I yelled at my dog.?

Question

I have a poodle and he's like seven months old or so.
He just learned how to go up the stairs.
When I came home, I went belistic (sp?). I yelled at the top of my lungs and told him to look at what he did. He wanted to lick me and i just gave him the cold shoulder. Then I yelled again. He trashed me whole room, everything is all over the floor. Im pretty messy but he took it to a whole new level. Anyways, I yelled at him again and he started shaking and looked at me really scared. I felt really bad when he did that and I hugged him and played with him outside. Am I in the wrong? I didn't hit him or anything. I just yelled at him, but now, after seven hours have past, I still feel really bad about it and I want to go hug him again if he wasnt sleeping.

edit- if it matters at all, it's a miniature poodle.

Answer 1

LOL..guilt sucks doesnt it...go buy a crate for your puppy so it doesnt happen again. they really do like there crates..its there lil bedroom. And I'm sure he will get over you yelling at him. Oh and the other person who said to use a crate had another good point, puppies will chew wires and get electricuted...buy a crate, its worth the money and its a lot safer for the dog.

Answer 2

I have five mini poodles. They are highly intellegent dogs and act very much like young children sometimes. Don't stress too much about having yelled at him, I assure you he's probably forgotten all about it by now. Young dogs live alot in the "here and now". That is why it is so important that rewards and punishments are doled out immediatly following the targeted behavior if the training is to be effective. Also, many dogs of all ages tend to sometimes act out when their owner is away. Though I must say that this behavior is very common in poodles due to their high intellegnce levels. Sometimes they act out when you're gone because they physically enjoy a good romp around the house getting into mischief, other times they do it out of spite because they were left all alone. Remember, dogs are pack animals and they will want to be with you every hour of the day. When I began to have that problem with two of my poodles (both the males), I started putting them in my laundy room and shutting the door so they won't get in trouble while I'm away. It has since become a routine they know, and when they see me putting on my shoes to go out, they head for the laundry room (it helps that I give them a treat before I leave).
Just forget about the whole incedent that is making you feel guilty, and know that tomorrow is a new day, with a new start for you and your four-legged friend. Make the most of it!

Answer 3

He'll get over the yelling. I have heard from professionals that when you yell at your dog, to them, it's like you're "barking" at them. They don't understand what your're saying or why, so it really doesn't do any good, it'll just confuse them. The main thing you want to do is reward your dog for good behavior. If you happen to catch him doing something wrong, tell him NO and at the same time do something he'll find unpleasant like a flick on the nose (not too hard). Only do this when you actually catch him. He has to associate the bad behavior with the unpleasant consequence and NO. He won't understand if you try to punish him hours afterward or even minutes afterward. I recommend finding a book on dog training or taking him to classes. Especially if this is your first time raising a puppy.

Answer 4

Dogs understand tone in a voice, not the actual words unless you link them together. If you want to let him know that he has been bad then I would recommend saying in a firm loud deep voice: bad boy or bad dog or even no. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you are yelling at your dog for something bad he did 4 hours ago or even 4 mins. ago, he has no clue why you are mad, even if you just found your room a mess. The trainer that I take my dogs to has a golden rule. Don't discipline your dog for a bad behavior anymore than 3 seconds after it occurs. That means if you didn't catch him in the act, he is not going to associate your ranting with the mess he left you earlier. If you keep a rolled up newspaper you could shake that at him while telling him "bad dog"! Don't strike him with it, just use it for intimidation. After a while he will see you going for the paper and know immediately that he did something wrong. At the same time if he does something good positively reinforce him. A higher tone is associated with good behavior. If you were to say "good boy"! and rub his head or belly he would know he did something good and remember it. I know how bad you felt when you yelled at him because I have done that before with my mini dachshunds. My male does the same thing and my female just lays down and gives me sad eyes. It is hard to resist your babies when they react that way. Remember, if you didn't catch him doing the deed or it has been more than 3 seconds, don't discipline him because he won't know why you are doing it. Good luck.

Answer 5

By yelling at a dog he doest learn that hes being yelled at for the mess that he did, he was shaking because he thought that u were yelling at him! Iit wasnt your dogs fault, it's yours. You should have placed your dog somewhere he can play, w/ his toys!
I remmonde that you get the book " Dogs for dummies" It will help you understand Dogs better! But, never hit a animal or punish it after the mess already happen. Instead yell atthe what he chewed on, that way your dog will understand that you get mad at the object, and not want to touch the object agian! this worked for me!

Answer 6

The dog will be okay and you will be okay. Sometimes dogs will make a mess. Just try to keep doors closed and things out of his reach. Some things are just too tempting.

Don't worry about it tho. If there's one great thing about dogs, it's that they're forgiving.

Answer 7

He has probably already forgotten you yelled. Dogs are very forgiving. So, if he was playing happily after you yelled at him, you know you are forgiven and all is well.

You did the right thing, though. He has to know that he misbehaved, he got that (looking scared). Remember you are the alpha and he needs your approval.

Answer 8

Sounds like you are out of control.No you did not hit him this time.But the next time you just might.You put fear in him and have not taught him a lesson on what he did.Yeah you should feel guilty.

Answer 9

hi can see you love him but [poodles ARe a breed of their own- keep him crated when you leave and turn the TV or radio
he is probably suffering from separation anxiety
believe me I know = I have one!

Answer 10

You got caught up in the moment. Just make sure to keep your door closed next time, okay?