I have two dogs. We live in a small duplex. I walkthem daily. They get very excited when it comes time to go. They often bark really loud for the first three minutes of the walk.. i think maybe just because they are excited. If the see a rabit or something during the walk, they will start barking again for two minutes maybe. It is really embarrassing. Anybody have any suggestions?? Also, when we get ready to go for a walk, they jump up on us and scratch us trying to get the leashes.. how do i make them stop?
2006-08-22 15:39:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Walkinglady gave the perfect advice..But, if your dogs don't know "sit-stay' here are the basics for teaching them>
SIT
Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you don't want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
Repeat exercise 7x. then take a play break and move on to something else.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.
STAY
Start pup in down position. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
pup does NOT get praise or treat until he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.
2006-08-22 15:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're getting ready for your walk, put them in a sit stay and don't put their leashes on unless and until they're sitting. They'll learn very quickly that they won't go anywhere until they behave. You have to make them realize that you ar the pack leader and they don't go out until you give permission. As soon as they bark, stop walking, firmly tell them "quiet" or whatever word you choose, and don't walk until they stop.
I think they just get over-excited and have to learn to chill a little. It just means you being firm and consistent with them. Dogs love their walks and they'll do what they need to to get them, they just have to be made to realize that their behaviour is unacceptable.
2006-08-22 22:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just dont say the word walk. And when you go for a walk bring some treats to give your dog when they are barking to let them stop. Good luck!
2006-08-22 22:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by My Only Way Down 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT give your dogs treats to get them to stop barking. Sure, they can't bark with a treat in their mouth, but you would be rewarding them for something you don't want them to do.
2006-08-22 22:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a watergun everytime they bark when you don't want them too squirt them in the face and say no
2006-08-22 22:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's good for your a$$. I hope they bite your face off and you die a really long, painful death, too, you friggin' ignorant b****... =) Have a nice day! ^_^
2006-08-24 00:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dawg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋