Shrophunter 7 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Wondering if anyone can give me some advice on my pups behaviour which is causing a lot of aggro at the minute. She's constantly jumping up on my 2 kids (8&5) and biting their clothes, putting holes in everything. The kids are getting pissed off with her cos they want to play in the garden with their mates and every time they start running around the pup gets hyper, starts growling and chasing them and starts biting. I can't keep her locked up away from them all the time. So far my eldest has had 5 t-shirts and 2 pairs of trousers ruined and my youngest 2 t-shirts and a pair of trousers. The wife is really hacked off and has started talking about getting rid of the pup. A mate of mine works for Guide Dogs and he said to get the kids to fold their arms and turn their back and ignore her. All she does then is jump up and tear the back of their clothes. They've tried everything from growling at her to pushing her down and finally giving her a clip round the muzzle. It works for a bit then 2 minutes later she's at it again. She never tries anything like it with me - I only have to look at her a certain way and she slinks off. She'll mouth the wife a bit but she's dynamite with the kids. Any ideas please ? Quote Link to post
KittleRox 2,147 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 do the kids carry on and torment the pup sometimes,if they do the pup just wants more of the same. Quote Link to post
rogue 9 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 just tell the kids to give it a clip mate it works for my 2. Quote Link to post
gazzaburns 0 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 NALA LIKE THAT [bANNED TEXT] AND SHE 6 MONTHS NOW. LOVES MY LAD WHO IS 8 ,PLAYS AND FIGHTS WITH HIM (A BIT ROUGH SOMETIMES) BUT DOES NOT LIKE MY LITTLE GIRL WHO IS 6 SHE WONT BITE HER BUT WONT LET HER GET CHANGED INTO CLOTHES ,IF SHE ON FLOOR SHE ALL OVER HER AND SHE JUMPS AT HER ALL THE TIME BUT NOT VICIOUSLY ONLY TORMENTING HER. I JUST HAD A BABY TO AND NALA [bANNED TEXT] WITH HER ALTHOUGH I WOULD NEVER LEAVE THEM ALONE TOGETHER Quote Link to post
whippetlad1976 33 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 The pup is part of a pack she is fighting for her place above the kids put her in her place asap mate my bitch is 6.5 months when the kids go to her she rolls over in submission stamp the authority in to the pup now Atb whippetlad Quote Link to post
Shrophunter 7 Posted October 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 do the kids carry on and torment the pup sometimes,if they do the pup just wants more of the same. The pup is part of a pack she is fighting for her place above the kids put her in her place asap mate my bitch is 6.5 months when the kids go to her she rolls over in submission stamp the authority in to the pup now Atb whippetlad Roxy the kids don't torment her - most of the time they totally ignore her and just play with their mates but she won't leave them alone. Whippetlad thats what they've been trying to do but it doesn't seem to be working. I think they're going to have to take a harder line with her. I can't let it continue like this. Quote Link to post
tubba 38 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) How old is the pup? Try having her out with the kids and when she starts to get rough shut her back in the kennel. Do this every time the kids are out she will soon learn to associate that getting to rough means she's not allowed to play. Edited October 16, 2010 by tubba Quote Link to post
bullmastiff 615 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 It's Easy to blame dominance issues and it's 'fighting for it's place in a pack...' The kids won't have the patience or be consist enough to correct a dog when it's really needed, your just giving the kids permission to whack the dog. Now you just got a dog that's nervous and cower's around kids. A group of kids running around a garden laughing and shouting.... You can't expect a young pup to sit quietly and patiently in the middle of all that without a reaction. Just sounds as if it's being a confident, boistrous pup thats bored. It's just trying to play as it would with it's litter mates? see's it's 'new' pack playing and wants to join in. Trouble is your kids and their clothes aren't as tough as the pups it's used to playing with so clothes/skin get nipped. You can either stop it trying to play with the kids or redirect the pups need to play with them onto a toy or activity. So either Turn it into a game with the kids, that everytime you shout "STOP" they have to stand as still as statues first one to move losses. Then everytime the pup tries joining in, get the kids to 'Stop' and stand still until the dog see's the fun has stopped. Consistantly doing this will teach both the dog and kids a useful skill! when you shout 'stop' the kids will stand still (always handy) and the dog will of learnt that fun ends when you shout stop.. Alternativly when the dog try's playing get them to use a dog toy or ball to play fetch Turning it into constructive play for the pup. Don't forget though this is just my opinion and I'm sure others will put there's. If you have ANY doubts/worries then contact a professional trainer. It is your kids after all. All the best with the pup. 2 Quote Link to post
davey 310 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Had this with my deer cross every time he jumped up I stood on his back feet not stamp just light pressure and got everyone he jumped at to do it he soon stopped also spend time with kids and dog so dog knows where it stands don't hit him/her just scuff round neck and push head into floor untill submisson but don't hit him/her Quote Link to post
runforyourlife 361 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Had this with my deer cross every time he jumped up I stood on his back feet not stamp just light pressure and got everyone he jumped at to do it he soon stopped also spend time with kids and dog so dog knows where it stands don't hit him/her just scuff round neck and push head into floor untill submisson but don't hit him/her What kind of advice is this!! You stood on your dogs feet!! jesus tonight pal.... You dont scruff a dog for wanting to play! you scruff a dog for serious things, like stock training.... You say your kids ignore it and turn away. why?? Kids love pups, and normally want to play back with the dog... No wonder its jumping on them. A baby crys when it wants attention, like an animal in the wild be it a cat or monkey, they bite there parents... Its playing mate, simple as... if you pup was cowering in a corner, you'd be asking us why... Well i'll tell you what mate, it will be doing if you keep hitting it.. What kind of a pup is it, terrier, lurcher, bull?? How often do you take it out? Obviously not enough, walk it, stimulate its mind, train it, tire it out... Quote Link to post
davey 310 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Sorry mate but worked for me I never stamped on him light pressure not trying to break his feet my dog gets treated second to none all my mates say I'm to soft with him but I believe treat them well and they will repay you 10 fold as for scuff you are right not for wanting to play but I will never hit my dogs ever I prefer this method just to over power them never hit or beat never Quote Link to post
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