April 19, 2011
My dog attacks the garage door. How does one alter this behavior?
Full Question:
I have an 8mo GSD - really a calm, well behaved dog, except for one bizarre problem. Every time I reach for the garage door opener in my home (or open the garage door otherwise) he runs as fast as he can to the door and attacks it. It is a detached garage.When this behavior first began, he would run to the door, and go into the garage without harming the door. And then he would attack the lawn mower - it is electric - and it had never run in his presence.
I managed to demonstrate to him that the mower wasn't the cause and now he attacked the door.
How does one alter this behavior? I couldn't find any of your videos that would seem to offer a solution.
Thank you,
Clarence
Cindy's Answer:
This is fairly common but can be a serious issue. It can become an obsession for dogs. I would NOT allow this, ever. You need to interrupt the behavior with a leash and/or a remote collar.
Many high prey drive dogs are stimulated by things like lawn mowers, weed whackers, chain saws, etc… we have a Kubota utility vehicle that sets my dogs off, so I need to be vigilant and prepared so I can interrupt the first signs of the unwanted behavior.
It can become a deep seated problem if you allow it to continue. You need to control the dog all the time so he can’t practice this.
Pack Structure for the Family Pet
Basic Obedience
If you want to learn to train him with the remote, We have an excellent video on how to train a dog with the electric collar Electric Collar Training for the Pet Owner.
I hope this helps.
Cindy Rhodes
Many high prey drive dogs are stimulated by things like lawn mowers, weed whackers, chain saws, etc… we have a Kubota utility vehicle that sets my dogs off, so I need to be vigilant and prepared so I can interrupt the first signs of the unwanted behavior.
It can become a deep seated problem if you allow it to continue. You need to control the dog all the time so he can’t practice this.
Pack Structure for the Family Pet
Basic Obedience
If you want to learn to train him with the remote, We have an excellent video on how to train a dog with the electric collar Electric Collar Training for the Pet Owner.
I hope this helps.
Cindy Rhodes
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