Problem :( need advice

[NMgirl]

Okay. well domino is a really smart dalmatian border collie mix. hes 11-12 weeks old. heres the thing, he yelps likes hes getting murdered! example : i go to pick him up and hes okay but when he gets in trouble i tell him no and then go pick him up to put him in the kennel he starts yelping. when something starttles him hes starts yelping then goes laydown still yelping for a few minutes... when he chews on something hes not supposed to i tell him no and go towards him he does the same thing...
i havent had him to long only 3-4 weeks but hes always been kindof skittish since we first saw him compared to his brothers and sisters

any idea what to do...

 

[bubbatd]

I don't know your attitude to wards him ..... my Goldens were always very sensitive towards my tone of voice . I would never pick them up when angry . Check int your handling .

 

[skKi]

Sounds like you have a pretty soft puppy. If you catch him doing something he shouldn't be doing, I would just redirect him to something appropriate as opposed to punishing him by grabbing him and putting him in his crate. For example, if he's chewing on your couch, distract him with a toy and praise him for playing with that instead.

 

[sheplovr]

He sounds very sensative to people or corrections. Hence, I would NOT raise my voice in giving any commands, he is very young yet. If he is doing a NO, just hand him a toy he knows is his and move on. Ignoring is the best method of correcting alot of things pups do for attention.

It sounds like he has been abused, you say no, so he must be handled lightly or he could get very cranky and might get agressive to protect himself.?? I would kinda for a time handle the situation with soft gentle commands, refrain from picking him up when he is doing wrong, wait until he is relaxed to put him in the kennel. Give him a treat then and tell him Good Doggie.

Rewarding by voice means alot to pups, I have raised many imported Shepherds from Germany and they get tough treatment over there. I must often start them over to beginning of commands, etc. They turn out very well for me with patience, love and kindness. Pat his back alot telling him, Good Dog until he gains confidence in you and himself.

 

[lizzybeth727]

I agree with the others. While he's this young it's going to be extremely important for him to learn to trust you, that's more important than learning housemanners or potty training or anything else. If he feels like you're hurting him (not at all saying that you're being abusive! but if he feels hurt, than he is hurt), then you've just damaged your relationship.

 

[adojrts]

Okay. well domino is a really smart dalmatian border collie mix. hes 11-12 weeks old. heres the thing, he yelps likes hes getting murdered! example : i go to pick him up and hes okay but when he gets in trouble i tell him no and then go pick him up to put him in the kennel he starts yelping. when something starttles him hes starts yelping then goes laydown still yelping for a few minutes... when he chews on something hes not supposed to i tell him no and go towards him he does the same thing...
i havent had him to long only 3-4 weeks but hes always been kindof skittish since we first saw him compared to his brothers and sisters

any idea what to do...

The crate/kennel should never be used as a punishment, period. Instead of telling him *No* take any object and smack yourself with it for not watching your puppy. Puppies are like children they explore their world with their mouths, therefore the first thing is to puppy proof the home, 2nd watch the pup and use fun games to direct them away from what you don't want them doing. When the pup can't be in your direct eyesight for every second, crate him, even to answer the phone etc.

There is lots of excellent threads on Chaz on how to properly raise/train a puppy. You can also check out The American Dog Trainers Network, which also has countless excellent articles on raising pups.

Good luck

 

[huskie1208]

low voltage shock collar may help. At times this is needed and everybody thinks its cruel but its such a low voltage to where it doesnt hurt the dog at all.

 

[Zhucca]

low voltage shock collar may help. At times this is needed and everybody thinks its cruel but its such a low voltage to where it doesnt hurt the dog at all.

I don't understand this. If the shock collar doesn't hurt to the point of it not even being uncomfortable it would not work. If someone's puppy is yelping due to a raised/irritated voice then I think the shock collar would be a even worse idea.

 

[corgipower]

low voltage shock collar may help. At times this is needed and everybody thinks its cruel but its such a low voltage to where it doesnt hurt the dog at all.

WOW!!

On an 11 week old puppy?!!???!? :yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:

That would be about the worst idea I've heard in a very long time.

I agree with those who have said to not raise your voice. Prevent him access to things he shouldn't be chewing, create positive associations to things he's skittish about, create positive associations to being approached. As he gains confidence and trusts you further, he can be desensitized to loud voices and abrupt approaches, but I would be slow and soft for now.

 

[lizzybeth727]

low voltage shock collar may help. At times this is needed and everybody thinks its cruel but its such a low voltage to where it doesnt hurt the dog at all.

I am open to using a shock collar on SOME dogs for SOME training issues, after LENGTHY training sessions for the human on how to use the collar.

But to use it on a PUPPY, or any dog that has lived with you for less than a YEAR, or with a dog with a "soft" temperment like this dog, or as anything other than a LAST RESORT, is absolutely rediculous, cruel, and EXTREMELY poor training.

 

[NMgirl]

Thank you everyone and im sorry but i wouldnt use a shock collar on him but thanks for your advice
well i had a day off today and im starting to diet so im taking him out more during the day for walks and little jogs ( hes a really hyper puppy ) he hasnt been whinning much today.. we will see how it goes and thank you ill take the advice everyone

 

[adojrts]

low voltage shock collar may help. At times this is needed and everybody thinks its cruel but its such a low voltage to where it doesnt hurt the dog at all.

Who in their right mind puts a shock collar on a puppy?? Or on a soft/tender dog for that matter regardless of age??