how do you train an abused llapso apso?

Question

he is 2 years old
15 pounds
I just got him less than a week from a couple that
couldn't have him because he bites..
I took him to give him a good home and give a friend to my other dog.

Answer 1

Train him with patience and gentle, positive reinforcement. Don't hit or threaten to hit him. Make sure he trusts you by treating him well and making him feel loved, then move on to small orders first, like simple "sit" commands. When he does them, show him how happy you are that he listens to you, and then move on from there.

If you hit him or yell at him, he will assume that he is still abused and continue to be aggressive and defensive...

Answer 2

With a heck of a lot of patience =) If you do not have the patience or time i would suggest classes, for the two of you, because it is hard enough with any new pet never mind an 'abused' one.

Remember biting is never acceptable, and each time he tries you must tell him no, and eventually once the word is understood it will stop. It is all about reinforcement.... keep on it.

Is he paper trained? If he has an accident it isn't his fault clean it up straight away use an odor remover and take him to where he is to do his business.

If you can try and crate train him, this will give him a secure place to 'hide out' small dogs often love this.

Pretend he is a puppy and begin training him all over, lots of positive reinforcement and praise.... and he will come around. It will take loads of work, but I am confident it can be done.

I wish you and your new pet nothing but the best =)

Answer 3

How do you know he was abused? Some Lhasa Apsos can be very nasty because they were poorly bred - not because they were abused. If you adopted a dog that you know is a biter, be very careful. Keep a leash on him all the time and either read some books on training or get a professional trainer experienced with aggression cases to help you. Many of the people charging big bucks as "trainers" are not very good and may have little more experience than you do - especially with aggression problems. Ask your local vet for a recommendation. Make sure you check out references from their satisfied customers. Check with the BBB for complaints. Look for a trainer who is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals web site at www.dogpro.org, which allows you to search for trainers in your state. Their requirements for trainers to join are very stringent. And DON'T send your dog away to be trained. It's a waste of money - you can't build a relationship with a dog that doesn't live with you.

These are the books that I recommend to my students; you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Second Hand Dog - Carol Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/

Answer 4

If you just love him and give him time he'll learn to trust you and love you back a million times over. You'll have to deal with a lot of difficult moments in the beginning but with a lot of patience you'll never have a better friend than him.

Answer 5

The sad truth is some things cannot be undone!

Have fun but be safe.

Answer 6

with lots of love and patients. in time he will come around. good luck!! i rescued all my animals, so i know what your going through.

Answer 7

SHOW HIM a lot of LOVE & ATTENTION and HAVE PATIENCE.. it will work ..HE will TRUST and LOVE you in a very SHORT TIME > LOL