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kaiatbh · 06-27-2010, 07:14 AM

I have been trying to train Yoni (he's 12 weeks). Simple things, like sit. So far he knows sit and stand. I always make him sit before I feed him (he also eats AFTER the family). I also make him sit before I give him any affection or attention. I initiate play time, and I decide when it's over. I try to keep on on a leash when he's in the house (it's been helping to keep him calm most of the time, and to keep him from entering a room before me). That being said, he just won't learn. When we took him for his needles, the vet informed us that he's dominant and that he "probably runs the household"... and then she sort of giggled. Doesn't seem like anything to laugh about, in my opinion. I want a well behaved dog that respects my family. He can't play normal. He bites a lot and it hurts. When I say "NO" in the firmest, most assertive voice I possibly can, it makes him bite me more. When I walk away, he follows me and bites my feet or my pants. If I manage to escape, he's not phased at all. We are taking him to a professional dog trainer as soon as possible, but I want to know if there's any hope for him. Has anyone else had to deal with a puppy like this? We aren't very experienced with dogs.... I mean, I'm doing so much research. I read "A Member of the Family" by Cesar Millan, and it makes everything seem so easy. For Yoni, nothing is easy. Please help.

06-27-2010, 07:14 AM	#1
kaiatbh Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 36	very discouraged I have been trying to train Yoni (he's 12 weeks). Simple things, like sit. So far he knows sit and stand. I always make him sit before I feed him (he also eats AFTER the family). I also make him sit before I give him any affection or attention. I initiate play time, and I decide when it's over. I try to keep on on a leash when he's in the house (it's been helping to keep him calm most of the time, and to keep him from entering a room before me). That being said, he just won't learn. When we took him for his needles, the vet informed us that he's dominant and that he "probably runs the household"... and then she sort of giggled. Doesn't seem like anything to laugh about, in my opinion. I want a well behaved dog that respects my family. He can't play normal. He bites a lot and it hurts. When I say "NO" in the firmest, most assertive voice I possibly can, it makes him bite me more. When I walk away, he follows me and bites my feet or my pants. If I manage to escape, he's not phased at all. We are taking him to a professional dog trainer as soon as possible, but I want to know if there's any hope for him. Has anyone else had to deal with a puppy like this? We aren't very experienced with dogs.... I mean, I'm doing so much research. I read "A Member of the Family" by Cesar Millan, and it makes everything seem so easy. For Yoni, nothing is easy. Please help.