I need some advice, can someone help me?

[Msboop]

I need some advice, I know someone will have an idea what I need to do.
I know Victor is still just a pup (12weeks) but he is ALWAYS picking on my other dogs. I tell him "NO" or " that's enough",
will clap my hands, stomp my feet and he will stop for 2 seconds then go right back. It takes A LONG LONG time before the dogs put him in his place. I can't get him to stop picking on everyone. I have yelled so much at him my poor blind pug sits in the corner.
I don't want to put him in his crate, I don't want to start using it as punishment. I want him to socialize with my other dogs, but he is wearing them and me out.
I need some suggestions please. He is a smart pup just very stubborn.
Thanks

 

[SweetGirlie1400]

Have you tried giving him something else to occupy himself with like a stuffed kong or othe rthings to chew on.... i heard that the jolly ball is quite a sucess and keeps the boxers occupied as well as it being durable.. maybe one of thoes toys that you can put a few treats inside and he would have to keep playing with it until a treat falls out... this would give your dogs a bit of a time out from a frisky puppy and would probably tire your puppy out a bit as well. Thats the best advice I can give.. i hope this helps a little.

 

[Boxer_21]

When Riley got out of hand with our cats or ferrets (which rarely happens w/ferrets), I told him to "leave him/her (whoever he was after) alone". If he continued, then I grabbed the leash and tied him up to a chair that I was sitting on. While he was tied up, he got no praise, no attention, no scolding.. just pure silence until he calmed down. It took several "tie ups" before he got the hint, but now it works like a charm and we rarely even use it anymore because he's good at stopping on command.

Hope that helped some. Good luck!!

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[ColleenAus]

victors just being a typical puppy!

hhhaha they just dont seem to know when enoughs ENOUGH!! i feel your pain - although perseverence (sp)? is the key - shelby was exacltly the same with our cat - ha still is if we turn our back.... but all it take sis a little look - or a LEAVE IT! and shes walking away - but she'll still keep looking at the cat while she swalking away and will eventually walk a full circle just to go back an play - But hey it still looks to us like shes leaving her - i think thats wat she thinks hahah boxers... hrmmm i say keep him on his leash if he is being to rowdy - treat him for sitting or dropping and every time he goes near them - say leave it - and treat him for even stopping and turning to look at you - THIS is a START! and it will give you the attention you need to distract him from the cute lil puggers....

hope this helps a lil...

- Colly

 

[0728avila]

OLD SCHOOL

I say go positive reinforcement, but if that does not work, let the other dogs put him in his place. It's part of the pecking order. Down here on the farm, there is always an Alpha dog. Many "fights" but I have never seen blood, I wouldn't let it get that far.

Good Luck

 

[Thomas Liggin]

This may not be a problem. Your twelve week old pup needs to learn the limits. With the possible exception of the blind Pug, the other dogs should be able to fend for themselves, and teach him his place.

When Victor oversteps his bounds, the other dogs will let him know. This is one way they learn bite inhibition.

When our first Boxer, Rocky, arrived in our home, we had an eleven year old Afghan Hound bitch. He tormented the poor old lady. He'd nip at her, head butt her and do all manner of things to harass her.

My wife kept telling me to stop him. She felt badly for Taffy. I assured her that Taffy could fend for herself. She'd lay there and patiently tolerate his annoyances until she got fed up. Then she'd leap up, and charge at him with her teeth clicking.

He'd retreat for a few minutes and then resume his onslaught. This activity only lasted a few weeks. It provided an outlet for Rocky's boundless Boxer energy as well as a learning experience.

In a short time, they became the best of friends. And would often be found curled up together taking a nap. When Taffy passed away a couple of years later, Rocky grieved for weeks.

She had become his surrogate mother during his puppyhood, and his friend later on.

Unless it appears that Victor is overly aggressive, and it's hard to tell with Boxers, he'll quickly outgrow this phase. It certainly provides plenty of exercise for him. And, while he's "attacking" the other dogs, he's not getting into the other mischief that Boxers are noted for.


Tom

 

[Scorpio]

Could you get Victor alone and tire him out? Maybe take Victor outside for a walk or a play alone? I know Ozzy drives Ryker crazy until I take him out for a walk and tire himout and then he leave him alone. Above posts are good suggestions too.

 

[Msboop]

Originally posted by Thomas Liggin
This may not be a problem. Your twelve week old pup needs to learn the limits. With the possible exception of the blind Pug, the other dogs should be able to fend for themselves, and teach him his place.

When Victor oversteps his bounds, the other dogs will let him know. This is one way they learn bite inhibition.

When our first Boxer, Rocky, arrived in our home, we had an eleven year old Afghan Hound bitch. He tormented the poor old lady. He'd nip at her, head butt her and do all manner of things to harass her.

My wife kept telling me to stop him. She felt badly for Taffy. I assured her that Taffy could fend for herself. She'd lay there and patiently tolerate his annoyances until she got fed up. Then she'd leap up, and charge at him with her teeth clicking.

He'd retreat for a few minutes and then resume his onslaught. This activity only lasted a few weeks. It provided an outlet for Rocky's boundless Boxer energy as well as a learning experience.

In a short time, they became the best of friends. And would often be found curled up together taking a nap. When Taffy passed away a couple of years later, Rocky grieved for weeks.

She had become his surrogate mother during his puppyhood, and his friend later on.

Unless it appears that Victor is overly aggressive, and it's hard to tell with Boxers, he'll quickly outgrow this phase. It certainly provides plenty of exercise for him. And, while he's "attacking" the other dogs, he's not getting into the other mischief that Boxers are noted for.


Tom

Thomas, that sounds just like Victor, exactly. I am willing to let the Pugs put him in his place but the hubby isn't. I try to distract him with his toys, and get him to play with me. Yesterday he started running like mad in the house so I took him outside and let him run his heart out but today it is TOO COLD to go out for any length of time. I hope this passes quickly and I am sure my poor little puggers are hoping too. Right now he is laying under the computer desk with two of the pugs being very good. I just wonder how long it will last
Thanks for all of the wonderful advise, I will use it wisely.

 

[Lizzie]

I agree with Thomas.

Much to my amazement Diva tolerated a lot from Monty when he was only just a bit older than your pup - actually she stills tolerates a lot from him. However, when she has had enough she lets him know and in no uncertain terms. And believe me he is more than well aware that he has just overstepped the mark.

I think it is better if you just let them sort it out, under your close supervision of course.

 

[ZachsMom]

Same Here with Ellie and Zach

Ellie (6months) gets into these moods where she REALLY torments poor Zach (9 1/2 yrs) and he usually does nothing about it. But, if he does "go after" her snarling, she runs from him and comes right back. AS if she is trying to get Zach to chase her.

When I get home from work is the worse. I take them out right away, then come back to change clothes and head out to the park. While I am attempting to change, Ellie is barking at Zach, nibbling on his jowls, boxing him in the head and all poor Zach wants to do is follow me on anticipation of our park outing. He will growl at her, snap at her, but usually I have to distract her with a toy or throw a ball for her.
Ellie does know the "leave it" command, most of the time I like the leash idea - using it as a time out. I am going to try that one tonight.