just got a rescue dog hes lovely apart from now and again he turns and try and bite you. mainly when you try to take his lead off him after a walk
The least cruel way to stop a bad habit in your new dog is to get a spray bottle, fill it with water and carry it with you. Whenever she snaps give her a quick squirt with the bottle and say firmly NO. It may take a few times but he will eventually stop. This method works with most dogs, not all though will respond to it. This method also works with other bad habits of more than just dogs.
Another way is to say firmly NO then give your dog a "timeout". He may be to old for this method but I know with younger puppies they don't like to be alone so telling them NO and putting them into a room (or playpen area) and walking away tends to get them to understand that the behavior they showed isn't acceptable.
Dogs are just like kids, they are going to push buttons to see just how much they can get away with, so you can't be wishy washy. You have to show them that you are in charge not them or you will end up with a terrier terror on your hands.
You can go to dog whisper and ask but I do it the old school way I pop its mouth and say NO, I don't mean break its jaw just a pop with you re finger maybe two Its always worked for me
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On the walk, he should be next to, or behind you. Don't let him go out in front, that tells him he's the leader and "boss dog" and has the right to tell you what to do.
When you go to take off the leash, make him sit. MAKE HIM sit!!! Nothing else happens until he sits quietly. Go to take off the leash. Snapping and aggression gets a sharp correction (one fast, firm jerk) with the leash. Say "NO!" and make him sit.
Don't "cave". Be firm and make him behave. Everytime you let him get away with that behavior, it's harder to get him to stop the next time.
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The least cruel way to stop a bad habit in your new dog is to get a spray bottle, fill it with water and carry it with you. Whenever she snaps give her a quick squirt with the bottle and say firmly NO. It may take a few times but he will eventually stop. This method works with most dogs, not all though will respond to it. This method also works with other bad habits of more than just dogs.
Another way is to say firmly NO then give your dog a "timeout". He may be to old for this method but I know with younger puppies they don't like to be alone so telling them NO and putting them into a room (or playpen area) and walking away tends to get them to understand that the behavior they showed isn't acceptable.
Dogs are just like kids, they are going to push buttons to see just how much they can get away with, so you can't be wishy washy. You have to show them that you are in charge not them or you will end up with a terrier terror on your hands.
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that is why he obviously went to rescue,, can you find out who the breeder is?? get into obedience classes,, they will help you to establish who alpha is
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ask your local PetSmart trainer–they're great!
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It sounds like fear has taken him over again. Has he had a bad encounter? Something or someone may have brought about a space issue. He wants people or other dogs to keep their distance. Training and positive reinforcement can help bring him back around again. When he starts to snap, correct him with 'leave it' said in a normal tone. When he turns away from who he was going to snap at, give him a yummy treat. You will be surprised how well, and quickly, this can turn the behavior around. We just had this issue with my 8 month old granddog. In less than a week he is much more calm and polite again.
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