Why are you all so judgemental and might I add missing the point?
This is the third time I have asked questions about this because, no matter what I say some of you do not realise that we have tried to train this dog, my boyf previously had a rottwieler, who was trained perfectly. We are consistent. It is the pure frustration of Scamps personality which makes me dislike him. I cannot have people visit me at home any more because he just jumps at them and nothing we do makes him stop, many people other than me find this offensive. Why do so many of you answer these questions without properly reading them and with judgemental attitudes. It is awfully offensive to someone who is merely trying to do what is right. Not once did I suggest that I would just throw the dog away or anything of the sort, so get off your high horses before life ends up knocking you off!
Answers:
your problem started with the breeder, pit bulls like rottweilers have to be alpha trained when they are pups. this is done by holding the pups on their backs and rubbing their tummies until they relax, it has to be done several times until they accept that the owner is dominant. apparently the rottweiler had this training and the pit did not! once the aggressive breeds are larger it does not work because you should never fight with them, because then they become more aggressive, you need to calm them down and work on each problem one at a time, a toe to the tummy when the jump on you will eventually discourage the jumping but it takes time and repeated reinforcement. encourage your visitors to do the same. your vet can give you a sedative to give to your dog to calm him down when you have company coming but you should not use it too often.
Take a chill pill
It's because everybody wants to have there opinion even if its wrong! People assume they know exactly what the situation is & tthen they judge you! Some people on here just need to get a life & get over themselves!
Of course you dislike Scamps, so would I if he jumped up at me. I suggest your best bet it to get him to a professional trainer. Good luck
you tell em girlfriend..sorry can`t help with your prob but i know what you mean about it being a pain having someones dog jump up at you..do you have a dog training school nearby that you can go to?
Dont take it personally. Some people on here only want to give a short answer to get the points! Or they may have no knowledge about the subject you are raising?
I dont know much about dogs but my parents once got a rottweiler and it was fine for a bit but then it got protective over my mum and wouldn't let anyone near her, sadly they had to get rid of it.
calm down are you really expecting sensible answers on here??
I didn't see your prior questions , but I'm assuming you have a disobediant dog..have you tried obediance school for the dog? If you don't have the money for that , maybe just keep dog in another room or outside while company is there .
It sounds like the old saying,,"A dog becomes like it's owner"
Ring your Vet up, ask him about Dog Behavioural Therapy or Training. If not the vet then the local police have links.
For gods sake. You ain't going to find the solution on here. The dog needs seeing by proper dog Trainers.
wow, sorry these folks have been such meanies. i'm no expert with animals, but have you tried taking his face in your hands, telling him to sit, while you sit with him. keep control of his head so he can't pull away. it's a form of training. if that doesn't work, try using a spray mix of water and vinegar, when he jumps he gets it once in the face, and each time until he stops to scratch his nose of that smelly stuff. neither one of these hurt the animal and is a good form of training. now give him a big hug, talk to him holding his face and tell he's a good dog.
Not sure what your previous questions were but fully appreciate the sentiment in this one. Unfortunately we can't avoid the judgementals, just have to try and ignore them. They are a pain in the Bottom.
I'm afraid I've come across some of the most closed minded and judgemental people in the world here on UKQnA.com. (Not everyone of course, some people are great).
I think part of it is because some people don't bother to read everything, and if they are fanatical about something, seize on one little remark or part of a sentence, and use that to rant on about their personal beliefs, be it animal rights, religion, sexuality, even if they have completely missed your point.
As for your original question, I'm afraid I'm no help, I've never had a dog, only a cat, and she was fine. (Only had the one because she lasted so long, 21 when she died)!
Anyway, just wanted you to know that if you can wade through the idiots on here,and are able to rise above them, then YA! can be great!
Find a dog training centre in your area. and all of you, get retrained.
It's a dog for heavens sake. a pack animal. it doesn't speak your language, nor live by your rules, it's all about training him to obey and learn to live inside those rules!
There are no bad dogs. just bad owners!
ex breeder/trainer of German Shepherds1960/70s
I never answered the question, but it seems like a lot of people didn't read what you wrote they just made some assumptions. Anyway here is my two cents worth. If you are working with the dog and it is not successfull I would call someone who can give you some one on one help with the dog and his jumping. I watch the Dog Whiper with Ceasar Milan and whether it is true or not it looks like he can work miracles for dogs and their owners. I also, so on a website that he, Ceasar was looking for dogs to work with. I would give that a shot. I love animals of all kinds and I do believe that they can be turned around with the right care and love and affection.
Yup my dog does the same thing. Luckily, she has the attention span of a goldfish and calms down after about two seconds. Maybe try rattling something at your dog? Like some coins in a tin can? I think that's supposed to scare them.
And anyone who judges you for not liking your dog either loves their dog WAY too much, or doesn't have one.
If you really want advice then ask an expert .
This is the first time I've read about your dog. Sounds like he's two handfuls! If you want to keep him, you'll have to be patient training him. I know it's tough, and I know his behavior is very frustrating, but it's either that or get rid of him. Actually, there may be a third alternative.my best friend in high school had a pet Bouvier (looks like a black Scottish Terrier pumped up like the Governator -- stands 3 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs 140 pounds) that was VERY unruly, and my friend's mother took him to an animal psychologist. Can you believe there is such a thing? To make a long story short, it took a while and cost them a bit, but this animal psychologist was able to help them train their dog, and when he was all done he was the most obedient dog I had ever seen. Might be worth checking out.
It sounds to me that you & your bf are not being dominant and/or consistant enough if the dog is not picking up on what you are asking, but hey, at least you are trying which is much more than many other people can say! You are aware that the dog's behavior is a problem and thank goodness you're not just throwing your hands up and leaving things as they are. If you are having trouble training your dog then it sounds like it's time to send him to a professional. There are training facilities that are more like a boot camp for dogs rather than the traditional "Let's all gather 'round and teach our dogs to sit" environment. Contact your local SPCA and ask if they have any recommendations, or you can go to the AKC website (www.akc.org) and see if there are any links there for professional training. When I drive to Dallas to visit my mom there is one of those boot camp-like places just outside of Big D so if you are in that area check the phone book. (Sorry I can't remember what it's called! You'd think I would since I go up there every couple of months) If you haven't already, watch an episode or two of The Dog Whisperer. I know it sounds silly but that guy really knows what he's doing! Good luck and don't give up!
try obediance classes, my brother took his dog there after montjhs of frustration and it worked.. took time though
I do not know what your original question was. Are you having just the training issues or is there more going on. I would be happy to help. What breed of dog is Scamps? I do not recommend those 'boot camp' style training camps because your dog will be great for the person who trained him but dogs are very bad at generalization (if they always learn to sit in a kitchen, when it is time to sit in the livingroom you almost have to retrain the behavior.they dont get it that something applies to everything). Also if you are not there to see what is happening your dog may have to deal with someone who is a little overassertive with punishment. I have heard of people that have had their dogs throat stepped on and worse.I also would not advise you to watch few episodes of The Dog Whisperer at try it yourself. As clearly stated in a disclaimer that no persons should attempt this themself. The reason behind that is he uses a technique called "flooding" which if you do not know how to read a dogs body language, ATTEMPTING THIS COULD GET YOU BITTEN!! If it helps.Petsmart does offer classes that are reward based. The classes are inexpensive and Petsmart backs these classes with a guarantee. If there is anything else I could help with please feel free to email..
Remember, most of the time you're dealing with two kinds of people on this site. young children and zealots. the young kids are young kids and can only act that way. Zealots will always jump on the side of the subject and rag on the asker.
Take your responses as they come, you asked for them.
As for your dog, I love animals but people's safety comes first. If he's a danger to others, you may have to remove him from that environment. This way neither he nor others will be hurt. Not to mention you won't be sued.
Our Labrador did the same thing and we took it for training and the dog still jumped. We tried spraying it with water, and changing our tone of command to no avail. The dog is still here..so when we have people over he's locked in another room or put outside. Now to aggravate us more it barks continually until we let it out or in. So i finally bought a muzzle! cruel i know! but when people are over we now win. I think the dog is possessed. Good luck!
Hi,
I would like to try and help you, however I don't really understand if you are saying that Scamps jumps at people or ON people. Somewhere on Answers is a way to send personal e-mails, if you could write me a note explaining exactly what the problem is, I will do my best to send you a truly helpful answer.
I understand when it comes to your frustration, I have a 130 lb Choc. Lab who is a bit hard to control when company comes around or he gets excited about something..in addition to professional training sessions, there are medications (safe) that you can get from a vet such as acepromazine that you could use as an extra precaution in situations when the dog needs to travel or when you are having company.
I also have a border collie, which is a hyper breed despite being very smart, who I have to medicate on occassion when family comes.
I worked for a Vet for several years and one of the best things to do with an excited dog, although he is large, is to try to "ignore" him when you come home for a few minutes and refuse to show attention until you are ready(when he calms down) easier said then done, I know. Good luck and I hope everything works out well. Keep in mind with the negative people on here that they don't have anything better to do when all they have are shallow minded comments about situations they don't understand thouroughly and have never been in.
I have read back on your previous questions and I believe that you are trying to do the right thing at a very emotional time. It would appear that you have a dog that could have 'issues'. (We had one that kept snapping at people - worked out it had had it's leg broken before we got it and the bone was rotting away!). You may not understand why the dog is acting this way, but the dog does understand that it has the upper hand. I know you want to be fair to the dog BUT you are about to have a baby. I suggest 1) you visit the vet to make sure there is nothing physically wrong with dog 2) you contact a local trainer/dog handler who will be able to give an outsiders honest opinion - somebody new to the dog may achieve more than somebody the dog already knows 3) if neccessary get the dog a kennel and agree that he only comes in when your husband/daughter are at home to look after it so you can concentrate on the baby. If you don't get this under some control now you will end up hating the dog and maybe getting bitter towards your family as they don't understand.
i have a kerry blue terrier and yes he is so naughty but i must say to you, as my dog is my pet , he should also be yours, and tough luck on anybody who comes into your home as that is your dogs home also, my dogs jumps on people but he is only being protective, let the people outside of your house do the work, after all this is his home also, and i love him to bits. dont try to make ammends when people cme to your house as yes your dog is part of the family and tough on the people who dont like it, i have a few friends who dont like him and i say to them this is his home as it is mine, so there!
When your dog jumps up at you, turn your back and ignore him.
Tell your dog to sit & only when he is sitting give him plenty of praise. Ignore the behaviour you dont want and praise the behaviour you do want! Time and patience - keep calm - he will soon learn.
Dogs will do what works, so if you reward your dog constantly for sitting, there is a good chance he will also provide the same behavior when greeting visitors. When his sitting for visitors is rewarded he will most likely choose this response next time. Although affection, fun, play and exuberance are all part of a healthy and well adjusted dogs life with humans, it is important that these things not be connected to arrivals or departures. Practice calm comings and goings and insist that other family members do so too. While teaching the correct behavior it is important that your dog not be able to practice the old undesired behavior as much as possible. When family or visitors enter the house and begin exhibiting affection and excitement this only causes the dog to become more excited and likely to jump. Using a leash when there are visitors in the house is a very good way of controlling your dogs desire to jump. Simply put your foot on the leash so that he can not jump. Every time your dog jumps on someone you are allowing that behavior to become reinforced. If you want him to learn the new behavior you must provide both training for the new and behavior control for the old. Keep the leash handy at all times and put your dog on it before visitors arrive. Just be careful to not make receiving visitors into a negative experience, as this will be detrimental also to your dog's ability to respond appropriately around other people.
hi i found with 2 of my dogs that a new and clean water sprayer , spayed at them on a fine mist worked when people came to the house.but it didnt bother one of my dogs (jack russell that thinks he a giant dog), with him i put him in the kitchen untill visitors are sat down that way he doesnt need to jump up and it worked thank god, hope this helps
HI poop girl you are so not paris hilton i am from paris you moron and the chetco answers i saw you whrite me something not good
You are pretty hung up about this.
I'll just say again: there are no bad dogs, just bad owners. I'm not saying you caused these behavioural problems in Scamp, maybe they were already there. but any dog who does not learn or listen is just not getting the right guidance. Maybe the techniques your bf used on his last dog are just not working with this dog. You should take him to a GOOD training class, maybe a private class to maximize what you get out of it. I guarantee a good trainer can bring him around.
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your problem started with the breeder, pit bulls like rottweilers have to be alpha trained when they are pups. this is done by holding the pups on their backs and rubbing their tummies until they relax, it has to be done several times until they accept that the owner is dominant. apparently the rottweiler had this training and the pit did not! once the aggressive breeds are larger it does not work because you should never fight with them, because then they become more aggressive, you need to calm them down and work on each problem one at a time, a toe to the tummy when the jump on you will eventually discourage the jumping but it takes time and repeated reinforcement. encourage your visitors to do the same. your vet can give you a sedative to give to your dog to calm him down when you have company coming but you should not use it too often.
Take a chill pill
It's because everybody wants to have there opinion even if its wrong! People assume they know exactly what the situation is & tthen they judge you! Some people on here just need to get a life & get over themselves!
Of course you dislike Scamps, so would I if he jumped up at me. I suggest your best bet it to get him to a professional trainer. Good luck
you tell em girlfriend..sorry can`t help with your prob but i know what you mean about it being a pain having someones dog jump up at you..do you have a dog training school nearby that you can go to?
Dont take it personally. Some people on here only want to give a short answer to get the points! Or they may have no knowledge about the subject you are raising?
I dont know much about dogs but my parents once got a rottweiler and it was fine for a bit but then it got protective over my mum and wouldn't let anyone near her, sadly they had to get rid of it.
calm down are you really expecting sensible answers on here??
I didn't see your prior questions , but I'm assuming you have a disobediant dog..have you tried obediance school for the dog? If you don't have the money for that , maybe just keep dog in another room or outside while company is there .
It sounds like the old saying,,"A dog becomes like it's owner"
Ring your Vet up, ask him about Dog Behavioural Therapy or Training. If not the vet then the local police have links.
For gods sake. You ain't going to find the solution on here. The dog needs seeing by proper dog Trainers.
wow, sorry these folks have been such meanies. i'm no expert with animals, but have you tried taking his face in your hands, telling him to sit, while you sit with him. keep control of his head so he can't pull away. it's a form of training. if that doesn't work, try using a spray mix of water and vinegar, when he jumps he gets it once in the face, and each time until he stops to scratch his nose of that smelly stuff. neither one of these hurt the animal and is a good form of training. now give him a big hug, talk to him holding his face and tell he's a good dog.
Not sure what your previous questions were but fully appreciate the sentiment in this one. Unfortunately we can't avoid the judgementals, just have to try and ignore them. They are a pain in the Bottom.
I'm afraid I've come across some of the most closed minded and judgemental people in the world here on UKQnA.com. (Not everyone of course, some people are great).
I think part of it is because some people don't bother to read everything, and if they are fanatical about something, seize on one little remark or part of a sentence, and use that to rant on about their personal beliefs, be it animal rights, religion, sexuality, even if they have completely missed your point.
As for your original question, I'm afraid I'm no help, I've never had a dog, only a cat, and she was fine. (Only had the one because she lasted so long, 21 when she died)!
Anyway, just wanted you to know that if you can wade through the idiots on here,and are able to rise above them, then YA! can be great!
Find a dog training centre in your area. and all of you, get retrained.
It's a dog for heavens sake. a pack animal. it doesn't speak your language, nor live by your rules, it's all about training him to obey and learn to live inside those rules!
There are no bad dogs. just bad owners!
ex breeder/trainer of German Shepherds1960/70s
I never answered the question, but it seems like a lot of people didn't read what you wrote they just made some assumptions. Anyway here is my two cents worth. If you are working with the dog and it is not successfull I would call someone who can give you some one on one help with the dog and his jumping. I watch the Dog Whiper with Ceasar Milan and whether it is true or not it looks like he can work miracles for dogs and their owners. I also, so on a website that he, Ceasar was looking for dogs to work with. I would give that a shot. I love animals of all kinds and I do believe that they can be turned around with the right care and love and affection.
Yup my dog does the same thing. Luckily, she has the attention span of a goldfish and calms down after about two seconds. Maybe try rattling something at your dog? Like some coins in a tin can? I think that's supposed to scare them.
And anyone who judges you for not liking your dog either loves their dog WAY too much, or doesn't have one.
If you really want advice then ask an expert .
This is the first time I've read about your dog. Sounds like he's two handfuls! If you want to keep him, you'll have to be patient training him. I know it's tough, and I know his behavior is very frustrating, but it's either that or get rid of him. Actually, there may be a third alternative.my best friend in high school had a pet Bouvier (looks like a black Scottish Terrier pumped up like the Governator -- stands 3 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs 140 pounds) that was VERY unruly, and my friend's mother took him to an animal psychologist. Can you believe there is such a thing? To make a long story short, it took a while and cost them a bit, but this animal psychologist was able to help them train their dog, and when he was all done he was the most obedient dog I had ever seen. Might be worth checking out.
It sounds to me that you & your bf are not being dominant and/or consistant enough if the dog is not picking up on what you are asking, but hey, at least you are trying which is much more than many other people can say! You are aware that the dog's behavior is a problem and thank goodness you're not just throwing your hands up and leaving things as they are. If you are having trouble training your dog then it sounds like it's time to send him to a professional. There are training facilities that are more like a boot camp for dogs rather than the traditional "Let's all gather 'round and teach our dogs to sit" environment. Contact your local SPCA and ask if they have any recommendations, or you can go to the AKC website (www.akc.org) and see if there are any links there for professional training. When I drive to Dallas to visit my mom there is one of those boot camp-like places just outside of Big D so if you are in that area check the phone book. (Sorry I can't remember what it's called! You'd think I would since I go up there every couple of months) If you haven't already, watch an episode or two of The Dog Whisperer. I know it sounds silly but that guy really knows what he's doing! Good luck and don't give up!
try obediance classes, my brother took his dog there after montjhs of frustration and it worked.. took time though
I do not know what your original question was. Are you having just the training issues or is there more going on. I would be happy to help. What breed of dog is Scamps? I do not recommend those 'boot camp' style training camps because your dog will be great for the person who trained him but dogs are very bad at generalization (if they always learn to sit in a kitchen, when it is time to sit in the livingroom you almost have to retrain the behavior.they dont get it that something applies to everything). Also if you are not there to see what is happening your dog may have to deal with someone who is a little overassertive with punishment. I have heard of people that have had their dogs throat stepped on and worse.I also would not advise you to watch few episodes of The Dog Whisperer at try it yourself. As clearly stated in a disclaimer that no persons should attempt this themself. The reason behind that is he uses a technique called "flooding" which if you do not know how to read a dogs body language, ATTEMPTING THIS COULD GET YOU BITTEN!! If it helps.Petsmart does offer classes that are reward based. The classes are inexpensive and Petsmart backs these classes with a guarantee. If there is anything else I could help with please feel free to email..
Remember, most of the time you're dealing with two kinds of people on this site. young children and zealots. the young kids are young kids and can only act that way. Zealots will always jump on the side of the subject and rag on the asker.
Take your responses as they come, you asked for them.
As for your dog, I love animals but people's safety comes first. If he's a danger to others, you may have to remove him from that environment. This way neither he nor others will be hurt. Not to mention you won't be sued.
Our Labrador did the same thing and we took it for training and the dog still jumped. We tried spraying it with water, and changing our tone of command to no avail. The dog is still here..so when we have people over he's locked in another room or put outside. Now to aggravate us more it barks continually until we let it out or in. So i finally bought a muzzle! cruel i know! but when people are over we now win. I think the dog is possessed. Good luck!
Hi,
I would like to try and help you, however I don't really understand if you are saying that Scamps jumps at people or ON people. Somewhere on Answers is a way to send personal e-mails, if you could write me a note explaining exactly what the problem is, I will do my best to send you a truly helpful answer.
I understand when it comes to your frustration, I have a 130 lb Choc. Lab who is a bit hard to control when company comes around or he gets excited about something..in addition to professional training sessions, there are medications (safe) that you can get from a vet such as acepromazine that you could use as an extra precaution in situations when the dog needs to travel or when you are having company.
I also have a border collie, which is a hyper breed despite being very smart, who I have to medicate on occassion when family comes.
I worked for a Vet for several years and one of the best things to do with an excited dog, although he is large, is to try to "ignore" him when you come home for a few minutes and refuse to show attention until you are ready(when he calms down) easier said then done, I know. Good luck and I hope everything works out well. Keep in mind with the negative people on here that they don't have anything better to do when all they have are shallow minded comments about situations they don't understand thouroughly and have never been in.
I have read back on your previous questions and I believe that you are trying to do the right thing at a very emotional time. It would appear that you have a dog that could have 'issues'. (We had one that kept snapping at people - worked out it had had it's leg broken before we got it and the bone was rotting away!). You may not understand why the dog is acting this way, but the dog does understand that it has the upper hand. I know you want to be fair to the dog BUT you are about to have a baby. I suggest 1) you visit the vet to make sure there is nothing physically wrong with dog 2) you contact a local trainer/dog handler who will be able to give an outsiders honest opinion - somebody new to the dog may achieve more than somebody the dog already knows 3) if neccessary get the dog a kennel and agree that he only comes in when your husband/daughter are at home to look after it so you can concentrate on the baby. If you don't get this under some control now you will end up hating the dog and maybe getting bitter towards your family as they don't understand.
i have a kerry blue terrier and yes he is so naughty but i must say to you, as my dog is my pet , he should also be yours, and tough luck on anybody who comes into your home as that is your dogs home also, my dogs jumps on people but he is only being protective, let the people outside of your house do the work, after all this is his home also, and i love him to bits. dont try to make ammends when people cme to your house as yes your dog is part of the family and tough on the people who dont like it, i have a few friends who dont like him and i say to them this is his home as it is mine, so there!
When your dog jumps up at you, turn your back and ignore him.
Tell your dog to sit & only when he is sitting give him plenty of praise. Ignore the behaviour you dont want and praise the behaviour you do want! Time and patience - keep calm - he will soon learn.
Dogs will do what works, so if you reward your dog constantly for sitting, there is a good chance he will also provide the same behavior when greeting visitors. When his sitting for visitors is rewarded he will most likely choose this response next time. Although affection, fun, play and exuberance are all part of a healthy and well adjusted dogs life with humans, it is important that these things not be connected to arrivals or departures. Practice calm comings and goings and insist that other family members do so too. While teaching the correct behavior it is important that your dog not be able to practice the old undesired behavior as much as possible. When family or visitors enter the house and begin exhibiting affection and excitement this only causes the dog to become more excited and likely to jump. Using a leash when there are visitors in the house is a very good way of controlling your dogs desire to jump. Simply put your foot on the leash so that he can not jump. Every time your dog jumps on someone you are allowing that behavior to become reinforced. If you want him to learn the new behavior you must provide both training for the new and behavior control for the old. Keep the leash handy at all times and put your dog on it before visitors arrive. Just be careful to not make receiving visitors into a negative experience, as this will be detrimental also to your dog's ability to respond appropriately around other people.
hi i found with 2 of my dogs that a new and clean water sprayer , spayed at them on a fine mist worked when people came to the house.but it didnt bother one of my dogs (jack russell that thinks he a giant dog), with him i put him in the kitchen untill visitors are sat down that way he doesnt need to jump up and it worked thank god, hope this helps
HI poop girl you are so not paris hilton i am from paris you moron and the chetco answers i saw you whrite me something not good
You are pretty hung up about this.
I'll just say again: there are no bad dogs, just bad owners. I'm not saying you caused these behavioural problems in Scamp, maybe they were already there. but any dog who does not learn or listen is just not getting the right guidance. Maybe the techniques your bf used on his last dog are just not working with this dog. You should take him to a GOOD training class, maybe a private class to maximize what you get out of it. I guarantee a good trainer can bring him around.
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