Best dog I ever had, but she absolutely needed a ton of stimulation and exercise.Them pits are wild. We have a mix mostly Great Dane, Great Pyrenees and pit bull, we have our hands full.
That’s an interesting mix - how big?
Best dog I ever had, but she absolutely needed a ton of stimulation and exercise.Them pits are wild. We have a mix mostly Great Dane, Great Pyrenees and pit bull, we have our hands full.
Sounds like a fun dog. I’m trying to figure out a 120 pound German Shepherd/Saint Bernard mix currently. She’s a tank.Just turned a year so about full grown 50lbs. Looks like a mini Dane. She’s also 2% Chihuahua, we’re guessing that is what kept her small. View attachment 649012
I don’t have to lift him just grab the scruff as he learned that what ever is happening it’s time to stop and sit down and listen.Anyone ever grab a dog by the back of the neck and back hide and lift them off the ground ? I read somewhere that that is even more dominating than flipping them on their back and grabbing for the throat . Curious if anyone has ever heard of this or used this method of correction
I do this with pointers when breaking to wing and shot. Not mean with it, just lift them and put them back where they started if they move. If it continues you can give them a shake once or twice. Doesn't hurt the dog and most respond pretty well.Anyone ever grab a dog by the back of the neck and back hide and lift them off the ground ? I read somewhere that that is even more dominating than flipping them on their back and grabbing for the throat . Curious if anyone has ever heard of this or used this method of correction
I thought I was going to get kicked out of Thanksgiving at my inlaws. Thanksgiving was at my wife's grandmother's house. They have goldendoodle that 1yr old. This dog is BIG. It's a house dog but when we got there it was in the backyard. I was sitting in a recliner holding my 10month old daughter. Someone let that thing in the house. The race was on. That dog ran a race all over the whole house, over furniture, jumping on everyone and so on. Well it made a 10ft leap into my lap with my daughter on my lap and started doing circles. I boxed that thing in face. I don't mean a swat. I close fist punched it in the head, and HARD. Knocked it to the floor. The room went quite. I mean you could cut the air with a knife. After a looooooong silence. My wife's uncle spoke up. "Come on doodle, let's go outside". No one in her family appreciated what I did, but no one said anything. I would have left the gathering before I would let a dog jump on me like that again. I know it's not the dogs fault. But unfortunately it gets to suffer the consequences from its owners not keeping it in check.Squeezing the web in front of the back leg also gets attention.
The first time I met my brother's dumb lab he was a jumper and annoying as hell. I put my hand on his face and pushed him down until he was on the ground saying no all the while. Whenever he lifted his head i'd push it down until he gave up. Then he just laid there until i petted him and let him sit up. If he got stupid it was hand in the face to the floor.
Flash forward almost a year and I go visit and asd I walk in he's jumpoing on everyone and barking until he gets to me. Then he shuts up, lowers his head, and looks at me out of the corner of his eye. Not once does he think about jumping on me. Everyone is stunned.
The lesson is dogs are like kids and vice versa. They need boundaries from day one. And they do not necessarily transfer those boundaries from person to person.
For older dogs I have not seen much that works other than total domination, and sometimes that looks awful because they are so far along.
God i hate dogs like that. Always the result of their owners and those owners are the most likely to lose it on you when you treat their dog appropriately as you did.I thought I was going to get kicked out of Thanksgiving at my inlaws. Thanksgiving was at my wife's grandmother's house. They have goldendoodle that 1yr old. This dog is BIG. It's a house dog but when we got there it was in the backyard. I was sitting in a recliner holding my 10month old daughter. Someone let that thing in the house. The race was on. That dog ran a race all over the whole house, over furniture, jumping on everyone and so on. Well it made a 10ft leap into my lap with my daughter on my lap and started doing circles. I boxed that thing in face. I don't mean a swat. I close fist punched it in the head, and HARD. Knocked it to the floor. The room went quite. I mean you could cut the air with a knife. After a looooooong silence. My wife's uncle spoke up. "Come on doodle, let's go outside". No one in her family appreciated what I did, but no one said anything. I would have left the gathering before I would let a dog jump on me like that again. I know it's not the dogs fault. But unfortunately it gets to suffer the consequences from its owners not keeping it in check.
Squeezing the web in front of the back leg also gets attention.
The first time I met my brother's dumb lab he was a jumper and annoying as hell. I put my hand on his face and pushed him down until he was on the ground saying no all the while. Whenever he lifted his head i'd push it down until he gave up. Then he just laid there until i petted him and let him sit up. If he got stupid it was hand in the face to the floor.
Flash forward almost a year and I go visit and asd I walk in he's jumpoing on everyone and barking until he gets to me. Then he shuts up, lowers his head, and looks at me out of the corner of his eye. Not once does he think about jumping on me. Everyone is stunned.
The lesson is dogs are like kids and vice versa. They need boundaries from day one. And they do not necessarily transfer those boundaries from person to person.
For older dogs I have not seen much that works other than total domination, and sometimes that looks awful because they are so far along.
I’m constantly angered by that, “one friend” to the depths of my core, yet… I married into a family of them.Good point about them not transferring the same boundaries to each person. My dog doesn’t jump on anyone except one friend who encourages her to do it, which pisses me off to no end.
Yes , I tried that first thingDidn't read everyone's comments but have you tried asking it nicely not to growl?
I do have a shock collar that was used to train him off leash on our walks , just buzz it and he complies .I didn't read all responses
Shock collar, do you have one?
Our Doberman has never once growled with food or taking food/bones from him. He minds my GF better than me. I let him get away with more things than I should and he knows it.
We started training as soon as we could when he was a pup. The collar was used for certain things. Mostly recall now as when he gets on a scent trail he takes off. These dogs have great noses.
You could start out low power or just try the vibrate at first. Use it with the food/treats and buzz or light shock him when he growls. You would be surprised how quick they learn with a shock collar. I just have to get the remote when ours is not behaving and he's doing what he's supposed to as soon as he sees the remote.
Sounds like he will be fine. Just be consistent and keep us informed how it’s going. Lots of good adviceI do have a shock collar that was used to train him off leash on our walks , just buzz it and he complies .
Guys , this is a dog that is trained , to the point where he pisses on command . Yes he still has issues , he is very high energy and likes to run like hell when he gets excited . But , he minds great with the exception of wanting to put his paws on you , and people that visit . He uses his paws like hands to try to pull you close to him . I'm working on that .
And the whole growling and nipping thing . It's only been a day , but he knows things have changed , we will se how it works out .