Since I am up to my ears in debt (cuz my kitten needed surgery) I cant afford training for my 2 year old dachshund and she needs it BADLY. she has a mind of her own and if i tell her no or get in her way of doing something she wants to do she growls. she is also very anti social she'll bark like crazy at random people while im walking her and i literally have to pull her along until the person is completely out of her sight....things like that. DOes anyone have any suggestions for maybe websites or books i can read up on to train her myself??
2007-10-24 07:49:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Absolutely invest using the information given from the Dog Whisperer! He rocks.
You teach her that YOU are the pack leader, not her. If you have not heard of the "DW" it airs on the National Geographic channel. It's possible just by watching a few episodes, you will be shown the way to go. You may also be able to find answers on his website.
My dachshund was exactly the same way until I started training him with Caesar Milan's techniques.
Stand up to her, don't let her growl at you, don't let her run you. You run her.
Another fantastic tip I learned, from my dog breeder, is that for some reason dachshunds respond to the command, "Leave it." If you gently brace your hand on their neck (as a mother would do to it's pups) it discourages them from the behavior you do not like, and say "leave it", and you keep extreme consistency (work with her every day), you should be able to help her behavioral problems.
Dachshunds are particularly stubborn and conniving, always mischievously trying to manipulate the situation to get their own way, but Caesar ("DW"), and "leave it" have worked with all five of my dachshunds.
Best of luck to you! Remember, she doesn't own you. You are the pack leader and she must follow you.
2007-10-24 08:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by puppy.lover13 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://tr.im/crAOY
A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.
2016-04-23 11:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by son 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a wonderful show on the National Geographic channel called "The Dog Whisperer." You can pick up a lot of tips on how to "train" your dog. He always says that it's mainly the energy you put out when you talk to you dog. You as the human must state you place in the house as the pack leader. Right now your dog thinks that she is in control or is the pack leader. Don't discipline her with anger because it will only make it worse. Again, it's all about your energy. I hope this helps a little.
2007-10-24 08:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by Steff 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
When she growls at you flip her over onto her back (be gentle though, you don't want to hurt her) and hold her that way so that her belly is in the air (submissive position) and firmly say "No!" while looking her in the eye. Don't be the first to look away. This is much more effective than hitting a dog with newspaper like I saw some suggest (and less abusive, dogs don't have the logic to always understand why they are being smacked).
Here's one idea I've found about walking your dog:
http://www.wikihow.com/Train-Your-Dog-to-Walk-or-Heel-Without-a-Choke-Chain
2007-10-24 07:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by KatieK 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Try googling NILIF, it stands for Nothing In Life Is Free and it has been used with great success by people with dogs of all breeds.
2007-10-24 07:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by suneidayz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you can find some videos about this just search at YouTube about Dog Training.
2007-10-24 07:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by Teo K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plenty of books on dog training. I am sure you can buy used on amazon.
2007-10-24 07:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy this e-book or download the torrent of teach your dogs 100 english words by michele welton
2007-10-24 07:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should understand what kind of dog you have that's there nature to bark like that ...i have a husky so trust me you got it easy i love him though :)
2007-10-24 07:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by anastasia 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dog whisperer.
you need to teach her you are the boss. it takes work, but it must be done. and really, most any book you can find will at least give you some ideas to try. remember, you dont have to be mean, you just have to mean it.
2007-10-24 07:52:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋