My dog is soooooooooo naughty(again)?

Question

I am not an experienced dog owner as you have guessed and to be honest i am very frightened of him and i know he knoes this!! he is a cross between a Lab and a border collie so he is extremely intelligent. unfortunately it is not in my nature to be forceful and all i have given my dog is love,time and really good walks. the more i do for him the more he wants. im gonna have to give him up aren't i?ive had his peanuts chopped off and this has made no difference!its very sad, i can't afford classes, im a student!!

Answer 1

It is sad, but your dog is now in control. Have him rehomed before he bites you, it is always the next stage in this behaviour.
Once he has bitten he will be destroyed, so this is for his own good.
Dogs are not 'lets be equal' animals. If at the start you are the pack leader, then you can be freinds. But that friendship and trust can only grow between ytou if your dog knows you are leader - it gives him a sense of security and belonging inside.
Its sad, but not everyone is cut out to be the ideal dog owner. I suggest you contact the Dogs Trust.
Its not your dogs fault you won't take him to local obediance classes (group classes aren't expensive) or change your behaviour; don't make him pay the price for your choices.

Answer 2

Don't give him up as that is completely unfair on him and the services who would take him. Being a responsible dog owner is hard work and you need to work at it. You say it's not in your nature to be forceful but that is rubbish. Anyone can be forceful, you just need practise. The more you let him get away with the more he will do it. Nip it in the bud now before he becomes really unruly and knows he is leader of the pack. You are the boss and you have to teach him what's what. He's a dog, not a person and will do as he is told. Get some strength in you and start teaching him, the best word for him when he's doing wrong is a loud, strong NO! Do some research on dog training as there are classes around that only cost a couple of pound a week, ask your vet. It will be worth it in the end when he's a dream dog I can assure you.

Answer 3

Your first problem is the border collie mix, they are very active dogs. I agree with the answer about tiring the dog out with walks... take up jogging & jog with the dog, it will help out. I also agree with checking out the Dog Whisperer's site, that man can preform miracles!!!
Also check locally for obedience classes, our local high school offers classes in the early evenings and it's only $40 for 6 or 8 weeks, and I've learned a lot of things I didn't know....
Those are a few suggestions. Good Luck!

Answer 4

OK so listen up to the others in this and the last questions answers if you must try to train yourself. Best thing to know is ALWAYS BE CONSISTENT. you cannot allow you dog to get away with a bad behavior even once, even if its cute that time. So you don't have the money, rightfully so, it can cost quite a bit, unless, being a student- college?, you can find someone who is newer to training, but knows the correct ways. Many times these people just want to build up clientele and will work for soda and chips, or beer and pizza. You might be able to get someone from a local rescue group that either is starting to train, or knows someone who is and who will be willing to help. If you love your dog take the time to try this out and you might be surprised.

Answer 5

Sounds like you are going to have to spend more time with the critter. Border Collies are not meant to be pets, per se. They are working dogs, and are only happy when they have a job to do. {Like farm work.} They need tons of exercise and a very large yard to run in. The dog is not "naughty." They are not happy being a "pet." More over, it is not fair to them.

Answer 6

You don't have to be forceful. You just need to be firm and consistent. Let your yes mean yes and your no mean no! Follow the detailed advice given in previous answers. You will earn his respect and things will improve.
I think that the real problem is that you don't have the confidence to take control.
So I am going to tell you that you have the main things sorted already. You meet all your dogs needs with love, time and good walks. All that is left to do is to take over the leadership. It will make you both happier!
Take it one step at a time so that your confidence with him grows.
He will notice and understand what is going on.
You really can do it!!

Answer 7

I'm sorry to say. you might have to give him up. You probably should have picked and easyer dog as a pet. Your dogs breeds are dogs that are better with more experianced owners. sorry. maybe u can ask people that u know and trust if they would like a dog. Or put and add up in a paper. and intervew the people before u let them have him. But its up to u to keep a dog that u can't handle properly and possobly u might train him to be a VERY dominate dog. or u can give him up and have him have an owner who can handle him. Plus u sound like a person who would do better with more of a lap dog(not nessisarly a small one just really laid back dog). those are easyer, and u don't have to be very firm with them.

Answer 8

No, you don't have to give him up. Take a look at the dog whisperers website. He says that dogs need an pack leader, and since you are there, you must fill that role. When you go on walks, make sure you are in the lead. Just check it out, he has some good suggestions that may help you.

Answer 9

He is the boss, you are the dog. That is the way he sees it. Border Collies are good dogs, but require a lot of training and obedience. My suggestion, next time you get a pet do your research on the breed first!

Answer 10

If you have never heard of Cesar Millan, than start watching him. He has written an excellant book on how to make anything happen when it comes to dogs. He is usually on the discover channel but you can look him up online too. You dont have to get rid of your dog. It sounds like you love him to death and are willing to give him the time and attention he needs, that is good but you have to learn a few basic rules when it comes to dogs. Dogs are not like people even though we like to consider them our "babies". They can still be our babies but you must give them rules, boundaries, and limitations as well. In the wild, the dog looks to his pack leader for rules, boundaries, and limitations. The pack leader always calmly gives directions and discipline on how dogs in the pack are supposed to act. If there is no pack leader for a dog he doesnt know what to do - so he trys to take charge himself and become the pack leader because you arent providing that for him. Dogs need guidance and to be disciplined. You dont have to be FORCEFULL just confident, calm, dominant, and ASSERTIVE Anytime your dog is doing something bad, completely ignore him no TOUCHING, no PETTING, do not even make DIRECT EYE CONTACT. Turn your back on him and completely ignore him. Walk out of the room if you have to. Your dog sees this as the most negitive thing ever. Only when your dog is being good do you lavish him with attention. This is the time to cuddle and love him and tell him hes a good boy. When your dog becomes the pack leader, he develops bad habits that normal dogs dont experience. Its all about making your dog submissive towards you in a calm and confident way. Simple obediance like come, sit, heel, down, roll over, and any other trick you can think of will help at first establish this. Also remember to give you dog plenty of walks and exercise but dont let him pull the lead and control you. Your dog should always walk beside you or behind you. Cesar calls this the power of the walk. Please believe me when I say to look up Cesar Millan. He saved my dog. I have an unnuetered wiemaranier, a big german hunting dog, he was very bad but now I am in control and he is an angel! Good Luck and ask more if you need too!