Okay, my bf has a probably an almost 3 yr old black lab. This dog has given me nothing but problems since we moved in together. He is very well trained for him, such as sit and stuff. however, when i tell him to do somethin, he does it until someone coems over. if my dad comes to visit, or my friends, he follows them and ignores my commands like they will save him. biggest problem is... he stared getting tempermental to both of us. for instance, i caught him today chewing on a stuffed animal he knows not to, i told him back and called him over to it, he growled at me. so i lightly smaked him in his nose. he snapped at me. i grabbed his nose and told him bad, and he went crazy. i had to put him outside bc he is pretty big, and im afraid he could hurt me. we recently got a kitten to and some days he loves her licking her and layin with her, others he growls at her when she is playing. i dont know why. he has grown up around dogs. he came from a house with 6 other dogs. help
2007-01-12 09:39:57 · 8 answers · asked by Heather N 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The dog hasn't been socialized properly, and he definitely doesn't respect you as the alpha in this human/dog pack. Obedience lessons in a social setting will greatly increase you're ability to control your dog around other people and dogs.
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2007-01-12 10:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by spazrats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK - so now you know that smacking dogs around doesn't work. That's good! Dogs don't know the difference between what's OK for them to chew and what isn't, especially when the objects are similar. You can easily teach a dog to readily give up what he has in his mouth. Time to play the "object exchange" game with him. Luckily, he's a lab, so he'll work all day for food. First, remove each and every forbidden stuffed animal from his reach, or better yet, put them out of sight. Then, get a bowl full of really tasty, soft treats. Now is the time to use cubed chicken, steak, ham etc - (prepare this beforehand.) Have your dog play with you with one of his stuffed toys nearby the treat bowl for a short while, then stop tugging while still hanging on to the toy, and get a treat from the bowl and present it to the dog. He'll let go of the toy and take the treat. Repeat this several times without changing anything - same toy, same environment, keep having fun, don't let anyone distract you from what you're doing. Eventually you add the word "Give!" or "Out!" - when you'd bet $20 that the dog is going to give up the thing. I've linked to an article below for more help. Good luck!
2007-01-12 10:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-01-14 03:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by Greg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU need to learn how to train a dog. You should never yell or smack them. Take some basic obedience classes together. He'd testing the water to see what he can get away with and if you've recently moved in together remember it's a big change for him to split his owner's attention with you and now a kitty.
2007-01-12 09:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by smurf 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly recommend that you consult with a local reputable dog trainer to help you with these behaviors. Good Luck.
2007-01-12 12:57:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt smack that dog thats how dogs hate humans tell him bad dog if he does something close to good call him a good dog
2007-01-12 09:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
did it occur to you that he may be missing his other k9 companions and that you're the one that he blames for having to leave the other dogs behind and be the only dog after being with the other 6 dogs?
2007-01-12 09:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to Cesar Millan.com or watch his program in national geographic, is call the dog whispere.
2007-01-12 09:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by ILSE 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋