help how can i fix my relationship with my dog?

Question

i have a female 7 mon old chihuhua i have gotten mad at her before and yelled i hit her a few times.when i get close to her she sometimes bite but sometimes she doesnt there are times when she does like me.but how can i fix this problem

Answer 1

DON'T EVER HIT AN ANIMAL. From now on be kind, take her to obedience training and spend lots of bonding and loving time with her. Give he some little treats just long enough for her to know you are sorry. Training and bonding are the best ways to show love for your dog. Chihuahua's can be biters so it is important to start training early and correctly. Also, have her spayed and be sure to get her vaccinated as needed.

Answer 2

Chihuahuas can be very protective. They have no idea how little they are, and would protect you from a Rottie or Dobie. It has been said they have the heart of lion.

So you repay her loyalty by hitting and yelling at this seven-month-old dog? What does she weigh, macho man, five pounds? How old are you? Were you raised that way? Did you like it?

You've got the dog so fearful of your irresponsible temper that she is now trying to bite you, but yet you want her to be friends? Are you for real????

If this is an honest to God real question, and not one of those idiots trying to piss people off, and you REALLY do want to try to get this dog to like you again, then stop yelling and acting like a three year old.

If she isn't biting ALL the time, then she's still trying to figure out if you've got one ounce of cool left in you, if you are worth being friends with. Do you think you've got it in you to be a real friend to this dog? Or do you just want something small you can kick around until you kill her?

If you really want to keep this dog and EARN her friendship again, please go to a training class at a PetSmart or Petco and learn how to deal with her before you wind up in court. I don't think you deserve her courage and loyalty, tho, and hope you will choose to give her to a shelter where someone else will appreciate this great little dog.

Answer 3

First of all, NEVER hit your dog again. Secondly, yelling at her will only cause her to fear you...and dogs that are afraid protect themselves - they bite.
Your question was a good one, though....YOU do need to fix your relationship with her. Have you taken her to obedience classes yet? Very good for BOTH of you. If she does need a correction, use a spray bottle. Fill it with room temperature water and give her a squirt or two and say "No!", but don't yell! Pretty soon, all you'll have to do is pick up the bottle, and she'll stop what she's doing! No one is hurt...no one is angry...no one is scared. Try it! And remember, LOTS of praise when she's a good dog! Keep those treats handy for training time at obedience class, too! Good luck, my friend!

Answer 4

Start storing up LOTS AND LOTS of patience, and lose the venting your temper in that way that scares your dog. Wouldn't you cower from someone so much larger that frightened you?
Now, you've conditioned your pup to be afraid of you, which is the last thing you want, for both your sanity.
You have to start on earning that dog's trust back again---NO YELLING, NO HITTING.
I had a Doberman, and it was strictly the TONE of my voice that got her attention.
Be calm around your dog, sit down, and talk to it in a soothing voice. When it's time to feed it, keep talking calmly and let the pup get used to you acting calm. Sam for walking it.
Praise it a lot in a loving tone.
Then he/ she will eventually let you pet her./him again. But go slow,,,,the dog is basically being re-programmed not to fear you.
Good Luck, Be Patient, and don't give up !

Answer 5

Your dog deserves your respect and will not respect you or trust you until you can prove that you will not mistreat her again. There is never any excuse to strike your dog other than a slight nose tap. Build the trust back slowly by being calm and not raising your voice. A strong voice without any screaming is necessary when the dog misbehaves. Any socially acceptable behavior by your dog should be rewarded with lots of enthusiasm and praise. Lots of one on one time is necessary. Find something your dog likes and play with her. Let her be a dog, but you must be the alpha dog. That does not mean be loud, cruel or unjust, you can be firm with out that aggressive behavior. If you have a dog training club near you, I strongly suggest you enroll you and your dog. You both will benefit greatly by that and will become strong friends. You will benefit by having the knowledge of how to train your dog correctly. Good luck!

Answer 6

You never hit an animal, period. She doesn't trust you at this point. She is scared of you, because you hit her and she probably doesn't know why you did it. You need to consult with a trainer, because you have done some damage. Don't approach her anymore, let her come to you and when she does, reward her. Talk to her in calm tone of voice and don't yell at her for no reason. Every time, she comes to you, give her a treat and loving time. If she has enough of you, give her some space. Don't look her into her eyes, she might feel you want to attack her. Man how sad to hit a pet and especially a small one like this. You are cruel!

Answer 7

You should NOT have a pet! If you cannot treat the poor creature with kindness and compasion, you should not own a pet. Please find her a good home with someone who DOES have compasion for animals. OR seek the help of a therapist or councelor. There is absolutely NO reason for you to treat an animal that way. It is no wonder that she doesn't like you sometimes, she's probably afraid that you will lash out at her, again. You can fix the problem by treating her with kindness and respect, and NEVER hitting her again.

Answer 8

Maybe you should consider an anger management course because I can't believe you could hit such a tiny animal. Dogs forgive but they don't forget. You're going to have to earn her trust back and that's a long process, especially with a smart dog like a chihuahua.

Answer 9

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No, she is absolutely not trying to show that she is the leader of the pack. She is trying to show you that she is unhappy with the treatment she received from the leader of the pack, who is you! Yorkies are known for being kind of tempermental, they get in a huff about stuff, and get upset with their people, and act a little funny for a while. I know because my cousin is a Vet Tech, and I asked her about something very similar when another relative's Yorkie was acting strangely. The thing with the toys is actually very common in dogs. Some dog trainers call the game "Possession", because they always like to win. The fact that she is not inviting you to play just shows that she is peeved with you right now. No dog likes to be forced to eat something they don't like. Unfortunately, as dog owners, we often find ourselves in a position where we have to give them something they don't like because it's good for them. To not put it in her mouth would have actually been a bad thing to do, she just doesn't know that she has to take it because it's good for her. She thinks you were being mean. The best way to fix things with your dog is to just respect her space while she calms down. Pet her, and love her, and treat her like you would normally do, and I am betting she will come around. I have had dogs treat me the same way after taking them to the vet for shots. They aren't angry at the doctor, they are angry with me for standing by and letting someone stick them with a needle. After a few days, they get over it. I don't know if they forget about it, or if they just forgive me, but everything eventually goes back to normal. Also, please keep in mind that your dog has been very sick. The fact that she is physically better doesn't mean she feels better emotionally, too. Have you ever been really really sick? I have, and I can tell you that sometimes a person stays out of sorts and grumpy for a long time after the physical symptoms have gone away. It just takes a little time for everything to get back to normal. I can understand your distress, as I feel absolutely heartsick when my dog is upset with me. I have learned that the only sure cure is time, and treating her as I normally would. Eventually, she gets over it. And I am betting that your dog will be the same way. Good luck :)

Answer 10

Reward her for coming to you by giving her treats. She may not trust you to touch/pet/pick her up yet. After she is comfortable taking treats from her you can give her scratches/pats etc to show her you mean no harm. Oh yeah, and don't hit her anymore! That does nothing to help when trying to break a dog of a certain habit.