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| Topic Started: Nov 25 2008, 10:21 PM (113 Views) | |
| xxtobyxx | Nov 25 2008, 10:21 PM Post #1 |
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:) hi all, we have a lovely JRT x called Toby, he is just over 2 years old. He has a problem of 'going for' people who come to the house, my son bought his girlfriend home tonight and he was continously jumping up and barking at her, so we put him in the crate. :( When things had settled down (and my head couldnt take anymore of the barking) :help: we let him out. He went to see my son who was in his room and toby was fine, enjoying all of the attention They have just got up to leave and toby starts all over again, jumping, nipping and barking gave my sons girlfriend a treat to give to toby he took it and then barked at her. She is quite nervous of him obviously, but i dont know how to get this behaviour out of him....... any ideas cos we cant not have visitors just because of the dogs behaviour :no: thanks |
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| zandd | Nov 25 2008, 10:35 PM Post #2 |
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Not an easy one to advise on without seeing his behaviour.Is it all people who come to the house he behaves with like this? Have you tried keeping him on-lead when visitors arrive as it may be easier to control him a little better.What does he respond to as a treat - food,special toy,praise etc.If you can get him to calm a little and immediately offer the bribe it may help.Maybe a trigger word could help as well.If it's everyone he responds to can you get a willing "stooge" to help out,someone who won't be intimidated by his behaviour and has the patience to help you out and ignore him as well.Giving him a treat when he's behaving like this will only reinforce it - can see where you're coming from but he needs to be given the treat ONLY when he has responded to a command such as quiet/calm or whatever - even if it's only seconds he stops :rolleyes: and your son's girlfriend won't be able to read him well enough. |
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| xxtobyxx | Nov 25 2008, 10:52 PM Post #3 |
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we did actually put him on his lead but he continued to bark at the poor girl but his tail was going ten to the dozen, so i dont understand this behaviour. We dont have many visitors so toby isnt used to people coming into the house, do you think he is just being protective or just being nasty? thanks |
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| zandd | Nov 25 2008, 11:04 PM Post #4 |
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As I said without seeing him it's difficult but doesn't sound like he's being nasty,just hyper hyper excited possibly? I'm hoping someone else may have experienced this and be able to help.I've been succesful with Daisy barking at other dogs by using the command "quiet" coupled with a treat by shoving one at her when she's stopped to draw breath :lol: It has worked really really well (except when I've forgotten the treats and after the 3rd time and she realises no treats are coming doesn't fall for it again) |
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| Marean | Nov 26 2008, 08:37 AM Post #5 |
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It may be helpful to suggest lots of practise of people coming in and out of your house making no eye contact with him, completely ignoring him, does sound like he's having leadership issues. I realise this can be difficult if people are nervous of his behaviour as the dog will pick up on that. Good luck, I'm sure its something he will be able to overcome. |
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| Tafia | Nov 26 2008, 11:47 AM Post #6 |
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I think you've been given some good suggestions to try out, especially the ignoring/no eye contact route. |
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| RJL | Nov 26 2008, 12:41 PM Post #7 |
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He sound a bright little chap who is just thinking a bit too hard and jumoing to the wrong conclusion as to what is expected of him! Without seeing it in action it's impossible to make any certain conclusions, but this might be worth a try... The no eye contact suggestion is great and you could back this up by offering him an alternative routine that gets an instant and valuable (in his eyes!) reward. Does he like squeaky toys - or a particular type of food? You could try creating a new game, while the house is free of visitors, for example, sitting by your side, or going into his crate and lying down, or standing on his hind legs....anything at all - but it has to end with this really special reward that only comes out when he has done his special new task and you will have to get really excited and make him convinced that this is the most fun thing in the history of the world!!! Work on a really idiot-proof sequence - so every time you start the exercise you do and say exactly the same thing - like 'What can we do?' or 'Ready?" or something - anything as long as it is exaclty the same every time and like nothing else. If you feel it would help - even use ringing a bell or blowing a whistle so he is left in no uncertainty! Next time a visitor arrives, tell the visitor to totally ignore him - to the point of turning from him if necessary and do you 'the most exciting game on the planet is about to start' noise. If you have a doorbell - you could even use the doorbell as the 'start' noise and make the game going into the crate and lying down!!! |
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| xxtobyxx | Nov 26 2008, 02:32 PM Post #8 |
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:ok: many thanks for everyones suggestions, they are well worth giving it a go and hopefully something will work. thanks again for everyones comments (so much more friendlier on this site compared to others) :flower: |
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| zandd | Nov 26 2008, 05:50 PM Post #9 |
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Great suggestions here - and they could be immensely useful in other circumstances as well.Please do let us know how you both get on. |
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