Thundershirt Dog Barking Anxiety Behavior Training – PINK Rugby – Small
I was just thinking and pondering that all the dog training classes I’ve seen no longer address behavioral issues pass beginning. Or do yours?
Is there a reason why most dog training places don’t address correcting behavioral issues in classes pass beginning classes? Since behavioral issues will most likely also come up pass puppy months and/or a 8 week beginning course, why wouldn’t they also address them in those classes? It’s weird to me, because I would think they would continue to.
Given, intermediate and advance classes need a lot time to teach new cues/proof old ones but I think behavioral issues should also be addressed. I don’t know. Any opinions or experiences?
So I have a mutt about 8 months old, with very obvious roots of a herding dog, and he is just a bit bigger than a beagle. Every time he sees a motorcycle, person, livestock, or car, he goes ape. He is an absolutely wonderful listener indoors and is more than willing to please, but he is something else outdoors. On walks we have to use a lead to stop him from pulling, and even that does not necessarily stop him. I actually had brought him to a trainer because I was making no headway, and even he could not fix the issues over a 4 week course with him. It just seems that outside of the house, he stops listening and does whatever he wants. I thought for a while I had him trained well, but today he disobeyed my “stay” command and ran out in the road and almost got wrecked by an SUV… He walked away without a scratch thanks to the attentive driver. My fault for trusting him without a leash, bad owner…
I have spent a lot of time outside training him, but he just seems to have a mind of his own at random. I have owned several dogs ranging from collies to dobermans to pyrenees, and this boy is the toughest I have raised. Any advice will help!
I have a 9 mo old German Shepherd dog and wonder if her sudden, surprising aggressive behavior may have something to do with her first heat, which began with some blood last Friday (5 days ago).
Mindy and I have only been together for about 18 days now, since I took her from the breeder. She comes from a very established breeder of 35 years, with an eye for temperament, obedience, show quality (beauty) and of course, protection.
Would welcome some feedback; insights! Thank you!
I got a new dog about six months ago, and I’ve been having some problems. Almost all of them can be tied to the fact that my dog isn’t getting enough exercise.
My dog is an extremely high-energy dog. I take him to socialize with other dogs but the other will crash long before he does I am a very low energy person. I’m doing my best; we generally go for 45 minutes to hour and a half walk in the evening. And an afternoon walk is too much. Not only do I absolutely hate walking, but it causes me joint pain and fatigue.
The extra energy is leading towards barking, even in the middle of the night. And is wearing us all down and stressing us out. Which isn’t good for how much time I can put back in.
I am taking dog-training courses, but they don’t address the underlying issue.
So what I’m hoping for are some ideas on how to manage the problem. I am willing to put effort in, but I don’t have a whole lot of money to spend on a dog walker or equipment.
Thanks
Thanks for the answers so far, but here is some more information –
He is Lab cross (probably boxer). He’s almost a year and a half. And we do take him out and throw the ball for him (up to an hour) we also go to parks and drop the leash and let him run around (he has a good chase instinct) and there is a creek near our house where we sometimes go creek walking.
I live with other people, so another dog isn’t feasible.
The reason I got another dog, is because I love having a dog, and had a hard time without one. And if that sounds selfish, understand that before I got one I committed to long daily walks, play dates and park dates (as well as obedience classes). And I tried to choose one who didn’t seem to hyper. But since when I picked my dog (shelter) he was scared of everything, what we first saw wasn’t really his personality.
As far as budget goes, someone else is providing for the food and toys currently, while I go to school.
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