My neutered, 3 yr. old male pug dog has all of the sudden started acting crazy on dog walks. He wants to attack other dogs and now people he sees running, biking, skateboarding or on motorcycles. He even sometimes wants to attack people not doing anything but walking. He goes into this ridiculous howl and vicious bark that is so embarrassing. He even bit a kid at the park that came running at us? He used to act this way because he wanted to smell the other dogs but now if we let him get close he wants to fight them???
2006-12-22 08:26:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Watch the "dog whisperer" for a week ;)
Seriously, you've got to let your dog know who's boss. Yelling at him, dragging him forcibly past, all those things you are likely to do -- they will only make the problem worse.
Until the problem is corrected, keep him on a short leash. Walk half a step ahead of him (firmly use the leash to enforce this -- don't yank on it, just don't let HIM yank it away either). When coming up on something he'll "go nuts" over, walk him to one side and stand calmly until the skateboarder, etc goes past. Be confident -- if YOU are sure he'll misbehave, he'll pick up on that and do so. But if you're calmly confident that he will do what you expect him to do, he'll pick up on that too -- and he'll do it. An alternative to stepping to one side, when that's not easily accomplished, is to keep him on that short leash and continue walking; don't vary your pace and DON'T let him drag you to a stop. On a short leash he can't turn around and put his weight into it the way he will on a longer one.
Teach by positive reinforcement and distraction. Don't yell at him when he misbehaves -- make eye contact, gain his attention (a short tug on the leash usually accomplishes this) and tell him No. Then ignore him (but don't give him an inch of slack in the leash). When he behaves well, give him a treat and tell him he's good. Pet him, but don't get all excited since that's the behavoir you're trying to curb. When he misbehaves, continue to stand calmly (after that initial No) and don't let him move. When he calms, continue your walk. He'll start looking for the treat instead of looking for things to attack :)
Be calm and assertive, and he'll learn to obey you. Good luck!
2006-12-22 08:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by goddessdawnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tighten up the leash so that the dog has to walk next to your feet. Every time the dog is going to misbehave, give the leash ONE quick tug, (you don't have to yank it, the point is to get the dog's attention), and say ONCE the word "no".
If you do this consistently, your dog will understand that it's behavior is undesirable to you, the alpha of it pack, and will stop the behavior. But you must be consistent so the dog doesn't become confused thinking it's okay to do it one time and not another time.
2006-12-22 16:36:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's 3 so a change in his personality could mean he needs to be seen by a vet to rule out anything medical. Secondly, obedience classes will help with his training and socialization.
2006-12-22 16:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pinch collar.
2006-12-22 16:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to obediance classes they'll straiten up you and your dog
2006-12-22 16:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by nice with an attitude 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
yank its collar and say heal!
2006-12-22 16:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes going crazy because you cut off his nuts and now he probably hates everything and everyone
2006-12-22 16:32:08 · answer #7 · answered by Growth 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋