It is important though, that the family be on board for helping Bowie learn how to behave. Barking cant be totally eliminated as it is a natural behavior and a form of puppy communication, but you can teach your puppy to reduce barking. Potential causes may be any of the following…. How can I stop this? The things that you are working on (the giving of treats, removing her from the room, and praising her when she is quiet) are all good ways to go about it. the man with the pram came back. The dog likes some random people but will otherwise yap her head off and growl at everybody else. Crate manners: Best of luck training, The behavior could go either way. We have only had her a month and a half and she doesn’t have many issues other than barking horrendously when people she doesn’t know enter the house! This will help him be more comfortable with different people. We're leaning on obedience school since the trainer has dealt with the same type of dogs from this breeder before, and knows different techniques, for fearful / skittish dogs. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. If another person is coming your way, don’t hesitate to turn around and walk in another direction. This doesn't sound that bad. Hello, my apologies for the delay in reply. Depending on how old your puppy is he’ll often find himself in new and unfamiliar situations which can sometimes cause him to act out of character if he feels there is a potential danger. Hello Kate, During this time, engage your dog’s mind with mind puzzles, obedience work, and fun stuff like games in the house or yard. Most of the time that's actually detrimental in itself because they start expecting it and if they can't meet them anymore, that's when excitement goes into frustration, frustration turns into reactivity and maybe even aggression. Research tells us that most leash reactivity is caused by fear, not by aggression. Agility video 1: Teaching him the "quiet" command will help stop his incessant barking before it becomes habitual. These classes are designed for aggressive and dog reactive dogs. by HolesInMyBoots on 28 July 2016 - 21:07. Once she can get within a couple of feet of someone, having her work with them by doing things like a structured heel, obedience, and agility can help build her confidence around them. Good luck with giving these suggestions a go, and happy training! We’ve had Bella for two years now—since she was a puppy—and she’s truly a sweet and loving dog. My mom has had a trainer come over who did suggest blocking her view on the window sill because her hormones are definitely heightened, but my mom thinks that she would ruin any curtains or shades placed there. she really just wants to please us and is so good with our kids, as i said she is great BUT..... there is always a BUT!!! When pup can handle distant approaches, after pup relaxes around the person, have the person go on a walk with you, several feet away but walking parallel to you and ignoring pup. This bark isn’t a slight grumble here and there; instead, she barks incessantly and her entire demeanor changes (hair will stand up, etc). Consider not walking your dog for 30 days as you reprogram his opinions of other dogs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIJoEJfTS-E Following because my 10 month old Shiba Inu mix (adopted 4 months ago) sounds exactly like your dog, goes right up to strangers and barks at them or he'll sniffs like he is interested in meeting them then barks when they show any interest in him (talk to him, reach a hand towards him) Could you link to the previous post you mentioned? Having people you know that your dog does not know practice this with her can also help her learn to be calmer around people. As long as you keep working toward stopping the behavior, separating an overprotective dog from company is a temporary management solution. Caitlin Crittenden. At this age, this is most likely a fear issue due to a lack of socialization. Hello Yona, But since he turned 5 months he became very aggressive towards strangers. First we reduce her fear around new dogs, and then we begin adding cues such as “watch me” or “sit.” The steps below can be applied to both humans and other dogs, or anything else your dog may be reactive to. https://wagwalking.com/training/train-a-poodle-to-heel Good luck! You could also try teaching her the "quiet" command. Be a distraction yourself by offering to throw a ball or other toy for your puppy to fetch. Dogs learn by making associations, and you want your dog to associate other dogs with pleasant things — never punishment. As soon as pup gets quiet for even a second or calmly moves closer to say hi, have the friend gently toss a treat at pup's paws without saying anything. Please take a look at the entire video for training. Check out the videos linked below for some example of structure, calming exercises, confidence boosting exercises, associating people with good things, and creating calm environments. Best of luck training, Keep an eye on your puppy whenever he is outside in the yard. Consider not walking your dog for 30 days as you reprogram her opinions of other dogs. Control your puppy’s line of sight if possible to keep him from stressing while he should be out exercising. Whichever method you choose, you should begin your training as early as possible to catch the problem before it can grow out of control and you should begin to see progress or a complete change in two to four weeks with consistency and repetition of your training techniques. Just go on the basic training and they will start barking in no time. Most overprotective dogs choose to guard only the person they feel closest to. Obedience training is a must for every dog, and it’s especially important for overprotective dogs. Also, check out this video. We are trying to get her to like "her" grandmother but she hates her with a vengeance, possibly because she smells grandmother's dog on her. Take socialization at the pace he’s comfortable with. So find yourself a Trainer or Training Class. barking has become a real issue with our 4 month old puppy... whenever he sees someone outside he goes crazy and barks at them. Ollie and I have not been to training yet due to covid but he growls and barks at people, dogs and noises that he doesn’t know. Even after all of that we still took him home rather than waiting for the next litter. He is always overjoyed to welcome you home and will greet you by barking. The other day a lady approached us with her wonderful husky mix as she was waiting to pickup her food, so were we, her dog sat nicely, and didn't care for our puppy, but, our puppy tried to bite her dogs face, fur standing, and growling. Caitlin Crittenden, My puppy is 4 months and she is just now getting to socialize and I have tried walks and bringing her to stores and having her around people so she can get used to them petting her. Hello there. She’s been well socialised since we got her at 8 weeks. It's a great way to deal with fear issues which is the most likely reason such a young puppy is barking at strangers on leash and in the car. I want to stop this before it become a habit and I can't take her outside! As well, teach Molly the Quiet command, which can be used both in the house and outside. When she’s in the property, she acts like a guard dog and will bark at even the slightest movement from a car passing by, the UPS delivery trucks, a stranger walking on the road, someone in the far distance, etc. She'll love the activity, too. No touching without a treat being given right now. I also have a 14 year old Bichon who is very mellow. There are almost two sides to her though; one for inside the home or on the property and the other for being out on walks. it's snowing, you're too busy putting everything in your mouth. If you have other friends with puppies needing to socialize, why not puppy swap often. To make matters worse, she sits on a windowsill in our front windows and quite literally guards the house. Often pups will improve overtime if you continue to expose them, even though they may seem to regress temporarily as they hit various stages of maturity, that can make them temporarily more fearful. This sounds like a fear issue and a need for more positive socialization. Aggression gets harder to address the older a puppy gets. If we walk into Pet Smart and he sees another dog, he lunges, and barks like crazy, and purposely deepens his bark, fur standing. I’m not being helpful at all but your dog looks exactly like mine! The Desensitize Method is excellent, as is The Chewy Toy Method. Involve Other People in the Dog’s Life Once she meets people, it’s fine and she’s couldn’t be bothered by their presence, but it’s at a point where the mailman holds pepper spray to be ready in the case that she gets out. As soon as the treat is gone the touching should stop until the next treat. Rylee has the opportunity to practice her manners from a distance. The training reinforcer MUST be a great one, such as real meat. Take a look and give it a try. Best of luck training, This technique will teach your dog that he is allowed to bark... 2. Use small bits of food or treats as a distraction by themselves in order to prevent your puppy from barking. Rottweilers are not the mean, indiscriminately aggressive dogs that the media make them out to be. From a safe distance — your dog determines the distance, not you — have your leashed dog view another dog. Pup really needs to be around a bunch of people and have positive interactions with them. Instead, you should keep the treat and only give it to him if he approaches the stranger quietly himself. Socialization is best done during the puppy stages, but even adult and senior dogs benefit from new experiences. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPxUXvWawpk Fact: There is good Labrador barking and bad barking.At the right time and place it can be positive. A barking puppy can drive owners and neighbors crazy. Most stressed and highly aroused dogs won't take food, you want to interrupt that mindset first, then work at a level she can handle. The only problem is, barking is not polite! None of us has actually met you or your puppy and before giving advice on training or behavioural problems one really should see the how dog and owner interact and what the dog is actually doing first hand. These treats should be especially tasty or interesting for your puppy. by Shawnicus on 28 July 2016 - 21:07, by HolesInMyBoots on 28 July 2016 - 22:07. Commit to training your dog several times a day for short periods of time. She won’t focus on treats or anything although when I put her out the room she stops for a bit then will continue. A crate can provide a little safe area for him to relax. My dog on a leash is fine with strangers that do not have a dog, but when he is at an off leash dog trail he will bark at people who DON'T have a dog with them. Hello! After an hour of playtime, your puppy may be barking or biting at you because she is overtired. Things you wouldn't think about like hats, glasses, beards, canes, strange walks, or anything your dog isn't used to seeing a lot can also cause fear. It is an excellent way to expose her to people and other dogs, especially people who understand that dogs bark and need to be trained. Her focus can be placed on the act of playing rather than barking. OR Once pup is ready to greet more people up close, continue carrying treats with you and have people give pup a command like Sit and then reward to teach pup good manners while continuing socialization. Enlist the entire family’s help and take a step back in your role as primary caregiver. A mistake many pup parents make is stopping obedience training once their dog masters the basics skills. Shoko needs to be around a lot of people starting immediately. Good luck! This often results in bossy/bratty behavior which can seem to be aggressive. Hello, good for you for taking her to training and for being consistent. Be careful about others doing this if he is still nervous. Best of luck training, The best tools for training your puppy to stop barking at strangers are toys to act as distractions and treats to reinforce a more appropriate behavior. They are really good for her. Caitlin Crittenden. https://youtu.be/mgmRRYK1Z6A Honestly though, it was always so hard for us to introduce him to people, because he would avoid people, our friends included, we would never force interaction with him. From a safe distance — your dog determines the distance, not you — have your leashed dog view another dog. This video is a bit more intensive but notice the use of a back tie leash, the timing of rewards (while the dog is calm - not while acting aggressive). Has good recall etc. Other than that, he's insanely mellow, and relaxed. ... (4 hours) since she is now 8 months. One of the most permanent solutions to the problem is by training the German Shepherd not to bark at strangers. I try to make him sit and look at me but he just goes haywire and I don’t know what to do. Your puppy could also be barking at other dogs if he feels threatened. I’m pretty sure it’s fear as she displays all the signs of being scared once she gets closer to the person. This can include both other animals as well as strange people, and this fear can manifest in a number of ways.One of the more obvious ways that a puppy can respond to a strange person is to start barking. If he’s excited for dinner, make him sit and leave it before digging in. The first step is to reframe what an oncoming dog means to your dog. My dog hates strangers, mainly men, if they ignore her she is generally OK but will sometimes bark or chase them away, but if they try to stroke her or shout her over she goes mad barking and lunging at them. Put your puppy in his or her crate for some down time. Dogs may bark compulsively because of anxiety, trauma, or a personality disorder. Don’t surprise your puppy with a guest who may not understand his tendency to bark at strangers. Heel article - The turns method: Teenage Puppy Behavior Puppies hit the teenage stage anywhere between 4 and 9 months of age (depending on breed and size). Thanks for writing in! Noticeable changes in puppy behavior can occur as early as 12 weeks when an owner will lament that their 3-month-old puppy is suddenly scared of everything. Put the treats away when the stranger or guest leaves. A lady looked like she was gonna have a heart attack because she walked by us, and he lunged towards her, and she jumped back and gasped loudly, making a scene, covering her heart. I have three children and she’s so good with them. This part is hard for humans — I understand. It is critical that the appearance of the new dog causes meat to fall from the sky. How would you assess and improve a dog like this. Since joining a class may not be an option, I recommend either inviting dog savy friends over to a fenced area and having them toss pup treats whenever he responds calmly to them, then have him perform commands like Sit to earn treats when he gets warmed up enough to get close, then to practice gently touching in in various locations of his body - one spot - like a shoulder, at a time while feeding a treat with their free hand each time they touch - stopping the touch as soon as the food is gone. It is critical that the appearance of the new dog causes meat to fall from the sky. Yesid, A trip to the veterinarian is advisable. Our puppy is 4 months old. But, trainer met him. In the meantime, you don’t want to put your life on hold. Also, enroll Shoko in a puppy class that will practice having the owners touch and handle each other's puppies while they feed them treats. Strangers will mean good things. If you have any reason to be concerned about more serious aggression (opposed to barking and seeming nervous), do not wait to get help. Even though he didn't bite her. Since he has been allowed to go out anyone he meets outside he starts to bark and growl. I think it is essential to Bailey being a safe dog - and besides, dogs love to use their brains. If you have any advice please anything will help, Hello Rebecca, There’s no reason to bark because strangers will always give treats! Try the “quiet” technique without holding your dog’s muzzle. You should not expect, or want, her to be barking at people, strangers or not! You know you have made great progress when your dog sees another dog, and he turns his head away from the once-threatening dog and looks into your eyes, expecting a treat. 4 month old German Shepherd puppy. My dog 15 weeks. Aggression video: Have them stand several feet away and calmly talk to you while ignoring pup, whenever pup pauses barking for even a second or responds to your quiet command, have them gently toss pup a treat while ignoring them still. This has to be resolved because grandmother is over a lot! All of this to say that I need help and a solution. It sounds like her issue could be a combination of a lack of socialization around lots of people while young and maybe genetics. I am too worried to let him off the lead and have been trying to expose him to strangers and give him treats when he isn't barking at them but it seems to be getting worse not better. Your grandmother can drop treats behind her when she walks around to encourage Shoko to stay close and face her fears. class in your area. So he's got some good drive there. When pup is brave enough to come over, have the friends then practice rewarding pup each time they gently touch pup, one hand touching and the other feeding a treat, then the touching stops when the treat is eaten until the next treat. Your end goal is for your dog to see another dog, and remain calm, looking at you for guidance. Keep your puppy busy mentally and physically. Thank you! During this stage they display the same behaviors as human teenagers... testing limits, resisting authority, talking back, mood swings and so on. He may begin to understand that the stranger is a food dispenser. Thanks. Instead, sit on your front porch or in your garage (or somewhere out of the way if those two options aren't possible) with your dog on leash, and practice treating every time another dog comes into your dog’s line of sight. How to Train a Puppy to Stop Barking at Strangers. If he starts growling at somebody, you could give him a soft kick in the bum so he's disoriented for a moment, then quickly reward the silence. Barking is annoying at the best of times and intimidating at the worst and a puppy will quickly learn that it can be an effective tool. Work on crate training your puppy so he has a space to go when he is feeling overwhelmed and wants to bark. Check out the article linked below on teaching Heel, Quiet. This dog barks and growls to drive others away. Working with your dog on things like “sit-stay,” “down-stay,” and “heel,” will help build his impulse control. Have people toss treats instead if she is a bite risk. Look for someone who can work in person with desensitizing her to a variety of people who know how to approach, when to reward, and are able to practice things like obedience with her as she improves around them. It sounds like you have your hands full. Going to their neighborhood and having them just meet you on the sidewalk can be a good way to get friends to help, since it's fairly convenient for them that way, gives pup new people to practice with, and is practice in a variety of environments. It’s a lifetime lesson, and even senior dogs need regular training. Have people toss or hand pup treats when they greet pup. People's body language and scents can effect how a dog views them. Start doing this yourself to teach him the concept, then have others do it later when he is comfortable with them. He does have an amazing temperament, as he will allow anyone to handle his paws, tail, etc without any reaction. Caitlin Crittenden, My dog Bowie is a Romanian rescue and is still very young! This scares a lot of people. Leash him up before the doorbell rings and keep him close as you greet your guests. Associating people with good things and fair corrections - done by an experienced trainer who specializes in aggression, reactivity and fear, Jeff Gellman SolidK9Traininig. My dad friends come over and all she does is bark at them amd it scares me that she will grow up to be mean towards people and I dont know what else to do. As the new dog comes into view, drop a lot of enticing meat treats just in front of your dog’s nose. At the beginning, they are looking for just seconds of quiet to have a chance to toss the treat to her - as she relaxes more while doing this, the quiet periods should come more often to allow you to reward more often and wait for longer periods of quiet. For a 4-month-old puppy, frequent naps are needed. From the day I brought the puppy home (at 6 weeks) he acted like he was the king of the hill. Finally, when pup is completely comfortable with the person, have them gently touch pup while feeding a treat. All the dogs wear muzzles so it's a safe way to socialize them together. Use the “quiet” technique by holding your dog’s muzzle. Obedience in general: https://wagwalking.com/training/obedience-train-a-german-shepherd-puppy. Check out the video linked below. Recently our shepherd puppy just hit the 4 month old mark, so now we've decided to walk him around the lake rather than the neighborhood, problem is we noticed he's starting to lunge and growl at people. See if you have dog savy friends that pup can go visit at their house for a day, while they practice the above with him. Good luck! By kick in the bum, I mean if he begins lunging at somebody or growling, take the foot on the opposite side of where he is (your foot), bring it behind you, and gently tap him with your foot. Take it slow and let Shoko initiate the interactions. You will need to work extra hard to socialize your fearful dog. These interactions with people should involve lots of treats, toys, and fun, and work on tempting Shoko to check out new things and people by scattering treats around something new or having new people offer or toss treats, rather than forcing Shoko to get close to something she is afraid of. Once pup can handle that, have the person practice rewarding pup for obedience, like sitting. My challenge is that whenever I go and anywhere and I’m carrying her she’s fine and doesn’t make a noise but when we go on walks she barks at people and other dogs. This can be done social distancing if the area is fenced, then only pup has to go up to the person and not you. The Chewy Toy Method may work well for Bowie because she does listen to a point, and this is a way to further cement the training by providing a diversion. If pup is too worked up have the person stand far enough away pup can stay calm and toss treats to pup from there, then as pup relaxes let pup approach the person when they are feeling braver and friendlier. Watch for signs that your puppy is about to start barking. As your puppy becomes more comfortable and less prone to barking, ask the guests or strangers to toss treats from closer each time you have an encounter until your puppy can take a treat from the palm of a stranger’s hand without barking. When he is very comfortable with people and not a bite risk, then you can also get him used to being touched by giving him a treat whenever he is touched somewhere. I have a 9 month old Dorky puppy got her at 6 weeks. Or if I stop him from leaving the room he has whipped around and bit me. Is donating a Puppy/Dog to a disabled person Tax Deductible? Most of these fear-related behaviors fade as the dog matures, gains confidence, and becomes used to the triggering situation. If he barks at them, no treat. Your puppy is learning and will require plenty of guidance along the way. Problem Dog Barking is Common. I am really worried that we will not be able to control it and he will become aggressive. You can even teach nice manners by having people, such as kids, tell pup to Sit and then reward with treats. Good luck! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTiKVc4ZZWo With the help of a trainer take Musibi around as many people as possible and have those people toss him treats when he is being friendly or calm (not aggressive). So I am willingly ready to work my butt off just to fix this. Many will go through a fearful time when they begin teething between four and five months of age. Measure out Shoko's food for the day into a zip-lock bag and have your grandmother toss pieces of food to her without looking at her. I would like to mention my puppy is a mellow puppy, but clearly has very weak nerves, we signed him up for obedience classes two weeks ago but unfortunately the class starts next week. You can use the tips below and apply them to both humans and other dogs. Remember to go slowly. For public encounters, see if there is a G.R.O.W.L. Best of luck training, I'm sure Reliya means well, but can I support Baerenfangs Erbe on this one ? Your own value is by far more important than the value of other people. Look up "Ruff Love", "It's yer choice" and "Crate Games" from Susan Garrett and "Engagement" from Micke Forrester. Even if we are in a group of people, some he will ignore, others he will approach, and then others he will bark and growl at. Always take precautions when dealing with aggression. You want your dog to engage with you rather than look at others. Pup is most likely acting suspicious due to fear because they are not used to certain types of people. 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