Training my puppy question?

Question

So I have an American Pit-bull Terrier. I got him at eight weeks, I started training him the minute he got home. He was doing very well up until now, he is 4 1/2 months old. He has started to become unruly, when I get mad at him and tell him "No!" in a stern firm voice, he will start barking at me as if I am playing. He also gets a little aggressive with my other dog, whom is a 2 1/2 year old spayed American Staffordshire/Pit-bull Terrier, female,she is very tolerant of him and never nips him back or gets mean towards him. This happens when they are playing. When this happens I separate him from her and tell him "NO!" I then put him in his kennel. I did not want to use the kennel for bad behavior, but it seems to be the only way he'll learn. He is getting nuetered this upcoming monday, and I hope it will tone him down a bit. But what can I do in the mean time to help his behavior, if I can at all?

Please responsible, mature answers, those of you whom are ill worded, I will report you.

Answer 1

You give an aggressive breed dog an inch and they will take miles and miles......You have to set strict boundries for a pitbull pup. He barks at you because he does not take u seriously, or respect u either. to him u are obviously below him and he already considers himself ALPHA. You will start seeing more aggressive behaviors from him the more confident he becomes. My sugesstion is to hire someone who works with bully breeds and bad behaviors in your area. Some people might tell u to dominiant this dog and yes this is what needs to be done, but people need to remember that it needs to be done by someone with expierence who can do it properly and without hurting the dog and without emotion, most people domonant dogs with anger and frustration and usually end up getting bit. I am a professional and have worked with dogs for over 25 years . Please be careful and responsible. If you feel confident in your ablities then when he disrespects u need to put him on his back stand over him and hold him down with your thumb into his neck, under his jaw and close to his windpipe. If he fights you you need to match his intensty and hold him there untill he calms down releasing the pressure but not the hold, the more relaxed he gets the more you relax your grip. This is what his mother would do and he will learn to respect you and to calm down at the same time. No yelling, no talking and give him strong eye contact until he looks away from u. You will only have to do this a few times and he will get the message. also provide this dog with structured walks at a heal for at least an hour a day and walk him with the other dog too. This will create a stronger bond between them

Answer 2

Well from my experience, and i have lots i would say that neutering him will tone down his aggression. I have had 3 Rottweilers and they are also just innately aggressive breeds. I have taken my dogs to numerous training classes and there are two techniques you can use together. First if he misbehaves right away as you notice the actions you grab the back of his neck and with the palm of your hand lightly but not to light smack the bottom of his jaw. You should also say "no" or "bad dog", something along those lines. As you talked about he believes your playing, after you do the action i said ignore him and give him no attention until he leaves you alone. If the actions persist make sure the next time you hit him on the bottom of the jaw it is a little harder. Soon the dog will understand right from wrongs and when its play time or not.

Answer 3

The puppy is just going through a stage in life just as kids do. The dogs are just playing with each other so they don't know what they are doing wrong. Instead of just saying "No!" Try slapping them lightly in the nose. The nose is the most delicate part on the dogs body. By lightly slapping them it teaches them the meaning of "No!" When training a dog that early is kind of bad. They should start training at about 3 months of age. They are just puppies at 8 weeks old. Hope it works, good luck!

Answer 4

Well he still is a puppy and it sounds like he is going through the terrible twos. Getting neutered will probally help. Mention this to the vet and they can give you some pointers. He may be trying to be the Alpha male. This may sound stupid but...I went to an obedience class and the trainer said that when the dog is trying to be dominant over you bite him in the scruff of the neck. Not to draw blood or anything, but the theory is that Mother dogs do this to the pups when they are misbehaving. I have done this with my dog. Also do not share your food with him. (like if you are eating popcorn, do not give him any except in his bowl) Alpha males or females always eat first, walk through the door first and are the boss. You are the Alpha person in the family.

Answer 5

sounds to me that you've over used the word "No" if you do it too much especially during play.. the dog will no long associate that word as bad thing. Try to only use "No" in a bad situations.

Answer 6

the 1st thing is, you can't use his kennel for the naughty corner. 2nd thing is, he is a puppy, but you can't let him get away with it. You need to get down to his level, and say no, but not in a threatening manner. Lots of patience.

Answer 7

Your going to have to be more physical with him. you will have to grab him by the collar and hold him still and make him look at you while correct him. keep your head above his to show dominice. Concerning interaction with your other dog,dogs see inaction as submision and will be more aggressive toward it grows older

Answer 8

more than likely he is going through a stage where he is trying to set his dominance in teh house.
with you you need to let him know you are teh boss and with your other dog it may be that she will need to put him in his place, by seperating them is only postponing it.
When he starts with you you may need to put him on his back and don't let him up until he stops fighting you this is a submissive position and you need him to learn to be submissive and can't get up until he lets you do it.
Good luck

Answer 9

He doesn't respect your dominance any more....

Your "no" means, ok, lol.....whatever to him, so he starts playing around....

You have heard the adage, spoil the kid by sparing the rod, it is a Bible verse we use with our children, but dogs are no exception. You break the law, you get spanked, and teach them young, they won't do it as adults......

Once your dog is grown, good luck, but please take it to obedience school, those things are known as killers, :-(

Answer 10

I think that getting him neutered is a good decision and will prob calm him down. In the mean time, wat u can do is, when he is being bad, yell out NO then turn around and cross ur arms. When he stops, praise him. GOOD LUCK!