Erratic behavioral problems w/ 6 month old female

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by Ryanhaus on 28 October 2009 - 03:10

After you pup-dog-is well trained and knows who's the boss, he can go on the couch or bed,

but not until he's been to training, many-many-many-many-many-many-times & then some!!

by Jackal73 on 28 October 2009 - 03:10

I don't think letting the dog on the furniture causes problems either shepherdpal. I just don't do it with mine because they tend to be big lads and there wouldn't be any room for the humans. :D As long as the dog gets off or moves when you ask it to there's nothing wrong with letting them up.

by ForFoxyRoxy on 28 October 2009 - 04:10

Oh, that does look like an e-collar on this young dog!

If that Petsafe collar is a e-collar...... I wouldn't be using it. Remember she is 6 months old. This is the time to being laying a foundation and building trust and a bond with your dog. I don't use an e-collar but for very few extreme situations. Like a dog that wants to kill chickens or cats for example. So, I do have experience using them. I suggest you do not use one.

I can relate to you wanting to "take control" right now. I remember feeling the same with Roxy. She gave me a run. Now, she is just over 2 and boy to I love this dog. All the time and effort is just now really paying off. The bond is very strong and the relationship solid.

by cmbv on 28 October 2009 - 05:10

The issues Molly an I are having are not everyday problems. Molly has had several episodes of obstinate or aggressive behavior over the past few months. I acknowledged earlier that the blame for them more than likely lays at my feet. I looked at her as a cute little puppy for to long and sent confusing signals by allowing behaviors such as crawling in laps to occur. I also under estimated her in thinking that obedience work for her was all of a job she needed at this stage.

I read all comments and took all points into consideration. I love my dog and want only the best for her. She is a happy dog that gets lots of love and attention. Yes, i made mistakes which have lead to some serious setbacks for us.

I am choosing not to get into some more insulting comments b/c it wont get me anywhere. I will simply say that I read some really helpful and thought provoking advice such as the above post.

by Jackal73 on 28 October 2009 - 05:10

The issues Molly an I are having are not everyday problems. Molly has had several episodes of obstinate or aggressive behavior over the past few months.

Then what are you worried about? That sounds like being a normal puppy to me. At six months she's the equivalent of a five or six year old child -- would you expect 100% perfect behavior from a kid? Like people dogs have good days and bad days, and make mistakes. If you're rewarding the good and correcting the bad appropriately the bad stuff should become less frequent on its' own.

I also under estimated her in thinking that obedience work for her was all of a job she needed at this stage.

Have you considered that you might be asking *too much* of her at this stage? Because that's what a lot of us were saying. Of course if you want to cherry-pick responses for things that are just what you want to hear then there's not much point continuing to voice any sort of opinion in case it dissents with yours.

I really do wish you and your girl the best of luck.

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