If we try to go get her from away from the road (so she doesn't get hit) she gets agressive and will bite. If we try discipline her with a swat o nthe nose, she gets mroe aggravated and will lunge at and bite even worse tha nthe first time. She will also do this on certain occasions when she doesn't want to come in the hosue or go in her kennel? I've actually disciplined her to the point where I was afraid I'd hurt her, and she will still not back down. This is only teaching her that she can get away with whatever she wants if she bites. Now it has even gotten to the point to where if we try to restrain her from anything by holding her collar (chasing cats, cars or other dogs) she gets agressive. Again if we try to discipline her by saying "NO!!" and swat her on the nose, she'll jump back and try to attack our hands. She;s normally fine, but it's instances like this that suck! Do shock collars work? What eorkse best? Will she ever get better? Any information would be helpfull. Thank!
2007-07-05 09:53:35 · 12 answers · asked by noyb 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You can't hit a dog to make them behave. Thats teaching her to hate your hands and if you almost hurt her with physical discipline, you are really asking for a bite. Try the gentle leader head halter and a training lead. Keep it on her all the time with the lead attached it will give you greater control without harming the dog and if you use it in conjunction with firm discipline (no hands or swatting) and praise for good behaviour it will work wonders. Think about it this way 1 1/2 years is an adult dog. i am also an adult and if you kept trying to hit me whenever I didnt do something you liked I would do more than jump back and snap at you. Stop with the swatting before she hurts somebody. Dogs do not understand "spanking" and there is no way to communicate "this is for your own good" you need to find a way to discipline her that she can understand.
2007-07-05 10:04:16 · answer #1 · answered by presamada 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 1 year old border collie is still a puppy and will be for some time. Perhaps you can find a border collie rescue in your area. I know you don't want to rehome the dog again - it was great of you to take it back in the first place - but if that's what you feel you need to do, then so be it. You can try yourself or find a border collie rescue. Training will help this dog, and BCs are great with agility and things, but it will require your attention. I agree that dogs are often very good for people with autism, but this puppy does seem a bit rambunctious for what we see. If you truly aren't willing to rehome or give this dog to a rescue, then train him. Work with a trainer who understands your situation. You will be teaching your son how to be responsible from a young age and perhaps shaping this dog into his greatest friend. Good luck! ETA: I definitely don't envy you - this is a tough situation. Either way, it won't be easy. The good news is making the right decision - whatever that is - is a great reward. If you really want a dog, maybe wait until your son is a bit older (perhaps 5 years old) and get an adult dog from a rescue. This way your son can grow up with a dog and benefit from having one around, you can have a dog who's already at least partly trained, and you can do some research as to a better breed fit now that you know more about the specific situation you're in. I don't think you're irresponsible at all - not everyone is what they seem. Good luck again! :)
2016-05-19 00:52:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's see.
Your dog does something you don't like and exhibits aggression. Your reaction to to hurt the dog. So the dog exhibits MORE aggression. You then talk about hurting the dog even MORE and the dog exhibiting even MORE aggression.
So now you want to work with a shock collar so you can inflict even MORE pain on the dog, hoping that will work.
So I come up to you and gently punch you, you get mad. I hit you harder and you get madder. I hit you even harder and you get even madder yet. So when I get a 2x4 to hit you again how do you think you're going to react?
First of all you are going to have to admit that YOU are the problem. YOU have taught the dog to react this way. This a prime example of someone being dominant with a dog and creating problems.
Once you've admitted that you have NO idea how to train a dog, try to find a GOOD obedience instructor. Not Petsmart or Petco, someone who has dealt with this type of situation before.
You've created a Frankenstein. If you don't have one already, your very close to having a fear biter. These are extremely dangerous dogs.
2007-07-05 10:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by Dogjudge 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My Border Collie tries to bite me every once in a while so I started to teach him " no bite" and taped him on the nose. After a few times all I have to say now is " no bite" and he stops. In your case though you could try what I did. You could also try getting some PURE WHITE viniger and when she bites tell her "no bite, rude" or whatever works best for you, open her mouth and spray it in her mouth. After a few times she will learn not to bite. If this behavior continues, you need to take your dog to training classes.
2007-07-06 05:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lacey B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, swatting her on the nose is only agravating her and causing more aggression from her.
Your dog, as well as you, need help from a professional trainer. You have a dominant tempered dog that needs to be trained and you need to be trained in how to handle this type of dominant temperament. If handled inappropriately, as you have been doing, albeit not purposely, it only creates more aggressiveness, as you have seen.
Call a pro trainer that specializes in aggression issues and you will be pleasantly surprised with the transfomation of your dog as well as you will be prepared to deal with issues in the future.
2007-07-05 09:59:58 · answer #5 · answered by Shanna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have not established the Alpha male or Female. Your dog has to know your the top dog. Yes she will get better, but she needs serious training. I suggest taking her to a dog trainer and make sure that the trainer has worked with aggressive dogs before.
2007-07-05 10:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For heaven's sake - stop swatting her! You are behaving agressively and she is reacting to it. Get to obedience class now! Good person! You will learn how to reward good behavior and control her bad behavior properly.
2007-07-05 10:04:32 · answer #7 · answered by thehouseofcritters 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know absolutely nothing about dog behavior and how to teach good behavior or correct bad behavior. Enroll in a good obedience class and learn before you have a "broke" dog.
2007-07-05 09:59:45 · answer #8 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dont discipline her physically... because shes responding to that... dont discpline her too harshly either, just correct her when shes doing something wrong and she'll stop. also try positive reinforcement it always works
2007-07-05 10:24:30 · answer #9 · answered by snc1040 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this may sound cruel to all of you but my ex husband waited until his dog went to eat and then put his hand near the dog's dish and tested it to see if it would try to bit e the hand that fed it and if so-- he would pull the dog away from the dish and choke it to show it who is boss. with a Siberian Husky dog he didn't do that and the neighbor got bit by it and the dog always acted so pompous like it should be eating steak with the filthy rich and I wish we could've given it away to some
2007-07-05 10:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋