How do i deal with a very dominant female west highland white terrier?

Question

she is 10 months old and we have another puppy of 20 weeks old as well

we have been to puppy training, socailised her and obedience classes.

the other dog is a male dog

we are doing obedience and training classes with both dogs

we have taken her to a specialist vet that knows her well because this specialist did puppy training and obedience with Daisy the very dominant female west highland white terrier

Answer 1

http://sonic.net/~cdlcruz/GPCC/library/alpha.htm

The fastest and easiest way is to establish immediate dominance over her. Take away all toys and bones and put them out of sight. Give them to her one at a time, set a timer for however long you want her to have it, and take it away when the time is up. This shows her you control the belongings, not her. If she steals toys or food from the puppy, make her lay down, tell her 'no', and take the toy back and return it to the puppy. This establishes that the puppy is not her subordinate. At feeding time, make her sit down and wait for her food. Put the bowl on the counter, fill it, and set it in front of her. Remove it after 30 minutes whether she's done or not. Also, try to feed her after you've just eaten- in packs, the alpha dog eats first while the others watch, and then they are allowed to eat when the alpha has finished. Do not play any game she can win, like tug-o-war, and do not play because she brings a toy to you. Demanding attention is alpha behavior. If you want to play, take out a ball and start throwing it, and put it away when you're ready to stop. Also, do not let her sit on the furniture or beds with you, that puts her as an equal. Have her sleep in a bed or crate on the floor at night, and don't let her on the couch (if you want to let her up after she's done with her alpha-dog training, give her a command that allows her to jump on the couch with you and don't let her on unless you've invited her.)

Good luck!

Answer 2

Is she dominating you or the other dog? Either way you need to establish your Alpha-ness. (okay I made that word up but you get the idea).

Put them in training - both of them. Set rules and bounderies for the home. Allowing them to eat on your command, don't let them on the couch or bed with out your command. Don't let them beg for food. Have them wait to go outside even w/ the door open till YOU give the command.

YOU need to be incharge at all times. In a structured environment dogs will feel more secure and less likely to try to take control for themselves.

If you need more pointers for training etc. I'd recommend a group training facility. I usually recommend a trainer to come to the home for Advanced training but to start you need to get these ladies socialized and used to other dogs. She'll have to learn that she can't dominate everyone and has to get along with everyone.

Good Luck Alpha.

Answer 3

Good compainion dog, but all terriers are high-energy and some have a short attention span because of it. They are smart, but they can get bored with what youre trying to teach and would rather be chasing something. Start training early. I don't think it would have a problem going jogging. Be prepared for noise, energy, and grooming.

Answer 4

Females are usually dominant over males, its if she's pushing her luck with you that its a problem.
Start by taking away all her toys, don't let her guard anything in her bed. Stand in her bed for a few minutes each day - its yours and you let her use it.
Don't give in to her demands.
Be a bit off hand with her. Make her sit for her dinner.
When you go through a door you go first, she has to sit and wait (If you can enforce that.)

Contafct the APBC for full advice;
http://www.apbc.org
They have a range of booklets.

And be wary of spaying her; spaying increases the dominance of dominant females.

Answer 5

What makes you think that she is being dominant? In my experience, this label is highly over-used and rarely applied correctly. A trainer should observe your dog and tell you if she is indeed dominant and (regardless of why she behaves the way she does) tell you what to do about it. Ask your vet for a referral or go to www.apdt.com.

Answer 6

Look at the answer given by Kelly in the question about the definition of a dominant dog. It is under the resolved questions section. EXCELLENT ANSWER.

Answer 7

is the other puppy a female too? is she just dominant with the pup or is she dominant to you also? if she is being dominant to you you have to let her know who's boss dogs are pack animals with alpha male and female they will fight to be on top even of you. if she just a pet i suggest having her neutered but you have to be consistent in dealing with otherwise she will win!!

Answer 8

first of all spay her,,, second of all train train and train some more,,, continue in obedience classes and also exercise the heck out of her

Answer 9

she needs to know who is the boss in the house be firm with her not cruel put her on the leash and make her behave and let her know that you are the master not her

Answer 10

seems to me that you will have to mount her that should do the trick