Dog Owner Chat V. 5

[T w e x i a]

So i really try to socialize her but its really hard because shes very dominant and she jumps always on other dogs to play with them and they dont like that hehe.... xD I go sometimes to my best friend but her dog is... strange i guess... they never trained her anything, she hates other dogs, she is scared from them, scared from water ( exept water bowl ) she is scared from cars, just everything!
also: does anyone have tips for her to stop biting? she is losing her teeth and really nothing helps!

[.muse.]

Thank you for adding that socialization tidbit Deac! I sometimes forget not everyone knows that socialization doesn't always mean meet everyone and everything with the puppy. ><
I default to the term when I mean general socialization such as getting a puppy used to new sights and sounds, and building confidence with the world around them.
I definitely don't want my own dogs to run up to just anyone or any dog expecting a new friend, I just want them to be calm in public and not react to every little sight or sound that may be new and possibly scary to a less socialized dog.

[taurus ;]

It’s not a generalization if the breed is supposed to be aggressive, like Akitas are.

She’s just a baby now. Aggression comes with maturity, so if she is aggressive, it will start to show around 6+ months.
What are her parents like ? Disposition and temperament is genetic. So if her parents are aggressive, then no matter if you socialize she could and will be too and the only thing you will be able to do is control the aggression, but it won’t go away.

[T w e x i a]

It’s not a generalization if the breed is supposed to be aggressive, like Akitas are.

She’s just a baby now. Aggression comes with maturity, so if she is aggressive, it will start to show around 6+ months.
What are her parents like ? Disposition and temperament is genetic. So if her parents are aggressive, then no matter if you socialize she could and will be too and the only thing you will be able to do is control the aggression, but it won’t go away.

her father was really friendly but her mother was most likely far away from me, but that was just because she knew we will take one of her puppers away qwq

[Faybell]

I 2nd going to a trainer. Self-training is possible but training goes much faster with a professional. Just make sure to research the trainer and their training methods.

In the mean time watch some positive training videos:

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM ... GOUSoPoozb

[T w e x i a]

There's a difference between biting and mouthing. Biting is aggressive or defensive behavior, usually breaks skin. Mouthing is playful actions from the dog. Mouthing is also when the dog doesn't mean to hurt you.

That being said, mouthing is normal for any dog and especially for puppies. That's how they play with other dogs, but you can use words like "uh-uh" (and in a sharper tone if that doesn't work) or a spray bottle. Don't spray the face, it gets the dog used to the water and then it's ineffective. Spray the feet/chest.

If your dog is biting, I would first figure out whether it's defensive or aggressive. Defensive is if you reach for them and they bite, or if you try to take their food bowl, etc. Aggression is a random bite, like if you were on the couch and the dog were to come up at bite you. But, I don't think that is what you meant since biting is used loosely.

Nah, nah shes a puppy but she doesnt care about sounds i make and she loves water she would lick herself after i spray her xD

[T w e x i a]

Puppies are just the best aren't they -_-

Depending on how old she is, it'll take time to train her, she's not going to stop right away. It may feel like a while, but keep enforcing it or she'll never stop. This may seem like basic information, but it's all you can do. Make sure she has good toys, ones that interest her. If you have only one of the same kind of toy (plastic, squeaky, fluffy, etc.) then it does nothing. Divert your attention when she starts mouthing and give a treat/"yes!" when she stops. One of my adult dogs didn't learn from whoever she grew up with so she mouths a lot. It helps when you reach out slowly and pull away when she mouths. I know puppies are wild, but it'll also teach her to be calmer. Also make sure she's getting a lot of exercise, both physically and mentally and she'll be less likely to continue to mouth.

Oh okay, thank you so much! <3

[Lady_Lycana]

Well i added another pit bull to my already large pack. She fits in so well. Loves my other dogs and loves to play. But she is super annoying

[ᴍᴀᴏᴄɪғᴇʀ]

Winnie is doing so well with the whole "re-training" thing.
I went down to the park early while it was cold and wet so no one was there, and I let him off his long lead for the first time in... months - and he came back the second I called him. Huzzah!
He also didn't try and eat the cows which is fantastic.
He also walked the whole way back home off lead at a near-perfect heel and keep going past the other dogs that barked and lunged at him which was really good. I was getting sick of having my arms ripped off every time he wanted to meet another dog xD

Any idea how to train a dog to pull on something specific? Like if I want him to learn how to pull on a rope to close the door behind him. He can open, he just can't close ><"

[Imzadi83]

Winnie is doing so well with the whole "re-training" thing.
I went down to the park early while it was cold and wet so no one was there, and I let him off his long lead for the first time in... months - and he came back the second I called him. Huzzah!
He also didn't try and eat the cows which is fantastic.
He also walked the whole way back home off lead at a near-perfect heel and keep going past the other dogs that barked and lunged at him which was really good. I was getting sick of having my arms ripped off every time he wanted to meet another dog xD

Any idea how to train a dog to pull on something specific? Like if I want him to learn how to pull on a rope to close the door behind him. He can open, he just can't close ><"

If he'll play tug you can train him by incorporating the object you want him to pull in the game. Then simply mark and reward the pulling until he gets to the level of power he needs to close a door or whatever. Then attach the object to the door and work on him pulling that. Remember to up criteria slowly. For example if it's the first time he's seen the object attached to the door mark and reward any attempt at pulling even if it isn't as powerful as he might pull on the object in your hand.

If he won't play tug at all you'll have to start getting him to mouth objects then slowly up the criteria until he gets to a pull. I'll link some videos that may be helpful...

Fetch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nm4goEuBt4 Although this is designed you can use the beginnings of fetch training and turn it into a pull by simply offering an object that it un-fetchable.

Mouth Objects - https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotatio ... g1yDpM_vbc