Dog Behavior Issues - Wanting Advice

[txhunter007]

Will the humping until he pees thing work? Or, does that only work fixing aggression issues? Professional training maybe? Also, what punishment do you dole out for his bad behavior?

[Crazy Horse]

No hump him til he pees jokes yet? How!?

I was wondering how it got to 15 posts & no mention!

[Plain Lucky]

You may roll your eyes at this, but you are not being dominate over him. This behavior could be fixed by someone else more experienced, but when he returns home to you, if you are the same “beta” figure to him, he will, in time, resume his same behavior. I say this after having worked with/trained some of the more dominant breeds of protection dogs.

I could type for 30 min or more on this subject, but to keep it short, you need some help from someone more experienced.

I think getting rid of him is a poor choice. Remember, you chose him. It’s your responsibility to see it thru. He’s not “just a dog” as someone above said. You and your family is all he knows as far as life.

Its yall fault. No discipline. Dog are like kids and have to be disciplined and or corrected. Probably started from when the dog was young. Most dog trainers will agree a dog thsy train work for them and obeys. When the dog goes home the dog isnt kept at the same strict manners, and the dog starts seeing what it can get away with and it gets worse and worse. Trainers see it all the time.

You need to get a good kennel. Not a cheap one. But kenneling is not to be used as punishment!!! A kennel is a safe space, the dogs space, the dogs room. Exercise like crazy, the dog isnt getting enough at all. Lots of this comea from boredom. The dogs bored all the time it sounds like. Focus on correcting issues with a loud NO!, and popping the ♡hit out of the dog. It wil learn oh crap if Indo this im gonna get yelled at and popped. At the same time focus on releiving boredom. Give the dog more attention, run, walks, fetch, petting, cuddling, keep the dog with you more..

Shock collars help, but its either positive reinforcment or negative. Cant change once you start using it for punishment. My hunting labs its positive, just a vibrate to get their attention at this point. For our bulldog its negative, she runs from us when she sees the collar. She knows its bad news. If you use one it sounds like its will all be negative enforcement. It could help. Still gonna need a good kennel either way.

Agree with these comments.

We have two black lab siblings (one male, one female) that we inherited at about 2 years old. They were much like your dog, maybe worse. Due to schedules, we weren't spending adequate time with them and they weren't getting enough exercise. We finally sent them to training for two months each. First month was general obedience, second month was e-collar. They came back absolutely new dogs. I never would've imagined they could behave so well. He's become my hunting buddy, just wish I had time to take them out more.

As mentioned above, I've seen them "test the waters" to see what they can get by with since returning. If we allowed it, they would return to many of their previous bad habits. Fortunately the trainers trained us as well so we are now better owners. The training wasn't cheap but was the best money we've ever spent. Just sent our chocolate golden doodle last week. Hoping they work some miracles on her as well.

[banzai]

Trevor73402 is right.

No one in the house is acting like an Alpha Dog, so the young dog is trying to be Alpha, but he doesn't know how to do it.

In simple terms, Alpha dogs control food, play, sleep, and space.

If you feed him when he begs, he is controlling food. Make him sit to "earn" his food every time.

If he brings you a toy and you throw it, he is controlling play. Alpha Humans start play. If the dog brings a toy, everyone ignores him.

If he sleeps when and where he wants, he is controlling sleep. Never let him sleep or lay in the middle of a room. Push him next to a wall, every time. That is where lower level pack members lay and sleep.

If you step around him when he's laying down, he is controlling space. Shuffle your feet to make him move out of your path as you walk, every time.

His bad behavior is his way of getting your attention so that you will behave properly.

Get your whole family to re-define his role as the lowest in the house (kids are above dogs, but they must be consistent) and he will accept it thankfully unless he is a strong, Alpha-only dog. If that is the case you will have to work extra hard at the same basic stuff until the old dog is passed.

Do these things and he should fall into his place in your family (= pack) and behave much better.

[txhunt7]

Sounds like a dog to me. Give him some fresh deer antlers and milk bones and he might chew the trash less. keep a newspaper handy to wack em on the *** if he gets out of line

[SNIPER3388]

As mentioned above, "trainers trained us, so we are now better owners".... Thats significant. MOST people dont have a clue. Well worth the investment to learn.

[BigThicketBoy]

Pretty simple humping till he pees

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[DNTRanch]

Agree with these comments.

We have two black lab siblings (one male, one female) that we inherited at about 2 years old. They were much like your dog, maybe worse. Due to schedules, we weren't spending adequate time with them and they weren't getting enough exercise. We finally sent them to training for two months each. First month was general obedience, second month was e-collar. They came back absolutely new dogs. I never would've imagined they could behave so well. He's become my hunting buddy, just wish I had time to take them out more.

As mentioned above, I've seen them "test the waters" to see what they can get by with since returning. If we allowed it, they would return to many of their previous bad habits. Fortunately the trainers trained us as well so we are now better owners. The training wasn't cheap but was the best money we've ever spent. Just sent our chocolate golden doodle last week. Hoping they work some miracles on her as well.

Would you mind sharing your trainers info? I have a younger Lab that I would be interested in sending off. You can PM me if you wish.

[TX_Hoghunter]

I see these types of issues a lot with people that try to make catahoulas ( or any real working breed ) into a pet. The dog is bored. I know you said your wife use to run with the dog but he also needs mental stimulation and not just physical. In other words the dog needs a real job. I wish I had a better answer for you but his behavior is not likely to change. Some dogs just do not make good pets.

-john

[Backwoods101]

I would make a kennel that he couldn't get out of. If he hurts himself trying to get out that's on him. No way in hell would I let a dog tear up my house.

[cantexduck]

Two options - put him down at the vet or call a professional who can help you work through this issue. Life is too short to have a problem dog. Rehoming him or turning into a shelter isn’t a good solution.
I have had handfuls of very strong willed dogs. You can get them to stay in a kennel. Forget chain link it has to be welded wire.

[HankTheTank]

Howdy!

Is the dog you are having problems with the yellow one on the right? Asking because that looks like a Cur to me. They are hunting dogs and were bred to hunt medium to large game like deer, pigs, and bear. They are very intelligent and eager to please, and need the proper type of discipline. My family and I have one and we have made mistakes in the way we punished/corrected him in the past that created issues. We recognize our mistakes and are working to correct them and be better owners. You need to be firm, but not harsh and remain calm and confident when enforcing rules.

I agree with others that the dog is bored and needs mental stimulation to go along with exercise/structured play. He needs a job to do.

Cantxduck is wrong about rehoming being a bad solution or putting him down (unless it has hurt someone or showing signs that he is likely to). Putting a dog down because it isn't what you want it to be is just wrong, the easy way out, and should not be an option. Rehoming him to the right person/family can work well for everyone and the dog if they understand what they are getting and how to correct the problems.

I have learned that before getting a dog...consider what kind of dog you want, select a breed with those characteristics, and understand how to handle that breed appropriately. Not all dogs/breeds respond the same way to the same type of treatment.

[cantexduck]

Howdy!

Is the dog you are having problems with the yellow one on the right? Asking because that looks like a Cur to me. They are hunting dogs and were bred to hunt medium to large game like deer, pigs, and bear. They are very intelligent and eager to please, and need the proper type of discipline. My family and I have one and we have made mistakes in the way we punished/corrected him in the past that created issues. We recognize our mistakes and are working to correct them and be better owners. You need to be firm, but not harsh and remain calm and confident when enforcing rules.

I agree with others that the dog is bored and needs mental stimulation to go along with exercise/structured play. He needs a job to do.

Cantxduck is wrong about rehoming being a bad solution or putting him down (unless it has hurt someone or showing signs that he is likely to). Putting a dog down because it isn't what you want it to be is just wrong, the easy way out, and should not be an option. Rehoming him to the right person/family can work well for everyone and the dog if they understand what they are getting and how to correct the problems.

Giving problem dogs away are part of the reason shelters are over crowded. I said put him down knowing most people don’t have the heart to do it and will attempt all options . The dog on the right has a boxer body and a mt. Cur head to me . Some dogs are just “off”. Won’t know until you try with a pro.

[Lungbustr]

How the hell did you get to this point? Have you never trained the dog? Is he just supposed to know how to be a model citizen on his own? He was crate trained at some point in his life?

I dont even know where to start with this.