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re: Dog thinks he is Alpha, suggestions? update p.9
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:32 am to ctiger69
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:32 am to ctiger69
Do you do much work with him on tricks? Grab some treats, teach him some tricks/commands, and work with him every day. He'll eventually get used to taking commands from you. Also make sure you get to be the one that feeds him somewhat regularly.
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Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:34 am to JOJO Hammer
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One thing you can do is make him get out of your way as you walk around the house. If he is laying down walk to him telling him to move. Don't set around him or over him. Make him get up and move.
This. Another thing alpha dogs don't like is to be stared at.
The second you get down to his level he is going to rip into you. And unless you are ready it's going to be ugly. Remember he isn't trying to reassure dominance in this case, he is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his role in the family. You don't seem like you are actually willing to physically take him on and if he beats you then you are really screwed.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:37 am to Pintail
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You don't seem like you are actually willing to physically take him on and if he beats you then you are really screwed.
I don't think he can take on the gf either. That's why she has the other guy who dominates her. He probably had smallcox as a child and is permanently scarred.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:41 am to ctiger69
wrestle the dog and bite him. That will re-establish you as the alpha. Right now, he thinks he is the alpha because HE IS. You are treating him like you are beta so he will obviously respond that way.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:49 am to CadesCove
As sarcastic as that is you actually make a good point. The OP cant do this alone. You may be able to do it when your gf isn't around but the second she comes back the dog is going to go into protect mode.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:53 am to Pintail
I don't think I'd mess with a 7 year old 70 lb chow that has no respect for you. OP is gonna get tore up.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:55 am to ctiger69
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chow
why the hell would anyone want anything to do with a chow chow?
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:57 am to ctiger69
I would just start crating him any time he acts up.
YOU control when he comes out and when he goes in.
When YOU control access to his world, YOU become the alpha.
If he whines, cries or barks, so what?
That bastard dog will be so happy to see you when you open that crate door, he won't even remember what it was like to be alpha.
No fighting, no beating. CONTROL.
YOU control when he comes out and when he goes in.
When YOU control access to his world, YOU become the alpha.
If he whines, cries or barks, so what?
That bastard dog will be so happy to see you when you open that crate door, he won't even remember what it was like to be alpha.
No fighting, no beating. CONTROL.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 8:59 am to CBandits82
Trashy is as trashy does. OP you need to man up and handle this crap before you're posting on here about your GF getting railed by another guy, while high fiveing the chow, as it takes a dump on your picture. You sound more afraid of your GF than the chow. Take your lickings and whoop this dogs arse.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:01 am to ctiger69
If he listens to your g/f and not you, then he views her as the alpha. Just bang her in front of him. Let him know where you stand in the pack.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:01 am to SpqrTiger
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Crate
This. But good luck getting him in there once he figures out he's gonna be stuck in there. Use treats I guess but like other posters have said those dogs are mean. Won't be like coaxing a lab into a kennel with a treat
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:08 am to USMCTiger03
my female lab laughs at me when i slap her back end for being a bitch, slapping the nose with an open hand is the way to get a big dogs attention
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:13 am to TigerOnTheMountain
The holding down method works but it can't be a wrestling match. Calmly lean him on his side and get him to submit. You'll know he's given in when his breathing is relaxed and he's not trying to get up without touching him.
Continually put your hand over his head when he's near letting him know that you are the leader.
None of this will matter if your GF doesn't continue with the training you are doing though. It has to be consistent.
Other tips: Never allow him to charge an open/opening door. Put him in sit/stay prior to addressing the door.
If he's food obsessive train with treats then ween him off. Dogs are dumb and he'll continue to think he'll get a treat. You'll be trading food rewards for positive reinforcement rewards.
I just had to do this with a rescue dog and it was a pain in the arse but he finally learned. Problem is, I'm the only one in the house that expects that POS dog to behave so I'm always in training mode.
If none of that works, beat the shite out of him.
Continually put your hand over his head when he's near letting him know that you are the leader.
None of this will matter if your GF doesn't continue with the training you are doing though. It has to be consistent.
Other tips: Never allow him to charge an open/opening door. Put him in sit/stay prior to addressing the door.
If he's food obsessive train with treats then ween him off. Dogs are dumb and he'll continue to think he'll get a treat. You'll be trading food rewards for positive reinforcement rewards.
I just had to do this with a rescue dog and it was a pain in the arse but he finally learned. Problem is, I'm the only one in the house that expects that POS dog to behave so I'm always in training mode.
If none of that works, beat the shite out of him.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:13 am to TigerOnTheMountain
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Trashy is as trashy does.
Speaking of, I would just take a bicycle chain to his arse until he knows who's boss.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:16 am to CBandits82
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why the hell would anyone want anything to do with a chow chow?
Well it's a mix, for starters. Breeders usually don't sell mixed. So, it's a shelter dog and all shelter dogs must be saved, first and foremost.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:25 am to CadesCove
Good choice. I love finding other uses for common house hold items.
Not trying to derail the thread but, I'm heading to Gatlinburg and Cades Cove Valentine's Day weekend.
Not trying to derail the thread but, I'm heading to Gatlinburg and Cades Cove Valentine's Day weekend.
This post was edited on 2/4/15 at 9:28 am
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:34 am to roadGator
This is excellent advice. I also think the main problem here is the GF's dominance over OP. OP, I'm sorry to say that, you sir, are a beta.
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:35 am to ctiger69
Take that fricker out of the equation. Chow is a terrible breed. I'm sure it's been mentioned but your ole lady sounds like a dumbass
Posted on 2/4/15 at 9:35 am to ctiger69
Take that fricker out of the equation. Chow is a terrible breed. I'm sure it's been mentioned but your ole lady sounds like a dumbass
Posted on 2/4/15 at 1:13 pm to BoogaBear
My neighbor saw me chasing my Chow one morning and decided to hide.behind a house and try to grab him. Had to take the poor guy get stitches in face, both shoulders , both arms and chest. I told him so many times not to try to catch him because he bites.
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