This dog is driving me mad...

Firstly if you really have to be the one that is walking him then I would NOT walk him with your other dog - he needs to go right back to basics and his walks have to be treated as training sesions - difficult to do if you have another dog to concentrate on as well. He persists in this behaviour because it is rewarding to him so you have top break the behaviour pattern and make calm walks rewarding instead.
Get something like a Halti or a Gentle Leader - this will give you control of his head and therefore much more control generally. Keep him on you left hand side with the lead held in you right hand and use your left hand to check him so that he walks at the pace you want by your side - say 'steady' if he tries to pull ahead - use a clicker and some really tasty treats ( liver cake is good) to reward him when he is being 'good' . If you come across something that makes him over excited ( another person or dog for example) and he starts his unsociable behavoiour then stop and turn around say 'watch' and as soon as he looks at you click and reward - so that he is focusing on you rather than on the person/dog.

You must keep his walks short and always end on a positive note - if he tries to bite you then end the walks immediately.
This will not be quick - it sounds as if he has had no training and does not respect you at all - you will need to persevere.

reinforce your calm assertiveness by being the one that feeds him - make him 'wait' before allowing him to eat - keep him focussed on you and make being with you very rewarding to him.

Good luck
 
sorry but if your sister cannot take responsibility for her dog she should not have him, its not fair on the rest of the family i would send the pair to dog borstal lolno seriously he needs to be sorted out and trained properly before something bad happens.
 
Definitely a muzzle everytime he leaves the house. If you can't get a muzzle on him without being bitten, don't take him. If he bites a toddlers face they will be maimed for life - at least.

Long term - sounds like you've tried explaining to your parents about the problem, and they aren't overly interested or concerned. You may have to be more assertive - TELL them you won't be walking him any more, and that's from today. If they ask why, tell them the reason, if not don't bother. They say you are an adult, well in that case you have the right to choose what and do and don't!
 
thanks guys...

will keep you posted

unless i die
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