When I turn him over on his back and hold him he is fine. He always wants on the couch and my husband lets him. Granted we have only had him for two days... Is this a start to bad behavior or just puppy behavior? Any suggestions?
2006-11-25 16:09:17 · 17 answers · asked by newpupowner 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
puppies are like children, you need to stop bad behavior in the beginning, other wise he won't know what he can and can not do.Nothing harsh, just let him know what you want him not to do. Then reward him for being good.
2006-11-25 16:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember that any behavior that is learned now, will be very hard to break in the future. If you don't want him on the couch as a full grown dog, then don't let him now. With the humping, I have found that if you make a mad or angry face (some people laugh out of embarrassment, but this may make the dog think that it acceptable) and show that is upsetting you, they will no longer want to do it to you. Dogs are always looking to please their "Human Friends". This behavior usually ends when the dog is fixed. Good Luck with the new puppy!
2006-11-25 16:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't let him continue humping your leg as he will soon learn that he is the leader in the pack. This may turn him into an aggressive or dominating dog and you don't want that... trust me!!
Some obedience classes would work wonders!!
If he continues to hump YOU, you should say in a stern, firm voice "No", walk away for 5 minutes and come back. Don't play with him when you get back, though.
2006-11-25 16:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by ~*~*~ LILLY ~*~*~ I <3 Mark! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel Monday nights at 9pm. I think the website is www.cesarmillan.com. He helped Oprah Winfrey with her dogs and now he's famous for training humans and rehabilitating dogs. Cesar would say you are allowing your dog to dominate you. I don't care how many times it takes for you to push him off the couch or brush him off your leg, you;'ve got to keep doing it until he stops. Everytime you give in, he wins and he's dominating you. You and your husband have to be as one with the dog's training. Dog owners have to dominate their pets so the dog respect us. We are their pack leaders. Our animals are dog first, breed second and personality third. Cesar would tell you to walk him at least 45 minutes every day to provide him a release from being cooped up and to establish the bond of you being the pack leader. Your dog should never walk in front of you and you should have total control at all times.
With a puppy it's easier to take control and train him. Right now everyone is laughing and this is feeding into his behavior. He is encouraged because people think what he's doing is cute but it's not and it will turn into worse behavior down the road.
2006-11-25 16:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by spitfire7611 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2year old lab....he humped my leg and pillows until i got him fixed. Thats normal for dogs though...i would honestly break the couch habbit when its young becuase mine is like 90lbs and thinks he is a lap dog and wants to lay on my lap whenever i go on the couch now....best of luck... labs are the best!~
2006-11-25 16:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by murr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my puppy castrated at 4 months for the same problem. He is now 5.5 months and he still humps his toy bear. I guess it is the only thing in the house he can dominate ( that is what the Vet says). My problem now is he lefts his leg, and I have to watch him every second. Good luck...
2006-11-25 16:26:15 · answer #6 · answered by lady_hawk_jewelry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leg humpin and getting on the couch at 7 weeks?
Next thing he will be knocking the kids down humping them and tearing up your furniture.
You must be married to a knuckle-dragger.
2006-11-25 16:12:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait till he is full grown.
You'll have to fend him off with baseball bat:)
My family had fox terrier....a female fox terrier....and that dog would attempt to hump leg. Odd.
I would definitely read up on dog training.
Labs can be a hand full.
They have a LOT of energy.
2006-11-25 16:15:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of it will depend on if he is fixed or not, but regardless, when he starts doing it, say a firm "no" and pull him off. Keep doing this and he should learn that it's not okay to do that.
Good luck!
2006-11-25 16:12:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a bad behavior swap his butt consistentlyand tell him no and bad"dog name" both of you when he does it other wise you will end up with a dog that rides anybodies legs
2006-11-25 16:13:12 · answer #10 · answered by halicon2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋