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My 11 week old GSD is getting more and more rebellious! Help!
I really need help my 11 week old GSD is driving me nuts I train her and praise her whenever she is a good girl and all but she's starting to disobey and ignore commands and play around when I go outside to take her potty, She doesn't come when I ask her too and I have to stant outside 30 minutes before she actually acknowlegdes me, I try to go to her and carry her inside but she will run. I have a short temper I try to controll, and sometimes i loose it and it doesn't help the situation any, can somebody HELP!
I love my dog to death and I want to be good to her.
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Koda Macias
on Jul 3rd 2009
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Hi Koda!
Wow you look just like me when I was your age! I'm a GSD too, and I am an alpha female, just like you. My family was going crazy trying to get me to behave, and they ended up hiring a really good trainer who taught them (and me) what to do so I would be a well-behaved companion, instead of a crazy-puppy!
Here is a link to her site, where you can find an article on selecting a reputable trainer: www.k9techsupport.com
You can also find links to articles on lots of different training ideas that should be helpful. One thing that really helped me settle down was a daily visit to the local dog park. After an hour or two of running, playing, chasing, and romping with the other dogs, it was much easier for me to settle down and listen.
When you go out to potty, your human should totally ignore you until you go. Then, as soon as you go, it's party time! Play a favorite game, and stay out for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Out of room - Paw mail me
Katie answered on Jul 3rd.
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Once again Katie gives a great answer, Pretty puppy. Good Luck
Kayak
answered on 7/4/09.
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Your dog is only 11 weeks old. Very much still a baby who can not be expected to be spot on with obeying commands. That's a lot to expect from her.
I adopted an adolescent dog who is now approx. 2 1/2 yrs old and even with all of the training I do with him, he sometimes picks and chooses which commands he's going to obey.
The more you chase her to go get her the more she's going to see it as a game and that's a game you will never,ever win. When you go outside, keep her on a long lead and when you call her only say "come" once. If you say "Koda come, come, come", then she'll think that "come, come, come" is the command instead of come.
You best get a handle on your short temper because I can guarantee you this--the more you yell and "lose it" with her, the less obedient dog you're going to have and the less she'll want to rely on you. You need to always be calm and positive. Dogs don't like yelling and they don't like negative. Take a training class that involves you for a few weeks.
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answered on 7/4/09.
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She's young, and disobedience is normal at her age. I'm not asking you to stand for it, but I don't want you to think that this means she's trying to be dominant either. People, including many many trainers, take that dominance theory way too far. The way to be alpha? Simply control the dog's resources.
First of all, she needs some motivation, to learn that obeying yields rewards. This mean offering treats (or toys, anything she enjoys) and lots of praise when she obeys. You start to fade the treats out once she obeys the commands 80% of the time. For much more detailed and helpful info, check out the book "The Dog Whisperer: A Compassionate, Nonviolent Approach to Dog Training" by Paul Owens with Norma Eckorate.
Burkett's Cookies 'n' Creme
answered on 7/4/09.
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well, loosing your temper when you are trying to accomplish something does nothing for your dog or you.
Try by teaching the dog to come by rewarding the dog with a food item or toy.
Once the dog obeys the reward is immediate and your voice is very Upbeat sounding. The dog will have negative responses to your negative tones. Always remember to be a fair pack leader. This breed can not be fooled. Right now, is the age to be in a positive dog training class. This will teach the dog to be social with dogs and humans. And you will also learn how to positive train her with positive methods and rewards. When the rewards are positive the dog responds better and more quickly. Believe Me.:)
Dieta
answered on 7/4/09.
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