she is a large dog and jumps up when i go outside, she almost knocks me over when she jumps up. She only jumps up on me! I have scratches from her when she jumps up. but the more i yell the more she she thinks it's a game! My husband just says sit and she does. But when he's not home she doesn't listen to me, she has even nipped me once. So I don't go outside when he's not home. I would love to hear a solution because I feel really bad that my husband is hanging out all the washing!
2007-01-12 09:34:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
find a local dog trainer, they don't cost that much. they can show you why your dog is acting that way and how to fix why she is doing it.
2007-01-12 09:38:47 · answer #1 · answered by pet lover 07 2 · 11⤊ 0⤋
well youve tried yelling, so that probably won't work. Maybe if you say in a tone like your husband? If she thinks yelling is playing, then maybe shell think playing (or a regular tone) is a command. she won't gain any respect for you if you keep avoiding her. I think you should get out and try the best suggestion you get and see if it works. I'm sure you'll get a lot more relaxed around her if you spend enough time with her. That's almost exactly what happened to me- A friend's dog would jump on me, and then bother me enough until I couldn't stnad being around her. I got so freaked out that I stopped coming, but when i finally did I saw that she was a really nice puppy, even though she was kinda vicious. if your dog is a vicious type of dog then don't play vicious- that could be dangerous
2007-01-12 09:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by skateKad47 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Since your dog is still pretty young, I believe that he will grow out of it. But you should really work on making him listen, by always using his name every single time, always use his name loud and clear. Don't use any other sound or noise to call him, because then he'll get use to that other noise more than hearing his name. It will take some time for him to get use to it, but it will eventually work out if you do it often enough. Oh, and don't give him treats all the time, make him do something to earn his treats. Therefore he won't take the treats for granted, and this also helps out the leash biting problem. One of the ways that you can stop him from biting on his leash is by calling his name, making him sit, and putting on his leash without him biting or squirming. If he does this then give him the treat, but if he doesn't say no (stern), and do the same process over again to put the leash on. Keep going over this same process so that he will know not to bite the leash, and will also at the same time learn to listen to you. Hope this helps, JameStar
2016-03-14 05:01:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok..you have dominating dog problems. some of this may sound a bit harsh, but it is necessary.
Basically, you have a dog that has established itself as the second in command in the pack, after your husband and BEFORE YOU! NOT GOOD!!
There are MANY steps that need to be taken at this time...the first is this...DOMINATE. The dog gets a warning "NO- DOWN!" When this does not work, the warning is over, time to educate. The dog goes onto her back, you PUT HER THERE, and you get on top of her. Stradle her and hold her very tight! She will struggle until she figures out there is no getting lose. She may whine, squeel, howl...you don't care! You, at that very moment, and from that moment forward, OWN her! Do not hurt her, just keep her there until she stops fighting, which she will. Then, in as deep of a voice as you can muster out, get close to her and let her no "BAD GIRL! NO! DOWN!" etc...After enough time has passed, (you will know) you slowly release pressure and get off. She should, if enough time has passed, and the impact was deep enough, stay there until you verbally release her. If she jumps up and runs away, DO NOT chase her and try again. That session is over, get her again when she messes up again.
Stay consistent with your commands and actions. i.e. "NO! DOWN!" If / when it happens again, you know the drill. On to the back again for another session.
You need to do these things yourself, if you can. Your husband should not be involved or assist in any way. You are letting her know, YOU ARE IN CHARGE! If you can not handle the dog yourself, the have your husband do the holding, but the verbals come from you! Do this ONLY if you can not handle the dog yourself.
This action is first and paramount! Other steps to follow, but the respect issue should not be a problem after this.
Best of luck to you! Let me know how things turn out.
2007-01-12 09:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by ea01mm3 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, your dog will learn to listen to you...... As soon as she learns to respect both you and your husband as the alphas in this human/dog pack.
You and your husband also need to learn and respect her needs and wants.
Both of these will be achieved through Obedience Training either in a social situation, or (not as good) through home training using on-line obedience lessons.
Since the dog respects you less, you will be the main handler during these lessons, and you will pass on what you learn to your husband.
You need to stop yelling. To a dog, the loud human voice sounds like a bark, so the louder you "bark" the more she thinks you are just playing with her, as you have observed. Ignore her. Fold your arms across your chest, and turn your back on her. Don't say a thing. Your whole demeaner is telling her you are no longer going to play, so go away.
Obedience training is not a quick fix. It took time for her to learn the bad behavior. It's going to take time to fix it.
I have many more tips I can give you to help you out, but it's just too much to write here. E-mail me.
How to be alpha:
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http://spazrats.tripod.com
http://www.bandcitydogclub.com/obedience.html (that's me with my Smooth-coated Border Collie)
Dog Obedience Instructor with 30+ years experience
2007-01-12 09:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by spazrats 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You and your dog need to enroll in an obedience class. Good Luck.
2007-01-12 12:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your dog does not see you as an alpha. You need to learn to handle her with obdience lessons. Train her and things will change. You have to do it. Not your husband if you want the dog to view you as alpha. It really is not that hard. Just do it.
2007-01-12 09:38:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
You need to start doing obedience training with your dog.
2007-01-12 09:37:49 · answer #8 · answered by smurf 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Clearly you are the push-over and have no control over the dog. I am sure you are asking her to listen and not MAKING her. Go to a class with her and learn to make her listen to you!!!!!!!
2007-01-12 09:38:08 · answer #9 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 10⤊ 1⤋
Watch Cesar Millan " the dog whispere " in the national geographic channel. Check your tv guide. I love this program you will be surprise!
2007-01-12 09:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by ILSE 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋