I RESCUED TWO MASTIFFS 3 WEEKS AGO ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY ARE BARKING AT ME FOR NO REASON NEED HELP
2007-02-22 02:58:49 · 3 answers · asked by lucy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Contact the rescue where you got them and ask their trainer. Because they are rescues you probably don't know much about their history. It could be the reason why they ended up in rescue. With such a large breed you really need to seek professional help.
2007-02-22 03:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if they are looking down on you. With big, strong-willed dogs like them, you have to be a calm, firm, assertive owner to be an alpha. Do not hit or yell to correct behavior. If you must do something physical, pinch his neck between your thumb and fingers [not hard, just enough for him to feel] and say 'No' in a strong, firm voice. Do not get nervous or apprehensive or fearful around them. They can feel those vibes, and may misinterpret it as you needing to be protected. Be a strong, calm presence. Make them submit to you [roll over onto their back] so that they get to know you're boss. Be careful, because they are big and powerful animals and might not like you taking over the alpha role. But you absolutely have to. Intelligent dogs like this need a strong, calm owner and you have to be up to that challenge if you chose an animal from this breed. If you need to, bring them to a good trainer.
I hope this helps, but you need to be more specific in your questions.
2007-02-22 03:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by dark_reaction 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont kno u and they dont trust i have one for myself i kno they are ery territoral
2007-02-22 03:20:32 · answer #3 · answered by njpinkprincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋