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02-22-2007, 04:09 PM | #1 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| i'm not sure how much more i can take Layla and i went to PetSmart today for help with her "dominance issues" she is very mean to the other dogs in class... she snarles and bites at them... they are puppies and just full of energy... well today didn't go much better... she was friendly to dogs that were at her energy level.. but as soon as a bunch of puppies came in.. she was so vicious.. the trainer says she is scared of them because of their size and energy... but i was just a mess... i feel like all the people there are going to think she is mean and vicious.. but she is NEVER like this.. ONLY at obedience... she is so nice to other dogs she sees... i'm supposed to go back again on wednesday and try with another group of dogs... our trainer thinks the best way to fix it is to just expose her to more and more dogs.. but it breaks my heart.. i can tell she is scared because she snarles and then wants picked up ... but i wans't allowed to pick her up so she kinda looked at me like.. mom.. why aren't you helping me.. it just breaks my heart... going back is going to be very difficult... but i guess it's the only way to make it better... sorry it's so long.. had to get it out. |
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02-22-2007, 04:25 PM | #2 |
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| I was lucky, because the first class Sammie took was in a big room where the other dogs were further apart. So she learned not to pay them any attention. She is taking the intermediate class at Petsmart and there is only one other dog in the class... a hugh standard poodle!!!! Well, she freaked the first day, but by the end of the 2nd class they were sniffing one another without any problems. Every time Sammie would bark at 'Frankie', the instructor would spray her with a mist of water. It wouldn't get her soaking wet, but it did get her attention. It wasn't long after that that she started acting better. So don't give up... hang in there. Time will make it better and talk to your instructor about the water sprayer. Keep me posted! |
02-22-2007, 04:39 PM | #3 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| right the water thing.. i should SO do that.. she uses that for barking dogs but i'll suggest it for this too! thanks for the help! |
02-23-2007, 01:25 AM | #4 |
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| Marcellera, I'm going to be very direct here. Having read your continuing saga and the response you've gotten from your trainer, I think you need to find a new trainer.
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02-23-2007, 04:16 AM | #5 |
Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member | The water thing didn't work with abigail at all. She LOVED it! I concluded that she'd drown before getting the point, so had to stop with that method.
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02-23-2007, 04:23 AM | #6 |
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| sorry to hear off your probs your having hope things get better for you |
02-23-2007, 05:55 AM | #7 |
Rachel & Tilula Belle Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Ohio
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| Somebody else was hving this same problem . I suggested that the dog may be over protective of her (the owner) and that she could ask if the instructor would use her dog & she watch or get someone else to take the dog that she doesnt feel she should protect. She said her dog did fine at daycare-see because shes not there, guard times over playtime is on. Its still a problem that needs to be corrected, but at least it explains the behavior. Just a suggestion-good luck. |
02-23-2007, 06:22 AM | #8 |
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| I had the same problem before. Me and My husband figured that when I'm holding bubuu and someone approaches me thats a stranger dog or people to her she'll go barking crazy. She wants my attention to her only when I'm petting her. What we did is, whenever she is going to start barking we tell her NO right away. It took time but it sure lessen her barking to other dogs or people.
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02-23-2007, 06:32 AM | #9 |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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| well i really don't want to switch trainers.. i really feel like the trainer we have is great and i don't expect her to fix this in one day... i was thinking about it last night and layla was very good there when it was one on one with another dog.. as soon as there was a group.. she got very scared... i was online all night doing research and it is common in toy breeds... i'm hoping with time and a lot of exposure she will calm down... i wasn't necissarily looking for someone to give me an answer.. just wanted to vent. |
02-23-2007, 12:35 PM | #10 |
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| But you see, an alpha roll is NOT appropriate for a pup who is already scared. It will only make her more scared. And what happens when she gets more scared? I think you know the answer. {Next time, if you could just say that you don't want any advice at the beginning, that would be good, then I'll know not to bother.}
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02-23-2007, 02:10 PM | #11 | |
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02-23-2007, 02:15 PM | #12 |
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| Aww, don't get down on yourself, you sound like a wonderful caring mommy Puppies are like kids, they all come with little 'issues' and it sounds like you're doing your best to work through it! Good luck!
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02-23-2007, 02:34 PM | #13 | |
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I am going to very direct with you. I think you woke on the wrong side of the bed today and should not be posting Both times you replied to the OP you were rude Next time, just click out and move on........ I don't think she really came here for anyone to make her feel worst. I am sorry if I have offended you but I sense your 2 cents are not welcomed. Jessica
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02-23-2007, 02:38 PM | #14 |
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| Layla sounds just like Hallie when I got her (it was a different situation but the situation I was in sounds the same). She needed to be socialized and while it's been a LOOOOOOONNNNGGGGGG process she is getting better and I can see improvement. Keep in mind it's been 2 years and I'm sorry that's probably not comforting I think you are doing the right thing, you can't keep her isolated forever, just like I couldn't keep Hallie away from other dogs forever nor do I want to. Keep your head up, you are doing the right thing and I know it's hard for you. Good Luck and tell Layla that those little puppies aren't the enemy (hehe). |
02-23-2007, 02:40 PM | #15 | |
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Marcerella, my friend is having the same issue with her Lhasa Apso. She is super kind and sweet to MY 2 dogs and cat, but she absolutely goes nuts at the training classes. The trainer said the same thing as yours and is now working on exposing her to other dogs. We found out of a doggy park in CT and are planning on going there together. I hope you really find a solution to your problem. I think that definitely exposing her to other dogs will make things better. It takes time for her to get used to it.
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