My puppy talks back! - - help!

[NayaNUT]

Since i like to eat on the couch watch ing tv i had to make sure my Naya knew the GO command with my arm signaling her away from me, this was shown to her from the day i got her. Its weird to me know since i can put a plate of people food on the coffee table and she will walk right past it without even stopping to sniff at it.

i taught her this by playing with her prior to sitting down and when i wanted to stop playing i would just throw my hands up like, "i give up" and say "enough" then ignore her next advancements, followed by "sit " and Major Praise. now all i do is say enough and when she sits or lays down priase her to death..try standing up and being taller than her when she tries to jump on you, this would show your dominance. remember boxers can play ALL day long, so give em something to play with if your not entertaining them...hth

 

[kofi'sworld]

don't you just love boxers... they're definately not like any other dogs... i just tell kofi "i'm sorry you're so offended now SIT" works like a charm:D

 

[Tulsa-Dan]

This is attention seeking behavior. You need to ignore this and do NOT give in to the dog's demands. You need to end play and end an attention given to the dog when she misbehaves and jumps and growls at you. Get up, stand up, put your hands across your chest and look up and away from the dog. Do not give her any attention for this behavior at all. Not even a "no" or an "off." Just let her know that this behavior will get her NOTHING, not even your attention or eye contact.

When she sees in a day or so that this behavior will not get her what she wants, she will cease displaying this behavior -- because it simply isn't working to get the attention she wants.

If she obeys you, behaves well, then REWARD her with lots of attention, fun, game, treats, etc., etc. But ONLY when she behaves. Dogs don't distinguish between good and bad attention; it is all attention to them. So scolding and such won't work. You need to show them that the behavior being displayed will not get them what they want.

Also, I note in your post you tried giving alternate behavior; sit. You say this didn't work, the hand signal did for a short while. Give it time. You need to work with your dog for perhaps WEEKS, not just give a command once or twice and if it doesn't work, give up.

Did you tell the dog to stay as well? Sit does not mean stay. Be specific. Give the dog something ELSE which is acceptable to play with or do. If the dog is seeking attention in this manner, merely sitting isn't going to relieve the energy pent up or the desire to play. Think of some acceptable alternatives to show the dog when she wants attention (a bone to chew, a toy to play with) and be consistent. If she jumps/growls at you when you say "off," then say "off," and immediately engage her in an acceptable form of play or with a bone, etc. Don't just tell her to sit and expect that to end it all. SHOW THE DOG WHAT YOU WANT, not what you don't want.

Good luck.

 

[Laura Poplin]

A tired puppy is a good puppy

JeepNGirl, you will be surprised how much a good run will do for both you and your little girl. Before you begin a training session, take her for a nice run and she will be a little more cooperative.