My Jack Russell cross dog shrieks with excitement the moment he sees the leash and continues throughout his walk. If I let him off he is quiet but he bites big dogs so I am not able to let him off.I have tried not taking him out until he has quieted a bit and that helps but as soon as he sees another dog or jogger he goes crazy. He is a rescue dog of 1 year and is not afraid of anything, especially not me so I can't shout or smack him to stop it. I have tried training class and antibark collars no use. Help help
2006-11-12 00:14:04 · 5 answers · asked by Lizzi 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First let me commend you for rescuing a pup.
Take him out in the boonies where there are no people and walk him there for awhile. Take some dog biscuits and a whistle with you. If he starts to yelp, blow the whistle and say "no!" "quiet" and give him a biscuit. The idea is to get him into a pattern of not barking as he walks.
Once he is doing well , invite a family member or friend to go with you with their pet to the same place with no people. Repeat the whistle and the SAME commands if he barks at the other dog.
After you've done this with his not barking, gradually start taking him to people places. Use the same commands and treats. When you treat him, always say"Good boy!" And pet him.
Use a loud "No!""quiet" if he barks.
The main thing is for him to feel calm and safe and repeating things is the only way to do that.
Good luck!!
2006-11-12 00:24:23 · answer #1 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that is a tough one and you might have to end up paying for a trainer. But before you do, try this. Do not shout, when you shout, he might consider that you are in danger and be trying to protect you (this is what dogs do in the wild, they protect the leader) When he sees something, but before he goes crazy, jerk on the lease and say "no". This will get his attention off the person or thing he was watching. When he, again, forcues on this, jerk the lease again and say no. Do not jerk hard enough to hurt him and do not smack him.
2006-11-12 08:30:57 · answer #2 · answered by bettyswestbrook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a dog like that and he will quit down but you can try being as stern as possible with the dog as well as using a harness for better control and if this does not resolve the issue there is always Cesar Milan (the dog whisperer)
2006-11-12 08:23:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ceasar Milan, The Dog Whisperer. He's the best when it comes to problems with dogs.
2006-11-12 08:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by trouble8108 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like he just enjoys going out. Take him out more often.
2006-11-12 08:21:00 · answer #5 · answered by hrwwtp 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋