I wanted to ask someone if they knew what to do in this situation. I know someone who has a dog. He is a one year old mix breed. He is very big and very friendly. I have an oppurtuity to have this dog. But the problem is that he has been kept in a kennel for 90% of his life. I think he might be going crazy. When let out he runs around likes to jump on people (I know this is to expected.) My question is, do you think there is a chance I can save him and make him "normal" again? Or is there no hope? People with special knowledge or experiences with this are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!!!
2007-07-08 08:47:37 · 13 answers · asked by supersonic 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hope? That dog will think he's died and gone to heaven if you take him home and love him. I have adopted dogs out of kennels and they have adapted wonderfully! He doesn't need to be "saved." He just needs attention and love.
2007-07-08 08:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
He already sounds perfectly "normal" to me. The jumping and running around is just excitement and not having been taught any better. As a young dog, there is no way he is getting enough physical or mental exercise living in a kennel. What you have here is a classic example of a dog with behavioral problems caused purely by lack of exercise and proper training. Be consistent with your training and use positive methods and he should be pretty well behaved quite quickly. Going to a group obedience class would benefit you both greatly. A group class is not only an opportunity for an experienced trainer to give you advice specific to your dog's problems but is also a great way to work on obedience around distractions and work on socializing your dog.
2007-07-08 10:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by ainawgsd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Once given the proper life-style and training, he should recover. With the jumping problem, simply turn your back and ignore the behavior. There is also a harness that you may put on him that teaches him not to jump that you can find at the petstore. Most likely, he will need a lot of love and care, and definately just let him run around a lot. Although you do need to correct the jumping and any other bahavior that is wrong. Also, if he knows sit and stay, you can encourage him to do so instead of jumping. Reward him with a treat once he stops, and make sure you just keep up at the work.
2007-07-08 08:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by Southern Sweetheart 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had this experience from when I had rescued my 1 year old Pomeranian. He had been in a keen 22 hours a day and after we adopted him, we went to puppy training classes and except for the lack of social interaction, which resulted in aggression, with some things like other dogs and older men. Kai was what you would call normal within a few months. You just have to put a bit extra work into him for the first few weeks.
2007-07-08 08:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 07:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by estiven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. The jumping is just excitement.......this is still a young dog that you will be able to train with positive training methods. The easiest way to stop exciteable jumping is hold a treat in your hand.....the dog soon realises that four feet on the ground gets the treat.....jumping up does not. Then you can train Sit, Down, Come......whatever....with treats as a reward. I have re-trained many rescue dogs which have been abused and/or neglected. You just have to be patient and kind and fair.
2007-07-08 09:34:09 · answer #6 · answered by nellana 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can he is still young. It will take work but he will think of you as the one who saved him from this life as you will be. You may want to have a large crate for him to sleep in so he'll have his own space. Just make sure to start taking him out to get him well socialized and lots of exercise. You may want to join an obedience class it will be great for both of you. All the best;~)
2007-07-08 08:54:57 · answer #7 · answered by SureKat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He'll be a handful for awhile, but at least he's friendly and not aggressive from being locked up so much! You'll have to retrain him just like he was a puppy. Teach him what he needs to know, right from wrong, etc. He won't understand good house manners at first. He'll need a good chance to exercise every day, and I would recommend signing up for obedience lessons so you can learn how to train him. He sounds sweet but neglected, poor thing!
2007-07-08 08:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the was a real crule way to keep that dog... But yes you can train the dog to be calm just use treats and be stern... teaching a dog to sit is easy and should be the first thing you teach... just get a dog training book at your local library and just do as it says.
2007-07-08 08:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by captain_dfowler 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can! Just think, you could be saving him mentally. It really isnt good on dogs to be locked up that much. I would deffinatley take him.
2007-07-08 08:52:23 · answer #10 · answered by chazycares 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋