We have another 5 mo old male chi and he is so sweet and friendly, the little girl always bites him and takes this things. How do I teach her to be nicer to him and other adults.
2007-03-16 06:14:57 · 11 answers · asked by Denice M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When she growls at you, you need to say "No!" in a firm, deep voice (but not yelling).
You may need to work with a professional dog trainer to correct her aggressive behavior, because it will only get worse as she gets older. She needs to learn that you are the boss.
2007-03-16 06:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by Biz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Aha...it's a dominance issue you have. SADLY...you brought home an alpha" pup without having it temperment checked first.
This is a SERIOUS problem!!!!! but there is hope...
Starting right now, put a collar and leash on the pup and let it drag it around the house.
WHENEVER the pup acts out agressivly, give a quick, light tug on the leash and make a noise like AAATTT or SHHH, at the pup. ( i have used the AAAT for years).
YOU... are the alpha and need to correct "INSTANTLY" when it shows ANY agression. This may mean following the pup around for days holding the end of the leash but it will work!!!!
Or you can try using a spray bottle and CARRY it with you at all times. (if you do this often by going and picking it up instead of having it with you, the pup learns that where the bottle is is not good and will go hide. It will not correct the behavior.)
You can also do the "mother dog " dominance. when it acts out, take the pup instantly, roll it over on it's back and use your hand on it's neck and chest to "pin it" down. Stare it straight in the face, glaring at it and use a serious, deep voice and tell it "NOOOOOOO". Hold the pup in this position until it submits then release it and tell it "good dog". Rewarding the change to submissive is a key point to let the pup know that it gets rewarded for acting nice.
As far as trying to teach it to be nice to the other dog, it again, is a dominance issue that has to be worked out between them. Some of these methods "might" help with that part.
Key note...these should be done by not only you but by ALL family members living in the house.
Good luck!
2007-03-16 06:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by mom tree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defintely sounds like a dominance issue. Whenever she barks or tries to be aggressive, tell her "no" firmly and I swear by the water bottle. Spray it with a hard stream of water from a bottle and eventually it will stop. It worked wonders on my sis-in-law's chi that barked at nothing, it got him to stop that bad habit. Continue to pick her up to let her know she will not break you. Also, this may sound weird, but whenever we would hold or lay down with my sis-in-law's chihuahua beside us, he would always come near us and stand with his head over our neck area. It was weird at first but then we learned that he was trying to get dominance over us. We were told to hold him under our chins when he does that to show him we were the leaders. Well good luck, and also, she is still a pup, while you want to break her aggressive behavior, it may be something she will grow out of.
2007-03-16 07:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by maldmb03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 05:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she does this because it is esentially her only defense as she is very tiny. croach down onto the floor and let her come to you, pet her, and then try to pick her up instead of just bending over and grabbing her. also the type of food she eats could affect their behavior at least that what my vet told me so i used science diet puppy blend small bites... very important to use puppy food and the small bites helps with the little mouths. whenever she attacks the other dog firmly tell her no until she stops. when she takes one of his toys say no and replace it with one of hers.
2007-03-16 07:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by jessicamichelle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this dog is still a baby , she does not know the difference between right and wrong yet , also theses dogs are naturally snappy because they are so small , it's kinda of like a defence mechanisim , with time , patience and understaning she will grow and learn as she gets older as long as she has good guidence .
2007-03-16 06:38:04 · answer #6 · answered by skye_night18blackey 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a little spray bottle filled with water and spray her whenever she bites. My mom used to do that with my dog....the dog wasn't pleased....but she did cool it with the biting!
2007-03-16 06:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by Lolita Hooligan 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
are you only picking her up with only one hand? if so, try using two hands. this will make her feel more secure and not be afraid of being dropped. also, give her a little treat while you are picking her up. she will gain trust.
2007-03-16 07:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the doggy a toffee beforehand. Doggy won't growl because toffee will stick to teeth
2007-03-16 06:24:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hand her to them don't make them pick her up and you pet her the whole time their holding her
2007-03-16 06:19:54 · answer #10 · answered by Pixie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋