She barks, growls, twists around in your arms if she's being held... and it's making my sister crazy (especially when they go camping and other dogs pass by). Any tips on how to get her to stop being psycho-dog?
2007-08-09 14:26:42 · 7 answers · asked by Jackie B 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Take her out for a walk on a leash. When she starts to bark because of someone be it animal or person coming toward her, do a quick about face. When she has calmed down, turn back around and keep walking. Do this about 15 minutes everyday (if you can). Eventually she will stop this. Also remember to praise her for being a good dog when she doesn't go balistic.
2007-08-15 03:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by Karen K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as though she's not been well socialised with other dogs. She's excited and wants to play with the other dogs - 'meet and greet' is what they like to do. You are quite right not to reward bad behaviour. Given her breed mix it's also probable that she's not getting enough exercise or mental stimulation to tire her out. Both breeds are also notoriously difficult to train. Have you thought of joining a dog training class with her? A training class will address the socialisation issue and the mental stimulation (which you can also continue at home). If you can find a secure dog exercise area in your vicinity - a lot of parks have them - a gated, fenced off place where dogs can be let off to play freely, then that would also help her let off some steam.
2016-04-01 08:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps a LOT if you can keep the dog tired. Now, depending on the breed, that could be fun. . . my min pin, for example, *will* get tired eventually but *won't* admit it and start acting like she is half the time until she's about ready to just fall asleep standing up. (There's too much to check out!)
I'd see if you can find something else to distract her with. . . any favorite treats or obnoxious-sounding toys she likes. . . right before you can tell she's going to get all excited. If that doesn't work, you might want to look into some kind of a remote training collar that will do something to get the dog's attention away from being in "must get other dog" mode and into a mood you can at least communicate with.
2007-08-15 06:27:39 · answer #3 · answered by geek_girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get in a professional dog trainer to help assist with the dogs manners. Maybe your sisters dog has been kept away from other dogs, when she does get to see other dogs she goes physco and thinks she is the boss. But try getting her trained it could help.
2007-08-14 21:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm her if you can. My weiner dog does the same thing. It is for attention to her though. She barks and growls until people pet her, or dogs come up to her.
2007-08-09 14:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming this is probably one of the famous "rare teacup" breeds, maybe you should all accept the fact that you actually own a dog, not a toy or fashion statement.
Hint : dogs need exercise, training and commitment
2007-08-09 14:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Rahaaa 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is insenct ....she is just telling the dog that that area belongs to her......but if it gets to far scold her k k!
2007-08-09 14:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋