I think that my dog thinks she is the dominant one over me...What are some signs that will show this...Also any suggestions on making her see me as the pack leader
2007-12-20 02:52:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
She does not Hump Me
2007-12-20 02:56:01 · update #1
Also, she always walks around with her tail all the way up and my other dog doesn't...Does this mean anything ?
2007-12-20 03:07:48 · update #2
Dogs have no ego. They only understand that they are part of a pack and someone is the leader. If it is not made clear that you are the leader and you have a dog with an alpha personality the dog will assume she is the leader. You do not have to do anything rash but you must exert your leadership status very clearly so she knows you are the leader.
All of the suggesitons so far have been pretty good but subtle. First you need to challenge and dominate her so she understands you are leader.
First, reach over her shoulders and pick her up by her front legs so she has to stand on her back legs. Then walk her around like this for several minutes. She will struggle and try to get away. Do not injure her but do not put her down until you decide to. One of two things will happen. She will either immediately feel cowed and submit or she may struggle and resist, even try to bite at your hands. If you see this behavior you must immediately do the following.
Lay her down on the floor so that your arm holds her face away form you and lay on her with as much weight as it takes to keep her from getting up (without hurting her). Keep her trapped under you in this helpless position for a long time. In extreme cases it can take an alpha dog up to a half hour to submit. Once you have demonstrated your superiority to her, let her up and get to your feet.
Walk away and sit in your chair. If she does not come over to you after a few minutes call her. From this point on, do not ever show affection for your dog when she comes begging for it. Instead, call her wait until she responds and then shower her with love, petting, scratching etc. The same goes for play. If she comes to you with her favorite throw and fetch toy, do not respond. Once she gives up on the idea, call her and then take the toy and play.
The message must always be that you decide when she eats, where she lays, what she does etc. This has two profound impacts on your dog. She will know you are the leader and how she is supposed to respond to you and it releves her of the leadership responsibility which should also have a calming effect on her. (It is much easier to be a follower than a leader).
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2007-12-20 03:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put your hand on her neck and GENTLY push her down till she lays down. She should calm down when you do this. Talk to her while you do this and pet her with your other hand. Do this every time she gets out of hand and she will come to realize that you're the pack leader. Crate training will also help. Putting yourself physically over her (like standing or leaning over her head) is also a dominance-asserting behavior. This is going to sound corny, but watch that show on Animal Planet called The Dog Whisperer. That guy is very good.
2007-12-20 11:32:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Pit will carry it's tail higher than your German Shepherd.
Carried real high and standing very erect is a sign of dominance.
You stated before this Pit was stirring trouble. Contact a professional. You have some definite dog issues you need to get control over before all h*ll breaks loose.
2007-12-20 11:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by woooh! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch the dog whisperer on the National Geographic channel its really helpful. You can also go to National Geographic.com and get on his website you can watch clips from the show there. A dominant dog will undermine you like not coming when called and doing things you wont allow just to spite you. You have to show the dog calm assertiveness all the time.
2007-12-20 10:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
When you walk into a room don't speak or
say anything to her. Even if she jumps
up on you. Move her off of you, and do
something else in the room.
Then take time out to say hi to her.
Make it seem like she's not number one.
2007-12-20 11:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Running in and out of doors before you, you allowing her to eat before you eat, pulling on the leash during walks, jumping up on you, not listening and respecting you. Try a training class. Your not a trainer and thats ok. Go to someone who can help you and teach you pack leadership. www.apdt.com. and find a trainer near you. Good luck.
2007-12-20 10:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by heysanj75 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humping you is a sign...
2007-12-20 10:55:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋