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I need major help with my new dog not barking at other dogs..please..?

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I need major help with my new dog not barking at other dogs..please..?

My daughter and I just adopted a rescue chihuahua that is 9 months old. Hes great in every way. But when we walk him down the street and he sees another dog…all hell breaks loose and he acts like hes demon possessed. Weve taught him to sit and stay. His brains just fall out of his head and will not listen at all. This last time he scratched and bit my daughter pretty bad. obedience classes are to expensive and the free ones thru the shelter dont start for a week. Any training we try to do while hes in the presence of another dog is completely fruitless. Please help, it brought my kid to tears this time.

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4 Responses to “I need major help with my new dog not barking at other dogs..please..?”

  1. admin on July 7th, 2009 6:01 pm
    It's most likely that your dog had a traumatic experience that made him do such behavior. This barking/aggressive reaction may be his way of defending himself. Dogs bark out of boredom, fear or frustration and from the looks of it, your dog is into fear barking.

    Here's a link to help you understand and treat this behavior:
    http://dogtime.com/barking.html

    And here's also a training that can help you make your dog settle down. Worth the try. good luck!
    http://dogtime.com/dog-training-settle-d…

  2. admin on July 7th, 2009 6:01 pm
    First, if you cannot afford classes, how will you support the dog if there is a medical emergency. Make sure you are financially able, BEFORE you get a dog.

    Secondly, do not let your laughter walk the dog, do not pick the dog up when he is upset. Take treats on your walks and the instant you see a dog or distraction, stop, call for a 'watch me' command and reward when he does. The walk the other way. You need to work on focus commands and 'leave it'.

  3. admin on July 7th, 2009 6:01 pm
    Sweet breath found the store for humans ITs safe and very effective squirt it in there mouth when they are barking they dont like it. ITs a old trainer trick
  4. admin on July 7th, 2009 6:01 pm
    A dog who acts like this (crazy, barking, nipping, won't listen, ignores treats) needs a behaviorist, not a general training session at a free clinic. Chances are this is aggression and training (sit, stay, treats) won't always work well (either the dog ignores the treat/commands or you praise at the wrong time and unconsciously PRAISE the behavior.)

    You need to learn how to properly distract the dog, when to give the treat, and when/how to correct the behavior. Most trainers at free clinics won't be experienced enough to know this – they mainly work on basic commands and few behavior issues.

    I'm surprised this behavior wasn't noted at the shelter – was the dog put through a behavior exam?

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