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Marking- In a girl My 2 1/2 year old spayed female, Taj is a rescue dog. I don't know much about her history before I got her, but I do know she is all Yorkie in her attitude. Intelligent, opinionated, stubborn, funny. She has been marking a spot by the front door (there was an old pet stain from a former tenant). I have yet to catch her in the act, so I can't scold her. She's also been very bossy lately. After we play or have walks and I sit down at the desk or sofa, she will whine at me to throw a toy for her. She won't bring it to me, she sits between me and the toy. She even barks at me, and she rarely barks- only at squirrels. Any tips on reminding her I'm the top dog in this house? |
One thing that will help is to enroll in an obedience class if you haven't done one yet. The other thing I would recommend is that you try the "Nothing In Life Is Free" (NILIF) program. It really seems to work for bossy or aggressive dogs and it even works for shy submissive dogs. Every one has a place in the "pack" and this helps dogs understand that you are the "pack leader" without you having to be harsh. If you do a web search you can find several good articles and suggestions on how to implement this program but here is a pretty good link. Nothing in Life is Free Good luck, Teresa |
Walking is also a good way to establish YOUR dominance...as long as you make sure she's walking beside you....and not in front of you.... If she's urinating by an old "pet stain".....you need to get some 'enzyme'...make sure it has live bacteria and soak the spot down ...the bacteria will eat up the odor and she won't smell the urine.. And it will hopefully stop her from urinating there anymore. Make sure you get all of her "urine' spots too. You can get it at pet supply stores.... |
Thank you all! Taj has had obedience classes, but I may not have been as consistent as I could been. I will try these suggestions. |
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