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| pnickols |
Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 07:18:18 AM
we have a two year old daschund/jack russell I have had since she was 8 weeks old. her first year we lived in an apartment but last March we moved to a rental house. over the last couple of weeks we have noticed a marked hostility towards other dogs but only when she is at home. if they walk by or god forbid walk into her yard she acts like the hound from hell but off our property she is timid and non aggressive. How do I go about teaching her that other doggies are not always a threat and help her socialize with other dogs ? |
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| queenmushroom |
Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 08:56:27 AM
I would get her to a trainer asap. Even though your dog is small, you are still responsible if it attacks anyone or another pet. Many big dog/little dog attacks are instigated by little dogs. However the larger dogs do greater damage. The entire family needs to be trained as well, even if you and your significant other initially attend training then get the kids involved at home.
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| pnickols |
Posted - Mar 23 2012 : 3:45:07 PM
fur-baby is right , she is laying under my feet while I am on the computer, think we might go sit outside and watch the weather coming in
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 8:45:16 PM
Sound like you are on the right track with the tennis ball thing. furr-babies love to please their pet-parents and I am sure things will work to a balance.
I have two big dogs. A black and tan Lab-sherpherd mix and a brown curly Muttigree. Got no idea what she is. She has upright ears and a tail that curls over her back end. The neighborhood has had some break-ins recently. BUT no one has ever bothered my place. I wonder why........Good Boy Diesel, Good Girl Shylo!!!
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| pnickols |
Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 11:35:21 AM
I hadn't thought of the terrible twos Nancy ! we are trying the distraction method with tennis ball ( she LOVES tennis balls) or a treat and seems to be better. I want to acknowledge her letting me know there is someone there too but discourage the barking like crazy forever. I didn't know they were so territorial, but that can be good too. at least the neighbor figured out to keep her dog either in her own yard or on a leash |
| crittergranny |
Posted - Mar 20 2012 : 8:05:28 PM
Well I appreciate the insight into dachshunds cause my DH has a friend that has a pregnant one and he is going to get one of the puppies for me probably in July. Gives me something to think about cause really come to think of it I never have seen one that is very friendly to strangers. Maybe you all can tell me more about their temperament. Do they like to learn tricks? I don't think I've ever seen them do tricks either. Hmmmm maybe I need to read up on this more. In fact other than my daughters having a pomeranian and a schnoodle when they were young I don't think I've ever had a small dog. Sheesh reality check in progress here.
Laura
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| Woodswoman |
Posted - Mar 20 2012 : 4:47:31 PM
I have a dog who was in an abusive situation before us, and we were lucky enough to find a wonderful trainer to work with her. One thing we learned was the power of positive reinforcement. One thing we did to get her used to strange people was whenever someone came to the house, she got a little cheese or some other special treat. Eventually she got to the point where she would associate people coming over with getting cheese, and is a lot better with strangers than when we got her.
Jennifer
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| Tumbleweed |
Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 10:15:51 PM
HI Patricia:
Does your baby have a case of the terrible Twos? Just kidding. Have you thought about going to a dog park. Where I live dog parks are separated by dog size. The young puppies and the small dogs have their own side where they can play safe away from the pitties and rotties. You could take your baby for just a few minutes and extend it each time. Give her a treat when you are done that she really likes. Oh but be careful, some dog parks do not allow food treats inside their fenced areas. So if you give a food treat she likes you may need to give it to her outside the dog park fences as you are going back home. Hope this helps. |
| medievalcat |
Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 5:40:59 PM
Hi Patricia,
Just a note on the breed..dachshund/jack russell are two very territorial breeds and your little girl has both. I have two dachshunds and a terrier mix who all three cannot stand for anyone or another dog to come close to us. I too fear their behavior when I have people over that are invited. I have learned to either put them in another room until the company is in and seated and I bring one at a time out to say hello. Also when someone is going by I call them back and make them sit until the person walks by. While they sit I tell them they are good children for barking at strangers and for listening to me when I call.. I give them a small reward for listening.
Good luck and give her hugs,
Cyn |
| Farmtopia |
Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 12:48:39 PM
Hey Patricia. Yes, dogs will normally defend their own territory and "their" people and houses. This is also why she will NOT behave this way off "her" territory. You shouldn't worry about this being abnormal behavior.
If you want her to stop this behavior, you should call her back into the house, ask her to sit or do some other sort of task for you where YOU are the dominant (and by that I mean you ask or tell her what to do, nothing more), or at least distract her or redirect her when she is doing the behavior.
However, sounds like a regular dog to me!
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| pnickols |
Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 3:01:25 PM
so she is just being protective of her space then ? so I shouldn't worry too much just make sure she is under control, today I've tried to acknowledge her barking over someone then distracting her with a treat or tennis ball. not as much barking today |
| jessabelluh |
Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 09:11:54 AM
I agree, she's doing what dogs are "supposed to do." A dog coming into her yard is like you having random strangers walk into your house.
I understand where you are coming from though, mine bark at everyone and everything, including people across the street and on the next block. They can be quite annoying.
~jess |
| crittergranny |
Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 08:48:51 AM
Sounds like she's just doing her job. I mean she needs to learn that you are the boss and if you are allowing other supervised dogs on your property she needs to respect that, but if there are other dogs coming on your property without supervision of their owners then she's right to get after them. She needs to trust that you have everything under control and she is safe wherever she is.
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