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How do I get my S.O. to get on the same page w/ me regarding dog discipline?
Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:14 pm
If this isn't the correct board then please move admins, but I figured I'd get some actual serious answers here compared to the OT. Also, sorry for the novel.
Ole gal and I got a dog a few months back, it's a goldendoodle (what she wanted) and he's been a great dog. He's four and a half months old right now and has been a joy, but she has never owned a dog before and is struggling, at least in my eyes, in terms of discipline.
The dog is already housebroken and if he's with me he's great. He won't jump up, beg for food, listens to my commands, etc...However, if my girlfriend is home w/ him he plays her attention almost the entire time she's here. However, he jumps up on her and barks at her if she doesn't give him what he wants, food, a treat, etc....
She hates when I've 'disciplined' him in the past, but it's worked, clearly. He's a great and respectful animal when it's just him and I. I tell her she needs to discipline him and she'll give him the softest 'hit' on the nose ever if he jumps on her and then says he's too cute to put in his place.
Now I know the dog breed probably doesn't help me in this situation. He is a cute bastard. But the dog is two different people when it's just him and I compared to if she's here. He knows he can get whatever he wants from her and it's not going to be good down the road if I allow it to continue happening.
TIA for any encouragement or help.
Pic of dog for your enjoyment.
Ole gal and I got a dog a few months back, it's a goldendoodle (what she wanted) and he's been a great dog. He's four and a half months old right now and has been a joy, but she has never owned a dog before and is struggling, at least in my eyes, in terms of discipline.
The dog is already housebroken and if he's with me he's great. He won't jump up, beg for food, listens to my commands, etc...However, if my girlfriend is home w/ him he plays her attention almost the entire time she's here. However, he jumps up on her and barks at her if she doesn't give him what he wants, food, a treat, etc....
She hates when I've 'disciplined' him in the past, but it's worked, clearly. He's a great and respectful animal when it's just him and I. I tell her she needs to discipline him and she'll give him the softest 'hit' on the nose ever if he jumps on her and then says he's too cute to put in his place.
Now I know the dog breed probably doesn't help me in this situation. He is a cute bastard. But the dog is two different people when it's just him and I compared to if she's here. He knows he can get whatever he wants from her and it's not going to be good down the road if I allow it to continue happening.
TIA for any encouragement or help.
Pic of dog for your enjoyment.
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Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:19 pm to McCaigBro69
smack your GF on the nose and tell her to sit
Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:19 pm to McCaigBro69
just wait till you have kids...
Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:29 pm to McCaigBro69
You know what you have to do.
Is the dog's name Bautista?
Is the dog's name Bautista?
Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:35 pm to McCaigBro69
Your problem is not a matter of dog discipline. 
Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:37 pm to McCaigBro69
Dog sounds fine. YOu need to discipline the S.O.
Try to explain to her why the discipline for the dog is necessary for future behavior, and that she need to be consistent with what you are doing with him for the dogs sake.
Try to explain to her why the discipline for the dog is necessary for future behavior, and that she need to be consistent with what you are doing with him for the dogs sake.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:38 pm to McCaigBro69
Improve your gf discipline.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 5:00 pm to McCaigBro69
You already know she's the problem here. Gotta explain it in a way that keeps the focus on the dog and shows why it'll be better for him if she gets on board with discipline.
Taking him out to public places, having company over for a nice dinner, etc all suck if you have some maniac dog who jumps all over people. If he behaves you'll be able to take him more places and people won't hesitate to come over or invite you and your dog over. Now is the time to teach this Bc it only gets harder as they age. Won't be so cute when this full sized dog jumps up and gets muddy paws all over her new dress before y'all go to dinner.
You also don't have to get her to hit him. This dog knows 2 jobs: protect and serve the masters. It wants to please its owners but you have to guide it. Stern voice can go a long way, repetition and not wavering is key. No dog wants to be scolded. Positive reinforcement is also very helpful - read praise and treats
Taking him out to public places, having company over for a nice dinner, etc all suck if you have some maniac dog who jumps all over people. If he behaves you'll be able to take him more places and people won't hesitate to come over or invite you and your dog over. Now is the time to teach this Bc it only gets harder as they age. Won't be so cute when this full sized dog jumps up and gets muddy paws all over her new dress before y'all go to dinner.
You also don't have to get her to hit him. This dog knows 2 jobs: protect and serve the masters. It wants to please its owners but you have to guide it. Stern voice can go a long way, repetition and not wavering is key. No dog wants to be scolded. Positive reinforcement is also very helpful - read praise and treats
Posted on 7/27/17 at 5:13 pm to McCaigBro69
That's a cute bastard. You need to make her understand that NO ONE likes an undisciplined dog. Maybe you can approach it from the angle of future children. That dog needs to listen and behave and not knock your babies down.
My daughter and her husband would not discipline their dog and he is an a-hole. I don't go over there because the damn dog jumps all over people and demands attention 24/7.
My daughter and her husband would not discipline their dog and he is an a-hole. I don't go over there because the damn dog jumps all over people and demands attention 24/7.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 5:17 pm to McCaigBro69
2 Receiver shock collar system...should straighten both of them out
Posted on 7/27/17 at 5:30 pm to McCaigBro69
Non-possible
Posted on 7/27/17 at 5:43 pm to McCaigBro69
Just have to really help her understand how much more enjoyable it is to have a well behaved dog. You don't have to beat on the dog to discipline it, just be firm.
This post was edited on 7/27/17 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 7/27/17 at 6:54 pm to McCaigBro69
I've won field trials with three different breeds
Work around whatever SO does......thank me later
Work around whatever SO does......thank me later
Posted on 7/27/17 at 8:02 pm to McCaigBro69
Where did you get that dog? My kids want that
Posted on 7/27/17 at 9:36 pm to McCaigBro69
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Pic of dog for your enjoyment.
need pic of GF before i give adive
Posted on 7/27/17 at 10:29 pm to McCaigBro69
My fiancée doesn't like when I slap our dog in the head for jumping, but he doesn't jump on me or her anymore, so there's that.
Dogs respect an alpha. Explain to her that he craves guidance, and that he wants a job. If his job is to please you both and not jump, he'll do that to the best of his ability.
Dogs respect an alpha. Explain to her that he craves guidance, and that he wants a job. If his job is to please you both and not jump, he'll do that to the best of his ability.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 11:54 pm to McCaigBro69
Threaten to send him to a trainer for 3 months. She will learn just as quickly as he will.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 12:47 am to McCaigBro69
Cute dog. I have 2 golden retrievers and my wife has a small black dog (11 lbs).
One thing I have learned. I own two dogs and my wife has a 4 legged spoiled baby. Hes gotten so bad that if you ignore him he fakes a sprained paw.
Just keep on training the dog. Unless it becomes a big issue let your girlfriend spoil the dog.
One thing I have learned. I own two dogs and my wife has a 4 legged spoiled baby. Hes gotten so bad that if you ignore him he fakes a sprained paw.
Just keep on training the dog. Unless it becomes a big issue let your girlfriend spoil the dog.
Posted on 7/28/17 at 6:21 am to McCaigBro69
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