Timjb 0 Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 The 'Nothing In Life Is Free' attitude has worked WONDERS with our JRT. She too is 16mth old but has always been very sociable, although very ill-bahaved. She genuinely thought she was head of the house. Now, she does nothing without our permission. I put her food down and make her eat it immediately. If she doesn't, it is removed. ALWAYS ignore her for 5 mins or so when you first enter the room. NEVER play with her when she initiates it. All the nose nudging and toy dropping must not instigate play. Wait till she is resting or busy with something else, THEN invite her to play. She thinks she has to protect all and run the pack. You must prove her wrong. If she thinks she is not required, she will fall into place underneath/behind you. All these techniques mean sweet FA until you commit yourself to them. Try it mate. Hope she comes through for you. I'm sure she will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wanna be farmer 0 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I'm still at it with her, but when she starts barking at dogs i shout NO at her and pull her away, is this the right thing? My old deer thinks that it would be best off getting a dog trainer to help, should i do this? I rat with her sometimes, and she likes to go down the rabbit holes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Make sure shes tired when you do these things if possible it makes it less easy for her to argue back then.I would if you have people that trust you to do this dont pull her away stand and chatter and that way she will realise its not working maybe shes trying to acheive this by the carry on shes doing?What about a spray collar to remind her no means no it will be cheaper and more effeciant than a behaviourist.My pals cocker who i walk and look after twice a week attacks her son hes in his 30s and growls and dominates her too.Yesterday he done it in front of me and was slammed down on the floor and placed in the submissive position and when he nailed me he got bit back lol.He is a stubborn little beggar but after an hour of placing him down this way he did submit of his own accord and fingers crossed behaved himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waidmann 105 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 a bit of phycology: when a pack of wolves meet another it is rarely the alpha dog/bitch which fight.they are too valuble to the pack. this problem it seems is bedded. the majority of these problems start at home(discipline) well pointed out in above posts. desensitize her,get her out with ither dogs which will not react to her.steady but firm reprimand and praise good behavior. it may just be a routine she is into but you will sort it out i'm sure.if not alone then with a trainer/terrier man who will no doubt help you out. there is no shame in asking for help,better that than a pain on the end of the lead. i wish you all the best with sorting it out mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wanna be farmer 0 Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thaks' lads, i'm going to persist with the sharp 'NO' for a while then i will progress from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Might be worth going right back to the start keep being the dominating one and make sure she /he knows your the boss and you decide who fights and who doesnt and what happens etc.Clap other dogs if safe and give them a treat etc if the other ownners happy for you to do that and let the dog see you accept the other dogs.Done this with my bitch as well as bollocking her if she even mumbled at the other dog and shes far better than she was Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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