my male toy fox terrier is 4 years old. he won't attack other dogs or bite them, it's just that he growls and jumps on them. I really want to adopt another dog but i can't with his attitude. Is there anything i can do to stop his bad behavior?
2007-01-19 09:39:00 · 11 answers · asked by DancerABT 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Benny is neutered.
2007-01-19 12:08:46 · update #1
I'd suggest hiring a professional canine trainer or behaviorist to work with you to sort out your dog's behavior issues. They are generally very adept at reading a dog's body language and you may find that it's not an aggressive response, but a fear response. Lots of owners confuse the two. The trainer/behaviorist can help your sort out which behavior your dog is displaying and give you some exercises to work on with your dog to improve his behavior. Start here to find one in your area: http://www.apdt.com/ and/or http://www.iaabc.org/
Oftentimes, shelters or rescues can also refer you to a good training program. You can also google for "<
Also realize that not all behavior issues are curable and you may have a dog that needs to be an only-dog forever. You may not be able to get a second dog.
2007-01-19 09:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by GoldenDonut 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is the big dog in a little body syndrome. And he is a Terrier. Is he neutered? Some dogs just don't do other dogs. But he might get along if introduced to a puppy. Just always supervise when they are together.
2007-01-19 09:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by manetna2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HI,
First he is probably desperate for attention and socialization just like us humans are, so if you suspect he has been sheltered, let him out immediately.
Second, if you want him to calm down, pick him up and let him smell the other dogs butt for a couple of seconds. I am serious. If you don't believe me check out the dog whisperer's website videos. On one of them he had to tame an insecure dog that freaked out with other dogs whenever they approached him. By making the other dog introduce himself first (by butt smelling) the dogs were able to get along and behave.
Third, dont give up. I have a toy Maltese, and as much trouble he is, I would NEVER give him up for the world. There is so much love in him, I don't anyone better who could give him what he needs than me.
Good Luck.
2007-01-19 09:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by hopeisathingwithfeathers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a little trick you can use.
Fill a small plastic bottle 2/3 with pebbles and take him for a walk on th leash. Any time he misbehaves you just shake the bottle so you get a loud rattling noise. Just one quick hard shake near his head.
Dogs hate this kind of noise and whatever his mind was on he will forget for a moment.
Soon he will learn to change his behavior to avoid hearing the noise.
2007-01-19 10:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by anac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take this darling baby to the local Pet Smart and meet with the trainer on duty. At the front of the store you'll find a calendar of classes and events to choose from.
Don't underestimate what is possible.
Best wishes,
pup
2007-01-19 09:53:21 · answer #5 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word Terrier is self explanatory.All Terriers are to some extent
as you say.I think problem would go away if you had him castrated,His attitude would be more acceptable
2007-01-19 09:49:12 · answer #6 · answered by section hand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not get it. Why do men and women suppose puppies ought to pass out & socialize/play with different puppies?? They do not!!!!! Dogs simply ought to be in a position to move out with their proprietor on or off leash to undertaking, coach &/or paintings. They certainly not have got to have an interplay with one more puppy, esp puppies external their household %. They effectively have got to be in a position to be round different puppies, no longer face to face, & tolerate that different puppy at so much. Be in a position to paintings & undertaking with different puppies within the neighborhood, however tolerate & forget about the ones puppies. Some puppies are social with different puppies & a few puppies effectively aren't nor ever will probably be d/t their genetics, temperament &/or previous reports. Same as men and women! Not everybody benefit from the organization of alternative men and women for something purpose, however they ought to be in a position to move out in public & tolerate men and women to reside their existence. So of direction puppy competitive puppies can pass out in public, so long as they're controlled so no damage involves one more puppy. I recognise many puppy competitive puppies which might be out in public daily. Training categories. Obedience Competitions. Agility Competitions. Herding trials. ETC. Most of them you could certainly not recognise they're puppy competitive. Why? Because they're thoroughly controlled by way of their homeowners/handlers. Through coaching & accountable leadership, they're in a position to coach & paintings round different puppies with out incident.
2016-09-08 01:17:19 · answer #7 · answered by kearney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socializing him by visiting/ spending time with other dogs is an important part of it. Him recognizing you as his boss is another part of it.
2007-01-19 09:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want your dog to stop barking at other dogs then when it barks yell at it then when it doesn't bark give it a treat.
2007-01-19 09:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by Naruto Maniac 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we'll he might not be used to other dogs so take him on play dates with other dogs
2007-01-19 09:42:50 · answer #10 · answered by karatearg7149406 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋