2007-05-18 17:20:22 · 15 answers · asked by sri mole 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Give him treats - he'll forget all about you being a threat after a bit (it's called reconditioning - changing the association of a person entering his area from a threat to a food bringer).
2007-05-18 19:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit on him.
If the dog has taken over the couch or a favorite chair, just sit on him. Ok, so you just put enough weight on him to make it uncomfortable.. more for a bigger dog, less for a smaller one... He'll learn quickly to move when he sees your fanny comming.
If he's staked his claim in a place that isn't exactly a place for sitting, put something there that can't really be laid on.... like an end table....
Remember, you're the top dog- you get first dibs on sleeping places, sitting places, etc. He clearly needs to learn the correct heirarchy of your home. Typically, dogs will work this out among themselves (usually this "working it out" involves bared teeth, raised hackles, sometimes even an actual fight...). Don't be afraid to intimidate your dog... body language is "plain English" to him.
Still try to find a place for him to go that is just his, though. I've always placed a folded-up towel in a corner of the room, and that's her place... I tell her, "go lay down," and that's where she goes.
2007-05-19 00:56:22 · answer #2 · answered by Next Up 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it's nose in the territory that it thinks is his--ie, the carpet 'pile', and he may relinquish the territory. Either that, or hoof the backside of said pooch out the back door. if it goes potty, then reward the dog, if it pees on you feet, well, back to square one. As for all the bleeding heart dog trainers that answered--get over man, a little spank on the behind for pooping on the carpet won't kill the dog.
2007-05-19 00:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by Kilty 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can shout at him whenever he goes to that territory. Never spank or hit a dog that will make matters worse. You can make a loud noise or scare him with a newspaper rolled to make it look like a stick or something just to scare him.
2007-05-19 00:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by Need to 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe some of those answers. DO NOT HURT THIS PRECIOUS ANIMAL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. He's just being a dog. You can use a spray bottle filled with plain water and give him a squirt when he misbehaves. Do not yell at him or hit him. That is call cruelity.
2007-05-19 00:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by Candy Noel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Claim it back ......he probably knows your annoyed by him so hes not taking you serious.
If in a chair walk up to him and lead him down then sit. Tell him no in a firm voice .. Be Consistent and may take a few times but he'll get the picture.
2007-05-19 00:36:17 · answer #6 · answered by Buster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first give him his own area with toys and a bed and food...etc...then use that doggie repellant spray that they sell at petco and petsmart to spray down the area he thinks is his but isn't ...when he tries to go where he shouldn't lead him to his area and give him toys or a treat...whenever you catch him in his area on his own then praise him with play and petting and treats
his area can be a laundry room, large closet, small storage room, or a large corner of the living room: but remember you can't take away this area that is yours wihtout first giving him an area that is for him ONLY-his own bedroom so to speak
good luck
2007-05-19 00:32:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call Cesar Millan! The Dog whisperer. He'll know what to do.
2007-05-19 00:31:05 · answer #8 · answered by *That Dude* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
block off access to it. Spray him with a water bottle or shake a can of pennies when he goes near it. Have him fixed. dont put yourself in a situation when you are challenging him to the area, his teeth will win.
2007-05-19 00:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by lilrnblover86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the territory and how he defends it.
2007-05-19 00:30:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋