BAD BAD GIRL!!

    • Bronze

    BAD BAD GIRL!!

    My Sydney is a 5 month old boxer/lab mix and has terrible behavior problems. She never did any of this until the past month and I have had her since she was exactly 8 weeks old. She has been whining when left outside, running and slamming her body into the screen door to make a loud noise to come inside. Getting COMPLETELY UP (standing) ONTO the kitchen table and eating people's food that is left up there. She knows she will get yelled at if she does it but she still does. What should I do? Someone I know suggested a shock collar...?
    • Gold Top Dog
    She is still a baby! Please don't use a shock collar. Keep a closer eye on her and don't leave anything out that you don't want her to have.  Baby proof your home, Go out side with her and then she won't be slamming into the door to get in. Sounds to me like she is just begging for attention and even yelling is attention and better than being ignored.
    • Gold Top Dog
    I agree with Juliekay.   Don't give her the opportunity to do these things.   Crate her when you can't supervise her and perhaps tether her to you.   Take her to a puppy obedience class and learn proper ways of training her using positive reinforcement methods.
    • Gold Top Dog
    God yes... the leash is your best friend. That's how I keep my pup out of things... keep him hooked to me, and make him stay with me. <3
    • Silver
    She seems she is controlling you, rather than the other way around!
      Go back to basic's, instead of curing these problems, i would get the balance between you and you dog back on an even keel.....
     
    Show her what she can do and what she can't!   before feeding her, pretend to eat out of her bowl, put it down for her, then tell her 'go on then'  these little sulter hints are telling her, that your the top dog...
     
    What ever you do with her, make sure you give it and you can take it away (controll)  i know it might be hard and tiresome, but stick with it.....   Best of luck.... Lance..
    • Gold Top Dog
    She doesnt know anything but how to be a dog, that is what she is doing.  It is to be expected from her breed combination.  Puppies and young dogs should be trained day in and day out.  30 seconds here, a minute there, 5minutes there,  30 minutes exercise, more training,  repeat pattern all the time you are awake.  Make her do sit stays and down stays during commercials on television.  Change your management strategies.  Use a buckle collar and a drag lead in the house,  she goes some where she shouldnt,  use the leash to remove her.  When she is out of where ever PRAISE THE HECK OUT OF HER,  20 seconds worth.  Get a in dog training class, no class available, buy or borrow the ASPC Complete Dog Training Manual to use at home until you can get in a class. 
     
    Right now she is does doing what you have "taught" her to do.  She needs to have clear understanding of the limits or her instinct will guide her.
    • Gold Top Dog
    I would crate her during dinner or any time you are eating.  I think everyone else here has other great ideas.
    • Gold Top Dog
    You have a puppy, a baby, who doesnt know ANYTHING unless YOU teach her.  She wants to make you happy, she wants your love and attention.  You need to build a loving, trusting relationship with her first of all, work on traing, and for the most part while shes a baby, understand that puppies get into everything just like little kids.  When you get angry you also need to be patient and not yell and stuff like that (not saying you do) because thats not how you want her to think of you.  I agree you need to spend a few minutes here and there every day training basic things and have lots of treats.  Work on one thing at a time, and only for 10 or so minutes and then stop because they cant concentrate much longer than that at this age.
    • Gold Top Dog
    After a while, yelling at her will go in one ear and right out of the other. She dosnt know any better, she wasnt born knowing to not jump on the table and a lot of people will say things left out is fair game to a puppy. Yelling is not going to train your dog to do anything. Think of it this way.....training will ensure a easier life for your dog and yourself. You dont want to spend the rest of your life worrying that your dog is going to beg and your dog dosnt want to be thrown outside everytime your family eats or you have guests over for dinner. You want a nice calm dog that can be part of your family and behave. Its the same with sitting and coming when called. You want to be able to take it camping, toparks, the beach and come when its called. If not then you'll just want to loeave it at home because it is more of a hassle to fight with her the whole time. So buckle down, spend the next several months being strict with your dog and training her so she knows what is expected of her and the life of your dog will be better for her and your family!
    I know its hard, you want to give her everything she wants. never yell or tell her know especially when they look at you with those sad puppy eyes. My mother used to get infuriated when I would put Rory out back to watch us eat through the glass door but now she is 18 months, allowed in the house when we eat and wont even think fo begging! Good luck with your baby!
    • Silver
    Definately NOT a shock collar.
     
    I think she wants to be with her pack (you and your family), thats why she is slamming into the door. You might need to spend more time with her, more fun games to tire her out, more training. The more you do now the better it will be when older. 10 min a couple of times a day.
     
    Make sure all chairs are pushed into the table so she can't jump up, and leave no food out for her to want. Make her work for her food, treats. when training always reward and praise good behaviour. If you are eating and she is around make her sit, and when you are finished praise for being good.Don't give into her. Be consistent and patient with training.
     
    Good luck It will all work out
     
    • Gold Top Dog
    please do not use a shock collar. there are many other options and I believe the shock collar is the Last option on the list. Keep her close to you for a period of time, so when she starts with the undesired behavior you have the ability to correct her.
     
    In the end it is up to you the method you want to use. If you decide to use the shock collar please consult with a trainer on how to safely and correctly use it
    • Puppy
    Sounds like pretty normal stuff to me.  You could damage her pyschologically with a shock collar.  I suggest some research into dog training... maybe a book or two from the bookstore.  I think with a little knowledge under you belt, you'll feel a lot more confident about your situation.