My dog likes to take things from me and hide. She tries to bite me when I reach to take it. What do I do??

Answer 1

Oh my gosh do not listen to Amanda...treating a dog with an aggression issue with something that will piss them off WILL make it farrrr worse.

I work at a humane society, I see stuff like this all of the time.

This is my advise to you...

Have treats handy, good treats, like the soft ones & a clicker training tool (they cost like $1 at a pet store or a vet). When your dogs steals something from you, as soon as you notice, get its attention. (not by yelling or acting angry, they won't give it back if you seem mad...make a funny noise, whistle, drop something on the floor...anything to make it turn and look at you.) when it looks at you say "drop" in an assertive tone(obviously it will ignore this command for a while...be patient.) if it drop it, great, you have a genius on your hands, give it a treat and be on your way...but if it runs to hide with its stolen item, let it. Give it a second then calmly follow the dog. DO NOT make eye contact or directly face the dog (try to crouch and keep your body turned so the dog feels less threatened...) now it's time to "trade" with your dog. Offer it its favorite toy, treat, blanket...anything your dog LOVES will work. When your dog drops what is stolen and tries to take the new object, which you are giving them, say "drop" click the clicker and give them a treat immediately , take the stolen object & give it your object and praise them. Then leave. This lets your dog know that they behaved well and now they can have what they wanted.

This takes time and patience. Don't give up. Eventually your dog will associate the word "drop" with treats, one of their favorite things, clicks and praise...

If after a few months you are still having this problem talk with your vet about anti-aggression medications or seeking help from a behaviorist...

Good luck!


PLEASE use common sense when applying methods anyone tells you.. if they do not have professional experience with animals you should not take their advise...you WILL get bitten. Dogs are never too old to learn and spay/neuter DOES NOT change temperment ...

Answer 2

She thinks she's the boss of the house, and those things she's taking are hers. She's a dominnt dog, and doesn't know that she isn't the ''pack leader''.

I can't remember what to actually do, but there's a show that had a family who had a problem similar to this. I can remember that they taught the dog who the leader really was. Try taking the toys away when the dog isn't in the house. Then only give her the toys back when she has earned them. Try to take them from her, and if she won't let you, dominate her, and teach her that it's YOUR toy not hers. She needs to learn that everthing in that house is not hers, but she can use things when YOU say she can! Once she learns that, she'll stop with the agression.

Or you could try giving her a toy that is ONLY hers. No one toches it, except her. Take everything else away from her except that one thing.

This link may help with the agression, and training her who the boss is in the house.

I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help, and I hope this link helps! If it doesn't try going to www.aspca.org. That's a prety good site to go to as well!

Saying NO in a cmmanding voice, could only create more agression towards you, beause she doesn't see you as the pack leader. Until you're officialy the pack leader, I'd avoid commanding her like that. Only for a bit.

Muzzles are not that answer! For hardly anything!! The onlything a muzzle is good for is when you fear for your safetly, for an unusually agressive animal!! I seriously doubt your dog is trying to hurt you, otherwise she would have done it by now! She's only warning you, telling you to stay away from her stash!

And animals should be treated as humans, because they thik just as we do! It may be a little more simple, or easier to understand. How do you explain dog therapists, or mental illnesses?! They can have problems just like people do! Only animals are a ittle tougher then people! But we must remember, they are in fact still animals, but that doesn't mean we can't treat them like people!!

Answer 3

Try obedience training. Either get a book or find a class.
At this point, if you don't know how to train a dog, get help.
If you have some experience, use a choke collar. Leave a collar and leash on her all the time for a little while, for 2 reasons. One, you will always have control of her and the ability to immediately correct her behavior, Two: you are estabilishing your self as "boss dog".
When she goes to take something or shows any biting behavior, give the collar a sharp tug and say "NO" very firmly.
Choke collars are an effective training method, but you have to learn to use them correctly. Remember that dogs have big muscles in their necks and it takes a lot to injure them.
Good luck

Answer 4

When you go to take the object from her tell her firmly (without yelling) "no drop it" then reach for the object, if she attempts to bite you tell her "no bite" (again firmly without yelling). Be persistent and consistent do this every time she takes something. If this does not work ask your vet for a referral to a Dog Behavioral Specialist. They can work with the dog on correcting this behavior. They will also teach you how to work with your dog.

Answer 5

You need to growl very loud and stand up in front of her and snatch it away from her! Then give it to her quietly and walk away. Then try to take it again, if she growls do the "Pack leader" thing again, Growl and grab it and tower over her, then give it back, reach for it, if she allows you to take it, praise her and give it back to her. So- the best advice is, get the CD "The dog whisperer" He is awesome! Ceasar! Ceasar! Ceasar! Here ya go-channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer/ - Similar pages

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Answer 6

You can try to neuter it so that her attitude is a little bit better. If she is a young dog, you can train it, but if the dog's too old, she won't learn. You also can let her stay outside with a dog house when you're not there to watch her, and when she tries to bite you, give her a snack or treat.

Answer 7

If she is playfully biting she is trying to get your attention or she is bored. You might want to try playing with her more and getting her some more toys of her own. If she is being agressive you might want to try some obedience training, or just keeping personal stuff up that may have your scent on it. But most likely it sounds like she either wants attention or she is just curious about what you have that she doesn't.

Answer 8

The problem is bigger than this - your dog is being alpha. You need to take control and be the "alpha dog."

Try reading books by Cesar Millan. They have helped a ton with my little pomeranian who thinks she rules the world!

Answer 9

Distract her with soething she likes, perhaps a favorite toy or bone or something like that. She might drop the thing, and then you might be able to pick it up. But you might want to throw the thing that she likes, because she might not be interested. Just a suggestion if it doesn't work.

Answer 10

Your dog is running your house. As previously mentioned check out Ceasar Milan. Some critics think he is out of line but in my opinion he is dead on. Dogs are animals and not human. They should not be treated as humans. YOU are alpha. Period.