How to control my puppy?

Question

I have a 3 month old boxer who is adorable. The problem is that I have new glass doors on my back door and he is scratching the you know what out of it every time anybody walks by. It is driving me crazy plz help! Also, he won't stop biting me and my children.

Answer 1

The very best thing to do would be enroll in a puppy training class; your local humane society may offer them & Petsmart stores often do as well, at reasonable prices.  He will be a big dog when he's grown, and classes are an investment in your future together; the classes actually train you how to train your dog.  The biting should be curbed ASAP as it can become harmful as he gets bigger.  A simple way to work on any undesirable behavior is to keep his leash on while in the home so you can grab it for a quick leash correction;  to do this, just give a quick tug on the leash, accompanied by a firm "NO!" as soon as he does whatever it is you want him to stop doing.  The leash correction will soon become associated with the "NO!"  and he'll respond to the voice command by itself.  If he's not leashed and bites you, tell him NO!, then try gently but firmly scruffing him and laying him down on his side; then roll him so he's on his back with his belly in the air and keep him there for about 15-30 seconds - this reinforces your dominance [it's basically how an adult dog corrects a pup].  You can also purchase Bitter Apple spray,  and spray a little on things he likes to bite [even your hand] and let him put his mouth on the object - he will quickly learn to leave those nasty tasting things alone.  When he puts his mouth on something he shouldn't, after you give correction, give him one of his doggy toys that he's supposed to put his mouth on, and then praise him for chewing on the right things. To do proactive training, you can actually create the situations where he is going to do whatever behavior it is you want to stop, and then use the leash correction technique.  About three 5 mintues sessions a day for a few days is usually enough for them to learn something.  He'll still need reinforcement from time to time, and keep in mind, big dogs are not fully mature until age 2, so from 1 to 2, you'll be dealing with a teenager.  Good luck!

Answer 2

My 3 month old Jack Russell has just completed puppy preschool - she loved it. It taught her to socialise with other dogs as well as learning to sit, stay, lay down etc.

It's worth the money for sure. There are also dog trainers that come out to your home and help. Please consider this

Heres the website

www.dogtech.com.au

Answer 3

For the biting make sure everyone says a loud OW! when he bites. It has to be loud to mimic the sound of a yelp from a dog when another dog hurts it. He will learn biting is NOT ok. He will probebly sit back surprised. Offer him something that is appropriate to chew on or engage him in a game that should help him to associate his need to chew with things you want him to chew. Also establish that he is the lowest in the pack by having your children give him commands, since he might be biting after them b/c he's trying to establish dominence or isn't sure where he ranks. As for the scratching, fill a can with pennies and shake it every time he scratches at the door if it's frightening to him he'll stop you could also do it with a squirt bottle but make sure you don't say a thing, you want him to associate the bad behavior with the annoying noise/squirt of water not with you since you don't want him frightened of you.  

Answer 4

Put a long leash with a nylon collar on him,every time he scratches the door correct him with a slight tug and a NO.Have toys all over the house and every time he gorws to bite shove a toy into his mouth.Teach your children to do this also.Never allow this pup to bite or mouth your skin only allow a bite on a toy and all will be fine.Tilks Mom

Answer 5

He needs to be desensitized do the comings and goings of people so he doesn't go beserk every time he sees someone on the walk way.  Make sure he meets lots of people, goes lots of places, and gets lots of exercise.  When you see someone walking past, get your boxer to sit and stay.  Work hard at it.  An obedience class might help.

Biting is a serious issue.  The moment he puts his mouth on something NOT okay, simply say loudly and firmly, "NO", and then ALL interaction with the dog stops.  Immediately.

Answer 6

well if he is going mad try petting his chest