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Biting when scolded
#23820 - 07/31/2001 06:39 PM |
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I have a 1 year old American Bulldog. He is very well behaved most of the time. He never shows aggression to people or other animals, and has been very well socialized. The problem is whenever we leave the house for a few hours, we return to find that the dog has chewed every shred of paper he can find, and sometimes other items, shoes, jackets, etc. But when I or my wife try to scold him by telling him "NO!" and showing the articles to him he snarls, drools, and will even bite whatever you place near his face. I have tried to "Roll " him over when he does this, but he still snarls, growls etc. Please help. Thanks in advance.
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johne wrote 07/31/2001 08:08 PM
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#23821 - 07/31/2001 08:08 PM |
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Another AB fancier. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
First thing, I would suggest crating this dog whenever you have to leave him alone. Ed addressed the subject of crating and you should read it several times. it make so much sense, and avoids needless damage and needless confrontation with your dog.
Second, you should definately read Ed's thoughts on alpha rolling. Unless I've missed his point entirely, rolling is a BAD IDEA.
Third, I think you have a closing window of opportunity here to correct this dog's behaviour. Doing nothing, or continuing the things you are doing might cause you to miss that opportunity.
Best of luck with your AB
John
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johne wrote 07/31/2001 08:11 PM
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#23822 - 07/31/2001 08:11 PM |
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One more thought. Correcting a dog after the fact, even showing him the "evidence," does no good at all. He probably has no idea what you're talking about or why he's being scolded unless you actually catch him destroying something. Ed has some good thoughts on that, as well.
John
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Re: Biting when scolded
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#23823 - 08/01/2001 11:34 AM |
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Well, as a matter of fact we did attempt to crate the dog. However, even though we spent $150.00 on a top of the line steel dog "crate". Our dog forced his way out of it repeatedly causing not only cuts and scratches all over his body, but also nearly ruining his teeth(he chews through steel bars) and absolutely destroying his kennel. I have found that the laundry room seems to work as a "crate". But he just gets depressed, or anxious and chews up the flooring. So, what now?
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#23824 - 08/01/2001 12:48 PM |
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I prefer the solid "Vari Kennels" for my dogs. They always seemed more comfortable with that enclosed feeling. They do chew up the plastc some time. You could try Bitter Apple or Cayanne Pepper on th metal. Give him something else to do in there, bone, rawhide, something to keep hin busy. Get his obedience down soon. Obedience won't solve every problem, but it will help most. I also gives the dog focused time with you doing somthing other than just hanging out in the house.
If you can't be a Good Example,then You'll just have to Serve as a Horrible Warning. Catherine Aird. |
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#23825 - 08/01/2001 03:06 PM |
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Richard and Johne said it all. Good Luck!
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Re: Biting when scolded
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#23826 - 08/09/2001 01:51 PM |
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As Ed has stated on his website many times, never alpha roll this dog without a muzzle. You are asking to get bit in the face. This dog sounds bored. Serious obedience training would work wonders.
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Re: Biting when scolded
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#23827 - 08/09/2001 04:38 PM |
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It could be separation anxiety causing the pup to be destructive while you are gone. General obedience work often help control the expression of this. You can also work with your dog, keeping greetings/partings low-key and maybe ignoring the dog for 5 minutes before you leave and again after you come back. Teach him that you ARE coming back by leaving for just a few minutes at a time, greeting him calmly after you return (a few minutes after, for some dogs). Vary the amount of time randomly and never scold if he got out of the crate in the meantime.
You end up with trouble if he has gotten into the habit of thinking that things work this way:
1)the pack leaves, not sure if they are coming back <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
2)I find something to keep me occupied so I won't worry
3)the pack comes back and I get jumped on!! How unfair!! http://www.leerburg.com/ubb//icons/icon8.gif
It can start a spiral, getting worse and worse. Try to break that cycle. They are not destructive to be mean!
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#23828 - 08/09/2001 04:48 PM |
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BTW, why can't you edit your own posts?? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I had a typo I wanted to correct and it wouldn't let me!
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Re: Biting when scolded
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#23829 - 08/10/2001 05:33 PM |
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Thank you so much. You all seem very knowledgeable, and I will do my best to keep working with him.
PS. I was suprised by the great responses.
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