Puppy issues...

GSD84 · 11-05-2011, 08:46 PM

Its been a while since I posted on here. Been busy with the pup and little ones. Isis is doing good with training and learns pretty fast. But there are some things we are having issues with and want to know how to fix it.

She is extremely easily distracted. So if we train at home she is great, but once we go out into public and try to train she is completely distracted. It is even worse when other dogs are around. How do we correct this? She knows the "watch me" command but it doesn't work for long. And with walking this is a pain. If were alone and no dogs or ppl are near by she walks fine, but if there are people around she pulls like crazy until her leash chokes her and tries to get to them.

Lately she has been jumping up. On the couch, for the scraps on the table, at my daughter. Today she pawed my 2 yr old right in between the eyes! I was super pissed. It was in a blink of an eye. She was in the living room I was in the kitchen. I can see them no problem but she just lunged up at her toy and scratched her pretty bad. I immediately told her no! And grabbed her by the scruff and guided her into her crate. But she continues to do it. Another issue with the kids is that my son is 4 daughter is 2, and they like to piss Isis off. So they will push, pull her tail etc. Obviously they get in trouble and get a time out, but I don't correct Isis as its the kids fault. Should I be correcting her? when they do this she will try and bite them.

My sister in law's bf has a 16 week old Rotti. Isis loves playing with her, but the other day they almost got into a bad fight. We were both giving them treats and they literally snapped on eachother over the treats. Today the rotti was over and she took Isis bone. Isis went over to grab it and she lunged at Isis, with this growl that scared me. They have just started training too. I asked if they can touch her while she is eating and they said absolutely. That is the first time they have seen that. How do we both stop this? It would be nice for Isis to socialize. On the same topic, my sister in law has a little yorkie, and Isis absolutely hates him. Isis hackles go up and the little dog who is about 7 will lunge at Isis.

Lastly Isis is licking her poop two or three times after pooping and then she walks away. Why is she doing this? I find it disgusting especially when she than comes in and tries to lick us.

Sorry this is so long winded. And thanks to those who have read it all.

bocron · 11-05-2011, 08:52 PM

More info on Isis would be useful. How old is she, when did you get her? What training have you done up until this point, classes, local club, etc?

Annette

GSD84 · 11-05-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bocron

More info on Isis would be useful. How old is she, when did you get her? What training have you done up until this point, classes, local club, etc?

Annette

Oh sorry, I thought I put her age in there. She is 15 weeks, we got her at 7 1/2 weeks from a breeder. We have done about 5 sessions of training....she knows wait, stay, leave it, come, down, watch me, stand, sit. The training came with our breeder, so she does classes with a few of the other littermates as well as other ppl who have bought dogs from her. So some of the dogs are older than the pups.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 11-06-2011, 08:38 AM

Think you need to up her general OFF leash hiking/exercise to take the edge off.

Realize she's just a young puppy so will be making tons of mistakes in the learning process.

Keep up with the training/dog classes! Use distance to make the distractions more easily trained thru. Better treats, hungrier puppy. TOYS!

You working as hard (harder?) on engagement and toy training???? Continued SOCIALIZATION in new places/people/dogs/cows/goats....

Michael Ellis on the Importance of Keeping Your Puppy Engaged - YouTube

Lindsey Sommer Working Engagement Training with Her Puppy - YouTube

msvette2u · 11-06-2011, 09:39 AM

Egads. Keep that puppy leashed to you. Do not - DO NOT - let those kids torment her!
This is the kind of thing I see happening when a few months from now the dog is listed in Craigslist for being rowdy and unruly and biting kids.
Leash her to you and if you must swat the kids on the butt or hand after you tell them quit doing that to the dog. A quick swat on the childs butt and a "how do you like that?" May get them to listen to you. If not things are not going to get any better. Leashing puppy to you will give you more control and you can protect her from the kids.

jm513 · 11-06-2011, 11:37 AM

I comment to people all the time that it is easier to train the dog than it is to train the kids. I have an 8 year old and a 4 year old. The 8 year old is fine, but the 4 year old I have had "in training". She doesn't torment the dog, but she makes herself into a great chew toy!=-). She knows now that if Jedi is in puppy zoomie mode, she sits still with her hands in her lap and does NOT yell, jump, screech, wave her arms around, etc. in any way. The kids have GOT to learn though. Isis won't always be a small puppy. She's going to be much bigger than them very very soon and they absolutely need to learn NOW not to torment her or yes, this will end up being one of those Craigslist stories. Not to mention - if they get in the habit of doing this to your dog, they could do it to a strange dog with the potential for very large problems.

Are your kids allowed to play with the dog so she bonds with them? It has been amazing what playing together has done for Jedi and my 4 year old - he is her little protector now and follows her everywhere. Having a buddy his size to dig with was awesome for him=-).

GSD84 · 11-06-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by msvette2u

Egads. Keep that puppy leashed to you. Do not - DO NOT - let those kids torment her!
This is the kind of thing I see happening when a few months from now the dog is listed in Craigslist for being rowdy and unruly and biting kids.
Leash her to you and if you must swat the kids on the butt or hand after you tell them quit doing that to the dog. A quick swat on the childs butt and a "how do you like that?" May get them to listen to you. If not things are not going to get any better. Leashing puppy to you will give you more control and you can protect her from the kids.

yeah I am definitely worried it that 1 day she will get really peed off a nd jump for them again. the kids get reprimanded immediately but I just feel bad getting mad at isis when it wasn't her fault in the first place. I am going to look into 1 of those leashes that you are talking about. 1 of the other ladies at training had 1 and it tide around her waist. what are they called?

maggie we do training about 2 or 3 times a day for maybe 5 to 10 minutes max as soon as we realize she is no longer interested we stop and we are using all the treats that she absolutely loves. I'm almost positive she is really well bonded with as she follows us everywhere and hates when we are away

GSD84 · 11-06-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jm513

I comment to people all the time that it is easier to train the dog than it is to train the kids. I have an 8 year old and a 4 year old. The 8 year old is fine, but the 4 year old I have had "in training". She doesn't torment the dog, but she makes herself into a great chew toy!=-). She knows now that if Jedi is in puppy zoomie mode, she sits still with her hands in her lap and does NOT yell, jump, screech, wave her arms around, etc. in any way. The kids have GOT to learn though. Isis won't always be a small puppy. She's going to be much bigger than them very very soon and they absolutely need to learn NOW not to torment her or yes, this will end up being one of those Craigslist stories. Not to mention - if they get in the habit of doing this to your dog, they could do it to a strange dog with the potential for very large problems.

Are your kids allowed to play with the dog so she bonds with them? It has been amazing what playing together has done for Jedi and my 4 year old - he is her little protector now and follows her everywhere. Having a buddy his size to dig with was awesome for him=-).

both kids absolutely love playing with her especially tug or ball for her to try and catch. She knows sit perfectly so we give our son the treats and he tells her to sit and its lots of fun for them both. My main problem are that both of my kids are not quiet kids that will sit in front of the tv or do tons of quiet activities. They love to run jump and play and are extremely active. And I think the pup wants to get in on the fun.

11-05-2011, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
GSD84 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Barrie, On Posts: 223	Puppy issues... Its been a while since I posted on here. Been busy with the pup and little ones. Isis is doing good with training and learns pretty fast. But there are some things we are having issues with and want to know how to fix it. She is extremely easily distracted. So if we train at home she is great, but once we go out into public and try to train she is completely distracted. It is even worse when other dogs are around. How do we correct this? She knows the "watch me" command but it doesn't work for long. And with walking this is a pain. If were alone and no dogs or ppl are near by she walks fine, but if there are people around she pulls like crazy until her leash chokes her and tries to get to them. Lately she has been jumping up. On the couch, for the scraps on the table, at my daughter. Today she pawed my 2 yr old right in between the eyes! I was super pissed. It was in a blink of an eye. She was in the living room I was in the kitchen. I can see them no problem but she just lunged up at her toy and scratched her pretty bad. I immediately told her no! And grabbed her by the scruff and guided her into her crate. But she continues to do it. Another issue with the kids is that my son is 4 daughter is 2, and they like to piss Isis off. So they will push, pull her tail etc. Obviously they get in trouble and get a time out, but I don't correct Isis as its the kids fault. Should I be correcting her? when they do this she will try and bite them. My sister in law's bf has a 16 week old Rotti. Isis loves playing with her, but the other day they almost got into a bad fight. We were both giving them treats and they literally snapped on eachother over the treats. Today the rotti was over and she took Isis bone. Isis went over to grab it and she lunged at Isis, with this growl that scared me. They have just started training too. I asked if they can touch her while she is eating and they said absolutely. That is the first time they have seen that. How do we both stop this? It would be nice for Isis to socialize. On the same topic, my sister in law has a little yorkie, and Isis absolutely hates him. Isis hackles go up and the little dog who is about 7 will lunge at Isis. Lastly Isis is licking her poop two or three times after pooping and then she walks away. Why is she doing this? I find it disgusting especially when she than comes in and tries to lick us. Sorry this is so long winded. And thanks to those who have read it all.

11-05-2011, 08:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
bocron Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Georgia Posts: 1,461	More info on Isis would be useful. How old is she, when did you get her? What training have you done up until this point, classes, local club, etc? Annette __________________ Annette Holbrook www.coppercreekdvg.com- All Breed Schutzhund Club Home of Umarek von Hugelblick, my good luck charm!

11-06-2011, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 5,533	Egads. Keep that puppy leashed to you. Do not - DO NOT - let those kids torment her! This is the kind of thing I see happening when a few months from now the dog is listed in Craigslist for being rowdy and unruly and biting kids. Leash her to you and if you must swat the kids on the butt or hand after you tell them quit doing that to the dog. A quick swat on the childs butt and a "how do you like that?" May get them to listen to you. If not things are not going to get any better. Leashing puppy to you will give you more control and you can protect her from the kids.

11-06-2011, 11:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
jm513 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Johns, Florida (just south of Jacksonville) Posts: 36	I comment to people all the time that it is easier to train the dog than it is to train the kids. I have an 8 year old and a 4 year old. The 8 year old is fine, but the 4 year old I have had "in training". She doesn't torment the dog, but she makes herself into a great chew toy!=-). She knows now that if Jedi is in puppy zoomie mode, she sits still with her hands in her lap and does NOT yell, jump, screech, wave her arms around, etc. in any way. The kids have GOT to learn though. Isis won't always be a small puppy. She's going to be much bigger than them very very soon and they absolutely need to learn NOW not to torment her or yes, this will end up being one of those Craigslist stories. Not to mention - if they get in the habit of doing this to your dog, they could do it to a strange dog with the potential for very large problems. Are your kids allowed to play with the dog so she bonds with them? It has been amazing what playing together has done for Jedi and my 4 year old - he is her little protector now and follows her everywhere. Having a buddy his size to dig with was awesome for him=-).

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