hi i have a 1 year old german shepard shes a lovly dog and is doing quite well in her training to be a good dog she dosnt pull on the lead which i find remarkable as some one told me to give up on her not pulling as im only 14 and am only just over 4ft but we have a problem with her going into the room she justs barges into the living room when were in bed or when were out were never all out for too long and we take her for loads of walks. some one told me it was because her brain was over reactive and sugested we teach her lots of new things over the next couple of weeks but weve tried that.how can we teach her its rong to open the door when its closed.
2007-01-24 07:44:38 · 10 answers · asked by Super awesome 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
hi i have a 1 year old german shepard shes a lovly dog and is doing quite well in her training to be a good dog she dosnt pull on the lead which i find remarkable as some one told me to give up on her not pulling as im only 14 and am only just over 4ft but we have a problem with her going into the room she justs barges into the living room when were in bed or when were out were never all out for too long and we take her for loads of walks. some one told me it was because her brain was over reactive and sugested we teach her lots of new things over the next couple of weeks but weve tried that.how can we teach her its rong to open the door when its closed. we dont mind her coming into the room its just when were out she breaks in soz if i didnt exsplain proply
2007-01-24 08:44:23 · update #1
It sounds like she is a very good dog but I am having trouble understanding your post.
You do need a crate, something she can't open. If she has learned to open doors it is hard to teach her not to open doors.
When I taught my service dog to open the kitchen cupboards; the next night I could hear him opening the door, waiting for a minute and then closing it. When he realized that he didn't get a treat unless I told him to open it he gave up and came to bed.
I would suggest that you put it on a command and always reward when you ask her to do it. If she does it when you don't want her to then just ignore her.
Otherwise find a way to ensure she can't open the door when you don't want her to. I had a dog who would open the bedroom door and hide under the bed when you cut her nails. To prevent this I took a face towel and put it in between the door frame and the door. Then you close the door and it is hard to open. My sister used to do this to lock me in my bedroom when we were kids.
Other then that try crating her at night or when you don't want her to be able to do things like sneak in the door. I think she is doing this because she wants to sleep with you at night. I let my dog sleep with me but many people don't like that.
You could try putting a bed outside your door or better yet at the foot of your bed. Remember though that dogs want the most comfortable spot in the house, if it is your bed or the couch then you need to provide an equally or more comfortable bed for her to even be slightly interested in using it.
Good luck.
2007-02-01 06:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm. Why do you have such a big dog inside the house, they need lots of room to run free and walks just aren't enough. I hope you don't expect her to just be confined to a room most of the day and evening when everyone is moving about.
It sounds like your dog just wants to be with you and will do just about anything to get there (the poor thing is lonely). I'm not sure what the big deal is with not allowing her in rooms though, she's a dog, not your annoying sister or brother you want to keep out. Most times the dog will leave on their own when they find out your not doing anything worthwhile.
A friendly, happy, lovable dog needs people attention all the time, (inside or outside), don't punish the dog just because you don't have the time to give them attention.
2007-01-24 08:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by trojan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the money you have spent on her that gives you the obligation to raise her, it's the fact that you rescued her and took responsibility for her. At one year of age, she is old enough to start doing some running beside a bicycle. That kind of exercise should calm her down and reduce her urge to destroy things and dig. A leash will stop the pool jumping and mud laying. Obedience training will not only make her a better member of your family, it will also give her an outlet for her brain to work. A mental challenge is almost as exhausting for a dog as a long walk.
2016-03-29 00:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a small squirt bottle and fill it with water. When she opens a closed door be prepared and give her a quick squirt in the face while saying " no". Lead her out of the room and close the door again. This method is painless and works quicky!
2007-02-01 06:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by spicyohio 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She needs to sit in front of every door. Use a code word (a command - enter, in, etc) when she comes into a room when you use the code word - then treat her.
Eventually she'll learn that when she comes to a door she needs to sit until she's told to enter.
If she enter's without the command/code word tell her to leave. Point and tell her to "go away" and follow through. Take her back out, and put her in sit till you tell her to enter.
Good Luck
2007-01-24 07:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT SPRAY YOUR DOG IN THE FACE WITH WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS THE WORST SUGGESTION I EVER HEARD OF!!! Water is a positive thing to a dog, geesh!!!!!! They drink water and swim, do not punish your dog with water please!!! What I originally wrote you before i read the comment about the water was..............Good luck with that!!! I have 4 they all live in the house, and they are crate trained, but yes...they barge in where ever they want to...dogs can't read signs that say stay out...its just part of having a dog. I have mine temperment tested, they compete in akc's obedience and rally and some have gotten their titles. I love german shepherds and yes, they need to have soemthing to do...remember they are one owner dogs usually...and they love to be with their owners!! Love your puppy!!
2007-02-01 06:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by Peggy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Remember that this is a very young puppy! Your pup will need to be kept busy. They get in to trouble when they get bored, give her a Kong stuffed with peanut butter to keep her busy or make sure she has plenty of chew toys! Good luck!
2007-01-24 07:56:39 · answer #7 · answered by bichonpawz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's still a young dog and is like a child who is still learning. It will take time a nd patience, but she will come to learn the limitations
2007-01-24 07:49:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scold the dog when you see this happening to let the dog know that it is wrong. Do this when you see it happen, and not later, as the dog will not understand why you are yelling at her.
2007-01-24 07:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
say NO! and dont pat her after she does that or she will think she did good just Say NO! and leave it alone at that for awhile ... 10 minutes or whenever you get out of your room then you can say Hi! or something like that!
2007-01-24 07:50:03 · answer #10 · answered by Mikael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋