My dog is pretty good, but sometimes she won't do what I tell her, I don't want a robot dog and i want her to be happy but I also want her to listen. All she enjoys is walks and hikes in the woods, and barking at people walking thier dogs and chasing squirls.
2007-03-27 16:47:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Be your dog's leader. When she barks at people, pull on her leash firmly and say no or the sound shhh. Continue this training until she stops this behavior. When you walk her, keep her leashed. She won't be a robot don't worry, she'll be a well behaved, happy loyal dog. When you walk her stand tall, and walk slightly ahead of your dog, showing her that you are the leader of the pack, and don't let her pull you. That also is a behavior of a nervous dog, and should be stopped. Apply the same procedure I mentioned and she'll stop pulling you. She should be walking right with you, you slightly ahead and be well behaved.
2007-03-28 04:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both you and your dog can attend an obedience school. If your sked doesn't permit that, you can do some training at home. Start with simple commands like "sit" , "come here", "no, stop that" etc. Let's take "sit" - tell li'l doggie to sit in a nice clear voice - show what sit means (not you, the doggie) - keep repeating till he/she understands what you mean by sit - give a little reward (a small piece of baconbits) every time the doggie obeys you - positive reinforcement...do NOT give anything if doggie doesn't obey (negative reinforcement). Keep practicing! Do the same for all the other commands.
Good luck.
2007-03-27 17:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by tin2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enrolling your dog in obedience class will help you with training and get your dog to be more responsive to you. Choose a trainer that uses only positive training methods - they help strengthen the bond between you and your dog and make him more inclined to listen when you need him to. Call your local humane society or veterinarian - they may be able to recommend a good trainer for you
2007-03-27 16:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried training the dog to listen to you? This can't be a casual thing. You have to actually put an effort in a do training sessions every day. Go to a class if you don't know how.
2007-03-27 16:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by polly_peptide 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must assume the dominant position in the relationship. Dogs are pack animals, and they respond best to a very well defined "pecking order."
You establish dominance by tone, and by behavior. When you are discipliining your dog, put your hand on their muzzle - in a pack, a higher ranked dog would put his mouth on the lower ranked dog's muzzle to establish dominance.
Always be firm with your dog - make sure she knows what your limits are. Playful is fine, but when you mean business, you need to communicate that to her in no uncertain terms.
It's just like having a kid - only easier!
2007-03-27 16:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by jbtascam 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answer is simple.
Treats, but this can also be a connundrum, treats are very fatting, try a handful of cheerios in exhange for a trick or task, I use this on my Australian Shepherd, and It works well.
I've taught her to use a bell and wait to eat her food when it is in her bowl.
2007-03-27 16:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
obedience classes would be good for both you and your dog. make sure you raise your voice when giving a demand when she doesn't listen.
2007-03-27 16:56:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋