It seem that she wants attention. So when I go pick her up she grals and snapps at me. Could it be that i'm not give her enough attenion? What should I do? Someone send the Pup Whisper.
2007-01-30 11:33:02 · 12 answers · asked by Isaac M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she a Rottweiler mix Pup
2007-01-31 10:27:00 · update #1
Ya when she does that. Play time is over, and she needs to put in the cage for a few hours. Also smack on the back site when she bites and tell her no. If you don't show that you are the boss, she will not respect you.
2007-01-30 11:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you don't think you are giving the dog enough attention, then that's probably one of the culprits. You haven't mentioned how old the dog is, how old you are, how long you leave her alone, how you punish her, how you treat her, the type of dog, or a whole host of things that could contribute to this type of behaviour.
In general, give the dog lots of love and play time. NEVER HIT YOUR DOG, smack it with newspaper, 'swat' at it, flick it, scream at it, pop it on the nose, or other aggressive abusive punishments. These can create MORE problems and are just cruel and archane. People who do this should NOT have dogs.
If you leave your dog for long periods of time, hire a dog walker or bring the dog to doggie day care. Having more interaction may help take care of it.
If she's old enough, get her fixed. Unless you are showing your dog or she's a prized working dog, she should NEVER be bred. If she's not fixed, set up an appointment as soon as your vet says it's ok.
Good luck to you. : )
2007-01-30 19:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As others have stated, this is a dog that must receive obedience training. And I don't mean a token class here or there. Please enroll into one ASAP and follow all advice exactly as given. If you can receive personal training, take it. It may cost more to receive more personal training, but if your dog is snapping and growling, you need it. Again, as others wrote, the dog thinks she is the alpha. She is confused and thinks she is in charge and is such, is trying to keep you in line. You need training to correct this - and I do mean that YOU need training, as well as your dog. I have had both of my dogs in training - and I received training too. It's this combination of all of us being trained that's kept the balance.
Another issue is her health. She could be ill or sore in a spot. If her actions are sudden (that is, she's never behaved like this before), have a vet do a thorough exam with blood tests. But if she's still a pup, my guess is the dominance issue. Best do this now before it's too late.
Good luck!
2007-01-30 20:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by doctoru2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is dangerous! The dog thinks that she is the boss of you. With a dog like this, it's important to ignore her when she's demanding attention. Obedience train her and don't let her have the run of the house. Don't let her up on furniture. Give her attention only after giving her a command, like sit. It's important to be firm and consistent with this.
You really should get professional help. Your vet can refer you to a behaviorist that you can hire to help you handle the problem. You are dealing with a case of dog aggression, and this shouldn't be taken lightly or it will escalate.
2007-01-30 19:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by Steel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pop her on the nose and tell her NO! She's trying to determine who's the dominant one in the pack. Make it clear to her that you are the leader, or you will have all kinds of problems down the road. You don't have to beat her to death! Just a quick pop on the nose (they hate that) along with a NO. When she stops growling and snarling then pay attention to her. You need to ignore her when she does the undesireable behavior. Reward the desireable behavior by paying attention to her when she behaves appropriately.
I have three dogs now and have owned seven different dogs since I was 11 years old, so I do have some experience with it!
Good luck!
2007-01-30 19:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by bargen11 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you have a crate, everytime she snaps at you say NO BITE in an assertive voice and put her in the crate as a time out. While she is in there tell her NO BITE about every minute so she knows what it means. Do this everytime she snaps at you even if its just a little bit to show her there is a zero tolerence policy. This requires consistency but your dog will stop snapping in no time. It worked out great with my puppy Jack Russell Terrier and he never bites anyone anymore.
2007-01-30 21:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by Dougy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you watch the Dog Whisperer. You need to remind your pup that you are the alpha dog. The Dog Whisperer recommends turning the dog onto its side and holding its neck and body firmly but gently until it calms down. Most important is to be consistent with a look and a sound (a snap or hiss) each time the dog misbehaves to teach it what is expected by you, the alpha. Excercise, discipline, love - in that order.
2007-01-30 19:47:12 · answer #7 · answered by Sabrina 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Then, don't pick her up. Before you do anything else, take your dog to the vet. It may be that your dog is in pain, which is why she's snapping. Please have her checked out.
*NO* to popping on the nose and all of that other abusive punishment. This would be like slapping someone if they complained about being in pain. Positive punishment is not the way to go here!
2007-01-30 20:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Misa M 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
when she snapps and grals tap her on the nose and tell her no if that don'e work give her a time out in a kennel for five minutes and keep telling her she is a bad girl
2007-01-30 19:38:21 · answer #9 · answered by Dianne K 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't pick her up, you might be touching her in a spot where she doesn't like to be touch. Try getting down to her level and petting her
2007-01-30 19:37:35 · answer #10 · answered by Trumpetgirl913 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋