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How can i make my chihuahua more friendly and less agressive toward me and other people and animals?
I have a 2 year old chihuahua he is realy active and fun. But lets say i try to take one of his toys or if he has something in his mouth that he shouldnt have everytime i try to take it he will growl at me and try to bite me. He is also that way with other people. Please help and tell me what to do to calm his agression down and be more friendly.
Agression, especailly human agression (HA) is a hard one. It should not be tolerated, wether the dog is small or large. I recommend talking to a behaviorist and trainer, if it is a workable problem they will be able to help you with it. If the problem is NOT workable (the behaviorist will be able to determine this) then the dog needs to be put down.
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November 18th, 2009
Posted by admin in chihuahua |
Obidience training. Every dog needs it.
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Besides little people and kittens what animal/human would back down or be scared of that dog?
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kick him !!!! that will teach that little crap not to gnarl at you . . .and it will teach him who the boss is
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Agression, especailly human agression (HA) is a hard one. It should not be tolerated, wether the dog is small or large. I recommend talking to a behaviorist and trainer, if it is a workable problem they will be able to help you with it. If the problem is NOT workable (the behaviorist will be able to determine this) then the dog needs to be put down.
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You need obedience training. You have let your dog get away with this behaviour too long and now need help (more than any of us can safely give you) from a professional. You are now probably scared to try and get the toy, as are your friends, and that simply empowers the dog to continue to act this way.
Also - I would really think hard about where you got your dog from and really consider never getting a dog from there (or from that person) again. Part of aggression is genetic. Part is learned/encouraged behaviour from the owner. You can remove/reduce the genetic probability by buying only from reputable breeders. And obedience classes will help teach you (the owner) how to maintain control over your dog. Right now, you aren’t the one in control.
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Dog training classes are very popular. If thats not for you, Put it on a lead if a friend comes to visit to make sure that it cant attack. Dont make eye contact with it, and leave it outside for 2 minutes if it starts to become agressive. It’ll soon learn who’s boss. A few treats, and a bit of love, it’ll be as good as gold.
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My dog!
I had one and he was also real hyper. I just tried to be calm around him, hold him until he wanted down, and tried not to be any kind of a threat to him. He did settle down some. Unfortunately, he ran away and never came back, possibly attacked by a bigger dog or dog-napped.
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Hire a trainer… If you don’t know how to stop or deal w/ aggression, then you should get help from a professional.
Don’t take advice from people who tell you to alpha roll the dog, hit, flick, whack, or whatever new torture method they have come up with.. Aggression builds aggression and you already have a problem with aggression.. Deal with it the right way and hire someone who knows what they are doing.
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