2006-09-19 05:51:48 · 10 answers · asked by automattick26 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is a german shpeherd who is about 7 months old. I guess I am more interested in staying the pack leader even when others come into the house. She jumps around too much and it takes too long to get her attention back.
2006-09-19 06:05:50 · update #1
First of all, you need to keep in mind that this is still a puppy and training is an on-going process that is pretty much life-long. I don't know how out of control your puppy is - is your main concern when people first come in? If so, try putting her on a leash when they come in. Tell her to sit, keep her close by your side, then release by telling her "ok". Let her walk up to them, tell her no if she jumps, and smell them. While she's smelling, they are not to pet, talk to or make eye contact with her. If you let her get to know them, and dogs do it by smell, she'll probably calm down.
As for when you're walking, what I've used at the beginning of training with a dog is a clicker. Click, say "watch me" and immediately give a treat. Even though I stopped doing this about 6 years ago with my greyhounds, all I need to do is say "watch me" and I've got their total attention. They've got their eyes on me waiting to see what I'm going to say next.
Be patient with your puppy, stay calm at all times because if you're excited, she will be too. She'll learn if you're consistent and liberal with your praise.
2006-09-19 06:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be consistant with your training. Your dog becomes distracted because you let him. In order for your dog to ignore other people is to keep walking the dog. Do not let the dog walk you. If your dog is walking you he is in control and will do as he pleases. You are the pack leader, when you walk, use a short leash and a slightly quicker step. Keep the dog near your knee, not out in front of you or behind you. Become the pack leader, and you will be amazed how your dog will love you.
2006-09-19 05:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Dalmatian Rescue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Besides doing the things people mentioned here, it is important to take your dog to an obiednces class. My dog was perfectly trained in our house. But he just wouldnt listen when there was commotion or other people were around to distract him. Taking him to the class on a regular basis helped, because although he already knew all the commands they were teaching, he needed to learn to only pay attention to me even though there were other dogs and people around. It is especially important with your dog because she is at a great learning age, and she will be a big powerful dog. It's also important that she be perfectly in tune to you because a lot of people fear gsd's and if she jumps on them they may take it the wrong way.
2006-09-19 06:18:23 · answer #3 · answered by lilrnblover86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are pack animals and require a leader in the pack. It's gonna be you or your dog. If it's your dog, you're going to experience frustration, when attempting to maintain control over him.
You must first establish yourself as the leader. Your dog will not feel obliged to listen to you, if you're not the leader. If you allow your dog to walk in front of you or go ahead of you through a doorway, you are not the leader. (a couple of examples)
This would take a while to explain, so I will refer you to an excellent source of pet handling:
Cesar Millan, the "Dog Whisperer"--perhaps you have seen his show on TV--is the best-known trainer, currently.
He acknowledges the fact that peoples' problems with their dogs almost always stem from their lack of understanding about dogs and oftentimes their unwillingness to reform their own behavior, and see dogs as dogs, not humans.
I highly recommend Mr. Millan's books, DVDs and the TV shows.
2006-09-19 06:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by mrearly2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not enough info on this. How old is your dog? what is the breed? How busy is the place you are trying to give your dog commands? Do you get eye contact with the dog at all? Does she turn her head when you call her name?
2006-09-19 05:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
our dog is till a pup and like human children, tend to want to know everything going on around them. And just like kids, it takes time, training and exposure to teach them to pay attention to the task on hand. Find a good puppy college/obediance course. They will help you teach your dog to focus solely on you as part of the training.
2006-09-19 07:47:19 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to train your dog to focus on you. Right now in obedience class they are having us work on this. Have the dog sit in front of you and say "Look". Praise the dog when he begins to look in the general direction of your face or eyes. The more you practice the longer he/she should be able to concentrate on you.
2006-09-19 05:55:04 · answer #7 · answered by momofmodi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to come up with a command that brings her attention back to you... I use "On me" and get him to look me in the eyes
2006-09-19 06:43:27 · answer #8 · answered by MadMaxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a really good site that helps with all of that. Its www.Leerburg.com order their free magazine it really helps with the question that you just asked and it could possible help you with other obiedence questions! Leerburg trains German shepards so I think you might like this site :)
2006-09-19 05:55:15 · answer #9 · answered by american_pitbull2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch "The Dog Whisperer" on National Geographic Channel"
It is sooo easy and he's sooo good!
2006-09-19 05:57:39 · answer #10 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋