Dog Health Questions: Dog Training Tips...?

I have a 1 yr old Boxer/Lab mix who is a royal pain!! We live in an apartment complex, and our neighbors also have dogs. Whenever we go outside for "Piddle" time, and another dog or person is simply walking by, my dog goes ballistic! He knows his basic commands, but will NOT obey them during this time. I've tried working with treats, toys and bones...Nothing works. We bought a spiked training collar that pinches him when he barks, pulls... but that does not work either. Tonight, was the last straw! I ended up on my butt in the snow, trying to hold onto him (While he wanted to bark senselessly at a neighbor walking w/ groceries).

We've tried 3 diff. shock coll

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Was the pinch on correctly? Did you give a hard enough correction? Some owners are afraid to properly use the pinch collar in fear of hurting their dog. It should be a snug fit right under the dogs jaw and behind the ears and stay there without slipping down the dogs neck. Corrections should be enough to get the dogs attention back to you, but not enough to hurt him. Timing is also everything when it comes to giving the correction, look for signs like hackles raising or his attention is drawn to something before he goes crazy. You have to watch for it because it may be something as simple as a glance in the direction which should be diverted.

Is he getting enough exercise too? Boxers and Labs have a lot of energy and if he isn't properly exercised it leads to many behavioural issues.

You have to show him you're the boss if you don't react to another person or dog or anything, he shouldn't either. It all starts at home, you walk through doorways first. You go up/down the stairs first and you eat first. Don't just give him his food, make him sit and wait and he shouldn't eat until you say ok. If you can't manage to take the alpha roll on your own find some help from a trainer.

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• I would suggest getting a professional trainer....?


• Boxers have a very bad reputation, they are hard to train, i suggest you contact a breeder or the kennel club for some advice and where you can take him for training. You will need to be firm but gentle as you don't want to break his spirit, always have treats with you and when he obeys a command give him one and really praise him. Don't use shock collars they are terrible


• Your dog needs to be properly socialized. Shock collars will do more harm in a situation like this than good if you understand the behavioral makeup of the animal. It's irresponsible to train via computer, do yourself a favor and call in a professional, even if only to meet once and get some clear direction from someone who's able to witness the behavior and instruct you properly how to handle your dog and his individual needs.


• It is not only the training aid you use, it is how you use it. especially the timing of the corrections. Get some help from a trainer to help you learn how to correct him.


• I agree with the last 2 posters on the pinch or prong collar,properly used it is a life saver.
  the most important of all is the timing a correct jerk and release should do it, I just trained a lab who would also go ballistic on her owner and pull her every where causing her to suffer from shoulder pain,
  after 6 weeks of training the dog no longer pulls and doesn't go ballistic with other dogs or people.


• KiKeenon is right. If the prong collar is used correctly it will work. It must be put on high on the neck, right behind the ears, not down around the throat. Used incorrectly you can damage the vocal cords.
  Please find a good trainer (not Petco) that is probably in the local kennel club. Most groomers or vets can direct you to a kennel club contact.
  That's a difficult combination of dog breeds to work with by yourself. Please get help.


• Hi,
  
  Without meeting your dog, it's impossible to know for sure. That said, here are some of the most common reasons dogs begin to show aggression toward other dogs. Here's more info:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/11c8.html


• Obedience training is the foundation for establishing a better relationship between you and your dog. Obedience training helps establish the owner in the role of "pack leader". Obedience will lay down clear behavior guidelines that your dog can follow. A well-behaved, obedient dog is more than just a pet of pride. The difference lies largely in the training, and good training can save a dog's life.
  
  These articles will give you tips about how to best train your dog.
  
  Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-training.ht…
  
  Dog Obedience - http://www.dog-pound.net/dog-obedience.h…
  
  Repetition, consistency, practice and correction are what it takes to train a dog to be happy and responsive. If you follow these simple steps you will find that your puppy can grow into an obedient well-adjusted dog.
  
  Repitition and Consistency in Dog Training - http://www.dog-pound.net/repetition-cons…