I have a german shepard/rottweiler mix who is stubborn as can be. I have been taking him to a personal trainer but sometimes he doesn't listen to me when I say no. How can I get him to stop doing what he's doing?
2006-08-25 03:44:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
A loud noise at the same time you say no typically works well.
Pennies in a can, clapping your hands or two pieces of wood together.
I've also heard of people using "Time out" for dogs.. like putting them in a special pen that's for "time out" only. But they only go in when they are bad. I've never tried this one- but I've been told it works. People say that by the fourth time in the pen, they have it figured out.
2006-08-25 04:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, don't use physical methods of discipline (hitting, etc). Have you asked the trainer about this? Puppies can be very stubborn, and a good trainer should be able to give you advise on handling this. If he's doing something you don't want him to do, move him away from what he's doing when you tell him no. Do positive reinforcement when he's being good. Even when he's just laying down or playing with an approved toy...tell him he's a good boy, or give him a treat. When he's being naughty (assuming it's something like jumping, nosing you for attention, etc) ignore him or you'll be giving him the attention he's after. These are just a few things I've heard...you should really ask the trainer for tips.
2006-08-25 10:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by talented mrs v 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A loud "Aaaaaaak" sound will get their attention (and eye contact), then say "NO". If that doesn't work, take two pennies in an empty pop can and rattle it to get their attention, then say "NO". It worked wonders with my unruly lil yellow lab. Never hit a dog, it does not teach them anything but to be mean.
2006-08-25 10:52:54 · answer #3 · answered by xevcrazydruid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the TV show "The Dog Whisperer" I think it's on the National Geographic channel or go to "ceasarmilan.com" or Google "the dog whisperer" You can also buy tapes from the website..It's pretty amazing.
2006-08-25 10:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by jim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen i am the dog master i had 14 dogs and they all listened 2 me when i said no so first say no i your dog dont understand and start 2 b stubborn tap hem on his/her noes.if that dont work then do this.give him a bath(dogs dont like baths),no treats,get a spray bottle and wet him,dont give him any thing he wants and keep on saying bad boy they normally listen
2006-08-25 11:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
is he deaf? used to someone before?
one thing, .... play with him, become the fearsome or fun to be with,,,,,
2006-08-25 10:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by Henry W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smack the sh!t out of him!
2006-08-25 10:48:11 · answer #7 · answered by Texas Made! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋