I need some training tips, he's no older than three and very very hyper.
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He is NOT abused, he is just a dog and needs to be trained just like any other dog.
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ADD: Ignore the idiot at the bottom, there is no such thing as positive ONLY, but, that is what happens when ignorant kids with no training experience that game point come on here!!
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- Enroll your dog in an obedience class. Positive reinforcement training only! A training class will really benefit your dog and once he's trained, you can think about enrolling him in agility or flyball if he's still hyper. You can't force a hyper dog that loves to be active to “calm down.” You have to take that energy and channel it into lots of exercise and a dog sport.
Good Luck!
ADD: Interesting Christina. Stop talking to your dog for two weeks? I've never heard of that one! Where did you get that from? Have you been successfully able to literally stop talking to your dog for two weeks?
Positive reinforcement is not a death sentence. The goal of this method is to make training a more pleasant experience for the dog and owner while STILL producing a well trained dog. You still show the dog that you're the leader without going to extreme methods. If you're that against treats then don't use them. Just heap on the praise. Positive reinforcement can mean training with just treats, praise, clicker or all of the above. It's not just the "food" and "bribery" method. - The best way to train a dog is to first and foremost show the dog that you are the alpha, and that you aren't going to take any crap from it. This doesn't mean that you have to physically or verbally abuse the dog.
Step 1: Ditch the treats. These are bribes. If you were out on a walk and your dog bolted after a squirrel, would it come to you if you said "Here Buddy, come! Come on Buddy! Come for a treat!" Probably not. Squirrels are much more interesting. Your dog needs to know that your company and affection is more worthwhile than the squirrel. As an alternative to treats, give your dog a good chest massage for a reward.
Step 2: Stop talking to the dog for about two weeks. If you jabber at your dog too much, they become desensitized to your voice, therefore making your commands less effective. Dogs learn much more efficiently from your body language. When you do speak to your dog, use a calm, firm tone. Don't yell or baby talk to it. Over coddled dogs cause more behavioral issues than you could imagine.
Step 3: Thread the end of the leash through the loop and attach it to your dog's collar, while the leash is around your waist. It's called 'umbilical training'. This teaches your dog to be attentive to your movements and respect you as the alpha dog in the pack. Do this for a couple hours a day while you do your daily chores. Don't let your dog take the lead on walks. You're the boss. The dog should feel confident that you will lead it and keep it safe. It is important to have a trusting bond between you and your dog, especially if it has had bad experiences with humans in the past.
Step 4: Socialize your dog! Take it to the park for adventures with other dogs and people. Get him acclimatized to new and unusual situations so that you don't have a skittish or aggressive dog.
Good luck! - Aww... Poor Dog =( Before You Try To Train Him, Show Him Lots Of Love, But Don't Butter Him Up With A Bunch Of Sweets... Stroke His Fur And Play With Him. Since He's Hyper, Give Him Daily Walks, Have Him Drink Some Water Afterword, Then After A While, Train Him Like Any Other Dog. But, Since It Was Abused, Don't Spank The Dog If He Doesn't Do A Command Correctly, Just Grab His Head, And Say 'No', Looking Him Directly In The Eye. Even If It Wasn't Abused, Don't Spank It, My Sister's Friend Has A Dog Who Is Well Trained, But He Is Really Strict With Her, But He Doesn't Abuse Her. Anyways, My Point Is, Looking The Dog In The Eye And Saying No Is The Best Way... Oh,, And When You're Training The Dog, Don't Say It As If You're Bored, And Say It Only Once; Otherwise The Dog Gets Confused.
Good Luck (: - Well, if he was badly neglected he might be in shock, but since he is hyper he probably isn't. Make sure to tell him when he's doing something wrong! Also, you should get him familiar with little kids and other people because my dog can be a bit agressive with strangers sometimes so that will help you later on! At night, when you go to bed, make sure you calm him down and tell him this is a time to be calm, he will understand eventually so at least you have a calm night. Taking him for walks usually makes them calmer, or at least I think. Hope this helped!
- Take him out on a lot of walks. Try to get 2-3 walk in per day. Also bring him bing him to your backyard and try teaching him the game of fetch. My dog loves that game. You can use a ball or frizbee. He should like to play that game. You can also teach him how to jump through hula hoops. Maybe even make a maze in your backyard where he can jump through them. That should get some of his energy out so he won't be so hyper.
- You can improve your dog's behavior through training.
Dogs have their own set of behavioral problems. Lack of proper training methods may badly affect your dog's behavior and turn your beloved pet into a disobedient, aggressive or unruly dog. As a dog owner you should be aware of these problems and train your dog accordingly.
You have to see this for more training tips, http://snipurl.com/u73fu - There are lots of dog training videos on YouTube. Be patient as you train him, and above all be CALM and be FIRM as you deal with him. The most important training tool with an active dog - as with any dog - is a firm voice and a cool, calm 'I'm in charge' demeanor. Once he knows that you're the boss it will make him feel safe and he'll be easier to train.
It's true what they say - a tired dog really IS a good dog. So take him for a minimum of 2 walks a day and throw him toys and balls so he runs and runs, raises his heart-rate, and tires himself out.
Good luck! - My fox terrier is very, very hyper, too, and that's not unusual for the breed. His previous owner sounds like he couldn't handle the energy so was trying to "ignore the problem and it would go away."
Is he housebroken? Do you have a fenced in yard? Get your boyfriend to build a fence. There's a boyfriend training tip. Fox terriers LOVE chasing things, like tennis balls or squirrels. - aww bless i bet hes excited about having a new home, just use treats and ask him to do what you want of him ex sit stay lie just do one at a time till he understands what you want from him, he probably never had any training so will take time, but do it with treats and hell get there, good luck with your new doggy
- use positive reinforcement for training
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/dog_training_positive_reinforcement.html
or try going to petsmart or petco for training classes. - Yu should go 2 a proffesional trainer at a pet store like petsmart. u got a sweet bf
- you can always try slowly guiding him into the trick, like when you want him to sit, try pushing his rear until he sits, then when he does, give him a treat! hope I helped!
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