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Pit-boxer stubborness
I just got a six month old pit-boxer mix who is rather bull-headed. He
is super nice and super friendly, but he jumps on people, pulls on the leash, and pretty much ignores my commands! I'm pretty consistent with him, but he is a pain in the ass. Any suggestions? |
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Pit-boxer stubborness
The Anachronistic Anarchist wrote: I just got a six month old pit-boxer mix who is rather bull-headed. He is super nice and super friendly, but he jumps on people, pulls on the leash, and pretty much ignores my commands! I'm pretty consistent with him, but he is a pain in the ass. Any suggestions? You need to teach him how to greet people, how to walk on lead, and what those commands mean. There's no such thing as a stubborn dog. All that really means is that the dog doesn't understand what's wanted, or hasn't been given sufficient motivation to do it. Lynn K. |
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I understand the concepts, but he doesn't seem to pay attention to me: He avoids eye contact and wont respond if I call his name. The only time he acknowledges me is when he is tethered, or when he wants something. He loves flirting with everyone else though. He will stop and stare at people, and other animals, from across the street. Also, I have to nudge him to sit. This is rather disconcerting considering I he knows the sit command. I wonder if he is misses his former guardian and is experiencing some type of seperation anxiety. Could it possibly be a dominance issue? |
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On 18 Jul 2006 11:44:08 -0700, "The Anachronistic Anarchist"
wrote: I understand the concepts, but he doesn't seem to pay attention to me: Then apparently you don't understand the concepts as well as you need to -- or he'd be paying attention to you. time he acknowledges me is when he is tethered, or when he wants something. He loves flirting with everyone else though. He will stop and stare at people, and other animals, from across the street. Also, I have to nudge him to sit. This is rather disconcerting considering I he knows the sit command. I wonder if he is misses his former guardian and is experiencing some type of seperation anxiety. Could it possibly be a dominance issue? No. It's an OWNER issue. It's almost always an OWNER issue. Your dog sounds like any other dog who hasn't been properly OBEDIENCE TRAINED. So my advice to you is to enroll your dog and yourself in a good OBEDIENCE TRAINING class, or find a good professional trainer who will show you the ropes, etc. Your vet can usually help you find one and/or both. Good luck! -- Handsome Jack Morrison I stand with Israel. http://michellemalkin.com/archives/005547.htm Two books that every American (and Canadian) should read: 1) The Rage and The Pride, by Orianna Fallaci http://makeashorterlink.com/?J13521A6D 2) The Force of Reason, by Orianna Fallaci http://makeashorterlink.com/?T42552A6D While they still can. A little history lesson about Israel: http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/200...ry-lesson.html |
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on 2006-07-18 at 11:44 wrote:
I understand the concepts, Do you? And, does the dog? It sounds to me like the two of you would benefit from a training class. If nothing else, it will improve your bond to each other and will help him learn to look to you for guidance. He avoids eye contact Not having seen it in person, I can't really diagnose what's happening. However, I wouldn't rule out the possibility that he's unsure of himself, and you trying to force eye contact could make the problem worse. This is one of those areas where dominance and leadership can get hopelessly confused. If you try to forcibly assert yourself over him, you could do more harm than good. If he's feeling unsure of himself, then providing non-confrontational leadership will teach him to trust you as an authority figure. Honestly, this is really something you should go to a trainer for, so that *you* can develop the skills you need. -- Shelly http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) |
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Wasn't trying to force eye contact; I agree that coercion is a bad
idea. He might be frustrating, but he is still a sentient being. I think a trainer is probably a good idea. I just wanted some feedback first. He is super smart and I think he will get it. He is already doing better on the lead. Thank you. |
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On 18 Jul 2006 18:54:20 -0700, "The Anachronistic Anarchist"
wrote: I need a Valium now. [...] You've *reposted* over *4000* freakin' lines of Jerry Howe's drivel, just so you could add 2 freakin' sentences of your own to the conversation??? boggle What a freakin' maroon. Bub-bye. -- Handsome Jack Morrison Understanding Hezbollah’s rockets:Katyushas and the failed Westphalian system. http://austinbay.net/blog/?p=1307 I stand with Israel. http://michellemalkin.com/archives/005547.htm Two books that every American (and Canadian) *must* read: 1) The Rage and The Pride, by Orianna Fallaci http://makeashorterlink.com/?J13521A6D 2) The Force of Reason, by Orianna Fallaci http://makeashorterlink.com/?T42552A6D While they still can. A little history lesson about Israel: http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/200...ry-lesson.html |
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"Handsome Jack Morrison" wrote in message ... On 18 Jul 2006 18:54:20 -0700, "The Anachronistic Anarchist" wrote: I need a Valium now. [...] You've *reposted* over *4000* freakin' lines of Jerry Howe's drivel, just so you could add 2 freakin' sentences of your own to the conversation??? boggle What a freakin' maroon. Bub-bye. -- Handsome Jack Morrison [removed crossposting] I have learned to ignore any post longer than about 10KB, as they are usually his in one of his many identities. "Howe"-ever, once in a while Jerry will say something useful and original, in 1000 words or less I was interested in this thread because it applies somewhat to my dog Muttley, who is also quite stubborn about running ahead and pulling on his leash. He may be part pit bull or AST, but probably mostly German Shepherd with a Chow's tongue. He has no problem making eye contact, and will stop and sit and look at me as I try to explain to him that it would be better to heel, but as soon as he starts moving again he pulls until he chokes. Obedience training is definitely indicated, but I may not keep him, and I think it is best for the long term final owner to do that with him. He is certainly doing better than he was when I first got him in February, when he had been recently rescued from a self-sufficient life on the mean streets of Baltimore. Paul |
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On Wed, 19 Jul 2006 02:23:37 -0400 Paul E. Schoen whittled these words:
Obedience training is definitely indicated, but I may not keep him, and I think it is best for the long term final owner to do that with him. He is certainly doing better than he was when I first got him in February, when he had been recently rescued from a self-sufficient life on the mean streets of Baltimore. His chances of getting, and more importantly keeping, a long term final owner will be a lot higher if (1) he is not allowed to continue to practice that unwanted behavior and (2) he actually gets the obedience training sooner rather than later. The more he practices the behavior the harder it will be to deal with. If you can't/won't obedience train then it is critical to manage the dog to avoid the behavior. Use a head halter or other management device if you can't see your way to actually going through the training process. -- Diane Blackman There is no moral victory in proclaiming to abhor violence while preaching with violent words. http://dog-play.com/ http://dogplayshops.com/ |
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The Anachronistic Anarchist wrote:
Wasn't trying to force eye contact; I agree that coercion is a bad idea. He might be frustrating, but he is still a sentient being. I think a trainer is probably a good idea. I just wanted some feedback first. The best thing you can do, I think, is get enrolled in a class with him. Aside from obedience issues, it will do a world of good in terms of building a relationship between the two of you. He is super smart and I think he will get it. Of course he is, he's a bully! I'm a *huge* fan of both Pit Bulls and Boxers, so I'm a little biased, but they're damnfine dogs. -- Shelly (Warning: see label for details) http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) |
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