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Dog obedience help
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:12 pm
We got a rescue on Sunday. A 3-4 year old terrier mix per the vet. Rescue said shih tzu/poodle mix. The wife and I go to the rescue to meet the dog and get a feel for how it would fit in our family. Sweet dog think it will be fine. We have 3 kids, 13, 9, 5. Go in great detail with the kids how we need to take our time with the dog to let him learn new surroundings and our family and we need to learn about his temperament. Kids meet the dog Sunday afternoon all is well that night kids are going to bed and go tell the dog goodnight and he growls at them. I correct the dog and tell the kids to back away. Monday morning all is well the Monday evening same thing. I correct again. Same scenario Tuesday. Tonight happens again so I flip the dog on his back and have the 2 oldest kneel over him while I have them look him in the eye. I have obedience training in the process of being set up. Any advice on something else to do before the trainer get started? I can't allow the dog to growl and get snippy with my kids.
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:17 pm to LSUCRNA
What are they doing when they “tell the dog goodnight”?
Is it in its bed?
Are they patting it on the head?
Sounds like something is triggering the behavior, may just need time for the dog go feel comfortable
Is it in its bed?
Are they patting it on the head?
Sounds like something is triggering the behavior, may just need time for the dog go feel comfortable
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:22 pm to LSUJML
Yes dog laying on bed. They walk up call his name and squat down. They reached out to pet him the first night but not since. As soon as they squat down he growls. The dog is completely opposite with me and the wife. I really hope he settles as he becomes more comfortable in his new environment.
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:29 pm to LSUCRNA
My parents adopted a much older Beagle a few weeks ago
My mom can’t go near her in her bed, she doesn’t have an issue with anyone else tho
Sounds like that is her safe space
Try having them sit near her to tell her good night, eventually moving closer until they can pet her
Also, maybe only one kid at a time
Hoping it works out, it is a lot of trial & error as they adjust to a new home
My mom can’t go near her in her bed, she doesn’t have an issue with anyone else tho
Sounds like that is her safe space
Try having them sit near her to tell her good night, eventually moving closer until they can pet her
Also, maybe only one kid at a time
Hoping it works out, it is a lot of trial & error as they adjust to a new home
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:33 pm to LSUCRNA
Get it out of the bed. Dog is already takeing over the house.
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:34 pm to LSUCRNA
Have your kids pee on dogs bed in front of the dog
Posted on 12/13/17 at 10:34 pm to LSUJML
Thanks for the advice. It has been one kid at a time. Going to keep working at it. I just hope it is not too slow of a process.
Posted on 12/13/17 at 11:02 pm to LSUCRNA
Change the bed and bed location. Kennel the dog at night for awhile. Also it may make a difference whether the person approaching the bed is a boy or girl. And finally your kids need to feed the dog and take it outside, to establish a relationship as alpha/caretaker.
You’re right to have the dog go through obedience training. Teaching to dog obedience while on a leash, etc., will translate to obedience elsewhere.
You’re right to have the dog go through obedience training. Teaching to dog obedience while on a leash, etc., will translate to obedience elsewhere.
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