I have a 2 year old Dalmation dog , every time I take him out he barks at anything..people,other dogs.?

Question

Today I took him out for a walk he saw another dog and started chasing him with me holding the leash....!!!!! I was pulled so hard and it really hurt coz im also pregnant.
Need help pls.

Answer 1

This is not a pleasant situation. Your dog is heading into its "teenage years" now so is going to push its limits. I'm not sure how your dogs behaves at home with you and your family, but I'll give you some pointers anyway...
Dogs are pack animals - their ancestors being wolves - which needs a leader. If the owners of the dog are weak leaders (and please don't think I'm suggesting you are, I'm just generalising here) they will want to 'lead' the pack (be Top Dog).
The better the human is the leader, the better behaviour you'll get from your dog. The members of your family need to be Top Dog - thus getting a better behaved dog. Here are some ways to be "top dog"...
1) (I've put it first because it's very important) - Your dog's space is on the ground or floor. They should sleep / play / socialise at that level. Don't let your dog be at your level (ie: not on the couch, on the bed etc.) because height is a dominance thing with dogs. If they're at the same 'height' as you, they consider themselves as your equal, or worse still, top dog.
2) At dinner time, let the dog see you and your family eat first. Ina pack of wolves, the 'top dog' gets to eats the hunted food first, and then it goes down the hierachy. The most submissive, least powerful eat last. So to make yourselves the top dog here, you always eat first and let your dog see this.
3) When you return from work / school and the dog is whining at the door to be let in or to have cuddles, don't go to it until it is quiet and settled. Ignore its behaviour. Dogs are "What's in it for me?" creatures, and creatures of habit, so if they whinge, bark and cry and you give them what they want, then they'll learn that that's the behaviour they need to exhibit to get their own way. Only see to them once you're happy with their behaviour.
4) At play time, have toys that are for when you decide it's play time, and when play time is over put those toys away.
There's just a few hints on being the "top dog". Having those behaviours put into place should settle your dog and help with the other problem areas.
Now to answer your actual question - about the pulling and the barking...
Statement number 3 above comes into play here too. I'm sure you dog gets all excited when it's walkies time and it sees its lead. Don't clip the lead on until the dog is settled and quiet. Even if it's jumping up on you (maybe your hubby could do this at first, wouldn't want dog jumping on bubby tummy...) Once the dog has settled, then clip the lead on. If the dog then gets all exctied, start the process again!
Once you've managed to get out of the gate, walk the dog close to your left hand side holding the lead in two hands. Your left hand should be a few inches away from the lead clip, and your right hand through the loop of the lead. Walk slowly with the dog and don't accept pulling. Keep the dog close to you. If it tries to get ahead, say "no" or "aah aah" in a firm voice. Once the dog is where you want it to be, give it praise. Walk really slow. This is conditioning the dog to walk closely by your side, it could take a few weeks, but they learn fast and soon enough it'll learn to walk by you. Good luck!

Answer 2

It's almost certain your dog is people and dog aggressive. This can happen if the dog isn't socialised enough at a young age. This can be worked on. But it takes time and usually your dog will not change his ways. If so i would suggest keeping a muzzel on him while out in public. These are not cruel, just make sure you purchase a well ventilated one.
Keep the lead tight and close to you and when your dog goes to leap at other dogs pull him hard and say 'NO!' Keep doing this and soon he should get the idea. If he can walk past a dog without lunging give him a treat straight away.
Not too sure if any of this helps but if your from the Uk look out for a programme on BBC Three called 'Dog Borstal', they usually deal with many dogs like this and am sure you can pick up some tips :]
Good luck!

Answer 3

the significant reason yu are having issues now's because you probably did not socialize your canines even as it change right into a domestic dog and l am not attempting to be nasty as it truly is a instantly ahead i ssue and it than manifests itself in a canines even as it receives slightly older. How about attempting a smooth chief it would want to furnish you with extra administration than you h ave so that you may want to savour your walks and so might want to your canines. l use a verify chain with a number of my canines and different l use a practise collar which they could't get out of my administration. you should assert your dominance over this canines and no l am not Milan and in no way attempting to replica him yet you allowing y our canines to escape with blue homicide as she is foremost You on walks and determining who she b arks at and how she behaves and also you've were given to placed a end to this ASAP as in the destiny she merely might want to get out of your administration and than the inevitable will take position. As for barking at strangers who come for your position there is not something incorrect in that till you're unable to inform her sufficient,go away and he or she stops and lies down. l experience you're extra effective off going to Obedience college,this is not extreme priced and also you may want to ascertain the massive difference on your canines in some weeks as long as you practice what's taught. this is all as a lot as you presently.This canines is in not human aggressive yet easily has not been used to different canines because of lack of socialization which likely began with the Breeder of the canines who failed of their preliminary education and doubtless did not bypass on that information to you. Please do not experience l am blaming you fullyyt as you may want to not have favourite that the tutorial of a domestic dog starts from Day a million and that contains strong behaviour on walks.

Answer 4

you need to get this dog into training and fast. you don't want other dominant and aggressive behavior when that baby gets here. find a trainer in your area that specializes in behavioral training. find a liscensed animal behavioralist. good luck. you need to do this as soon as possible.

Answer 5

I'm sorry but you made the mistake of owning a Dalmatian!

Answer 6

He's protecting you and your unborn baby so he doesn't want any possible danger or threat near you and wants to chase it off

Answer 7

try to train him and bring biskets to give to him is he gets crasy on the walk give him 1

Answer 8

call the dog whisper

Answer 9

Smack him when he barks reward him when hes quiet. simple.