Dog Training Success - 10 Don'ts to Avoid in Order to Achieve Successful Dog Training
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- i agree with everyone else- but also you ned to take him for longer walks and give him mental challenges (agility obedience games) he is bored and needs the people around him to be less stressed, because it rubs of on him. I know you try your best but how would you feel if everyone around you was stressed and unhappy? try to bond with him more and don't give up on him just yet..
i hope the best for you and your dog :) - For a border collie x labrador, 15 - 20 minuets is not a long enough walk. Both breeds need a lot of exercise, both dogs being a working dog. You obviously didn't do your research when you brought that dog. Give him to some one who has time time and money to care for him.
- to basil wallace i think you are the idiot! this person is asking for help! its people like you who make it difficult to find help and advice! she is clearly trying so that does not make her a bad owner. you obviously dont have any patience so maybe you should not bother giving people answers on this site! find a different site where they allow losers to comment!
- Wow, apparently you have no clue as to what PUNCTUATION is. Being part Border Collie, when your dog gets to be a year old, get him started working livestock.
- Agree with Basil.
If you knew you couldn't take this dog on, you shouldn't of gotten it.
People like you are the reasons shelters fill up so quickly.
Any way the dog acts is YOUR fault-NOT the dog's. - Generally, if you have to ask whether or not you should "get rid" of your dog, the answer is yes. Given that you can't afford a professional to help you handle this dog and fix the problem, then the answer is yes. Find a breed specific rescue, or other type of no kill shelter, etc... that can help you re-home him. You have two high energy, high strung breeds mixed together. 15-20 minutes a day is NOT long enough, by far. Sounds like the dog outright needs firmer leadership, and more exercise to get rid of the pent up energy. Boredom can very easily, and very quickly, lead to issues like this, especially in very high energy breeds and mixes.
- You have a very high energy mix of dog and the number one thing I would say is excercise...pent up energy can cause anxiety and aggression (also barking, etc). He needs at least an hour of physical activity a day and some more time besides spent working on the training that you learn in the class. When you walk him, walk him. If he barks, tries to run, etc just keep walking...hes on a leash isnt he? If you react or get frustrated or nervous he will feed of that energy from you. If you dont feel that you can dedicate the time to fixing this issue (which will get worse as he gets older) then yes you should surrender him to a rescue where someone can work with him while hes young and its a little easier. Excercise and training every day will build his confidence and yours.
- I know this might sound strange, but he may need an antidepressant. They make those for cats and dogs.
I wouldn't recommend getting rid of him because you obviously love him and it may not seem like it now but you will regret it and not feel good about yourself if you do. Work with him, be as patient as you possibly can when he's being loud and wait for a solution. If you have some type of pet insurance, an antidepressant shouldn't be too costly. Good luck
PS He may also just need more attention from you or more alone time. When he snaps and barks at other dogs, correct him immediately by raising your voice and saying 'No'. Instilling guilt in him this way could make him more aware of his behaviour.
Edit: My answer was very good and it got 4 thumbs down?! WTH is wrong with people? There are obviously trolls (with multiple accounts) on this question... - i got 3 of those types of dogs you describe , i am sticking with it knowing they calm down in a year or so .
my pups only 6 months old and complete lunatics , they have a appetite for destruction and i dread to come home some days " knowing something has been destroyed "
dogs are there own personality and they grow into it .
take your dog for a cycle ride for around 15 mins at a time 4 times a day , and it will still be hyper , a collie would like to be active most of the day
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so with a 30 min cycle ride and a 30 min training session and you will notice a real difference within a fortnight - Don't you get any advice from the dog trainer in his class? She (he?) is in a position to watch the dog and see if there are any triggers. Also, you've probably taught the dog "sit" and "wait" or "stay" by now. Border Collies are very smart. When you go on a walk, when you see people or dogs approaching, put your pup into a "sit/stay" and reward him w/ a treat. Gradually increase the amount of time he has to sit there for the reward. Reward him profusely (praise and treats) when he sits and lets people pass him. You might recruit a friend to help you here, one with a well-behaved dog. Have them start out by being not so close while you put your dog in position. Then walk a little farther and have them do it again, gradually getting closer. Don't rush the process. It's not going to change overnight. Also carry treats with you and ask "strangers" to, without attempting to touch, and without looking at the dog, slip the dog treats while talking to you.
And I know it's terribly stressful, esp. when the dog barks constantly, but if you could figure out a place without a lot of dogs that he could safely run off leash and get rid of some of his energy...
The stress in your life is probably complicating things right now too. He's bound to pick up on it. So any thing you can do to relieve some of your own stress will help the dog too. - He is scared of cars and people because he doesn't KNOW them. 15-20 minutes walks even if done 4 times a day are crap for a high energy dog his age!
I dare say that at this point you need to take this dog out at LEAST 4 hours everyday into high populated areas till he gets completely used to seeing strangers, cars, other dogs and whatever else might cross his way. You should also work on his training (commands and such) several times a day for about 30 minutes or so.
My guess is that this will be to much "trouble" for you so it would really be best if you find him a new owner, someone with responsible enough to actually care for the dogs needs and not just treat him like a cute toy that is fun to have around as long as there is no work involved.
I would also suggest a stuffed animal for the next time you feel the urge to get a pet. - You have a border collie mix and you only take him for a walk for 15-20 minutes 4 times a day? OMG a Border Collie needs hours of exercise EVERY SINGLE DAY and I mean HOURS of exercise and training or they become frustrated and bored, they bark, they destroy they become a nightmare to own if you cannot keep them mentally and physically stimulated. Did you research Border Collies and Labs before you adopted one or were you the type to just fall for a cute puppy? Did you go about properly socializing your dog to people, other dogs, cars, buses, skateboards, bicycles, children the car etc?
Your dog is under exercised and under socialized and has an owner that does not understand their needs properly to "fix" these problems in order to make your dog happy and healthy. If you cannot handle this dog then yes, you should rehome him or give him back to the shelter you adopted him from a Border Collie mix is too much dog for someone who is clueless on the breed.
When you consider a dog you research the breed before you adopt/buy. I have a Weimaraner, I knew all about the breed before I bought one, she gets daily hour to two hours of exercise every single day, she has been trained constantly since puppyhood and this is my first dog. What I didn't know I READ BOOKS ON, I watch every dog training show on Animal Planet, I learned how to train, I read every book I could on dogs, dog behavior etc and I worked hard to have a well behaved dog. She is my first dog and she is a pleasure to own, she's well behaved, she does not bark, she is off leash trained, has her CGC certificate and has been tested for Therapy work which she passed all because I did everything I could to get her to that point. If you are not willing to put forth the considerable amount of work required to own a Border Collie mix, then you need to rehome him.
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