he does this when i stop him from doing certain things like chewing things that he shouldnt and eating the cat food etc
2006-10-25 01:12:19 · 25 answers · asked by leila b 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he i s a greyhound x and i have had several dogs and never had this problem before.
2006-10-25 03:26:41 · update #1
This is exactly the time you need to be showing him who is the pack leader. This behaviour must be curbed now or he will end up ruling your home. Find some form of punishment (water gun or similar) and he will soon learn. It is in his nature to submit to dominance.
2006-10-25 01:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You definitely want to stop this before you end up with an aggression problem! Any time he growls or does anything you don't want him to do, grab him by the scruff of his neck and give him a little shake while you tell him "NO!" very firmly. Mother dogs do this (and not very gently) to express disapproval, and every dog/puppy I've ever done this with has gotten the point immediately. Before I had kids, I trained dogs for 4 years and had dogs of my own my whole life. This will also help you establish dominance with your puppy. If you let him take the alpha role, you're letting yourself in for a myriad of problems down the road! It's much easier to take control now while he's still a baby. Good luck, and remember to be consistent!
2006-10-25 02:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might be cute now, but get it under control quick... this has the potential to go very bad. Your the pack leader, not him, and he is testing you right now....
If you've never dealt with a dominate dog before, now is the time to seek a trainer... PetSmart has a good program for pups, and the socialization is priceless.
Until then, change the way your doing things....
Take all toys away, except one, ....for now. Touch it, but dont take it away... let him see that you CAN touch it, and your no threat. When he chooses not to growl at you, praise him... if he does growl... tell him "NO" firmly... but dont back down. If he snaps at you (you've got bigger problems) You need to take the toy, tell him NO, and I would roll him (if your not familiar with it, dont do it!) walk away.
Do not free feed, only give food when its convenient for you... and he's been good (your the boss, he eats after you, when you say he can, and you should be able to take that food back when you feel like it)
And he should NOT be allowed ... couch, bed or other people places... your the boss, these are areas for the boss only.
When going outside or coming in... tell him to wait, have the leash firm, and walk threw the door first... your leading, your boss.
As he learns who is in charge, give him more freedoms.. continue to practice what was stated above, and it will all work out.
These things will help, if you stick with it... and dont forget about obedience traing... nothin beats the pro's!
2006-10-25 01:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by think_about_this_gr8_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the owner of 3 dogs. When they are puppies you need to teach them that you are the "pack leader", the earlier you establish this the better. This is the only way to gain thier respect. My dogs have also done that in the past. Let him know that you are the boss and not him. Take away whatever it is that he is growling over and most of all do not feel guily about it. The little one needs you to teach him right from wrong, just as a human baby. Make sure he is getting plenty of exersice and long walks. This will also help in showing him you are the leader and not him. Hope this helps.
2006-10-25 01:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by catcrazie2004 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to stop that behavior NOW before it gets out of control. When he growls at you in a deep growling voice tell him "NO" if this does not work then the next time do the same thing while 'scruffing' his neck. (scruffing is similar to how female discipline their young. gently but firmly grab the loose skin on the back of the neck, hold for two to three seconds. Do not shake.) I would also look into some puppy kindergarten/obedience classes. Good Luck.
2006-10-25 01:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by buk3314 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like he is a dominant dog. Start training procedures now to reduce his status. Put the cat food up on a table or similar and make sure you don't leave anything unsuitable in a position where he can get to it to chew it.
Never ever hit, tap, or smack a dog on the nose. This is a cruel method used 50 years ago by old fashioned trainers. Nowadays more human and effective methods are used but there are still people who advocate the old 'brute force and ignorance' training methods.
2006-10-25 05:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies do that.
You have to teach him not to. You are the leader of the pack (boss dog, Alpha) - and he has to respect you. Groling over food and tpys means he is telling you that he is the Alpha and gets what he wants when he wants.
Stop it now or in 1-2 years it will be snapping at you if he wants something or doesn't want to do something
When he growls, put your hand on the back of his neck -even get him by the scruff - hold him still and in a deep stren voice NO" - and if he doesn't stop, tap his nose with your finger
2006-10-25 03:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by ann a 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for a puppy to do that, after all he is trying to assert his authority. You have to make sure that he learns that you are top dog and that behaviour like that is unacceptable. Have you read anything about dog training? Have you watched "Me or the Dog" on Tuesday night at 8.30 which gives an excellent insight into how a dog's mind works. There is also a book which accompanied the last series. Dogs are always happy to please their owners, they just need consistent training to learn what their owners want them to do.
Good luck with your new puppy, a bit of effort in training him now will make him a much more enjoyable pet for the future.
2006-10-25 01:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it is probably one of the more dominant breeds. Certainly it is not acceptable for a dog of any age to growl at their master.
You need to take them firmly by the scruff of the neck and gently place onto the back telling them 'no' whenever he/she tries it.
Nip it in the bud now- they are doing the classic thing of testing the water, seeing how much they can get away with.
2006-10-25 01:25:43 · answer #9 · answered by Acer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The puppy is trying to find its ranking in the pack,growl back at it and show it who is the leader! its mother would grab it by the cheek and give it a shake you could try that.
It is important to spend lots of time with the pup. The more you put in the more you get out. Good Luck.
2006-10-25 01:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by Nippo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my pup growls at milk bottles, balloons and occasionally my little brother.
If he growls at people, it normally means that he wants something that you have, he's scared or you're really annoying him.
Have a look at triggers, and try distraction instead of taking things off him, like giving him a toy or a treat across the other side of the room and then removing whatever it is that's dangerous/irritating/badly behaved.
Good luck!
2006-10-25 08:47:39 · answer #11 · answered by Ham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋