I have a min pin who is about a year old. She seems to be pretty smart when it comes to getting her way, but when I want something (like for her to stop having poo inside) she turns into the stupidest dog ever. She is very fiesty and continually picks fights with the two other dogs I own, even though they are much larger than she is. She won't let them eat or drink and she is generally very mean to them. She is quite playful and never seems to "settle down". I know that these dogs are high strung, but is she normal?
2006-10-01 11:42:42 · 12 answers · asked by solstice 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sounds like typical Min Pin to me! These dogs really need to be trained in the basics...Standard obedience training will make her much easier to live with..
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2006-10-01 11:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have a female thats a little over 2, she is calmer now than when she was younger. she is about the smartest dog that i've ever had. she is still feisty with the cats and downright vicious with some other dogs. she was difficult to housebreak (i think all small dogs are) but we've finally settled into a routine. if i don't notice in time, she will pee on the bathmat. i caught her going on the carpet last year, pointed to it and told her NO, and i dont think she has wet the carpet since.. we found a male that was hit by a car in front of our house 2 weeks ago, hes about 1, well mannered, extremely calm dog not like the female at all, housebroken too. we have not been able to find his owners
dont know what we are going to do with him
2006-10-01 19:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All those traits are normal for a min pin and you have evaluated her behavior correctly. You need to keep her on a leash (even in the house) and teach her to behave properly or you and the other dogs are going to be miserable for the next 14 years.
The best (and cheapest) way is to take your own dog to training classes at your local AKC recognized obedience club. http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cfm?action=obed&display=on
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
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and 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/
2006-10-01 12:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds pretty normal to me. You might try crate-training and an obedience class. Crate training, properly used, will help with the housetraining issues. Crates can also keep an active dog safer when you are not home - safe from chewing electrical cords, ingesting inappropriate items, etc. Also, a dog will typically not poop where it sleeps (or eats). Just make sure you make it a priority to get home and take her out. Give gentle praise when she goes in the appropriate area (outside) and you should quickly see an improvement.
Basic obedience training, especially if it is a class where you are trained to train your dog, will result in a calmer pet, in most cases. Your dog has a job! Learning to obey! It sounds like your dog is pretty much the pack leader, or alpha dog, of it's mixed-species pack. Training can help both of you to a better relationship, with the human members of the pack assuming the alpha, or leadership position, which also calms behavior down.
Good luck!
2006-10-01 11:53:17 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Miniature Pinschers as you know are very hyper and can be a little snippy. I worked at a vet so I know. As for not getting along with your other dogs and "pooing inside" I think you need to get that dog some manners with a little behavioral training. There are lots of tips on-line regarding positive and negative reinforcement with these issues as well. but I think a little professional training would be best.
2006-10-01 11:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by fancy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds pretty normal. I've always said a small dog is really a big dog trapped in a little body and they have a real attitude about it.
You may want to try obedience school or something. Best of luck!
2006-10-01 11:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by Willow S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to your pain (pin) they are high Strong and dominate. this dog will use the inside if they don't get out enough and out of spite. don't leave them alone with out locking them up in a travel cage or something like it. they will tear things up, because you left them and they get lonely.you must give them plenty attention and be patience soon or later it will sink into her head that you want her to do it out side. if possible put in a pet door it will help you. give the other dogs a break they will put a stop to her themselves in their own time. show all your dogs love and patience and it will all work out for the best.
2006-10-01 13:33:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend has a min pin named Toby and he is the same way as much as it gets on my nerves he is the sweetest most playful dog ever your dogs normal
2006-10-01 12:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They may be tiny, but they usually "rule the roost"! The food thing has to be addressed, though; everyone should have their own bowl; if she scoffs hers down and then goes for the other dogs, she's going to turn into a little porker, plus it's not right for the other dogs; remove her, if necessary, into another room when you feed the other 2 until she "gets" it.
2006-10-01 11:47:46 · answer #9 · answered by sweet ivy lyn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 02:49:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋