I have an 85 pound male American Standard. He's the sweetest thing in the world, very cute too. My plight, we typically hold cute little puppies a lot. He recently turned two, being accustomed to being picked up and held, he really likes to sit in our laps. When I tell him (and I have to tell him firmly sometimes) to get down, he acts so pitiful and looks so rejected. I hate hurting his feelings, but I really need him to understand that's he is very heavy.
2006-12-27 01:53:23 · 8 answers · asked by *~*~*~~~His Angel~~~*~*~* 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just don't let him up. He'll learn to deal with it, if you are consistent.
(this from the person whose lap is regularly occupied by a 65 lb basset hound.....)
2006-12-27 01:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes... this is a very typical thing for pitbulls to do. They don't understand how big they are, and because they are so loving, they think they are the perfect lap dogs. Pitbulls just crave the love and affection of the people they love, and laying all over you is the way they express that need.
I have a 65 lb pitbull and a 115 lb one. Both are lap dogs. And yes, they are heavy, and they get very hurt when I tell them to get down, but they're dogs, and they're forget the rejection and love on you in about two minutes. Just give it time, he may or may not learn that a lap is not ok. That's just something you'll have to wait and see.
2006-12-27 14:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kristin B © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He isn't going to understand that he's heavy. But he will understand that he can't get on your lap anymore. Just keep telling him to get down.
It's best if you can stop him before he even jumps up. When you see that he's about to hop up there, stick your hand out toward him to block him and firmly say no. It will take a little while, but it will do the trick if you're consistent. Remember, being consistent is KEY to this one. If you're trying to train him not to jump on laps, then make sure you never let him on your lap.
If you pet him a bit while you're sitting down, after he unsuccessfully tries to jump on your lap, then he'll look less pitiful.
2006-12-27 09:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep doing what you are doing make sure when he gets down show him some affection then he will not think he is being punished keep in mind pits love affection & like to be in you lap i have a 120pd rottie she is the same way they get used to it as a puppy. be consistant if you do not want him in your lap do not ever let him up on you lap always make him get down & when he does give him some love he will just one day come & sit by your feet. consistancy is the main key
2006-12-27 09:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by Billy K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too watched the dog whisper...it really does help. I have a bordercollie mix who loves to stand up while leaning on you and he is heavy. Over the years (he is 3 years) I have taught him to sit and stay and he listens very well to me however, he doesnt listen well to my husband. Recently, we got a rat terrier puppy and she loves playing with my bordercollie and he her. She is very hyper and I saw a show (dog whisper) and learned how to make your dog understand. You see they dont understand our language so if you tell them "no" they probably think this is their name...what works for me is to make them get a calm submissive state of mind and in doing so I tell my rat terrier "shh" and she sits and waits for me to tell her what to do next and she is only 12 weeks. You just need to be consistant and firm but not harsh and dont reward them for jumping on you or attempting to sit in your lap if you dont want them to. They need to know that you are the one in charge...many times we pet lovers allow our pets to control us and this is why we have aggressive, fisty, anxious & unobedient pets! It is not the pets' fault we are the ones who allowed to behavior so we need to change it. Good luck.
2006-12-27 10:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by jrolao77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Dog Whisperer week on the Discovery Channel.
Watch a few of those episodes, you'll get the idea.
2006-12-27 10:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to take command there and tell him to get off,then.Get him something to lay on. Wear a old sweatshirt and place on that item so that your sent is present. That way he knows its part of "home"
2006-12-27 10:02:53 · answer #7 · answered by thresher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just wanted to ask why was this dog ever on your lap? Did you not think he would ever grow up? And most important of all, are you ready to deal with his dominant side, should it surface, and how?
2006-12-27 10:07:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋