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02-14-2013, 10:20 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Atwood
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| Mis-behaviing Max minded me better when I first got him, it's like he is testing me, even refussing to do things I tell him, lik e getting in crate etc... At bedtime & bathtime he will go hide or refuse to come when I call him. Have I messed up letting him sleep by my bed & not making him get in crate at night? He had been mistreated when I got him so Ive tried to shwell and just bc ow him how much I love him! Last night when he didn't listen I yelled at him, then he cowered to me. I felt really bad bc I have no idea all the poor thing has had to endure. yes, I'll admit he is spoiled, I give him treats when he does well and just bc he is so darn cute. Thanks for any help. Max's Mom |
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02-14-2013, 10:33 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Atwood
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| Max minded me better when I first got him, it's like he is testing me, even refusing to do things I tell him, like e getting in crate etc... At bedtime & like he will go hide or refuse to come when I call him. Have I messed up letting him sleep by my bed & not making him get in crate at night? He had been mistreated when I got him so Ive tried to showily and just bc ow him how much I love him! Last night when he didn't listen I yelled at him, then he cowered to me. I felt really bad bc I have no idea all the poor thing has had to endure. yes, I'll admit he is spoiled, I give him treats when he does well and just bc he is so darn cute. Thanks for any help. Max's Mom |
02-14-2013, 10:41 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Atwood
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| SB please tell me how to delete the 1st post that I was trying to spell check. I dnt mean t post 2 |
02-14-2013, 10:48 AM | #4 |
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| Theres no way to delete a post unless a mod does it but I wouldnt worry about it it happens all the time and isnt a big deal. I think Max just needs some time to adjust hes had a rough past it may take longer than some. Do obedience training with him. Teach him to sit, lay down, come things like that he will come along in time. Im glad hes with you now
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02-14-2013, 12:08 PM | #5 |
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| Right now,you have to gain his trust It´s ok to spoil him and help him understand that you arent a threat,but at the same time he needs some structure and some education...they apreciate that. I´d be as positive as possible about training.Try not to yell at him or make him feel uncomfortable etc. I rescued a dog that came with tons of issues.His previous owner had beaten him alot so he had serious trust issues too.He would pee himself if anyone raised their voice (not at him,just in general),he´d poop and gulp it down as if trying to hide it (I think he had been hit for pooping indoors) and he would hide if we called him etc.The poor thing was a mess. It took a while,but eventually he started coming out of his shell and he was a fantastic dog Try not to feel sorry for him,pitty doesnt help Be strong for him,love him to bits and give him some time,he´ll come around Good luck!
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02-14-2013, 12:55 PM | #6 |
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| Many dogs don't like to crate at night as they are pack animals and want to sleep with or near their family members. It is instinct with that species. Yelling at a dog only produces fear and gains you nothing so don't yell, teach. Put on your teacher's cap and go into a first grade teacher mode. If you cannot let him sleep with you, teach him that his crate is a good place and clean, happy place by keeping it strictly clean, well-aired and not smelling of strong disinfectant, etc., with clean bedding, a couple of toys, an old, unwashed sock or t-shirt of yours and some water, food. Toss some very high-value treats all around his crate and occasionally one into the crate and when he goes in to get it, praise and treat him again. You MUST use very high value treats, something the dog will fight to get. So toss treats in the crate, say "Crate up!" in a very happy, upbeat voice, smile and teach him to go in it. Then praise and allow him to come right back out and go on about your day. Repeat this process later a time or two per session and after many times of him going in happily, close the door for a second before praising and giving the second treat. Then let him out with a big smile, treat and praise. Repeat this a little later and keep working with him that way. Occasionally toss his favorite toy in there and encourage him to go in and get it, play with it. Using high value treats and a squeaky toy, teach him to "Come" to you. Get a ways across the room, say "Come", squeak the toy and watch him with a smile as he runs to you, then treat and praise him with a gentle rub on the chest or back. Keep working with him so that you are working a lot with him to get to come running for a nice treat when you call him. Work with him in various parts of the house and outside. Keep working until the recall is answered 100% of the time and he's happy to do it. Further, Google the Nothing In Life Is Free program, read up on several of them, use the one of your choice - all free I think - and begin to ask your dog to work for everything he gets and in order to get his needs met. In the wild, wolves and feral canines must work for just about everything they get and respond to the alpha leader's directions, no questions asked. When you give your commands, don't be military-like or harsh sounding, just speak matter-of-factly like a teacher, be patient and upbeat, gentle and teach your baby to do what you are asking him in order to get what he needs and wants. He will begin to look at you as his leader, his alpha dog and start to respect you - realizing you have the power in the relationship. His respect and desire to please you will grow with each little lesson and teaching, working session IF you keep it happy and positive for him. Caution. If he messes up or fails to do what you say, just say matter-of-factly "uh oh", give no treat or make sure he doesn't get what it is he's wanting - say his bowl of kibble - until he sits or whatever it is you have asked him to do and then instantly say "Good sit" or whatever and immediately give him his bowl of food. Whatever you do don't reprimand him for not doing what you say, don't yell or scare him. Just teach, teach, teach and you will have a happy, responsive, eager little dog, wanting to work with you to learn what to do and do it for all of the positive reinforcement he is going to get. A good, positive-reinforcement obedience training program should help complete the process of teaching your little misbehaving miscreant how to behave and teach him impulse control and to always follow your directions over time. There is nothing magical about training - it is slow going, you must keep the sessions short and frequent during the day or evening, say 3 training sessions per evening of about 5 minutes each. Dogs learn by repetition and positive rewards when they get it right. Those rewards may be a high value treat such as boiled chicken, turkey weiner, etc., and later, regular old kibble. But you want to start out using something for a treat that he wants so badly that he will eagerly listen to and try to do what you ask. That and your smiling, loving, gentle teaching should bring him along nicely and produce a well-behaved little guy who wants to please his mommie cause it's fun and because she is his respected leader besides being his best friend.
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