I went to the Humane Society last week and adopted a sweet little Jack Russel/Chihuahua? mix. She is very small, only 8 lbs. The problems are this.....She wants to go after my Cockatiel who has been queen bee of the house for the past 14 years! The dog is scaring the hell out of her. I try to keep them separate, but then if I have the dog say in the kitchen then she wimpers, barks and cries for me, and won't stop!
How do I get all the animals to accept eachother? How do I get the dog (she is 2 years old) to not spazz about me being out of her sight?
I feel Horrible!! Like maybe this was a BIG mistake!
Help!
2007-10-06 10:29:05 · 14 answers · asked by chicklione 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is going to kill that bird when he gets the chance.
2007-10-06 10:37:25 · answer #1 · answered by dontknow86 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You got a Jack Russell Terrier mix. The are hunters with a high prey drive. Why did you do this? I don't think you thought about it at all or did any kind of breed research.
If this is going to work out you need to consult with a professional trainer and be willing to work with this dog and listen to the trainer. Find a trainer that will use a combination of positive (praise) and negative (corrections), but more of the first than the latter, because both the breeds you mention have a tendency to walk all over anyone who's too soft and to shut down with anyone too harsh in their methods.
If you can't or won't do the work needed it would be best to find her a new home.
2007-10-06 17:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by puplovetft 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try putting her on a leash and take her into the room with your bird. When she starts to go after the bird or barks, etc. tell her NO in a stern voice and lead her out of the room and ignore her for a few minutes. Then repeat this process several times. If she stays calm even for a minute give her a treat immediately and praise her. She will learn if you keep this up with diverting her attention and ignoring her when she acts up and reward her when she doesn't.
2007-10-06 17:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bringing in an older dog can have its problems , you could try to have both animals i the same room , together , cage the bird for a while , and let the dog out then cgae the dog for a while and let the bird out , supervise them at all times if in the same room , it will take time , but try and give the dog something else to do when the bird is out , chew a rax bone , or give it a toy with trats inside that take a while to lick out , good luck
2007-10-06 17:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by dawn k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Problem dogs are usually problems because of training issues, not dog issues.
The Humane Society usually offers (relatively) inexpensive training courses.
If in your shoes, I would call the Humane Society and talk to them about your issues. Ask if they have any help to offer, I bet they will.
Good luck
2007-10-06 17:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Gem 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
More time in front of eachother. Positive calming reinforcement when they are together. Maybe feed the dog a special dinner or all meals in the birds presence.
2007-10-06 17:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was nice of you to adopt an adult dog from an animal shelter. But it would have been wise to have her temperament tested with birds before you brought her home. I think your best option now would be to consult with a professional animal behaviorist to help you with this problem. You can ask your veterinarian if they know of a good animal behaviorist.
2007-10-06 17:34:24 · answer #7 · answered by Stark 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, it was not a mistake to adopt but you have to realize that
you brought that dog to your house and now she has to adjust
to being around a bird and other people who come and go
i watch that show the dog whisperer alot and he says you should walk your dog 45 min. aday because if you leave and
go to work she has alot of energy she needs to burn, so i
would try that and then slowly introduce your bird but cautiously
good luck!!
2007-10-06 18:20:06 · answer #8 · answered by jlynnbhudnall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thing that you should send your dog to Dog Training School but if you can't afford it then let each other get used to it.
2007-10-06 17:33:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs and birds don't mix.
I wouldn't trust my dogs with a bird they would probably chew it up.
Why don't you keep the bird in a cage?
Or when the bird is out keep the dog in a cage?
2007-10-06 17:38:25 · answer #10 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i understand. we took a adult jack Russell home it made our life a living hell. we had to get rid of her because she fought with our dogs made and made a mess . no to mention she killed a pup sniff.
2007-10-06 17:44:06 · answer #11 · answered by melody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋