| jackiebaby |
| Posted 2/16/2008 4:03:53 AM |
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I am a first time Dog owner and have had my pup for about 2-3 weeks. Recently he has become a little to aggressive for my liking. He continues to bite and not just at play and I tell him NO. But what scared me th most was last night.He was laying down with me on my leg and I went to move him gently bc my leg was falling asleep he growled at me and when i said NO he lunged at my face! I was so shocked idk where that came from. I do not hit my Dog and he gets lots of attention food water taken for walks i treat himlike a person. its not like im abusing him then i could see where the aggression was coming from. I dont really know what to do about this and could really use some guidance. he has been doing great with everything else, he is paper trained and has learned to sit on command. Perhaps he is too spoiled? I really dont know please help! |
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| ShoobyTheDog |
| Posted 2/16/2008 9:55:10 AM |
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Have you been teasing him? Take you Dog to a Dog trainer or vet. They can help you with your delima. |
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| MaryAndDobes |
| Posted 2/16/2008 10:44:08 PM |
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Yes, it does sound like he's spoiled and it sounds like he's getting away with these poor behaviours because you don't know what to do. Problem behaviours like this should never be tolerated and should be met with a sharp, stern rebuke. If a puppy tried anything like that with me, he'd be likely to get a good scruff shake and an extremely firm, growly "knock it off!" That would likely be accompanied by a quick trip to his crate to spend a little time alone. He needs some very clear consequences to his bad actions. |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 2/17/2008 12:10:53 AM |
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| Quote jackiebaby: I am a first time Dog owner and have had my pup for about 2-3 weeks. Recently he has become a little to aggressive for my liking. He continues to bite and not just at play and I tell him NO. But what scared... |
First mistake, "I treat him like a person" He's a Dog and you must treat him like a dog. By that I mean you must teach him your the boss and he is not. Do not let him sleep on you or with you. Do not let him come in the door before you. Do not let him eat before you and start handing feeding him for now. Start training him to sit.
You didn't tell us his breed. What breed is he. We could maybe help you more if we knew. |
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| malachis |
| Posted 2/17/2008 8:52:45 AM |
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dont feel that you are being mean by telling him off. my Mums elderly neighbour was terrified of her own dog.it was a west highland terrier, it got so bad that she was scared to walk from one room to the next. the lady got the Dog as a companion after her husband died but was MUCH too soft with it. A Dog with no dicipline is DANGEROUS! hope yours will be ok! the lady in the end had to give the Dog away because it attacked her on her stairs and she fell. only a little Dog but VERY bossy! GOOD LUCK! remember,if your Dog respects you and you him, youll have a great time |
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| jackiebaby |
| Posted 2/17/2008 9:55:21 AM |
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he is a jack russel/ Chihuahua mix. I thought it was bc he is being spoiled and maybe getting territorial with the bed so I made him sleep in the living room. He fell asleep with me on the couch the next morning and when i went to move him he was fine. I tell him no and he is learning to sit but he is spoiled, and sometimes I feel bad when I yell at him bc he gives me those sad puppy eyes, but if he is going to be like that no more! i will not be nervous around an animal in my own house. thank you for all the advice and will dfinately put it to use. |
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| malachis |
| Posted 2/17/2008 10:18:32 AM |
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he sounds really cool. i had a jack russell once,they are amazingly loyal and VERY intelligent. they do need lots of excersise though! they are constantly looking for "prey".  |
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| Yorkies4Evr |
| Posted 2/17/2008 11:58:19 PM |
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My dad's ex-girlfriend's Dog did this. It kept on getting worse as the days went by. One day while we were sitting there on the couch, he started having a cesure. Hopefully this isn't what's wrong with your dog, but the agression was becasue the Dog was going to hide becasue it could feel a cesure coming, and the only reason why we saw it that time was because the Dog didn't get away in time. As you might be able to tell, the Dog is epeleptic. |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 2/18/2008 12:05:18 AM |
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| Quote jackiebaby: he is a jack russel/ Chihuahua mix. I thought it was bc he is being spoiled and maybe getting territorial with the bed so I made him sleep in the living room. He fell asleep with me on the couch the next... |
Puppy classes. You must be strong and remember giving in today to those big eyes will only hurt him more tomorrow. He has to learn. :) |
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| jackiebaby |
| Posted 2/18/2008 2:36:35 AM |
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Thanx again I called petco and petsmart to compare; would you recommend going to one of these stores for the training classes? He was great today and I had no problems; except for th eusual puppy stubborness which is expected lol but he sat every time i told him to! which was great when he went to snip at me for taking my sock away i was very firm with him and didnt give him any attention; i think he figured out why because later when i went to take away my fiances glove he dropped it right away. i also gave hima bath today and he did wonderful!! didnt try to jump out and was very quiet and calm. |
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| maligirl1 |
| Posted 2/18/2008 8:59:58 AM |
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puppy classes are a good idea.lets your Dog know who is the alpha Dog and pack leader.he's testing you,sounds like your starting to win the battle.good luck hope everything works out ok |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 2/18/2008 10:03:03 AM |
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| Quote jackiebaby: Thanx again I called petco and petsmart to compare; would you recommend going to one of these stores for the training classes? He was great today and I had no problems; except for th eusual puppy stubborness... |
I can't recommend one of these places over another. Simply because I think its more about picking the right trainer. So either place may have a good trainer working there. The best thing you can do is go two both and watch how different trainers train. When you find one your comfortable with sign up for their classes. Doggy classes are as much about training the owner as they are about training the dog. So if your not comfortable with the trainer neither you nor your Dog will get much out of the classes. Also classes are only as good and the time you put in at home working with your Dog between classes and after the classes are over. :) Your willingness to see and admit the problems early and your desire to do something about it, tell me your both going to do great!
Good luck and let us know how it goes and if we can help you in anyway. :)
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| jackiebaby |
| Posted 2/18/2008 4:44:37 PM |
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thank you all so much i will def do that and bring my fiance with me as well so we both gain the knowledge. i have no problem admitting when there is a problem and try to do w/e possible to find a solution! I know there arent bad animals it all depends on the owner. I would really like to socialize my Dog with other animals and people; puppy group classes would be good for that right? Everytime we go for a walk and he sees someone he runs to them and wags his little tail wanting to be petted it is so cute! When he sees other dogs he doesnt even bark he wants to play with them. What are some other ways I can socialize my dog? |
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| suebgone |
| Posted 2/18/2008 8:12:14 PM |
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google NILIF for some help getting him under control & understanding you are the alpha.
where ever you decide to go for training, go there first & observe how the trainer relates to the dogs & the owners.
I would not recommend petshop classes. you might call your local shelter & ask about a trainer |
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| kathystone |
| Posted 2/18/2008 8:58:24 PM |
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A jack Rusell is very smart and he is training you. Chihuahuas sometimes have an attitude like a short man and he seems to be showing this behavior too. First, practice in the mirror without him. Make a mean face and growl in a low voice and say NOOOO, BAAAADDDD! then make a happy smiley face and say in a higher pitch, GOOOOOD BOY! dogs respond to verbal and body language. If he ever bites you again, grab him by the scruff of the neck and lift his front legs off the ground and make the mean face. This is what a mother Dog does when her kids get out of line. Hold him up for a count of 5 then put him down and walk away. He will feel sad, so what! That is what you want. Let him gain some humility. He needs tyo remembver that you are the alpha and he is the trusted subordinate. BUT HE HAS TO EARN THAT TRUST NOW THAT HE BROKE IT!
I agree stay away fromn the pet shop classes. Most will not properly deal with an agressive Dog because they don't want to be "mean". However, I ask, if your 12 year old son came to you and took your purse, demanded your keys and credit cards how fast would he be up against the wall wishing he could find a hole to crawl in? If you won't lert your kid push you around, please show your Dog that much love too. Thanks! |
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| jackiebaby |
| Posted 2/18/2008 9:23:02 PM |
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 if any person did something like that to me I do not hesitate to get angry and show them how it is; and make them earn my trust back. i can not tell you how much I appreciate everyones feed back it really is so much help! I didn't know about grabbing the back of their neck I didn't know if that would hurt him or not. I have raised cats before and when they do something wrong i grab them fromback of their neck i didn't know the same works for dogs. Thanx, I always learn something new on here!! |
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| flip195 |
| Posted 2/20/2008 8:01:50 AM |
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Start him on Strict NILIF training, it's easy done, and works like a charm.
Check out this website
http://k9deb.com/ |
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| jackiebaby |
| Posted 2/21/2008 5:20:41 AM |
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Thank you for the website!! |
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| bigdogg233576 |
| Posted 3/24/2008 1:21:41 PM |
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| Quote jackiebaby: Thanx again I called petco and petsmart to compare; would you recommend going to one of these stores for the training classes? He was great today and I had no problems; except for th eusual puppy stubborness... |
In my opinion you should never go to petland they support the sell of puppy mill puppies |
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| naturaldane |
| Posted 3/24/2008 2:01:31 PM |
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| Quote bigdogg233576: In my opinion you should never go to petland they support the sell of puppy mill puppies |
Um, hello what kind of site do you think you are on? Also petcos at least in the state of Ga do not sell Puppies. they sell small animals only and fish.
I think you might be thinking of petland. |
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