. You cannot give a dog like that "away" to someone, they could be bitten. Take it to a shelter and HOPE they want to take the time to work with it. If not, it will be euthanized. Do not let your parents get anymore pets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-07 04:22:02 · answer #11 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋