Dog training....What to do?

Pete,
I HIGHLY doubt you're going to find a reputable dog trainer that will pummel your dog in the scenario that you depicted. Besides, it would be an exercise in futility for all involved (you, dog and "trainer").

You need to teach your dog what behavior is acceptable and what is not. Get someone to help you try the following exercise:
1. You're at home with Rigby and she's on leash
2. Person comes to the door
3. You walk to door with Rigby
4. If she races ahead, stop. Do not let her proceed or pull you along. Wait until she stops pulling. Once she does, begin walking to the door again. Rinse and repeat as needed, but NEVER let her pull you to the door.
5. Make her sit at the door
6. Open door
7. When she gets up (she will), put her back down. Rinse and repeat again, and again, and again
8. When she's behaving, continue your interaction with person at door. Each time she breaks command, stop and put her back in a sitting position.
9. When she's behaving, allow the person to greet Rigby. If she breaks command, stop and put her back before allowing the visitor to acknowledge her. DO NOT let your visitor acknowledge Rigby at any time when she is breaking command. Have that person turn his/her back to Rigby and ignore her until she is put back into seated position.
10. Repeat this process over, and over, and over. It will take a while, but she'll get the hang of it.

You might also keep a small squirt bottle of water handy. Most dogs hate getting squirted, so you can use this as a tool to get her attention if needed.

 

LMAO!!!

Do nothing, invite Lamour over to see his beloved, ZIPPY!

 

lol lol

 

I think you should accompany Zippy to dog training charm school. You'd probably learn a thing or two.

 

Worth a try! LOL

 

Dont have any knowledge on doggies but how about dressing in a mailman costume and carry a package then knocking on your door ???? see if zippy attacks you.
OR --------- I told you before, send zippy my way. I would love to own zippy.

 

So you want Pete to role play with Zippy?

 

poor zippy........ pete has been feeding him cupcakes and donuts....



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Let him watch the Dog Whisper or Animal Planet on Saturday mornings, my pup loves those shows. Mine learned how to catch a fresbee by watching Animal Planet! Now if she would only give me back the remote.

 

He's almost as big as my cat!

 

Peter, you're exactly right. Working dogs feel that they need to have a job or purpose in their daily lives. If you don't give them one, they'll take matters into their own hands and we're rarely pleased with the results.

 

You need to have a word that lets Zippy know the visitor is cool.
"Wax" would be an excellent word to use in such circumstances.

You need to have a word that lets Zippy know the visitor is uncool.
"Ellen" or "Postal" would be ungood.

If you say "Lamour" - all Zippy'll do is hump the visitor's leg.

 

Aww...I just find it absolutely hilarious that your adorable dog acts so viciously.

When I got my cat he was really mean. He would scratch the hell out of me, bite, growl, and hiss all the time. I always had scratch marks, some very deep. I would slap him or spray him with a water bottle, and yell at him when he was really bad and although it was mean, it worked. He'll still growl when he's pissed off, but the biting and scratching has ceased for the most part. Now he knows the meaning of the word "NO!" He's also become quite lovable and snuggles with me.

 

My lab has been doing this forever. I could train him to stop, but he'd slowly go back to doing it. He's now 9 years old, I've given up.

 

Yeah, upgrade her to the Reds Find a good trainer--Q-Heelers are herding dogs and they're also known for being loyal and protective. What you're trying to do is break her from behavior she was bred to do as opposed to learned behavior.

 

Soooooooo cute!

 

Dogs are pack animals. It seems that you're dog does not know whos the alpha dog. Time to bring in The Dog Whisperer.

 

be glad zippy dosnt have this problem .......


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I have tried out some of the Dog Whisper's technique's and they do work the most important factor is being consistent with the technique's meaning everyday they must be performed.

Best of luck,
Gregg