Why is it that when people visit they seem to think it's funny to try and get my german shepherd to misbehave, they get him all excited and he turns into a 110 lb wrecking ball, they play with him and get him to mouth them(he is 99% trained but that 1% could always turn, I am affraid he will bite them, he is not allowed to mouth ANYONE, and they know this) then I have to correct him and put him in sit & stay until he calms down, I know this is not fair to the dog, they seem to question my controll over my dog, bring him sandwiches, feed him their food from the table (another no-no) then get upset when I correct him or ask them not to do these things the dogs not the problem, the visitors are, I have asked my sister not to bring her husband here anymore (he is the main problem) yet she contuines to do so, I have explained that a dog of this size and nature must be under controll at all times. they have 6 dogs of which none are trained, I just need a nice way to say stop it.
2006-11-14 02:40:15 · 8 answers · asked by JO K 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
There is no nice way to tell these idiots to stop. You have already tried nice, now you have 1 of 3 choices (1) set them down and talk to them and tell them that either they respect your rules concerning everything in your home or not to come over anymore. (2) Ban your dog to the outdoors or another room while they are there (3) Allow them to run all other any rule you make. (I personnally do not see any harm in allowing visitors to give a dog a treat from the table. Most dogs are smart enough to figure out after a while that a visitor might give them a treat, but owner will not)
2006-11-14 02:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by bettyswestbrook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain!!
I have 5 dogs of my own and foster. In my house when people don't listen to me nicely I tell them I can't gaurantee your safety if you continue. I have had to specifically tell people I will not stop them if they start to eat you.
What is even worse is we have crazy old women that show up at our adoptions a screw around with the dogs. All of our dogs are fostered in our homes with our pets and kids and we tell everyone everything about them. For some reason people think they know more than we do even though we are the ones that live with them and care for them. We have kids that want to feed the dogs biscuit after biscuit. We try constantly to be nice about it but it is hard. The dogs at adoptions love the attention but we usually send people away by not letting them do what they want like little brats. They don't understand we don't want anyone to get a snip on the finger and freak out either. Even though they are the ones that keep instigating the dogs.
2006-11-14 04:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I have that problem too. My dog is a Pit Bull and people like to tease him and get him all crazy. I will be sitting there yelling at the dog to calm down and to quit but they never seem to get the hint. It really isn't fair to your dog. I guess the best thing you can do is just explain to them that this is your dog and you are training him YOUR way. Not theirs. Tell them you are trying to prevent bad behaviors in your dog and if they cannot understand that then just tell them straight up that they cannot play with your dog or spend time with him. You have a right to be angry. It is like raising a child... and I doubt they would go behind your back like that if it was your kid. Tell them that it is the same thing to you.
2006-11-14 02:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like you've tried the nice way already. We have the same problem with my parents and I had to finally put my foot down about it. I have educated them each time they come in the door that allowing jumping up is NOT acceptable and that they need to help to stop this.
I would put your foot down and tell them either they respect the house/dog rules, or not come over any more. I have to say that maybe there is a dash of jealousy from them for your well behaved dog and they are looking to undermind that any way they can.
2006-11-14 02:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget nice! You've tried being nice and that hasn't worked. You know your dog and that's excellent. Now is the time to be direct and forceful. I would have no problem telling anyone that if they can't respect my dog or my training/control of my dog then they aren't welcome in my house. This may cause a problem but I would rather have a problem with people than have to destroy my dog. Or you could compromise and tell them that you'll visit them at their house. Good luck!
2006-11-14 02:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by Coop's Wife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of a nice tactful way to tell them. I am a straight forward, no beat around the bush kind of person. I would just tell them "my dog, my house, my rules" then explain that you are training the dog and they are detrimental to his training. and explain it is not fair to the dog to have to be reprimanded when THEY are the problem. the dog lives there, they don't. did you crate train him? you could crate him or put him in another room till they leave. also, I would be asking my sister why she was ignoring my wishes.
But then when people act like a$$es I don't mind p*ssing them off.
2006-11-14 02:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When people do things like that with my dogs, I simply look at my dogs and say something like "Now you know you aren't allowed to do that" or "Don't you be tempted to take that. You know you can't have table scraps." I'll bring up whatever rule is being broken, but I phrase it to the dog instead of the guest.
It sounds silly, but my guests seem to catch on and think that it's cute when I talk to my dogs like they're humans. They step back, look at my dogs and say "Sorry guys, mom said no and i don't want to get you in trouble".
I dont know, works for me.
2006-11-14 02:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a german shephard owner too and i understand your concern about the 1% of him that could always turn. it's really unfair that guests to your home persist in treating the dog in a way you're not happy with. i have taken to leaving my dogs in another room or in the outdoors garage when guests arrive - for their safety and so as not to hassle the dog. i know its unfair, as its your dog's house too, but it might work. alternatively, tell your visitors that you'll have to visit them at their home next time as you don't think its fair to your dog that they continue to visit your home
2006-11-14 02:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by y-c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋