i have done my research but would like some extra tips ! i have 2 year old female patterdale cross and we are getting an english bull terrier puppy male on monday! what is the best way to intoduce them to one another?
any help is appreciated
thanks in advance xx
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we had the same problem.
so what we did we just brought the new puppy in and put her on the floor.
our older dog, went up to her sniffed the then went a laid back down (he was only 4 then but still lazy).
we had a place for out new puppy to be on her own, which was the kitchen in this case as she wouldnt get out of it!!.
we didnt have a crate as our family dont belive in enclosing dogs in cages. the first week we took it in turns to sleep with the 2 dogs in the living room. feed the older dog first! play with the older do first! do everything with the older dog first so she knows she is the boss.
they should get on fine as ur patterdale x is still quite young her self. and where ur new terrier pup is male where she is female, dogs most of the time get on better with new dogs that are opposite sex (i have found this though other people may have different opinions).
good luck!
i dont no
get them a table in a nice restaurant.
Just let them play together when they meet. There will be a lot of butt sniffing at first but they should be fine. Be prepared to have a place where the new puppy can have for his or her own. I suggest a crate. Keep an eye on them and discourage aggressive behavior.
outside the home maybe on fields where it is neutral, on a lead at first and show your dog that you welcome the new arrival but don't get the other dog jealous, good luck
Gradually is the secret, don't try to do it too quickly, allow them to get to know each other under close supervision.
I would say introduce them on neutral territory but, as your newcomer is a pup and I'm guessing won't be fully immunised, this is probably not possible at the local park.
Do you have a friend or relative who doesn't have dogs and is willing to allow you to use their garden for half an hour or so, just to allow these two to meet on neutral terms? If so then that's your best bet. Once they've got over the initial introductions then take them home together.
Make sure your girls favourite toys etc are hidden from sight for a week or so and give each dog a new toy when they arrive home so they're starting on a level footing.
Make sure you give attention to each of them in similar amounts. Don't favour the pup over your adult girl.
I would suggest separating them at night or when you're not with them, perhaps using crates. A crate is a useful aid in house breaking for a pup too plus it gives them each a little space of their own.
Good luck
When we brang our lab cross male home at 10 weeks old, we initially had our 4 year old terrier female shut in the living room. To bring a puppy home and then let strange dogs come rushing over to investigate, can be extremely frightening for a pup who has only known it's mum and littermates. We let our pup sniff around for about 10-15mins and took him out in the garden to the loo, then we put him in his crate with a new toy and blankets etc and brang our terrier into the room ( we was holding her ) She was very interested at the new arrival and when we put her down on the floor she sniffed all around the crate curiously, our pup didn't bat an eyelid but was nervous of her being there. Then we swapped them round and our pup just walked off in the opposite direction. Next we introduced them with our terrier on the lead and both in the same room, our terrier gave a low grumble warning at our pup but didn't snap at him. After a day of introducing them like this and giving our puppy time to settle in, we let them both out in the garden on day 2 of having our pup and they were fine. They get along excellently together and our now 19month old dog really looks up to our little terrier. Everyone has a different way of introducing pups to adult dogs etc but never leave them alone un supervised. Good luck.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Any tips to keep our dog from bothering us at the table?
(Shes tall enough to rest her nose on the table)
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Begging -- 9 Tips to Table the Pleas
Your heart swells as your loyal, loving pet gazes up at you with those soft brown eyes. Then you notice the whining, the drooling and the unrelenting stare at your fork. This isn't about love. It's about your food -- she wants it, and she wants it now.
It's hard to ignore a good mooch, but if you give in, experts say, you'll never have a peaceful meal again. So be strong, hang onto your plate and follow these helpful hints.
For Dogs and Cats
Feed her first.
"If your dog or cat is really full, she just won't be as inspired to ask for more," says Kathryn Segura, who trains animals for television and movies and is owner of PHD Animals in Studio City, California.
Don't give in to guilt.
No matter how much she manipulates your emotions with those Oliver Twist eyes -- "Please, master, may I have some of yours?" -- remind yourself that your pet is already well-fed and doesn't need human food, says M. Lynne Kesel, D.V.M., assistant professor of elective surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Fort Collins.
Make her leave for leftovers.
If you do decide to slip her a snack, don't do it from the table, Dr. Kesel adds. Otherwise your pet will begin confusing your mealtimes with hers. "If I'm eating something healthy and I can't finish it, at the end I'll put a little in their bowls," she says.
Lay down the law.
Usually just raising your voice will send your pet scurrying to another room. If that doesn't work, try honking a bike horn or rattling a shake can. "After a few times, they should get the message," says Gary Landsberg, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Thornhill, Ontario, who specializes in animal behavior.
To make a shake can, put some coins inside an empty soda can. Tape up the hole and you've got a noisemaker extraordinaire.
Say it with spray.
Cats can be incorrigible beggars, even jumping on tables and stealing food when you don't hand over a handout. And dogs aren't above trying some pretty pushy maneuvers themselves. To discourage such brazen behavior, surprise your pet with a blast from a spray bottle. The plastic bottle you use to spray plants will do nicely. Just aim for whatever part of your pet is handy, says Bob Gutierrez, animal behavior coordinator at the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Isolate the problem.
"When your dog or cat is driving you crazy, tell her ' No!' and calmly put her in another room and shut the door," says Dr. Landsberg. You may get complaints in the form of barking or meowing, but don't let her out until you're done eating. "Eventually she'll figure out that if she doesn't beg, she doesn't get sent away," says Dr. Landsberg.
Try a sticky solution.
Does your pet's begging repertoire include jumping up on kitchen counters? If so, try putting strips of double-sided tape in strategic spots. Then stand back and watch, says Gutierrez. "They hate the sensation of their paws getting a little stuck," he says. "They're unlikely to return, but just in case, buy an extra-big roll."
Give in -- just a little.
Some people love feeding their pet at the table and don't want to give it up entirely. As a compromise, try slipping her something healthy, like lettuce, suggests Myrna Milani, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Charlestown, New Hampshire, and author of The Body Language and Emotions of Cats and The Body Language and Emotions of Dogs. "If she doesn't like it, you've done your part -- and if she does, you're not loading her down with fattening food," she says.
For Dogs Only
Send her to school.
If your pooch's pleas are starting to peeve, why not try obedience school? Once you've both mastered the essential commands like "Stay!" and "Down!" you'll have peace in the family once again. "This way it's not a constant battle at the dinner table," says Dr. Landsberg.
when ever she does juve her a strong "No" and if that doesnt work send her outside.
I have found the best way to keep my Rottie away from counter surfing and getting near the table is to teach her to do something else. If she is busy being good, she can't be bothering you at the table. If your dog has basic obedience work on her down stay. Try bringing in a blanket or a bed into the dining room when you eat, tell her to down on the bed, and stay. She will get used to having to do her job of 'staying' while you all eat in peace! It may seem like it would take a little longer to do this than simply yell at her, but in the long run I think you and she will be very happy. Good luck!
keep her outside when your at the table and when your not at the table let her inside.
This isn't hard. Teach your dog the down/stay. Before you sit down to eat make sure your dog has eaten first. Then before you start eating put the dog in a down/stay. Don't allow the dog to get up and investigate and give her no attention unless she moves out of position. Expect a few interruptions to get up and return the dog to the spot, or if you are fast enough often a NO said in a low, growling tone will stop them from getting up. Repeat the stay command. In the meantime don't even think about giving her table scraps or treats from the table. It's fair..you didn't try to eat the dog's food, she shouldn't expect to eat yours. If you can be consistent in doing this pretty soon mealtimes will be pleasant again with your dog lying quietly in her spot. GL :)
Answers:
Begging -- 9 Tips to Table the Pleas
Your heart swells as your loyal, loving pet gazes up at you with those soft brown eyes. Then you notice the whining, the drooling and the unrelenting stare at your fork. This isn't about love. It's about your food -- she wants it, and she wants it now.
It's hard to ignore a good mooch, but if you give in, experts say, you'll never have a peaceful meal again. So be strong, hang onto your plate and follow these helpful hints.
For Dogs and Cats
Feed her first.
"If your dog or cat is really full, she just won't be as inspired to ask for more," says Kathryn Segura, who trains animals for television and movies and is owner of PHD Animals in Studio City, California.
Don't give in to guilt.
No matter how much she manipulates your emotions with those Oliver Twist eyes -- "Please, master, may I have some of yours?" -- remind yourself that your pet is already well-fed and doesn't need human food, says M. Lynne Kesel, D.V.M., assistant professor of elective surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Fort Collins.
Make her leave for leftovers.
If you do decide to slip her a snack, don't do it from the table, Dr. Kesel adds. Otherwise your pet will begin confusing your mealtimes with hers. "If I'm eating something healthy and I can't finish it, at the end I'll put a little in their bowls," she says.
Lay down the law.
Usually just raising your voice will send your pet scurrying to another room. If that doesn't work, try honking a bike horn or rattling a shake can. "After a few times, they should get the message," says Gary Landsberg, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Thornhill, Ontario, who specializes in animal behavior.
To make a shake can, put some coins inside an empty soda can. Tape up the hole and you've got a noisemaker extraordinaire.
Say it with spray.
Cats can be incorrigible beggars, even jumping on tables and stealing food when you don't hand over a handout. And dogs aren't above trying some pretty pushy maneuvers themselves. To discourage such brazen behavior, surprise your pet with a blast from a spray bottle. The plastic bottle you use to spray plants will do nicely. Just aim for whatever part of your pet is handy, says Bob Gutierrez, animal behavior coordinator at the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Isolate the problem.
"When your dog or cat is driving you crazy, tell her ' No!' and calmly put her in another room and shut the door," says Dr. Landsberg. You may get complaints in the form of barking or meowing, but don't let her out until you're done eating. "Eventually she'll figure out that if she doesn't beg, she doesn't get sent away," says Dr. Landsberg.
Try a sticky solution.
Does your pet's begging repertoire include jumping up on kitchen counters? If so, try putting strips of double-sided tape in strategic spots. Then stand back and watch, says Gutierrez. "They hate the sensation of their paws getting a little stuck," he says. "They're unlikely to return, but just in case, buy an extra-big roll."
Give in -- just a little.
Some people love feeding their pet at the table and don't want to give it up entirely. As a compromise, try slipping her something healthy, like lettuce, suggests Myrna Milani, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Charlestown, New Hampshire, and author of The Body Language and Emotions of Cats and The Body Language and Emotions of Dogs. "If she doesn't like it, you've done your part -- and if she does, you're not loading her down with fattening food," she says.
For Dogs Only
Send her to school.
If your pooch's pleas are starting to peeve, why not try obedience school? Once you've both mastered the essential commands like "Stay!" and "Down!" you'll have peace in the family once again. "This way it's not a constant battle at the dinner table," says Dr. Landsberg.
when ever she does juve her a strong "No" and if that doesnt work send her outside.
I have found the best way to keep my Rottie away from counter surfing and getting near the table is to teach her to do something else. If she is busy being good, she can't be bothering you at the table. If your dog has basic obedience work on her down stay. Try bringing in a blanket or a bed into the dining room when you eat, tell her to down on the bed, and stay. She will get used to having to do her job of 'staying' while you all eat in peace! It may seem like it would take a little longer to do this than simply yell at her, but in the long run I think you and she will be very happy. Good luck!
keep her outside when your at the table and when your not at the table let her inside.
This isn't hard. Teach your dog the down/stay. Before you sit down to eat make sure your dog has eaten first. Then before you start eating put the dog in a down/stay. Don't allow the dog to get up and investigate and give her no attention unless she moves out of position. Expect a few interruptions to get up and return the dog to the spot, or if you are fast enough often a NO said in a low, growling tone will stop them from getting up. Repeat the stay command. In the meantime don't even think about giving her table scraps or treats from the table. It's fair..you didn't try to eat the dog's food, she shouldn't expect to eat yours. If you can be consistent in doing this pretty soon mealtimes will be pleasant again with your dog lying quietly in her spot. GL :)
Any tips on training jack russel terrier pup not to bite?
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I have a J.Russel and whenever he does anything like that i pretend to cry and be upset and he comes and licks me and sits with me as J.Russels are very protective over their owners and hopfully he/she should stop! Good luck.
whenever he bites you
Yelp like a puppy he will soon get the message he has hurt you.
Dogs instinctively know when they have hurt you because his litter mates would yelp if he ever got to rough with them
Try it you will be suprised how much quicker it works than pointless smacking!
SEND HIM TO A TRAINER!
or you could wash it's mouth out with soap! yuck!
bite him back hell soon learn
i,m not joking
This question is asked almost every day. Just type in "Puppy Biting" into the Y! search bar on this forum, and there is plenty of excellent advice out there.
Bottom line, puppies bite. You have to teach them not to.
I'm afraid it's removal of teeth as far as Jack Russells go. Sorry, but they are vicious little buggers and they're supposed to be. It's the canine version of " small man syndrome".
just tap it on the norse and shout NO
I used to have 3 Jack Russell's had them from pups one has since died. Jack Russell's are puppies for 3 years and chewing anything and everything for these years is very common. A short, sharp 'no' every time they bite with a pointed finger and a tap on the nose (not a whack!) normally works but you have to do it again and again and again and again.Jack Russell's are notoriously hard to train. One of mine ate about 20 pairs of shoes before she stopped! Good Luck and enjoy, there's no more personality in any other dog which compares to a Jack Russell. A big dog in a little dogs body! :))))))
Lovely dogs, i have one myself! Full of fun and mischief and an absolute joy to own. Very, very loyal and loving, your in for a lifetime of affection! They are renowned for being nippy little bleeders but this is a ' protection ' tactic! All puppies will nip from time to time, in a playful way and grow out of it but jacks tend to keep this trait unless trained not to. Whenever it nips you, say in a loud, firm voice, NO. Move away from it and ignore it for a few minutes. It will soon learn that if it nips anyone, that person won't play with it anymore and jacks hate being ignored! It will take a few days for this ' lesson ' to sink in but it will soon get what you mean. They are surprisingly easy to teach and are very eager to learn! At this age you can teach it loads of tricks etc but get the ' manners ' training in first!
Never strike, "lightly tap", or grab at your dog's muzzle. The "YIPE!" strategy is a good one, but that "YIPE!" needs to be insanely, incredibly, unmistakeably loud. You may wish to warn other members of your family that you are going to do this.
Some dogs become overstimulated by your screaming. That's fine - you can leave out that part and simply, abruptly, and wordlessly end the game with your dog. There is no need for physical punishment - your dog will get the message after a few reps of this.
You may think this is extreme and rather funny but we've had quite a bit of experience that shows this method works. First try negative reinforcement (such as assertively saying NO). If that does not work, bite him back. Funny, I know but my husband has done that with all of our dogs and it works perfectly. Of course I am not suggesting that you bite hard. He will usually bite their nose just barely. It is risky, so be sure you know your dog and certainly proceed at your own risk but it has worked for us.
none at all-its what the little darlings do -enjoy.
whenever it bites uve got to hold its mouth shut and shout no with an angry voice and also when it bits u. uve got to make a high pitched noise.. it will soonl earn not to do it
Yelp like a pup sound wierd but lefts him know it hurts and also sound cruel but bite him back (obviously not to cause physical damage)
well puupy traing maybe good. But i think really the most important thing is being positive when he is good reward him and be frim when the dog bites n say no never hit a dog 4 biting (Not saying you would) as this would not help things at all. Why does your dog bite is it when u feed him or when around other dogs etc n watch 'its me or the dog' thatis on tv hope that helps u will prob be better of talking to ya vet tho
My way is to really growl at the pup in an angry way then turn your back on it and if it comes round to look at you turn away ,give it a few times then start to treat him as usual,do this every time he attempts to bite do this he will soon learn not to bite.
Any tips on training a puppy?
Recently bought a Toy Poodle, now about 3 months old. Any tips on how to train it?
eg. make it come when you call it, teachin it to sit etc.
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Hello,
I found this website I think will be very good information for you. Crate training is the best advice I can give you, but this site I am sending you will give you tons of training ideas. Good Luck, I have a miniature red poodle, she's a cutie.
http://pets1st.ca/pets/articles-training...
I'm so glad you realize that toy dogs need training just like big dogs.
Be really consistent with it and make sure everyone knows the rules and sticks to them (I.e. if the dog isn't allowed on the couch, she isn't allowed on the couch by anyone).
Cesar Milan is amazing with training. But spending a little time with a local trainer is best.
Patience is key in dog training. Remember they already know the commands (they can sit, lie down, roll over) you just have to figure out a way to communicate what you want.
Good luck!
Positive re-enforcment...look it up on the internet, spanking and yelling dont work.believe me I have trained 4 dogs in my adult life that were my own and it is the only thing that works. First thing is to crate train the dog so it has a safe haven, but never punish the dog by leaving it in its crate. The next step is to leash train the dog, he has to feel safe with you. get very tasty treats to help with your training.try clicker training, look that up also..I have a 7 month old great pyrenese and she is totally potty trained, crate trained, understand about 5 commands, and trusts me more importantly. try these links as a guide listed below.
As far as J/P's answer about not being able to train a dog younger than a year....WRONG!!!! My puppy is 7 months old...POSITIVE RE-ENFORCMENT you are building on natural behaviors of the dog, doesn't matter how old. Read the links below...
Hello there,
I have bad news for you ! You cannot , unless a rare exception, train any kind of dog before the age of one year. The training school for dog NEVER take a dog under one year old and even prefer them at 18 months to 2 years of age. You have to cope and be patient , Correct him always but do not expect results too quickly...
Don't worry too much you will enjoy, they are still lovely but are many time a pain in the neck.
ALWAYS have a treat in hand! get a jar of dog treats and, daily, get them out n train your dog. Let your dog go at its own pace. this is what i do for my dog:
teaching dog to sit: Say "sit" and lift your hand towards yourself.
Teach dog to lie down: say any word you want (eg drop, lay down, down, etc) and put your hand, with the treat in hand, on the ground in front of him/her. the dog will fortunately drop down for the treat.
Teach your dog to jump: Say "jump" "up" or what other word you prefer and pat your hands on your thighs. hopefully the dog will jump up on you and expect the treat.
hope that helps
sitting is easier to teach than u think.all u do is slowly pull a treat to a little above the head and slowly put it behind his head.as he follows the treat they will sit.u give them a treat and say sit.eventually theyll know what you trying to do.my pu learned it in2 days
Get a book from the library or try a dog training book. We just got a new puppy and Dog Training for Dummies works great. Whatever u do, be consistant!
eg. make it come when you call it, teachin it to sit etc.
Answers:
Hello,
I found this website I think will be very good information for you. Crate training is the best advice I can give you, but this site I am sending you will give you tons of training ideas. Good Luck, I have a miniature red poodle, she's a cutie.
http://pets1st.ca/pets/articles-training...
I'm so glad you realize that toy dogs need training just like big dogs.
Be really consistent with it and make sure everyone knows the rules and sticks to them (I.e. if the dog isn't allowed on the couch, she isn't allowed on the couch by anyone).
Cesar Milan is amazing with training. But spending a little time with a local trainer is best.
Patience is key in dog training. Remember they already know the commands (they can sit, lie down, roll over) you just have to figure out a way to communicate what you want.
Good luck!
Positive re-enforcment...look it up on the internet, spanking and yelling dont work.believe me I have trained 4 dogs in my adult life that were my own and it is the only thing that works. First thing is to crate train the dog so it has a safe haven, but never punish the dog by leaving it in its crate. The next step is to leash train the dog, he has to feel safe with you. get very tasty treats to help with your training.try clicker training, look that up also..I have a 7 month old great pyrenese and she is totally potty trained, crate trained, understand about 5 commands, and trusts me more importantly. try these links as a guide listed below.
As far as J/P's answer about not being able to train a dog younger than a year....WRONG!!!! My puppy is 7 months old...POSITIVE RE-ENFORCMENT you are building on natural behaviors of the dog, doesn't matter how old. Read the links below...
Hello there,
I have bad news for you ! You cannot , unless a rare exception, train any kind of dog before the age of one year. The training school for dog NEVER take a dog under one year old and even prefer them at 18 months to 2 years of age. You have to cope and be patient , Correct him always but do not expect results too quickly...
Don't worry too much you will enjoy, they are still lovely but are many time a pain in the neck.
ALWAYS have a treat in hand! get a jar of dog treats and, daily, get them out n train your dog. Let your dog go at its own pace. this is what i do for my dog:
teaching dog to sit: Say "sit" and lift your hand towards yourself.
Teach dog to lie down: say any word you want (eg drop, lay down, down, etc) and put your hand, with the treat in hand, on the ground in front of him/her. the dog will fortunately drop down for the treat.
Teach your dog to jump: Say "jump" "up" or what other word you prefer and pat your hands on your thighs. hopefully the dog will jump up on you and expect the treat.
hope that helps
sitting is easier to teach than u think.all u do is slowly pull a treat to a little above the head and slowly put it behind his head.as he follows the treat they will sit.u give them a treat and say sit.eventually theyll know what you trying to do.my pu learned it in2 days
Get a book from the library or try a dog training book. We just got a new puppy and Dog Training for Dummies works great. Whatever u do, be consistant!
Any tips on owning a Corndog?
I already have 2 Yorkies, anything I should know ?
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Keep it away from the Yorkies. It'll will give them very smelly gas. You'll have to leave the house if that happened.
Eat it.
Make sure it doesn't fall off the stick. Dip in mustard.
i hear they're good with ketchup.
Keep a good quality mustard on hand, and don't allow your Yorkies anywhere near the Corndog. Canines are known to be cannibalistic now and then.
Just make sure the yorkies don't eat it. That would be sad.
Corndogs are not long lived and most other dogs have aggressive tendencies towards them. On the plus side, they need no grooming...avoid baths.
I'm with Bassetnut! I like mine with mustard too!
well it's very well behaved. you don't have to groom it at all. it can stink if you keep in the sun for long. don't be suprised if your dogs start licking it and chewing on it. try not to bathe it often. when it's raining bring it inside. it's great with children and should always be at dinner and lunch. you don't have to feed it. once you get bored or tired just give it to the yorkies. they'll know what to do to it. i hope i helped! =D
Neuter it.
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Keep it away from the Yorkies. It'll will give them very smelly gas. You'll have to leave the house if that happened.
Eat it.
Make sure it doesn't fall off the stick. Dip in mustard.
i hear they're good with ketchup.
Keep a good quality mustard on hand, and don't allow your Yorkies anywhere near the Corndog. Canines are known to be cannibalistic now and then.
Just make sure the yorkies don't eat it. That would be sad.
Corndogs are not long lived and most other dogs have aggressive tendencies towards them. On the plus side, they need no grooming...avoid baths.
I'm with Bassetnut! I like mine with mustard too!
well it's very well behaved. you don't have to groom it at all. it can stink if you keep in the sun for long. don't be suprised if your dogs start licking it and chewing on it. try not to bathe it often. when it's raining bring it inside. it's great with children and should always be at dinner and lunch. you don't have to feed it. once you get bored or tired just give it to the yorkies. they'll know what to do to it. i hope i helped! =D
Neuter it.
Any tips on how to train an 11 and 1/2 month old pittbull?
White and Black very hyper! When he hears someone knocking at the door he runs and jumps at the door until he is use to the person. He's not really another dog person espcially when my Uncle's dog comes over to visit. His name is Milo a mix of the names of his parents Mongo and Mila. He loves treats but only gets them when he is behaving right or does a trick correctly. His favorite toy is Squeakers. He farts ALOT! Thats why we need to keep him in his cage.(not all day) He likes to jump on people. Has rashes almost all the time but he is the most pitiful looking dog you will ever meet in your life! Hopefully when you meet my dog you will like him!! So if any tips, please tell me!
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Make sure he gets alot of exersise. He needs to know you or some other human is the pack leader. Make sure to socalize him with other dogs. There is alopt of on line stuff for training a pit bull use it.
Sounds like you got an inbred wacko dog. My friend had two pitbulls that were brother and sister, and they were inbred, then he bred THEM so the puppies that came out were like triple inbred and they were wacked out. They survived fine (i think one died after birth) but they were stupid as all hell.
www.michaelvicksdogschool.com
I have two pits. I'm training them to come and sit with treats. My dogs fart a lot too. As far as jumping on people- my dogs are learning 'down'. We say it everytime they jump up. Say it loud and stern.
1. Your dog needs socialization with other dogs. Yesterday. Pitbulls often need extensive contact with other dogs as not to turn dog aggressive.
2. Have him neutered ASAP.
3. He is a strong dog that needs, benefits and deserves to be active. He needs to run, play, and use his mind constructively - obedience training and agility are good activities that strengthens the bond between the two of you and keeps him happy and well-adjusted.
4. If he farts so much and has rashes all the time, he might be allergic to whatever you are feeding him. Talk to the vet, see what he recommends for a diet. Some dog treats, like fake bacon, pig ears and other chewy stuff contains a lot of salt and fat and many dogs are sensitive to that.
5. Start classes to socialize and get good tips on how to raise him to be a well-adjusted, happy dog.
6. Get him used to various people, animals, traffic and environment. Take him in the car for short trips to town, woods/mountains/beach, the park, to visit friends, walk in a different neighborhood, etc.
7. Don't crate him too much during the day - he will just be frustrated and end up with oodles of pent-up energy.
8. Make sure he is used to brushing his teeth, trimming his nails, bathing, taking his temperature and other unpleasant things - it will make grooming, hygiene and potential illness so much easier on you and the dog.
Take care of him and love him and have fun - spend time with him and know that he'll be your best friend for ever if you let him!
Women save toddler from pit-bull attack
By: WILLIAM FINN BENNETT - Staff Writer
LAKE ELSINORE ---- Jennifer Ruckel never saw it coming, she said on a recent afternoon. One minute she was sitting on her bed talking to her sister Robin, laughing and watching her 18-month-old son Taylor dance on the rug at their feet ---- the next, their 30 seconds of terror began.
With no provocation or warning, the family's 5-year-old pit bull, Molly, suddenly lunged across the room and grabbed Taylor's head in its jaws and began shaking the boy like a rag doll.
"The dog just snapped; it changed from a protective, loving dog to a beast within a second," Jennifer said of the March 31 attack.
Robin threw a cup of hot coffee on the dog. Jennifer began pounding on the animal from behind, desperately trying to get her to let go, the woman said. The dog's lower jaw was clamped on the back of the boy's head, its upper jaw locked onto his face next to his ear and neck and it continued to shake the boy.
Finally, the dog loosened her grip for a split second, letting go of Taylor, and Jennifer threw herself on top of the toddler as the dog continued to lunge and dig beneath her body to get at the child. http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/04/...
Lots %26 lots of exercise. Your dog is frustrated...or bored. Hence the lots of excercise, like walking especially. Also he needs to be socialized. See this web site.
He's probably so hyper because he needs more exercise. If he's farting a lot, try changing his food to something else (change it gradually!). Make sure you are taking him for long walks or runs and taking him somewhere he can play a lot every day. He will behave better when he's getting the exercise he needs. He might not ever be friendly to other dogs, though.
Sign up for obedience classes...ask your vet to recommend someone in your area.
However, the best advice I can give you is get rid of that dog before it kills you or someone close to you!
I own a very sweet, adorable, well mannered pit bull. I got her when she was six weeks old. I socialized her with people, other dogs, kids, car rides often, public places such as off leash dog parks and beaches. However I started from the moment I got her with manners. I also enrolled her in obedience classes. She is the sweetest dog I have ever known!!! I play with her several times a day, she sleeps with me, I bathe her, feed her, love her, and take care of her. All my time, patience, and love has paid off ten fold. My dog is my soul mate, I love her so much!! My best advice to you is what kind of dog do you want? If you give him a lot of love, and a lot of your time it will pay off. I have to say I can't believe you cage your dog because he has gas... I never crated any of my dogs. ( I have 4 dogs) and glad I never did. I find it cruel, but that's just me! I am a die hard animal lover! I give my dogs a lot of love and attention. I even make a healthy dinner for them every night. (decided to make their dinners, instead of risking their lives with dog food) Anyway, my best advice is give your dog lots of love, and lots of attention! Stay consistent with your obedience classes, and use the tools they give you.!! Good Luck!
*** PLEASE REMEMBER PEOPLE ARE IGNORANT WHEN IT COMES TO PIT BULLS, SO PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF ON PIT BULLS, BECAUSE IT DOEST HELP THAT THE MEDIA GIVES THEM A BAD RAP, WHEN ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT BREEDS ATTACK PEOPLE EVERYDAY THAT YOU DON'T HEAR ON THE NEWS...!! PLEASE ENROLL YOUR PIT IN OBEDIENCE COURSES... MAKE SURE HE HAS ALL HIS SHOTS. LOVE HIM TO PIECES. MAKE SURE HE HAS PLENTY OF EXERCISE. HAVE FUN WITH HIM. ENJOY AS MUCH TIME AS YOU CAN WITH HIM..!! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BAD DOG, ONLY A BAD OWNER..!!!!!!!!!
one of the reasons he is hyper is BECAUSE you keep him in a cage.no exercise=hyperactivity.
buy one of Cesar Milan's books.he is not a dog trainer,he is a dog psychologist and will help you to understand your staffie.i own 2 staffies myself and they are a handful but you can do this i'm sure once your pup knows your are the "pack leader" in your household.
skin rash and flatulence? sounds like you need to change your pups food and bath/brush him more.keep lots of fresh water available.
its going to take some work and i hope you are up for it.
good luck
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Make sure he gets alot of exersise. He needs to know you or some other human is the pack leader. Make sure to socalize him with other dogs. There is alopt of on line stuff for training a pit bull use it.
Sounds like you got an inbred wacko dog. My friend had two pitbulls that were brother and sister, and they were inbred, then he bred THEM so the puppies that came out were like triple inbred and they were wacked out. They survived fine (i think one died after birth) but they were stupid as all hell.
www.michaelvicksdogschool.com
I have two pits. I'm training them to come and sit with treats. My dogs fart a lot too. As far as jumping on people- my dogs are learning 'down'. We say it everytime they jump up. Say it loud and stern.
1. Your dog needs socialization with other dogs. Yesterday. Pitbulls often need extensive contact with other dogs as not to turn dog aggressive.
2. Have him neutered ASAP.
3. He is a strong dog that needs, benefits and deserves to be active. He needs to run, play, and use his mind constructively - obedience training and agility are good activities that strengthens the bond between the two of you and keeps him happy and well-adjusted.
4. If he farts so much and has rashes all the time, he might be allergic to whatever you are feeding him. Talk to the vet, see what he recommends for a diet. Some dog treats, like fake bacon, pig ears and other chewy stuff contains a lot of salt and fat and many dogs are sensitive to that.
5. Start classes to socialize and get good tips on how to raise him to be a well-adjusted, happy dog.
6. Get him used to various people, animals, traffic and environment. Take him in the car for short trips to town, woods/mountains/beach, the park, to visit friends, walk in a different neighborhood, etc.
7. Don't crate him too much during the day - he will just be frustrated and end up with oodles of pent-up energy.
8. Make sure he is used to brushing his teeth, trimming his nails, bathing, taking his temperature and other unpleasant things - it will make grooming, hygiene and potential illness so much easier on you and the dog.
Take care of him and love him and have fun - spend time with him and know that he'll be your best friend for ever if you let him!
Women save toddler from pit-bull attack
By: WILLIAM FINN BENNETT - Staff Writer
LAKE ELSINORE ---- Jennifer Ruckel never saw it coming, she said on a recent afternoon. One minute she was sitting on her bed talking to her sister Robin, laughing and watching her 18-month-old son Taylor dance on the rug at their feet ---- the next, their 30 seconds of terror began.
With no provocation or warning, the family's 5-year-old pit bull, Molly, suddenly lunged across the room and grabbed Taylor's head in its jaws and began shaking the boy like a rag doll.
"The dog just snapped; it changed from a protective, loving dog to a beast within a second," Jennifer said of the March 31 attack.
Robin threw a cup of hot coffee on the dog. Jennifer began pounding on the animal from behind, desperately trying to get her to let go, the woman said. The dog's lower jaw was clamped on the back of the boy's head, its upper jaw locked onto his face next to his ear and neck and it continued to shake the boy.
Finally, the dog loosened her grip for a split second, letting go of Taylor, and Jennifer threw herself on top of the toddler as the dog continued to lunge and dig beneath her body to get at the child. http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2004/04/...
Lots %26 lots of exercise. Your dog is frustrated...or bored. Hence the lots of excercise, like walking especially. Also he needs to be socialized. See this web site.
He's probably so hyper because he needs more exercise. If he's farting a lot, try changing his food to something else (change it gradually!). Make sure you are taking him for long walks or runs and taking him somewhere he can play a lot every day. He will behave better when he's getting the exercise he needs. He might not ever be friendly to other dogs, though.
Sign up for obedience classes...ask your vet to recommend someone in your area.
However, the best advice I can give you is get rid of that dog before it kills you or someone close to you!
I own a very sweet, adorable, well mannered pit bull. I got her when she was six weeks old. I socialized her with people, other dogs, kids, car rides often, public places such as off leash dog parks and beaches. However I started from the moment I got her with manners. I also enrolled her in obedience classes. She is the sweetest dog I have ever known!!! I play with her several times a day, she sleeps with me, I bathe her, feed her, love her, and take care of her. All my time, patience, and love has paid off ten fold. My dog is my soul mate, I love her so much!! My best advice to you is what kind of dog do you want? If you give him a lot of love, and a lot of your time it will pay off. I have to say I can't believe you cage your dog because he has gas... I never crated any of my dogs. ( I have 4 dogs) and glad I never did. I find it cruel, but that's just me! I am a die hard animal lover! I give my dogs a lot of love and attention. I even make a healthy dinner for them every night. (decided to make their dinners, instead of risking their lives with dog food) Anyway, my best advice is give your dog lots of love, and lots of attention! Stay consistent with your obedience classes, and use the tools they give you.!! Good Luck!
*** PLEASE REMEMBER PEOPLE ARE IGNORANT WHEN IT COMES TO PIT BULLS, SO PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF ON PIT BULLS, BECAUSE IT DOEST HELP THAT THE MEDIA GIVES THEM A BAD RAP, WHEN ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT BREEDS ATTACK PEOPLE EVERYDAY THAT YOU DON'T HEAR ON THE NEWS...!! PLEASE ENROLL YOUR PIT IN OBEDIENCE COURSES... MAKE SURE HE HAS ALL HIS SHOTS. LOVE HIM TO PIECES. MAKE SURE HE HAS PLENTY OF EXERCISE. HAVE FUN WITH HIM. ENJOY AS MUCH TIME AS YOU CAN WITH HIM..!! THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BAD DOG, ONLY A BAD OWNER..!!!!!!!!!
one of the reasons he is hyper is BECAUSE you keep him in a cage.no exercise=hyperactivity.
buy one of Cesar Milan's books.he is not a dog trainer,he is a dog psychologist and will help you to understand your staffie.i own 2 staffies myself and they are a handful but you can do this i'm sure once your pup knows your are the "pack leader" in your household.
skin rash and flatulence? sounds like you need to change your pups food and bath/brush him more.keep lots of fresh water available.
its going to take some work and i hope you are up for it.
good luck
Any tips on how to lure a dog in who is lost and scared?
For three weeks now a friend of mine dog has been lost in an specific area. There have been sitings of him, but he is scared and runs away. Any tips on how to get him back? He likes to hide (under stairways etc) and is very timid. please help!
Answers:
See if your local shelter will set up a trap. THey can show you how to work it and check on it.
Be sure to tie a rope to the door so when you catch raccoons in it you don't have to be right by them to let them out.
get some meat and team up with animal control, they're professionals and know what to do. they may need to dart him so he gets drowsy, but he'll recover. Good Luck :)
meat?
Have your friend go down there and look for her dog.
The answer to that is you don't. Call in the ASPCA or animal control to capture the animal, dogs who are timid and scared will not hesitate to bite if cornered or feel threatened. Have them capture the animal and then go and get it from the humane society.
If this is your friends dog, why does it not come to her when she goes near it?
Food works best....Why is your friends dog so afraid? You could also try a live trap.
Answers:
See if your local shelter will set up a trap. THey can show you how to work it and check on it.
Be sure to tie a rope to the door so when you catch raccoons in it you don't have to be right by them to let them out.
get some meat and team up with animal control, they're professionals and know what to do. they may need to dart him so he gets drowsy, but he'll recover. Good Luck :)
meat?
Have your friend go down there and look for her dog.
The answer to that is you don't. Call in the ASPCA or animal control to capture the animal, dogs who are timid and scared will not hesitate to bite if cornered or feel threatened. Have them capture the animal and then go and get it from the humane society.
If this is your friends dog, why does it not come to her when she goes near it?
Food works best....Why is your friends dog so afraid? You could also try a live trap.
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