Any time I have food or something he wants he will howl and howl and bark non stop. He bites me like crazy, and is just a huge pain in the @$$ ! I love him to death and he is not like this with my husband or any other males, just around me and any kids that come close to him. He is not like this ALL the time, he will be all sweet and cuddly at bed time, he sleeps with us in bed all thru the night. Why is he doing this though? What can i do? I smack him lightly on the nose every time he does it and say "NO!" really mean. But that seems to piss him off and he howls louder, almost like he's saying "You B**CH, what'd you hit me for!" lol, make him stop please!
He is 3 months old, a pug and spoiled freakin rotten.
2006-11-22 07:02:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't HAVE kids...but when kids come to visit, like cousins and stuff he acts that way towards them.
Also, like right now, he is being good. He is lying at my feet and looking up at me all lovingly. I don't understand it. How much of a change will getting him neutered make? We are supposed to talk to the vet about it next week.
2006-11-22 07:19:29 · update #1
Pugs are such cuties. He must know that you are a sucker for his begging at times. I'd suggest you don't smack him anywhere and smacking on the nose can make a dog snap. There is a product called "Yuck mouth" sold at pet stores (I know PetSmart carries it, probably other stores too) and you can spray that on his mouth when he barks and gets demanding of you. At the same time tell him "no bark".
2006-11-22 07:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you hit the nail on the head...he's spoiled rotten! Put him in his crate when you eat or, once he's trained, place him in a down/stay a few feet away from you.
Teach him the appropriate way to ask for things: have him sit before he gets anything that he wants (treats, petting, walks, toys, food, etc.). He should do this before the kids give him food or play with him, too. If they are teens, they can probably handle it themselves, but if your kids are young, the dog is not going to respect them as leaders so you will need to enforce the rules for them.
Stop hitting him; it's not working so there is no point in continuing, and it really isn't worth it if it only encourages the behavior you are trying to correct.
Enrolling in a puppy class will do you a world of good.
2006-11-22 07:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by melissa k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is only like this with you????? 3 months old , so it's not too late to show him he needs to listen to you. Do not give him treats or food unless he is sitting, and waiting for you to give it to him. The biting needs to be "nipped in the bud" if you know what I mean. When he bites you smack his mouth (not a light pat either) and say NO, Don't Bite! EVERY TIME. This will work if you do it for at least 2 weeks. That is usually all the longer it takes, but you do have to be consistant and no slacking or you have to start all over again. I did this with my puppy 10 years ago when she was nipping at my baby daughter, she soon learned not to and now she and my daughter are best friends. (as a matter of fact they are inseparable) I hope this helps you.
2006-11-22 07:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is some good advise so far on this. I would just like to add, that if you want your dog to sleep with you, i think that is fine, but not on the bed. I allow my dog to sleep on the floor, on a dog bed, to show her she is part of the pack, but isn't the lead and doesn't get to use the leaders things. This only took a couple of days of work to get fixed. A good backup plan is a crate if your dog won't listen, or a second place without you to have your dog sleep if you can't get him to stop. Consistancy is the best remedy for all of the problems. Never give up, and listen to the majority of the answers posted here, it works.
2006-11-22 07:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by Yutow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is trying to lead the pack. First off, i' would suggest that you talk to a proffesionsl (your vet or a trainer) the biting and pushiness can get serious.
If he doesn't stop barking, don't give him the food. I don't give my dog his food until he is lying down. Put the food in the dish, if he starts acting up, stop what you are doing, put the food where he cannot get it, and go watch t.v. when he calms down, get up and walk towards the food, when he starts acting up, go back to watching t.v.
He should catch on pretty quick
DON'T let him sleep with you. This is HARD, but important. If he sleeps in the bed with you, you are not showing him who is the leader. Maybe after you get the other behavior problems fixed, you can bring him back on the bed, but not right now!
Good luck
2006-11-22 07:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by timesdragonfly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK it sounds like he thinks he has control over you, since he doesn't do it to males
First of all is he neutered? if not then get him neutered it will help
ignore him when he barks and howls, dont look at him or say anything to him
never give any food from the table or anything that you're eating. it will make him EXPECT to be fed whenever you're eating
or you could try this: if he starts barking, look him in the eye and say "quiet" firmly but not loud. when he stops barking, praise and give him a treat (not your food, his own food)
and.. if you lift him up so his front paws dont touch the floor, it reinforces that you're the boss
2006-11-22 07:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-04 06:20:34 · answer #7 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are rewarding him when he's howling by giving him food. He knows it works. Start ignoring that behavior, and make him earn his food by making him sit before he gets it. Don't hit him on the nose...that's a very sensitive place on dogs and it won't get you awywhere.
2006-11-22 07:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
justs hold there mouth shut and hold it 4 10 seconds every time it barks hold it 10 seconds longer
2006-11-22 07:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by J 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋