How can I get my puppy to not attack other dogs when I pet them?
Megan M asked:
My 10 week old boxer puppy will attack any other puppy or dog that I pet. He is already a big puppy and I can’t control him very easily. He is not entirely unteachable though, I did teach him to sit very easily. I don’t want him to hurt me or any other dogs! Help!
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My 10 week old boxer puppy will attack any other puppy or dog that I pet. He is already a big puppy and I can’t control him very easily. He is not entirely unteachable though, I did teach him to sit very easily. I don’t want him to hurt me or any other dogs! Help!
April 9th, 2009 at 11:14 am
your 10 week old puppy has already learned that he’s in control, now your challenge is to take over the control. no dog is unteachable, and if you don’t correct this now he will end up hurting another dog or person. why would you think he will hurt you??? if you have a fear of him you should find him another home with someone that will train him in correct behavior, they don’t learn this on their own.
April 10th, 2009 at 9:08 am
he has become the pack leader. you are second. it should be the other way around. now he challenges aal other dogs to over power him.
April 12th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
Take him to puppy kindergarten NOW. He will hopefully become better socialized to other puppies and people, as well as learning to listen to you. These are skills that are best taught when he is young before his behaviors become bad habits.
Good luck.
April 13th, 2009 at 6:40 am
read that you need to be in charge of your dog not the other way around
April 14th, 2009 at 3:39 am
Your pup’s problem is that he is territorial… of you. He thinks U belong 2 him & he’s not willing 2 share ur attention with another dog. You have to show that U r the “alpha” dog & tell him firmly, “NO.” when he exhibits this behavior. Be firm and consistent. Eventually he’ll get the message that no one’s going to take U from him & that it is not acceptible to attack other dogs when U show them attention. Be sure & pet him after petting the other dog (when he stops the behavior) so he knows he’s still loved. Hope this helps!
Take care.
April 17th, 2009 at 1:53 am
make him submit to the other dog ( roll him on his back and pin him there), more importantly make him submit to you. he might fight at first, but it doesn’t hurt him. and when you walk him don’t let him lead, it just makes him think he’s boss. he has to know you are leader.