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06-05-2010, 03:52 AM | #1 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| I need expert advice please!!!! I am having a problem with my princess Jada. She is an alpha female. She gets along great with Bogie and they are best buddies. My problem is with her attitude when I am home. Both of my babies are so attached to me. Jada will bark at anyone coming into the house, but it is only when I am home. DH has been off this week and he said when I am at work Jada doesn't bark at all. DS has said the same, when he is home alone with her she is doesn't bark either. The minute I come home if anyone comes to the door (even DH) she goes running to the door and barks, she has even tried to nip the ankles of DS and my DL and my in-laws. It is only when people are coming in the house or leaving, once they are in and seated she stops and is very friendly with them. It is only when they entering the house or leaving. Could it be fear aggression? I can get her to stop barking if I catch her before she gets out of control. I have found if I just say no bark and ssh very lightly ( like quieting a toddler ) she will stop the barking. My question is: how do I get her to stop trying to do the nipping. It is like she is trying to protect me and she only does this behavior when I am home. Help please, I don't want my little princess to be like this, and I know I can change this behaviour, I just have no clue how to go about it.
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06-14-2010, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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06-14-2010, 03:41 PM | #3 |
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| Well, the nipping is definitely something needing to be corrected right away. If she's been getting away with it, she probably thinks it's okay. You're right; it sounds like she is protecting you and/or her territory. When you know you have guests coming over, leash her up when they are entering and/or leaving the house so she's not able to nip at them. When she tries, just pull her back on her leash and tell her no. You can re-direct her attention using her favorite toy or favorite treat. When she does well, praise and treat to let her know she's doing the right thing. Don't coddle her or hold her when guests are over, she probably thinks you are HER property and is protecting you. Also, for barking, there is a thing called a Bark Repeller, it's made by Pet Parade and is $10 on Amazon.com. I love it and MANY people on this site have recommend it. It just emits a sound they don't like, and you use a word with it, such as 'quiet' so they soon learn that it means no barking. You can also use a spray bottle with water, or pennies/coins in a can and shake it. You can also use these tools for the nipping... as soon as she 'attacks' the guests pant legs, use the repeller (or whatever you choose) *right* before she does it... sound aversion so that she backs away and doesn't do it.
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06-14-2010, 03:48 PM | #4 | |
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Thanks for the advice. I have the bark repeller and it has been working. Before using it I couldn't get her barking under control at times. I think I know where I am going wrong. Today DS was home and she went up to him barking at least 4 times. She doesn't really nip she just gets right up to him and barks like she is going to eat him alive. Out of those times today I got her to stop by telling her now bark and sssh. The one time I couldn't make her stop I picked her up. I am bad for that, I will try the leash.
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06-14-2010, 03:52 PM | #5 |
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| Dogs are pack animals and like to be with their pack. Have someone work with you and the minute she does this, you, your company and other dogs immediately leave her and go outside or into another room and shut the door. Then have a party. Tell your other dog what a good boy he is and give him some yummy treats. Everyone thinks I'm a nut when I do this but guess what? It works. I've used that tecnique for Mickey when he didn't want to come in when it was time. No yelling, I just left him outside (I watched thru the window) and had a big party telling the girls what a great job they did coming inside. A few minutes later, I went out for Mickey and believe me, he was waiting at the door. It took about 2 times before he would come running when I said it was time to come in. |
06-20-2010, 06:27 PM | #6 | |
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I just wanted to say thanks....the leash idea is really working. I tried it with my DIL wed(Jada always barks at her) it really worked she sat by my feet and didn't bark at her but the one time. I tried it again tonight when DS came home, worked great. I am going to continue with this until she doesn't bark at all when people are coming and going.
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