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Sep 3, 2006, 11:46 PM
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Re: [JoeSmith] Dogs attack other dogs in the house!!! HELP!!!
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I agree with JoeSmith. You are the the alpha, the leader and you must show them that you are the LEADER of the pack! The one way which you can overcome this prob, my way of doing it lah but for others I don't know...Use a Halti or a Gentle Leader. It's a thing which straps the head and it's mouth(the mouth still can open for the tongur to come out), so there's a good control of his whole head. The prob with collars or choke chains, there's not much control just like the harness. Agree? Don't mistaken it for a muzzle. It's diff. A muzzle is used to prevent the dog from biting, attacking, barking and so on..But the Halti or the Gentle Leader is used for training especially on disobedient or aggressive or in other words, problemed dogs. I think you Rott falls into this category. But the Halti can also help to stop him from attacking and barking people or other dogs. You must use it in a right way ofcourse... Before you go out for walks, put on the Halti or Gentle Leader on it and let it get used to it atleast for an hour. As you go out, attach the leash on it and hold it very close to you but make sure he can open his mouth. When you walk pass a house or when you know he's going to start his barking the moment he sees a dog, pull/tug the leash a few times, upwards, softly but high-up and say "shhh...shhh...shhh". Repeat this. If you can see his ears go back and his eyes looking into yours, he's beginning to realise who's the boss. You also must look into his eyes and tell him, not using your mouth but through your eyes. For this moment, do not allow him to look at that dog that he wants to attack. Always, make sure you walk up straight, head up, chess back and walk like you're proud of yourself. BE CONFIDENT AT ALL TIMES! Don't feel scared or worried. Never feel sorry for the dog, coz if you do, the dog will take advantage of you. This goes the same for the timid and shy ones. Don't be soft with it, just pull(not drag) and walk. Never talk to your dog like this, "Fido, no, no, no please, no, please," and you're trying and trying to pull him away from it. This will not work. As for your dog, whenever you bring him out, make sure use a halti or a Gentle Leader, a tight-leash, and a proud sense of humour. My Dal was a timid dog, but now she's not coz I use this method. No scolding, no beating and no punishing. I'm not saying that this method will work for all dogs, they all need diff types of methods. But for you, try it out first, be consistent. Make sure you're firm at all times. Always walk straight and show your dogs that you're the leader of the pack. Never give them a chance. Let me tell you sumthing funny, last month we called Jabatan Haiwan coz we complained about an abusive owner opposite our house, and this malay man came out of the van and he looked damn serious, didn't smile, was a lil unfriendly and looked tough. Usually when new people come to our house, iur dogs will jump on the gate and there'll be a big hoo-haa lah! But when they saw this malay man, then got very scared and went down. So that's how you gota be. I mean not so serious lah until the dogs will get scared of you, but just show them you're the MAN!!! This method will deffinately work for whatever dogs, if you do it right. And I think you can. If I can, you can, and anybody can do it! I hope this will go well which I have no doubt. Good Luck alana, all the best! If anybody else have this similar prob, I suggest you to use this method. Nothing harsh for your dog...
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(This post was edited by amber_mae on Sep 4, 2006, 12:06 AM)
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