I have a puppy training question? We have had our puppy for about 7 weeks, and have been trying to train her.?

Question

She is very stubborn,and is still jumping up and biting. She is pretty good for my husband, but my 7 year old daughter and I have a hard time with her. She is almost three months old. We are consistent with her training, but it is very slow going. Do you think she would benefit from training class, or will she outgrow this puppy behavior anytime soon?

Answer 1

You should try training her now because youre not sure if she will outgrow the bad behavior. It might even get harder to control later on.
Try getting her used to words like "sit' "down" "no" and her name. If you have a trainer for her she should tell you how to do that but if not,
the easiest way is with small treats and hugs and petting for rewards. When she's jumping around and biting try crossing your arms and say "no" or "down" with a firm voice dont yell its not really nice for the puppy. You'll scare her and make her and she might trust you less. Anyway, obviously the pup wasnt born knowing english so teach it how to sit buy physically (but not violently or too forceful) petting her back and putting pressure on her behind saying "sit" gently in a soothing voice. After a while she'll get the word and when she sits give her a small reward. Keep trying it. Soon without having to physically sit her down she can understand the word "sit' and she will sit expecting hugs and kissies or treats in return. Sit should be a demand for "get down" "stop" or "relax!" all in one. You can use it if shes jumping or playing too rough.
Teach her her name and "come" also "shhhh" for the future bad puppy behaviors that may come. Try looking up how online.

Answer 2

Some of it is puppiness and will go away; however, I would definitely recommend that you and your daughter take the pup to classes. Dad can skip them because she is better for him, or maybe he and your daughter can take other classes with the pup. Usually they aren't very expensive. Also you and your daughter should probably try to work with the puppy together when your husband isn't around. You need to be firm without getting too stressed. If you begin to get stressed, stop and pick up at another time. Keep in mind some dogs can be more hyper than others, labs, huskies, german shepherds, some terriers, may take longer to mature. The biting is probably nothing more than puppy play, as puppies will nip at each other when playing, but you do want to stop that early. The jumping up thing goes back to the dog, I have a male shepherd that is old and still when I come home he runs to greet me and as old as he is if I don't tell him EASY he will try to jump on me. The EASY still only calms him a little because he does little jumping hops and if he lands on my foot it can still hurt, but it would crush me if he no longer seemed so happy to see me :)

You are doing it right being consistent, extra classes will help and so will time. Keep being consistent, and it is slow going, some dogs more than others. It sounds like your puppy must be very happy to see you so you are doing it correctly.

Answer 3

I would definitely enroll in a puppy class! besides helping you teach the basic commands, it it a great time for the puppy to get to socialize with other puppies! And don't listen to what people are saying about 3 months being too young. At 12 weeks, both our lab and border collie puppies were house trained, knew "come, sit, down, and off." It just depends on the dog and how consistent you are. We did a ten minute training session in the morning and one in the evening from the time we got them when they were 8 weeks.

Answer 4

She is the perfect age for an obedience class and I would highly recommend taking her to one. This is not behavior she'll just outgrow.

Jumping up on people and biting is unacceptable behavior (especially if she's going to get bigger) and will ultimately get worse if not put in check now.

Just a guess, but it sounds like your husband may be a little more authoritative when disciplining her? Use a strict voice with her when reinforcing commands such as "down" or "no".

All puppies, like people, are different and it takes some more time to "get a clue" than others. If you can, take that obedience class, be patient and continue to be consistent and I'm sure you'll end up with an irreplaceable member of the family!

Good Luck!

Monica :-)

Answer 5

Obedience Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy... and yourself. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want her to do. You can teach her anything from 'stay' (don't bolt out the door) to 'sit' (don't jump up on the visitors) to 'off' (don't chew the furniture).

Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like animals. They will soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, dig holes in your yard, fight other dogs and even bite you. Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal canine activities that occur at the wrong time or place or are directed at the wrong thing. For example, the dog will eliminate on the carpet instead of outside; the dog will bark all night long instead of just when a stranger is prowling around outside; or the dog will chew furniture instead of his own toys. The key to preventing or treating behavior problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect his natural behavior to outlets that are acceptable in the domestic setting.

Obedience training is also an easy way to establish the social hierarchy. When your dog obeys a simple request of 'come here, sit,' she is showing compliance and respect for you. It is NOT necessary to establish yourself as top dog or leader of the pack by using extreme measures such as the so-called alpha roll-over. You CAN teach your dog her subordinate role by teaching her to show submission to you in a paw raise (shake hands), roll over or hand lick (give a kiss). Most dogs love performing these tricks (obedience commands) for you which also pleasantly acknowledge that you are in charge.
Obedience training should be fun and rewarding for you and your dog. It can enrich your relationship and make living together more enjoyable. A well-trained dog is more confident and can more safely be allowed a greater amount of freedom than an untrained one. A trained dog will come when called.

Some people debate whether or not it is possible to train puppies, and others ask whether it is possible to teach an old dog new tricks. The answer to both questions is an unequivocal YES. Whatever the age of your dog, the right time to begin training is right now! The most important time in your dog's life is right now. Your dog's behavior is constantly changing. A dog that is well-behaved today will not necessarily remain that way forever. New problems can always develop. Existing problems can always get worse.

Enroll in a local dog obedience training class to learn the basics. Then most teaching and training can and should be done in your home. It is best to begin training in an area that is familiar to your dog and with the least amount of distractions as possible. When you feel both you and your dog are skilled at several obedience commands, then take these commands to different areas. Introducing distractions may seem like starting all over again, but it's worth the effort. In reality, who cares if your dog will sit stay when no one is around? What you need is a dog who will sit-stay when company is at the door. Who cares if your dog heels beautifully in your own back yard? But you need to start there if you eventually want a dog who will heel beautifully when walking down Union Street.

Answer 6

Theres a few techniques to try:
If the puppy is small enough, firmly grab the pup around the mid section, and say no! This should stop ALL activity. If the pup is still active while in your grasp, than try placeing her/him on its back useing the same hold, and repeat no! Then pet the pup, while on its back, he/she may try to play, then immediately and firmly grasp the puppy and say no!
This lets the dog know that you mean business, and putting the pup on its back, is a domination technique. Your letting it know that you are the dominant personality, without hurting the dog (when I say firmly I dont mean squeeze the guts out of the pup, but rather enough to for the pup to submit, actually it will probably "fight" or struggle, and the grasp will probably stop all movement because the pup will realize that its not play-time any more, not because its in pain, but because it will be shocked that theres more to life than rough houseing...you know ... like children lol)

Answer 7

Three months is still very young, she is probably not as stubborn as you think.More than likely the message is not getting across to her as to what you want. What kind of training are you doing, are you using reinforcements properly to communicate when she is doing a good job? I have often seen dogs respond to males more readily than females. Your tone of voice and that of your daughter may have to be deeper and more firm.
I have found that consistency usually works and anger usually does not so keep your cool and let her know you are the boss without showing her your frustration. You could try the Dog Whisperer books or tv show, he is fantastic!!!

Answer 8

training your pup at 7 weeks is not too early for some things. start by teaching a recall now do not enroll into a training class unit your pup has had all her shots.
-The puppy views it as a game and it's an invaluable command for young "Fido" as he grows up. Young puppies natural instincts are to follow you. If you jog ahead of them saying what a good boy in a happy tone they are going to run along behind you. Once you are a good eight or so feet a head of them, turn and face them saying "Fido Come good boy Fido Come good boy!" The puppy just learned it's a great thing to come to you. Make sure you use a happy tone and lots of praise.

Puppies have very short attention spans keep in mind they are just babies so only do this a few times in a row to keep it fun for them.

The other important thing to remember is to never give the come command to punish your dog. I.E. Fido just had an accident on the new rug. If you say Fido Come and you punish the puppy for the accident. Fido just learned that coming to you was a bad thing. Next time Fido is going to think twice about coming to you. If you must punish your dog go get him rather than giving him the come command.
SIT-
Start out with your dog on your left side. Have a treat in your right hand. The moment your dog obeys the command, praise him and feed him the treat. Hold the treat out in front of the dog's nose so he realizes what you have saying "Sit" (only once) then move the treat above his head. If he doesn't sit don't give him the treat. Try again, place your left hand on his shoulder blades. As your right had moves the treat above his head your left had will slide down his back, gently increasing pressure until he sits. Do not use too much force! We are showing them what we want not forcing them into a sit. Make sure you give your dog the treat immediately for sitting and praise for doing what you asked.
DOWN-
This is easiest if you first teach your dog "Sit". Have your dog on your left side. Have him sit and then with your right hand hold the treat out in front of his nose and say "Down" just once. Move the treat out in front of him down to the floor. Give him a chance to follow the treat to the ground and hang on to it in your fist. The moment your dog is laying down give him the treat and praise him. If he stands up and leans down to get it hang on to the treat and try again.
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Answer 9

I comprehend it's particularly tough to listen to a dog cry and scream, however you MUST forget about this, it'll final not up to per week if you don't supply in. Once the dog is asleep, the following time it wakes up and cries you have to stand up and take the dog to the bathroom, don't speak or play with the puppy at the same time you're doing this aside from giving the bathroom command, return within and pa the dog again within the crate, it's going to ***** a little bit bit extra however forget about it. If you supply in, you can by no means be capable to crate instruct the dog. Now crate coaching does now not imply you comfortably placed the puppy within the crate, you wish to have the puppy to companion the crate with well matters, i.e. you've got the puppy consume its' foods within the crate and treats. Then every time in the course of te day the dog falls asleep you pop it within the crate and near the door. Also pop a scorching water bottle with a canopy within the crate with the dog as it's used to the heat it will get from its' clutter pals, additionally pop in a litte bite toy and a deal with. Cover or partly duvet the crate while a blanket to enable the puppy to fell nontoxic. Never ever placed toileting pads in a crate. A crate will have to handiest be enormous adequate for the puppy to rise up and switch round, this prevents the puppy from toileting within the crate, you by no means wish the puppy to bathroom within the crate. Puppies are not able to keep their bladders that lengthy and also you will have to now not anticipate it to. You can't depart the dog within the crate at the same time you're at paintings, what I advocate you do is acquire a play pen and attach this to the crate. You situation your toileting pads as a long way clear of the crate as feasible. You placed a water dish subsequent to the crate and good clear of the toileting pads. Do now not depart meals simply sitting within the crate, this creates a fussy eater and sends the flawed message to the dog approximately being competent of being a chief. Only depart meals down for quarter-hour after which decide upon it up. Always get rid of your puppies collar while it's in a crate or playpen so it does now not get itself stuck. Sometimes dogs will bite on their crate or playpen, they will handiest most of the time do it for a brief period of time, they do not wish to harm themselves in order that they would possibly not try to harm themselves. You may additionally love to get a few 'Rescue Remedy' out of your chemist.

Answer 10

Get a trainer to come to your house and train her with you and your daughter. It should take 6-8 weeks, one hour / week with the trainer and 10-15 minutes a day of you and your daughter practising.

She is still a puppy and the 'hypo' stage will take a few years to calm down. This is why you need control and you need her trained. Good Luck!