gets in the garbage
pees in his cage
whines in his cage
chews up his pillow
barks all the time late at night when he's outside
gets into EVERYTHING
gets food of tables and counters
now, i watch a lot of different dog training shows and have read things on it, but nothing works. Ive tried shock collars, and a thing that emits a high pitched noise when he barks. he's immune to everything, i cant walk him at all. so if anyone has tips that have worked for them please let me know. im going crazy. i have to sneak into my own house late at night cause hell hear me and bark all night in his cage. its getting out of control.
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Have you actually attended any obedience classes or just watch TV shows?
Enroll in an obedience class, now. If you "can't walk him at all" then it's a safe bet that he's not getting nearly enough exercise. You have a high energy mix that needs several hours of intense exercise per day. Without that exercise he's going to channel that energy into the destructive behaviors you are describing.
Between obedience class, increased exercise and increased mental stimulation most of your problems will vanish on their own.
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- why can't you walk the dog??? if it is because you just don't have time... then there is no solution... a dog won't be happy being trapped in a cage.. i suggest you do the crate training all over again, try leaving it unlocked once the dog understands the meaning of crate (a crate should not be a form of punishment Ever...) .... he whines because the dog knows it will get attention try ignoring it... and dogs get scared of being outside by themselves i would suggest leaving him inside... his coat is too thick for shock collars to work... and honestly they are a horrible idea invented by people trying to rip off pet owners... dogs are not easy to deal with and need a lot of time... i suggest you walk the dog and re Do all the training from the start with sit stay down... and go to a pet store for obedience classes... if you can't do this then you should not own the dog
- EXERCISE!!! dogs, especially labs and chows need lots of exercise. If he are given a productive outlet for his energy, then he will be too tired to bark all night or destroy everything. don't keep him in his cage for more than a few hours during the day.
If he chews his pillow, don't give him a pillow. Try getting him a hard rubber Kong (at most pet stores, the black ones are toughest) or a few nyla bones. THis will give him something to chew on.
When he whines and barks does he do this when you are in the room with him? The peeing could be separation anxiety or maybe he just needs to go. Try limiting his water intake before crating him.
To keep him from getting into stuff you can try purchasing some bitter apple spray, or simply keeping an eye on him. If you are persistent, he will eventually get the idea that you are going to stop him from getting into stuff and so he will not try. I cannot stress enough how much exercise can help with several of these problems. Try taking him to a dog park, playing with him in the yard, or going on walks. when walking him, be firm and persistent. use quick corrective snaps of the leash when he misbehaves and don't let him pull constantly. Good Luck! - 1) Never leave a dog in a room with an open garbage can. Get a can with a lid, keep the can in a shut closet or bathroom.
2) Take the dog out to pee often enough that he willnot have a chance to pee in hos crate.
3) How long is this dog spending in his crate? Is the dog getting enough exercise? Is the dog being left alone too much? Dogs are social creatures, if your work, school or own social schedule does not give you enough time with the dog, you will always have a problem. If the dog has enough activity and stimulation, the dog will be tired and worn out and will be happy to sleep at night.
4)Get rid of the pillow and the dog cannot chew it up. A healthy 1 year old dog does not need a pillow.
5) If the dog is getting into everything, you are not spending enough time doing activities with the dog. Dogs are not stuffed toys. You have an active breed which needs walked for 1, 2 or 3 miles a day or other suitable exercise. The dog needs to be socialized and with people for at least half the day..
6) Do not leave food on your table and counter . I do not know anyone who owns a lab and leaves food on the table and opened garbage cans around. Put the food away.
I do not want to be rude. I believe you have good intentions. But I think you are the one who needs trained not the dog. Put the shock collar away. You do not have a consistent enough lifestyle and training program in place to use the shock collar effectively. See if there is a local rescue group in your time who might be able to work with. - This is just all way to much to answer in one. I have alot to say but Ill sum it up as best as I can.
Getting into the garbage and chewing his pillows - boredom can lead a dog into having destructive behavior. Play fetch with him, take him on a walk or run. He has all this bent up energy and has to release it some how and ripping through garbage and destroying pillows are great ways to waste energy for him. Remember a tired dog is a well behaved dog. Take the time each day to exhaust him by playing out back with him or taking him for walks or to a dog park.
Pee's and whines in cage in his cage - the dog may feel abandoned and frightened when left in the crate you need to reasure the dog that his crate is a good place to be where he can seek settle not something he should dread being in. You need to not use the crate as place he goes to be punished for doing something bad.
getting food off tables and counters - thats just bad training on your part. the dog has learned that this is a way to get yummy treats for free. you must never hand him treats or even his own food without him having to work for it to. something as simple as sit can go along way as long as he knows he must go through you first to get what he wants.
barking at night - sign of boredom or the dog may feel stressed being alone. you need to teach the dog to be more independent and make sure you drain him of his energy.
Email me or IM me on AIM if you have any further questions. Id be more than happy to help you through this.
Email - srrapko@yahoo.com
AIM - email me for my AIM screen name - Do you know what the Dog Whisperer is? A TV show. There's this guy who has like a pack of 40 or so dogs and he is absolutely amazing in the way he handles them. The show is when he handles different cases of "baddoggieness" with other people. I would definitely watch his show and follow his advise. We have a dog called Annie and she is (or maybe, was) very wild. Couldn't train her. I followed this guy's advise and Annie is now a very well trained pooch. I'm not sure if he has a website; he probably does. Google it. I was amazed at the results
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