Uncontrollable dog!?
I have an 8 month old Doberman male with Yuguslavian bloodlines in him. He's not fully European though, I would say he's mostly from Irish dogs. (Im in Ireland).
He jumps up on the counters and table in the kitchen to destroy anything he can. We cant keep anything in there, we have the bin in the hall. He put his paw up on the TV, where theres a kind of handle, pulled it and knocked the TV over, thank god it didn't smash, it landed face down on the counter.
He uses his paws like hands.
He steals and destroys anything he can get hold of. He has eaten whole loafs of bread. He scatters the contents of bags if they are accidently left in the kitchen. No matter how far you push the stuff in on the counter, he will get it.
He destroyed his bed, he's gone through 3.
If he sees another dog, or maybe a person on a walk, he is gone like a shot and no amount of calling brings him back.
He pulls on the lead, he pulls less with the prong collar on, but he still pulls.
I use it correctly, giving him "pops" on the lead, etc.
He chewed the outer plastic stuff on the back door off. He's actually scraped plaster and paint off the wall with his teeth.
He can open doors with handles no problem.
Our other dog, a small terrier, cant be in the kitchen with him because he harrasses her , playing, but he's a little rough and she's so loud, its turmoil.
He obeys me with sit, down, stay, etc. well. I train him with the help of Ed Frawlys DVD. I give him commands properly, and he is not a dominant dog. I am the alpha, its just like he's a child with severe ADD. Is this possible with dogs?
As soon as we leave the kitchen, he's up on the worktops. We got him a shock collar, not strong enough, we sent him a to a trainer, he was a rip off merchant, I have done my very best to socialise him with dogs and people, I am going to bring him to a training class, not to learn how to train him, just to get him used to ignoring other dogs and people.
He is really well trained with sit, down, stay, sit stay, down stay, paw, etc., he knows what 'NO' means, he just chooses to ignore it.
Believe me its not because I havn't trained him, he is more well trained than most dogs I know.
He gets attention, my mother is in the kitchen most of the day, most days.
He usually gets 2 walks a day for at least 20 minutes, through fields.
What is wrong? What can I do? My parents are seriously thinking of getting rid of him.
Don't tell me there are no bad dogs, only bad owners, because we have done the very best we can for him. He gets Burns organic food, I reasearched everything possible about dobermans before getting him, I know more than most people about dogs, so gimme a break.
Will he calm down at about 2 years old?
Misa M - I have an excellent recall on this dog, WHEN there are no other dogs, he turns around and comes promptly, so don't tell me I have no recall!
Its just he has these days where he is so bad! He ran off through 3 fields and through the estate when my dad took him out this morning!
He is OBVIOUSLY not allowed free run of the house! He's only allowed in the kitchen and the back yard because he would destroy the house! And he freezes when its cold outside so I can't just leave him out there and forget about him!
I use rewards all the time, and corrections. Like I said, Ed Frawleys methods.
Yes greekman I know how to use the shock collar, I thought it was strong enough, he just desensitised himself to it. He is hugly strong willed.
And of course I use corrections, I'm not an idiot.
I have never met a dog like this before.
A crate? How will that help? So I keep him in a cage, taking him out only sometimes? I'm sorry but that would not work, he would co mental! I think he needs more stimulation, a crate would completly bore him. He only plays with his toys when I'm there to play with him.
Thanks for the answers
Thanks, ainawgsd. I actually do make him wait before eating, doors, etc. Your answer was helpful.
I hope I don't have to get rid of him.
Cheers
You have nothing to be ashamed of. You have done everything that you possibly can to tend to this dogs needs. Good for you. The only thing that I can suggest--other than obedience classes with a reputable trainer, is getting him neutered. It usually tends to calm them down, although it does not happen immediately. I really feel for you and your situation--you are doing everything that you can to make this work out. Be patient, and good luck.
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