have 3 other dogs who are alright but this one always creates mayhem whenever he sees other dogs, hes fine off the lead but a real pain to walk with the others, hes a year old rescued terrier mongrel whos really great apart from this anyone any suggestions
2007-02-19 02:56:48 · 6 answers · asked by Steve W 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You need to do lots of work with the dog to build up his tolerance to other dogs when he is on-lead and to teach him that other dogs are a good thing. Try clicker training and teach him a Watch Me command. Use your Watch Me command when other dogs are around and give him lots of praise and treats for remaining calm and focussed on you. Start off with the other dogs a long way away (far enough that he does not react to them) and gradually move closer as he improves.
I recommend getting a trainer / behaviourist to work through this first time.
Be patient - it can take weeks or months to improve this behaviour and you may never 'cure' it completely.
2007-02-19 23:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Clanger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At home try to teach your dog the word NO so when he goes to lick your face for an example say NO in a firm voice and then you can start sayin it on walks but even though you say NO on a walk as a bad poi nt take some treats with you as a good point
hope i helped
2007-02-19 03:13:16 · answer #2 · answered by mic chick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our little yorkshire terrier would do this a lot. We first tried saying NO to him in a firm voice, and allowing him less slack on the lead. This didn't really work for us.
Instead, we took a spray bottle with us. Each time he barked and pulled rashly on his lead at other dogs ... he got a little spray. He soon learnt that if he didn't want to get sprayed then he shouldn't br erratic. Every time he walked well he got treats.
2007-02-19 03:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by Lorna S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Firm voice saying NO and a tight lead and if you take him out alone for a while then he should get the message. Terriers are reknowned little loveable horrors but they are not stupid and soon get the idea once they realise you are in charge, not them. He is probably infuriated at being curtailed when he sees what he obviously thinks are his 'mates'.
2007-02-19 03:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by SYJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey umm yeh i read up on this the other day try if you havent already to make the dog sit then when the dog looks at you you say yes go on then and then you can let them say hello. or make your other dogs sit then once they have sat give them a treat your other dog will get jelouise and should copy what your good dogs are doing. if you understand any of that lol its confusing good luck!!!
2007-02-22 02:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by ~*~X~*~Chels~*~X~*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the same prob,trying to control the dog is soo hard.this dog has some probs in the past so...
i just keep reassuring him,although he is so het up prob doesnt hear.if people see him that have a dog they get out the way.it must be traumatic for the dogs too?agression?
by probs in the past i mean abuse ,soooo sick how can they.also this dog can be so fine at other times.
2007-02-19 03:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋