Dog Health Questions: Need dog training tips for the world's most stubborn dog?

I have a 7 1/2 month old puppy that is a Shar-Pei/Husky mix. He's adorable at 51 pounds, but refuses to listen. He understands sit and lay down, but only does those for treats. We were fortunate that potty training was instinctive, however he will NOT stop biting. He's not being aggressive, but wants to play. No matter how many times my husband and I tell him NO in a very stern voice, put him in time-out, hold his mouth closed, grab and hold him by scruff of the neck, NOTHING works. He could care less what we do. He continues to bite and jump up almost non-stop. He is extremely strong and hard to physically "manhandle". I'm at my wits end. Any suggestions?

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With that husky mix in him, he has lots of energy. You probably have to exercise him more using a weight backpack or in a swimming pool.

As for the biting behavior, you need to teach him what's the behavior you want. You can tell him "no" and close him mouth shut, but he doesn't understand what he is doing wrong. He's simply just playing.

When you are playing with him and he's not being mouthy, give him tons of praise, when he starts being mouthy, simply turn your back away and ignore him, When he calms down, continue the playtime.

You and your husband need to be in charge, sounds like your dog is taking over. Keep all his toys in a box and food away. When the dog behaves and it's playtime, pull out some toys. When he gets aggressive, take them away.

Feeding your dog in a routine will also put you in charge.

The dog will soon realize that your the god of toys and food, and the only way he can get the toys, is if he behaves properly.

In short:
Exercise
Praise and correcting, not disciplining the behavior and expecting the dog to behave
Keep all toys and food, until you say its dinner time and playtime

This should help! Good luck!

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• I'm not surprised those methods don't work. If he's looking to play inappropriately, then correct him and ignore him EVERY time he does it. You can also try redirecting him to acceptable forms of play after the correction. Try obedience training also. A well trained, obedient dog can be put in a sit stay when displaying inappropriate behavior


• Hi,
  
  Mouthing is an unavoidable part of canine development. It's how young dogs learn about their world. Fortunately, by consistently signaling to your pup that biting is unacceptable, and giving her playtime with other dogs who'll teach her the same lesson, she'll learn to use her jaws very gently. Here are more training tips:
  
  http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/s0f.html
  
  For jumping problem, check out these tips:
  
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• Do not yell no at your dog do not grab your dog it scares them and they do not understand why you did it instead yelp in a high pitched voice "ouch" cross your arms as soon as it happens completely ignore the dog turn your back on him. Do this every time if he tries to get your attention ignore him stand up and keep your arms crossed and do not talk to him let him walk away. Make sure when you yelp that it is high pitched and sounds like a hurt puppy. It is possible that the pup was removed from the parents and siblings to early between 6 and 9 weeks the pups start to learn these lessons.


• My reccomendations are:
  
  Huskeys= ALOT of ENERGY lol so long walks are needed or a tred mill. You can also get a doggy back pack for your walks and fill them with water bottles so the weight can wear him out alittle.
  Huskeys also can be a very mouthy breed so that's not unusual that he is using his mouth to play with you.
  Shar Pei= Fighting breed-These dogs have very strong and thick necks for fighting. So a routine collar is not going to do you justice as you walk them. I would suggest a prong collar to be used for walks and be sure the collar is towards to top of the neck. So when your on a walk you give a tug right the the moment of him pulling. Be sure during the walk he is walking next to or behind you. The collar may look like some german torture device but in fact it does not hurt them as long as it is used properly it simulates the bite of an alpha dog.
  
  1. I would recommend a puppy/dog class for you guys. To teach to the basic on how to dicipline your dog.
  
  2. Have a daily routine: get up take the dog on a walk,feed him,ect.
  
  3.Be consistant with commands. The prong collar can also be used at home with a very short leash so when this big guy is jumping all over the hubby you can correct him. It is better to correct him before he gets way to excited. Also have your husband ignore him until he calms down eye contact, talking to him anything that focuses on him will cause excitement and unwanted behavior.
  
  4. Before letting people in your house: Make him sit and stay and have your guests ignore him completely until he is calm. Once he is calm you may praise him in a calm voice.
  
  Good luck.