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boslin
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posted January 07, 2004 01:17 PM
hi im new. my real name is gerard boslin is my dog's name
iv had my dog since oct2001 and got him from a cat/dog home when he was about 1 so now hes 3. he is a tall,strong greyhound/greatdane/boxer cross. anyway he has many behavourial problems like he barks aggressivley at people knocking on the door,when he sees a dog pass by from the window he barks wildly and when guests visit he has to put out of the way in another room and even still he barks but when guests are inside and settled he runs down and is friendly/puppish playing with toys behaviour. he is worse when he is taken out walks i have to walk him on a muzzel as he has once jumped up aggressively on a passser by, and he is very bad with other dogs when he spots them and im around. there is more too, but the thing is i know he wouldn't hurt me and im not scared of him(in fact i sometimes playfight with him(is this wrong?)) he is VERY affectionite and behaves like a cat and i like him behaving like a cat its very cute(he sleeps on the couch/chairs on my bed(is this wrong?)) thanks for reading and can you please offer advice?
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BreeZy/sheltiepups
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posted January 07, 2004 04:45 PM
hi welcome to the forums........... I can't help u i have never really had a dog that acts like that sorry ![[Frown]](frown.gif) but i wish u luck ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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cody
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posted January 08, 2004 06:11 AM
Have you tried dog obediance school? These calsses can offer some great professional help for your prob. I, personally have never owned a dog like yours, so I can't be of much help there. It sounds to me like from your description though, he has no respect for you and doesn't consider you to be the *alpha* dog. You need to establish some respect and discipline in your house hold, get him off the couch, out of your bed for starters. I woudl seriously think about enrolling him in school:)
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GretaJack
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posted January 08, 2004 11:00 AM
Obedience would be wonderful for your dog. When looking into classes please make sure that you inform the trainer of this problem. Do you know what happened to your dog during the first year of his life? So much that happens as a puppy can resurface later in life. If you have patient and confident friends, ask them to help train your dog. Have them come over, many times during the day. Have your dog on a leash so that you can correct any negative behavior he expresses. And make your friend ignore him. If he calms down reward him. The first time he is good stop immediately for the day and praise the living daylights out of him. Do the same thing outside with a friend and/or dog. Start with the muzzle for safety but always correct him for his agressive behavior and in the sweetest voice you have, love him when he is good, give him cookies if he sees another person or dog and doesn't get agressive right away. He hopefully will learn that his alpha behavior is not appropiate when out with other people and dogs. Best Luck to you
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boslin
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posted January 08, 2004 11:41 AM
thanks for all the help!
im going start training him around the house and making sure he realises im the "pack leader". then hopefully train him outside with other dogs and people.
thanks again
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posted January 09, 2004 03:24 PM
I would get your dog into obedience training right away. My last dog had severe dog aggression. If you don't work with it know - it could get completely out of control. Stop letting your dog on the furniture and on your bed (it puts him on the same dominance level as you). I would suggest finding a trainer that specializes in aggressive dogs. Hopefully he or she will be able to correct the problem. Just remember that an aggressive dog can be very dangerous - you have to be on guard at all times. Also - be prepared - because the training that this dog may need will probably be expensive (I spent over $300 on training before we eneded up having to put our dog to sleep.)
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boslin
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posted January 10, 2004 11:30 AM
Hey everyone, thanks for the responses
im planning get my dog to training/personal trainer im hopeful it should work because he's really clever-he can sit,paw,stay,liedown,rollover,crawl,open doors and low cupboards(he taught himself about opening doors and cupboards)but he will only usually do these tricks for treats etc. anyway does this sort thing mean he will respond well to a trainer?
Can someone please give more info on trainers because im not really sure what they do,train etc.
thanks again,
Gerard
[ January 10, 2004, 11:32 AM: Message edited by: boslin ]
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JKKsEuro DobermanBreeder
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posted January 10, 2004 07:03 PM
Your dog has not been properly socalized.you need to retrain him.he is afraid, and a dog that is afraid is unstable. it can be fixed.first things first do not put him in another room when someone comes.this only makes him more aggressive.If you listen to me this works i have taken in 120 pound full grow Dobermans and retrained them this way. 1 charging the door. you and your family that this dog know well need to go to the door and knock or ring the bell whatever youir guests do. the dog will charge but when you open the door ta da you are their with praise and a treat something he really can not resist.do this a couple times a day and arrange for your guests to come over with a hotdog ready in hand . when someone is comming put the dog crate by the doorand leave it there,and by God make sure it is one that can hold him. when a guest comes in have them walk up to the crate throw a piece of hot dog at him and walk away.ignor him completely till he is good and quite have guest thow treat again and walk away.after he is good and calm you go get him out of the crate take him up to the guest have him sit abd guest gives treat while quick pet on the head, again.if he will be ok let him go .If not back to the crate repeat. very soon he will associate someone comming with something good bout to happen the fear will disappear and he will calm down.DONT BE ONE OF THOSE IDIOTS who does not want anyone to touch their dog or feed it. it only leads to a fearful dog,and a fearful dog will a bite someone you do not want it to or b hide behind you. a well socalized dog is a sound stable dog because it knows normal behavior and can distinguish between the 2.E- me latter and i will send you the advise for on leash JKKsDobermans@cs.com
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boslin
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posted January 11, 2004 01:49 PM
thanks JKKsEuro DobermanBreeder,
that sounds good, ill try it with boslin straight away
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