It´s doomed to fail. Use of violence or force to get the dog to pay attention in such a situation is unlikely to make the dog any better. On the contrary, if the dog wasn´t already in a state of hysteria, he would be if we use force and unpleasantness. It´s not our place to make our demands to the young dog too difficult. If the dog isn´t able to cope with a situation, then it simply isn´t able to cope with it. We can prevent the dog from becoming hysterical by learning to observe him and his emotional state, to learn to see that the temperature is rising and stop what we are doing before the dog has reached the level of stress and excitement where he is unable to communicate and learn. Early interference Early interference is the key word. The interference may be to: Stop the training. Act less threatening ourselves. Let the dog change his position from for instance lying down or standing to the non-active position of sitting. Keep the leash loose - it needs to be so loose that it´s hanging, otherwise the dog will feel the pressure of the leash. Remember that a tight leash is the quickest way to raise the level of aggression. Don´t fight the dog. Remain calm and under self-control - How will the dog learn self-control if you don´t set a good example? When the dog is "slamming the doors" The young dog is in a phase of transition, and there´s a lot that needs to be explored and tested. Allow the dog to explore. Allow him to get a taste of life and allow him to check things out. It´s completely harmless. We need to have boundaries, but make sure that they are set in such a way that the dog isn´t a prisoner without freedom to be active and figure things out on his own. Should he become difficult, so-called stubborn or testy, it is not because he has planned to take over the leadership or become top-dog, but rather to explore and find out how things work. A young dog will not become leader, he doesn´t even think about it. But he needs to check things out in order to see the types of reactions he will get if he ever thinks about it later. Don´t overreact! Turning your back to the dog and ignoring him is sufficient - and will say more than a thousand words. Turning the back and ignoring the adolescence is exactly what the adult dog would do. Under no circumstances should you get physical with the dog - avoid physical unpleasantness such as shaking him by the scruff of his neck, grabbing him by the cheeks while looking into his eyes, or any other cruel and frightening methods of punishment. Notice how the confident, adult dogs do it, and copy what they are doing. Adult dogs let the adolescent dog know without seeming brutal - they turn their backs and walk away. They may ´yell´, but no more than that. Is your dog growling? Wonderful! That means that he hasn´t been scared into passivity and has kept a natural part of his way of communication. Growling isn´t dangerous, it´s simply a way to let others know that he is uncomfortable. When growling/snarling/snapping 1. Was it something you did that provoked the dog? If so, stop provoking. Provocations can be, to mention a few; to jerk the leash, yelling and scolding, grabbing the dog by the scruff of his neck, shoving the dog, pinching the dog, taking the food from the dog, disturbing the dog in his sleep or when he´s resting, giving commands with an angry voice, demanding too much of the dog, holding the dog tightly, pulling on the leash, teasing the dog, bending over him and walking straight at a dog who´s on a leash. 2. Was the dog frightened by something? Then avoid that he gets frightened again, otherwise his defense reaction will only become stronger and stronger. 3. Is he only doing it to check out your reaction? Turn your back to him! He will give up immediately. In a situation like this, at least one of you need to stay cool. Besides, it´s a given that most conflicts between dogs and owners is a result of trying to dominate the dog, not the other way around. Using ´sit´ is psychologically correct when conflict situations occur. It´s a neutral position - it´s asking for cooperation rather than submission. And to sit will come more naturally than anything else, even for an agitated dog. In order for a young dog to learn self-control, he needs to go through a learning process. We can help him by making a few demands to ourselves: 1. The dog doesn´t know which options he has. We need to teach the dog that he can choose to sit calmly instead of jumping, running around and pulling on the leash. Due to the situation, the adrenaline level in the body is high, and it makes the dog uncomfortable at the same time as he doesn´t know what to do about it. We can show the dog and help him learn to control the situation. 2. Move slowly. Use calm and slow body motions. Speak calmly and quietly. Your body language and behavior will convince the dog. 3. Don´t get self-control and physical force mixed up. Self-control is voluntary, while physical force isn´´. Avoid shoving, forcing, pulling and pushing the dog. Keep the leash loose. The reaction to physical punishment will only be an increased stress level. 4. Practice self-control in all situations. At first, practice in areas free of distractions, in short sessions and loose leash. Don´t have the dog sit too long in the beginning - the muscles will get tired and sore from sitting too long. We have other means of aid as well, such as the calming signals and rewarding the dog for the right behavior, only to mention a few. One day, you will have an adult dog who knows how to behave, who has self-control and who wishes to cooperate. That day will come if you raise your dog with gradually increased demands that he is able to deal with. Be considerate - your dog needs time to grow up just as we do. © 2011 Copyright
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