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by shoalgrl on 06 June 2013 - 10:06
we have a 10 week little girl hr name is "Nikki" she 's very smart but very hyper when I correct her she bites and barks and jumps at me. I have tried holding her down by her snout,but she gets madder, any advice please !
by guddu on 06 June 2013 - 10:06
"holding her down by her snout"...bad idea
by Harrisonsgsds26 on 06 June 2013 - 12:06
I would say a good firm No and/or some redirection. Second Is this your first dog? First GSD? Dou you have Pedigree Info on her? Third It May not be a bad Idea to enroll in some puppy classes.
by joanro on 06 June 2013 - 13:06
What does your original 'correction' consist of? That is, before you hold her down by her snout, which is counter productive for correcting some undesired behavior, depending on what is causing the behavior. Perhaps your initial corrections are not appropriate for the infraction.
by bubbabooboo on 06 June 2013 - 14:06
What is the setting ?? Other dogs or people around?? Sounds like she thinks you are playing or she is trying to get attention?? Is she doing the jumping and barking all the time or just when she first sees you?? What happens if you ignore her or crate her when she jumps?? Sounds like an exhuberant puppy that wants attention or to play. What was her environment before you got her as far as attention and other littermates??
by Blitzen on 06 June 2013 - 15:06
Listen to Joanro.
by bubbabooboo on 06 June 2013 - 16:06
Listen to Joanro indeed .. she is the best dog trainer and animal trainer on this site. Please give her some more background on the puppy, environment and history. Environment trumps a lot of genetics in puppy development.
by Blitzen on 06 June 2013 - 20:06
Ditto, Bubba.
by Nans gsd on 08 June 2013 - 11:06
I would obtain professional training help, NOW> Nan
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