He's doing ok in house training. The only thing is he's jumping on people and furniture. Then, when I try to get him off, he tries to nip me. he also gets aggressive during play. he's usually a rather sweet dog, but not when he's excited. He's going to be ten weeks old this week, and he's around 17-20 pounds. Yes, he's big. I need this problem to be solved as soon as possible. When playing, he accidently bit my sister, and now she and my other sister are terrified of him. Like I said, he's usually sweet, but I guess he's just trying to play or trying to figure out who's the boss. help??
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I understand completely! I am going to go with a dog whisperer answer for you on this one!
Your dog knows what he isn't suppose to do but he is testing you.
If he jumps on you simply turn your body so you are facing away from him. He will slowly learn that if he jumps on you he will just fall. Another option is before he jumps on you bend down to him and give him a second of attention so he will be appeased
Also if he is on the furniture and you try to get him down, when he nips at you lightly pop him on the nose and tell him no, then pull him off. Again he is testing you
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- Get a trainer. If people are already scared of a 10 week old puppy and he's nearly 20 lbs you are going to need more control and help than just an answer on here. It's going to take time and commitment but it'll be worth it to have a smart relaxed puppy.
- He thinks he's dominant. You can't let him get away with that. The wolf part isn't crap. They are bigger and more dangerous, so you have to really make sure they are well trained. He's probably too young for formal training. Buy a book or video. The dog whisperer is very good, and he did a show on wolf/dog hybrids. Check him out.
- Sounds like you may need obedience training. Here's a great article with info on how to find the perfect local dog trainer...
http://www.doglirious.com/how-to-choose-… - Ok, wake up, he is part wolf and you need to deal with the situation now. Keep him on a lease and use it to teach him not to jump on people by saying NO in a loud, firm voice. When in play he starts to get "excited' play needs to stop and not resume until he is calm. You need to take firm and loving control of the situation now, while he is 20lbs because when he is 90lbs he will be out of control and dangerous. Also have him neutered ASAP. Good Luck
- You absolutely need to get the help of an experienced dog trainer. This will get bad if you dont. When he get older he will get much bigger, and you are going to be terrified of him. He will be very dangerous. Please dont try to do this yourself. Many people try to do something without a trainer, and the dog ends up biting someone nad and gets euthanized. You must use positive reinforcement methods. If the dog is taught through fear (physical pain), the dog will get ever more aggressive and maybe start to "fear bite". good luck!
- Why not attend a training class in your area. Your local kennel club can refer you to one. The problem is not going to get any better without professional help. Sounds like you bit off more than you can chew with this dog.
- Anytime a dog jumps on a person it is because he/she feels that they are dominant. You, as his owner, need to be the dominant role in your relationship. You need to assert yourself so that he sees you taking the lead. Here are a couple of things to do: Lead when walking on a leash; never allow him to be in front. Be the first one through the door whether coming in or going out. You eat first and then he eats - make sure he sees you eat first. Teach him obedience - sit, stay, come, heal, leave it. Have him on a leash when visitors come so that you can correct any bad behavior instantly. A quick jerk on the lead should correct any bad behavior. Don't be hesitant to flip him on his back if he doesn't listen to you. A dog on his side or back is a sign of submission. He should stay on his side until you don't have to hold him physically any longer.
Here are a couple of things not to do - do not pet him when he barks (ie "it's OK, calm down honey"). Never allow him to win when playing games like tug of war; you must walk away with the toy not him. - I say "no jumping" lift the legs off of me and dance the puppy backwards, when the puppy sits, I say "good boy" They don't like to be danced backward, so that doesn't take long to teach. For "no biting" I point, snap my fingers and say "no biting" when the puppy behaves I say "good boy" You teach the puppies the behaviors you allow and the ones you do not allow and praise them when they do good. Puppies want to please you, so you have to show them what pleases you.
- I am a breeder of Native American Indian Dogs. Please take your puppy to a public puppy class such as pet smart or Petco right away. Your puppy is at the stage where he is trying to learn what he can get away with. The trainer will help you with all those behaviors that you describe. All puppies go through the "terrible two's." This is also in response to Cindy: Maybe you should wake up!!Your statement is wrong, Native American Indian Dogs and Siberian Indian Dogs are NOT WOLF HYBRIDS. They are a combination of Chinook, Malamute, Siberian Husky and a little bit of German Shepherd. They may look slightly wolfy, but then so do Malamutes and Siberians. It is disturbing when people spout off that these dogs are Wolf dogs when they don't know the true facts!! Good example, take a look at the Tamsakan dog, this dog looks more like a wolf than the NAID, and yet, this breed is almost the same as the NAID. Depends on the dog breeds used. Did you know that the AKC German Shepherd breed was developed using wolf blood, yet no one calls them wolf dogs. It is sad that people have not grown beyond the "Big Bad Wolf" stage.
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