what can i do? we adopted a yellow lab, age 13 months and he has tried to bite me once and my husband once. we just got him home and had these problems. i cant even get a leash on him to get him outside. any tips? i'm not sure what to do. he seems scared so i've been leaving him alone, but I will need to take him out soon to potty and i'm terrified he will bite me. help? anyone?
2007-11-09 06:02:04 · 5 answers · asked by mikeysprincss 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I adopted him from a family that was moving the next day. He's been fine ever since that incident, but he seems to get scared easily. We went for a walk and he saw a scarecrow and the hair on his back stood up and his tail was down but he didn't growl or anything. He seems fine though in the home and with us. Should I still be concerned?
2007-11-11 12:06:21 · update #1
Hi there,
Can you describe exactly what he's doing? Is it when you approach him with the leash? Did you get him from a lab rescue or what kind of shelter?
Do you have a contact a the rescue you can call?
Right now I'm sure he is scared but this is unacceptable behavior under any circumstances. He needs to be returned to the shelter, the question is, how to get him back there without you being bitten and scaring him any more.
Do you have a crate?
Answer these questions and we can go from there.
2007-11-09 06:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rescued a dog that had something terrible in her past (don't know what). She was absolutely terrified and would either run away from us, refuse to come in the house or bite.
I waited until she was comfortable (laying down, half asleep). I started by putting my hand on her (not moving it); moved to petting her gently, then finished by giving her a massage until she was a complete puddle (so relaxed she was almost smiling).
I then laid the leash by us while I massaged, I then connected the lease while I massaged.
I finally let her walk around the house with the leash on then I took her outside dragging the leash. Finally, I picked up the leash. It took a couple of hours but it was worth the investment of time.
Hope this helps, J
2007-11-09 06:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to constantly talk to him. Offer him treats. He is afraid of you. Offer him the back of your hand so he can smell you. Get your husband's dirty clothes so he can smell them. All dogs love chicken. Put the leash on while he is eating.
Pat your leg and tell him "come on boy."
It sounds like your dog has been mistreated and building confidence in you will not be easy. Speak softly to him and do not shout. He may be afraid of the leash so let him smell it first. Just put the leash down in front of him.
2007-11-09 06:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petsmart could have obedience classes or some style of dogs coach at their region that could coach you the thank you to coach your dogs. for the reason that he loves treats, inspire reliable habit with the treats, and self-discipline his unecessary movements (which includes biting, jumpin, licking) with a company "NO". Any dogs that shows this manner of habit appropriate gets the experience that he's the Alpha dogs, chief of the %., and he will act in a vogue that shows that he's the chief. it relatively is somewhat undesirable, as a results of fact the dogs would not be responsive to his place. the reliable information is that for the reason that he continues to be a puppy, he would be knowledgeable basically in time till now he gets too vast. a reliable thank you to get your dogs to end biting is to, like i discussed till now, self-discipline him while he acts this manner. supply him lots of chew toys to cut back the would desire to chew something or anybody. preparation him to be obedient and calm could be finished the comparable way as coaching him basic instructions, like take a seat and stay. Treats are a reliable thank you to coach him, fairly for the reason that he enjoys being rewarded. additionally, a dogs's exhilaration isn't unavoidably a reliable factor. this means that they are volatile and would desire to burn off ability, fairly than them basically being happy to be sure you. Your dogs will would desire to be walked a minimum of two times an afternoon with the intention to be sturdy. I actually have a hyperactive Miniature Dachshund that i'm attempting to maintain, by employing the way, so i be responsive to how that gets haha. Having him in puppy classes is an astounding thought. this manner, he gets used to different canines and this could cut back paranoia on each and every occasion he's available in touch with them later. Paranoia in canines ends up in growling, barking, biting, and combating, which you of course do no longer elect. I strongly advise the classes. pass to this link under to be sure the right classes on dealing with your dogs on the day by day foundation and varied activities.
2016-10-15 22:14:13 · answer #4 · answered by condom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get in contact with your rescue and let them know what is happening. They may have some tips for you as they know the dog.
2007-11-09 06:22:19 · answer #5 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋