My devil dog

[ParrotLover2001]

One of my little fur babies is a dog, he is a very disobedient fox red Labrador retriever.
His name is Orion, he is the family pet. But because I'm homeschooled, and the only one home 24/7 I have to watch him. We've had him since January 27th 2015. We got him as an 8 week old puppy. We've took him to puppy school, but unfortunately he couldn't go back. Why? Because he won't sit on command unless that person telling him to sit is holding a treat. He has been learning sit since March 2nd 2015! He has also been learning lay down since April 12th 2015, but he does that on command! He barks at everything and nothing, he barks even if the car isn't come to our house! He chews everything! Luckily he knows "drop it" and "leave it". He was gone through 6 dragon toys (he loves that stuffed dragon! He's had it since we got him!) since we've owned him. And we can never EVER let him outside without a leash! He will run off. Last time (December 28th) he was "hit" by a car. After being "hit" he came running back down our driveway, and came inside, he ran into his crate, and laid down. He knew he was in trouble for running off. He left the scene unharmed! Luckily the car was driving slowly because of ice.then came to apologize for hitting him. She seemed nice, but that wasn't how we wanted our first meet to be! (New house new neighborhood!) And my father refuses to get a shock collar! I found one for only $45 and he won't buy it. He says the dog "doesn't need a shock collar". I'm sorry, I must be the only one SICK AND TIRED OF HIM BARKING AT THE SMALLEST SPECK OF DUST!!!!!! I can on and on about how evil my dog is but I think I wasted enough time. When I get job (anytime after February 15th) I will save my money and buy a shock collar. I don't care of dad doesn't like it, Orion needs one! At least one of the ones that shock only the dog barks.

I've wasted enough time writing this, time to do something else! My other fur baby is a cat, I'll talk about her in a later post.


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[Flboy]

My sister-in-law's dog would sit in front of you and just bark and bark and bark at you, nonstop! She also bought one of those collars to use. So now, the dog sits in front of you with the collar on and barks and barks and barks, but without making any sound whatsoever!

 

[Allee]

Respectfully, your dog is a large breed, Labradors are high energy dogs, they don't reach maturity until about two years of age, until then they need gentle training and patient understanding so they know what's expected of them. Your dog will need lots of exercise throughout his life. A dog should never be allowed out of his safety zone without a leash, as he's proved, he could be hit by a car, stolen, attacked by another dog.... Personally, I don't believe shock collars should have ever been invented, positive reward training is much more effective and the dog gains confidence while working with a favorite human.

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[davefv92c]

My sister-in-law's dog would sit in front of you and just bark and bark and bark at you, nonstop! She also bought one of those collars to use. So now, the dog sits in front of you with the collar on and barks and barks and barks, but without making any sound whatsoever!

that's funny and now you brought it up when my little dog goes over to Maxx's cage and they chase back and forth bird inside of course. the dog does the same thing. the no bark,bark it is cute as hell

 

[Kentuckienne]

Shock collars are from the past, when many people believed you had to show a dog who was boss, and used varied types of punishment. Gentler methods are much more effective. It's good to start with a "pay attention" commend until the dog learns to look at your eyes. Then sit, down, stay, come...all these are helpful. It's hard t teach a dog not to bark, so many trainers start by teaching the dog to bark on command (instead of when they feel like it). Once the dog knows to bark, they will be silent at some point, and this is when to say Quiet and reward them enthusiastically with treats and attention. The "dog whisperer" book is actually very good, he discusses everything from diet and exercise to training and it will give you a much better insight into the dog's mind.

 

[GaleriaGila]

My little red mutt is terrified of the screaming, snapping Rbird. She won't even be in the same room with him. This has been the case with (over the years) 3 Pugs, 1 Weimeraner, 1 Sheltie, and 3 mutt cats. Oh, and... several uncles and aunts and nieces and nephews and friends...

 

[Taw5106]

My little red mutt is terrified of the screaming, snapping Rbird. She won't even be in the same room with him. This has been the case with (over the years) 3 Pugs, 1 Weimeraner, 1 Sheltie, and 3 mutt cats. Oh, and... several uncles and aunts and nieces and nephews and friends...

I have two pugs and an English bully. They all fear my red bird, Venus, my Ekkie. She's the devil. Beyond that, I've trained them to"Hush", all fur babies can be trained but it takes constant positive reinforcement.

My SIL and BIL have a blue nosed Pit Bull, his name is Blue. When I show up, he becomes disciplined but that is because I drive the bus on discipline and I demonstrate alpha. I bring my fur babies and I've trained him not to bother them. I don't trust him at all. That is not a guarantee though. My point is constant positive reinforcement work and being the alpha. Do that, you are the boss, the alpha.


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