How can I get to let my dog know I mean business? For example, when he would nip at me I would say no and then ignore him. This worked for a while then it started up again. Then I would have a squirt gun and I would squirt him and say no, then ignore him. That doesn't work anymore either. He just gets more rough and nips even more. Any suggestions. He is a pitbull mix.
2006-12-24 21:59:52 · 13 answers · asked by lagosalado67 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Keep a portable kennel handy. When the dog acts up, tell him "no," then put him in the kennel for about 15 minutes. He'll calm right down. Another tip, when telling the dog "no," is to grab him by the loose skin on the back of his neck and give him a shake at the same time as you say "no."
Both of these tips are training methods recommended by an animal behaviorist who studied dogs in the wild. It's how mother dogs calm down their pups...by shaking them by the neck (not violently of course) and putting them in their den and blocking the entrance with their bodies...so the dogs react to these techniques very instinctively.
2006-12-25 01:03:14 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is he? If he's still a puppy or a teenager then he'll grown out of it. I have 2 pit mixes and they never listened, they were very hard to discipline. They chewed on eevrything possible; sofas, tables, walls, clothing, dishes, etc. Thank god, they eventually grew out of their puppy age. I would def. try to get him trained though, it'll make it so much easier for you in the future. A trainer will def. show you how to take control. You can even try a boom or video. And try raising you voice. But you always have to be firm.
2006-12-24 22:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by stephyrose87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pitbull are not the playfull type of dogs. that is just his personility to nip and bite at people. Not always in a playful way,
2006-12-24 23:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try obedience classes. Without being able to access the situation it sounds like you need to establish that you are alpha. Right now he thinks he's in charge, in other words he thinks he's the leader of the pack. I do not think he's playing, he's trying to "put you in your place" of beta dog-or the submissive. In the very least he is challenging you for your alpha position.
2006-12-24 22:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by TommyGirl869 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to say "no" very firmly and in a deep voice (or as deep as you can manage). Also try looking him in the eye, putting your hands on your hips, and standing very tall--that's an authoritative position.
If he still won't stop, grab his muzzle when you say "no" so that he understands the specific action you are telling him to stop.
2006-12-24 22:16:24 · answer #5 · answered by Iris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a show on the Discovery channel called the dog whisper It's very interesting look it up in your area.
2006-12-24 22:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to obedince class. Then he will learn to concentrate more on you then on nipping you. Also you will gain his respect. Dog want to please you, you just need to show them how. By saying No doesn't show your dog how to please you. It tells him that you don't like what he is doing but he will keep going if he has nothing better to do! Best of Luck, your dog is very smart.
2006-12-24 22:34:31 · answer #7 · answered by Tara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seek some help dude but 4 u who cares about a dog?
2006-12-24 22:09:01 · answer #8 · answered by female7anger 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take a 9mm pistol and shoot him in the head. That will stop him for sure.
2006-12-24 22:50:00 · answer #9 · answered by Captain Ron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
raise your voice and kind of push his head away from you, not too rough though.
2006-12-24 22:07:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋