When i tell him NO or HEYYY (I dont yell I simply say it firm to let him know hes not supposed to do something) He'll bark at me and wont stop until I look away, So my trainer told me to stare at him until he gives in then once he looks away he'll understand that I'm being more dominant, but it hasnt been working instead he gets more angry and keeps barking and barking so annoying.
another thing that really frusterates me is that whenever Im going to leave somewhere I leave him in my room because I dont trust others that live in my house to accidently let him outside or he can eat something he's not supposed to,,, etc. so I either crate him (in my room) or let him loose in my room (usually let him loose in my room, just when i have a mess i crate him so he wont destroy things) but when I call him to come into my room he doesnt want to! He runs away and there I am like an idiot trying to get him! It's so annoying. I've tried luring him in with a treat, but it came to the point where he would rather not have the treat then go into the room. I've tried throwing the treat in my room and once he goes in I close the door, but He learned so now he'll wait till I move away a little and run in really fast grab the treat and run back out!
please HELP,... how can i be the alpha!!!
oh one more thing. I know I dont excersize him AS much as I should. could this be part of the reason?? during the week ill wlak him only like 2 times, but daily he runs in the back yard at lease 2 hours....
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Instead of just sternly telling him "NO", it helps a lot of you create a very large noise to startle him. You can clap your hands really loud, for example. Another good way to do this is to get a soda can and put pennies in it and shake it to create a loud noise.
You should definitely take him out more WITH YOU. Dogs respect and look up to the person who takes care of them the most.
Be very stern with your dog and enforce that YOU'RE THE LEADER.
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- I don't have time to answer alot on that. But i'd definately say the exercise is part of it. They need it, so if he's your number one, make time for more walks.
- Yes you have done something wrong. I have an 85lb pit bull, I'm an old woman in a wheel chair and I'm pack leader. When your dod barks grab and hold on to the side of his face, watch wild dogs and wolfs the pack leader dose this when proving their th alpha. Then do not break eye contact. That should help. If you say no and he dose not listen put him on time out. Put him away in another room till he stops. You say no do not back down the dog will still love you.
- I am just so pleased you chose a maltese/poodle cross for your first dog and not a rottweiler.
However I like your honesty, and as you say you can already see some things you would do differently when you get another pup.
You do need to go back to training clubs as this is excellent socialisation for your dog. I take a class of obedience but I have just booked myself and my latest adopted dog into a training club as I need to work him with other dogs around. We ALL need to keep learning no matter how long we have been doing this.
Please google NILIF... you might not like to do some of the things but I assure you it is what is needed. It will improve your little dog no end. It's one thing having a pet and a friend, but you still have to talk in dog language to him. - Begin training him yourself to sit stay come etc.
It's all obedience and trained with positive reinforcement-treats and praise.
It doesn't matter if the dog lays on your bed,my dog does the same thing and she is definitely not an alpha dog over me.
Just begin training him with sit-come,doesn't matter if he already knows these commands re-freshen
him with them.
Once you know he can sit and come and understands the commands..use the nothing in life is free.
Before you place his food on the ground ask him to sit...if he does not sit remove the food for a few minuets and try again..ask him to sit...if he sits tell him he is a good boy and place the food on the ground for him..the reward is in the food if not take it away and try again...dogs are not stupid they know what behavior brings the best result.
The same applies before petting...before playing before walking in-fact anything.
When he barks at you have a tin can and fill it with stones or something that will make a noise...not enough to frighten him but to get his attention and to stop the barking for a moment and tell him quiet at the same time...when he stops put a favorite toy or buy a new interesting toy near his mouth for him to chew on and play with...if he chews on the toy praise him for the effort...if not keep trying until he does chew on it and play with it.
So what you will be doing is letting him know that barking is not acceptable behavior and chewing on the toy is acceptable behavior..he will pick up on it as long as you are stern with the barking and full of praise for the playing with the toy.
Dogs need mental and physical stimulation,i would try walking him a bit more or play fetch with him..throw a ball-toy whatever you have...this will help him to burn off some energy.
When dogs are bored or stressed they love to chew on things it's comforting for them....so provide him with a bone noe and then...Kong's are great filled with yummy treats...with the bone make sure it is not a cooked bone they will splinter when the dog chews on it and can puncture the dogs stomach...must be raw from the butcher.
There are some dvds that you can get for your dog while you are away...keeps them occupied while you are away...you can get them from.
http://petsittervideos.com/
So good luck with him. - There are certain ways to communicate with your dog that you are the pack leader. First of all get a leash so that you have a way to control him and make him obey commands. If he thinks he has the option to disobey he will. Next make him do something before you give him ANYTHING. This means petting, food, water, toys. Make him sit or stay or something before he gets it. Take him on more walk. Walks I think are the best time to train your dog. The pack mentality is strongest here. Make sure your dog walks behind or beside you NEVER in front. The pack leader always walks in front. You can do this by using a short leash tie it to your back belt loop so he is unable to pull in front. You may also want to look into using a gentle leader. Lastly do NOT give in. when he barks at you. It may take a few minutes a few hours, days, or months but every time you look away you just told him he's the boss.
- Okay, I raised my ex-roommates puppy for three months and this dog was a jerk! He thought he could get away with everything. Start with a "face harness" collar, not a neck collar and definitely not a harness. Attaching the leash to his face allows you to control his head. The same concept that allows people to control horses. A harness accentuates a dogs natural "pull" reflex and between the two of you, the one in front is the lead, or alpha "dog".
You should use a short training leash. It only allows your dog to be next to your foot/leg while walking. Again, having the dog farther in front of you translates as it being the alpha. In his doggie brain, you are following him.
When entering a doorway, you ALWAYS enter first. Even if you have to gently push the dog aside with your foot. It's YOUR door, it's YOUR doorway, it's YOUR house. That's exactly how the dog sees it. - If you have a collar on him, keep a leash on it. That way, when he does something wrong, you can snap the leash (pull the leash and quickly release it) and say, "No, Bad dog."
For the dominance issue, start to spit in his food. Yes, it may be gross, but the alpha in a pack always eat first. Your saliva has your scent, so the dog will know that you ate first. If that doesn't work, bite him on the ear. But first, make sure his snappers are shut. - I dont know that your dog is barking because he is dominant. I have a Saint Bernard who likes to bark if she thinks we are having a conversation with her....like she is trying to talk to us.
As far as leaving your dog. It is ALWAYS best to put your dog in his kennel while you are away. Even if you are in the next room and leaving him unattended, he should be in the kennel. After a while he will learn to go to his kennel just by saying the word "kennel". At first I trained my overly hyper chihuahua/weiner dog mix to go to her kennel by carrying her there, closing the door, and giving her a small piece of chicken through the bars. She absolutely HATED the kennel...but LOVED chicken. It took some time, but now she runs down to her kennel and I even find her sleeping there sometimes with the door open, and I havnt given a kennel treat in months. Of course, always keep it clean and with fresh bedding. No one likes to sleep on dirty blankets.
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