Hey. I have a 2 yr old toy poodle and she gets aggressive any time we try to take something away from her that she finds on the floor. She has 5 toys and she seems fine with them, but she will seek ou t anything else she can find on the floor and then if you approach her, she will charge at you and bite. She's bit my husband like six times! What should I do? She has been doing it for like a year and a half. As much as I love her, I am sometimes afraid to be around her. I want to get another dog, but I can tell my husband is really attatched to her. However, he said that many times he's wanted to place her in a different home, but he never suggested it because he thought it would be too much for me, but now it looks like it may be too much for him.What should I do? She terrifies me sometimes! She cornered me into a closet the other day! She was coming at me, teeth showing, barking and trying to bite at me--she had even dropped the sock she had to come back and try to bite me.
2006-10-23 18:33:27 · 8 answers · asked by texashairdiva1980 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You need to establish dominance here. The next time she does something like that grab her by the scruff of the neck and push her head down to the floor and keep it there until she stops snarling etc. Be tough...say NO in a loud voice and shake her a bit...not enough to hurt but enough to let her know she is doing wrong. Dogs are pack animals and she is the dominant one at the moment...she needs to be put back in her place. Dont be scared of her she is only a little dog with a big attitude. If you keep doing this she will learn to obey. You might be bitten but the even if you dont try it she might bite you so give it a whirl.
2006-10-23 18:41:26 · answer #1 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My little dog had a similar problem and we finally broke her of it by using a small thin rope leash looped around her neck-everyday we would basically do exercises with the toys or dog bones she was protective of and kneeling beside her tug the leash upwards gently but firmly while we took dominance over the toys etc. We had to work at it a lot and remember to stay calm and very assertive, that's all I can say. With the leash on, you will be able to control her from a short distance so that you can correct her without a fight, or being bit. Dominance is important as we all know but dogs don't necessarily take that into consideration in all areas, so just putting a dog into a "dominant down" position will not be a general purpose fix-all for aggression. Good luck and stick with it-our dog is 11 years old now and has been a great part of our lives- even though we almost gave her up a long time ago.
2006-10-24 01:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by ewernuts 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She considers she is the boss, and you have confirmed this over and over again.
As she charges ( or shows the slightest aggression ) at you, grab her pick her up, growl at her, making sure you have hold of her muzzle and put her in isolation. You may have to get a pen or something to do this.
Leave her there for a little while and them let her out.
Everytime she shows aggression, to anyone, pick her up and put her in isolation. Your husband has to do this as well.
Poodles are very smart and at the moment has the upper paw. She will soon learn that she is no longer boss dog. Because she is so smart, she may try the top dog thing occasionally. But all you have to do is growl at her and put her in isolation and ignore her again for a little bit and she will again behave
2006-10-24 04:11:23 · answer #3 · answered by Feline Female 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps a vet could help her with a medication. Also the Dog Whisperer TV show may give good ideas. She does sound pretty mean. I would not keep a dog that terrified me. Have you tried any kind of discipline such as hitting the floor with a towel close to her when she behaves badly? and saying "NO".
2006-10-24 02:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my God, this is why I hate toy poodles. Every single one I've met is nasty and aggressive. One came after my 95-pound Akita!
I suggest you get some training (for both you *and* the dog) or else give it up to a better-suited home.
2006-10-24 01:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by Demon Doll 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just can't understand how you could possibly be afraid of your toy poodle! I also have a toy poodle and she weighs all of 6 lbs. How can you be afraid of something so tiny?
2006-10-24 01:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by tommygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take all toys away and get some dog obedience training.
2006-10-24 01:48:28 · answer #7 · answered by gle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should try wen it bites u pin her on her bak and keep her there until she stops squirming.....(this is a domiance thing)
2006-10-24 02:01:56 · answer #8 · answered by caseydaterrier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋