Overprotective jealous dog?

Question

My dog is 9 months old and she as recently been overly attached to me, follows me around everywhere, always has to be near me, has to sleep right next me making sure is on my lap or at least touching me, I have another dog who i have had for 13 years and she won't let me get near the other dog or won't let the other dog get near me. She also recently has been tearing up the carpet at night when I am sleep. She has never done this before, but now I may have to put her in a crate at night. Any advice or suggestions on how to fix these problems?

Answer 1

watch the dog whisperer on national geographic. ceasar milan is a genius!! you may be spoiling your dog too much. you need to gain control and let her know your in control, not her. only allow her on the bed or couch with you when invited. do not praise bad behavior. when she does something not allowed do not pet her and tell her its ok, calm down. with 2 finger, index and middle fingers gently poke her in the neck to snap her out of this behavior. all dogs are decentdants of the wolf. wolfs run in packs and with two dogs you are the leader of this pack. establish yourself as the one in control. when taking your dogs for walks, do not let her to walk in front of you. your the leader, your in control. a dog that walks in front of you is a sign of disrespect. she should either walk beside you or behind you. and when she has to be touching you, that means she owns you. you own her, not the other way around. look up ceasar milan and read up on dog training. get rid of this behavior while shes still young or you will have a problem when she gets older.

Answer 2

discipline the dog, everytime it does something you dont like.

it will soon learn, but dont start hitting it or anything just use a "i mean business" tone of voice.

Answer 3

I interpret the behavior you describe as dominant behavior.  She is trying to control you, what you do, and your environment.  At 9 months, she may just be testing the waters and testing herself to see just how dominant she is.  Nip it in the bud now!

To put her back in her place, start serious obedience training and do not allow her to lead in the house ever- no going through doors before you, no going down stairs before you, no eating until she has been allowed to eat...  Nothing in life is free for this pup for quite awhile.  And put all the dog toys up when you are not playing with the dog(s).  

Answer 4

If you put her in a crate at night try to make it as pleasurable for her as possible.  Put a blanket in there for her and maybe her favorite stuffed animal.  

However

If you lock her up at night, you should lock the other dog up at night too.  If not she'll get jealous that she's locked up and the other one isn't and when you let her out she may be even worse acting to the other dog.

Answer 5

disputant him with a tone and also Pmoney11... you suck you cant shot a dog you get fined and go to jail its also to hasty!

Answer 6

As she's still quite young it might be a good idea to get enrolled at some puppy training classes, the trainer will have the best ideas for overcoming this over-attachment. I can't comment on crating, I've never done it, but it sounds like a good start if it's done properly - I'm sure lots of people can comment on that. Good luck, it sounds like you have a great friend there :)

Answer 7

You need to take control over this dog IMMEDIATELY. She's established herself as the pack leader of your household. This can turn into biting very quickly. What breed is she? I ask that because there are certain breeds that are predisposed to this kind of behavior.

I recommend crating her at night. She has to have her own space where no one else will come and interfere. Keep her crated in a laundry room or bathroom.

Do not let her up on the couch with you. If she tries to jump up, put her straight on the floor and say in a firm voice "down". Make sure you be persistent with this as she's not going to get it on the first try. Give her plenty of chew toys, treats and make sure you take her for regular walks. The more time you spend tiring her out, the less she'll bug you at home.

She's acting like a spoilt child who knows she gets her way with you no matter what. You have to step in and remind her that you are the boss of this household.

Hope this helps.

Answer 8

Doggy school. what i do is tell my dog to stay and if he listens to my command then i give him a peice of hotdog. He still follows me but if i give him the command then he will stay there

Answer 9

Teach her the words:

-NO

-Sit

-Stay

-Lie down

Also give her treats if she does them well.

Or enrol into some puppy classes. My 7 week old is slowly learning all those things, but she's a border collie mix so it's easier to train her than most dogs.

Answer 10

dont lock her up put a bed on the floor next to your bed or out of site and shell learn to leave you alone every time she gets of ur bed get up and show her to the dog bed and if that doesnt work put the bed behind ur door and if she barks alot itll stop sooner or later.