My Husband Has This Puppy That I Hate. It Is A Mess And Starts Arguments Between Us. What Should I Do?
my puppy is 11 months old. i could not house train him, he ate everything in my house. he got loose into my infant’s diapers one night (outside) and spread the diapers all over my yard and both my neighbors. he jumps on me and tries to bite me (im the one that feeds him and takes care of him) he attacks my 3 legged cat whenever he can, hes eaten over 250 dollars worth of goods/appliances in my house, he scratches my child instead of licking, he is a mix of a pitt bull and a min pin. he is sweet in nature, i know he means well, but he is such a hassle for me. ive had to put him on a lead because he digs 2-3 foot holes in the yard. im used to labs, being all sweet and loving. is it just me not being used to other breeds, or is this dog really just too much? I know he is a puppy, but i got him for free and hes destroyed over 200% of his worth in my home. hes not worth keeping in my eyes but my husband loves puppies. how can i talk him into getting another breed?
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Divorce your husband. It’s the only way really. And if that’s really not an option, take the puppy to dog training and obedience classes. PetSmart has them and they’re great. Plus neuter the little darling ASAP!! Might be hormones. (And what’s up with your husband bringing in a Pitt Bull with a child?!?)
Talk to your husband tell him how you feel about it, and tell him that if he want to keep the puppy he has to clean his messes, and pay for all the repairs of the things the puppy distroyed. Talk to him when he’s not in a bad mood or else it will just get worse.
Hey, when your husband goes to work, take the dammed dog to tthe dog pond or take it about 2 miles from your house and get rid of it..
When your husband gets home, tell hem that the dog ran away when you took it for a walk..
Its not the breed, Its the owner…I have had labs all my life A lab pup is anything but laid back the first 2 or three years. If you cant handle this dog why would you want to throw it away and get another one(A Lab at That!) just to end up doing the same…? With an infant and all it sounds like you dont have the time and patience for a dog right now…I predict your untrained dog will end up in a shelter soon and will probably be put down because The staff doesnt have the time to retrain all these dogs that come in from horrible owners like you! Grrrrrrrrrrr
Grab a book on training your pup! Expensive courses aren’t necessary. This behavior can be fixed, but you need to spend some time and be firm. If worse comes to worst, see if a nearby neighbor or relative can take it. That way you can still see your ‘baby’ and keep the peace at home!
You have a child. You teach your child. A child is a person that hasn’t grown up. You have a puppy. It is a dog that hasn’t grown up. The missing thing seems to be that you haven’t been teaching the puppy. The puppy must be trained or it will grow into an unpleasant dog. Just like a child that hasn’t been taught manners and is unpleasant to be around when they are grown, if a puppy isn’t taught manners, it is unpleasant to be around. If you don’t know how to train it, get PROFESSIONAL help. Don’t read a book, take the puppy to obedience classes. The puppy needs socialization skills as well. Also, invest in a decent garbage can with a lid that can be closed tight, put things away when you are done with them, and watch the puppy close around the baby. I don’t normally have any concerns about breeds around children, but have seen too may problems with pit bulls.
Liquid Drain-O in the water will do the trick
ok, is ur husband cute, fit, strong, has good hair, good personality and person, nice eyes, if so GET OVER THE DOG
and if the dog is mean and stuff the when ur husband is sleepin get rid of it………he he he he
Thats kinda sh***y your husband got a dog without asking you, but you have to train him. Any dog from any breed can behave badly without trainning.
Eat the puppy, they’re delicious.
Put it in a bag, throw the bag in a river……or you could just steal it and give it to the pound.
take him to training classes. petco or petsmart usually has puppy classes. remember that you have to be repetative too. if he bites or scratches you have to tell him RIGHT away that its wrong, ignore him if he’s being really bad, or if its too much to handle, try crate training. at least until he’s old enough to calm down. smaller breeds tend to like the crate too cause it makes them feel secure. i’ve known dogs that will even go into the crate when the owners are home, just because it wants to take a nap or be left alone, and no one even has to tell them too.
let him sleep with the dog
It is possible to turn this little terror into a very loving calm and obedient dog. Here are a few of my articles that will help you. If you are unsatisfied with this infomartion or require more help feel free to contact me at : thepetproject@zoomshare.com
How to Tell if Your Dog Has a Superiority Complex and What to do About it
Most bad behavior in dogs happens because of a very simple reason. Your dog has a superiority complex. You can take the dog out of the wild, but you can’t take the wild out of the dog. Dog’s instincts are basically identical to the instincts of wild dogs and wolves. The only difference is that dogs view humans as part of their ‘pack’ and wolves and wild dogs do not. The ‘leader of the pack’ is responsible for the safety and well being of all the pack members. The leader of the pack has certain rights and privileges that come from being the pack leader, such as; the pack leader decides when to show affection or ask for affection, eats before all others in the pack, leads the ‘hunt’ or walk, and decides what is dangerous to the pack. eg. other dogs. Signs that your dog may feel that he/she is the leader are; pawing at you, staring at you, leaning against you or jumping up on you, nipping and mouthing, barking at you, protective of food or toys, barking at visitors out windows or at fences and when someone comes into your home and pulling on the lead when you are walking, hyperactivity and dominance with other dogs, people and objects, eg. ‘humping’ Amichein Bonding: These simple steps will get the message across to you dogs that they are not the leader you are, and therefore they do not have to worry about the responsibilities of being the leader. eg. barking at people when they get close to the houes or yard. when you first enter the house from being away, you must show your authority. the leader has a personal bubble of space that can only be penitrated when the leader says so. you must ignore your dogs when you come home until they have settled down. do not look at them, do not acknowledge them and do not pet them. once they have calmed down you may call one of them to you, tell him/her to sit and after they comply you may give them all the love you desire to give. If, however, they start to jump around again you must start all over. They must understand that you will give them affection but only on your terms, no one elses. The second step is gesture eating. The leader always controls the food. The leader always eats before the rest of the pack. Once the leader has gotten his/her fill the rest of the pack is then allowed to eat. I am not a big fan of eating a whole meal infront of my dogs so there is something else you can do that will get the message across just as well. You should never free feed your dogs. This gets the message across that because they have full access to food at all times that they are the leaders. Take a cookie or a cracker and place it on your counter. Place your dogs food bowls beside your cookie and prepare the dogs meal. Before placing your dogs food down for them to eat, make sure that they are watching, and eat your cookie or cracker infront of them. You dont’ want to make a big scene, but you do want them to see what you are doing. You want them to think you are eating right out of their food bowls. And when you are finished it looks as if you have taken your fill and the rest of the pack can now eat. Third step. The leader always has a personal space in the house that no one else is allowed into unless allowed by the leader. For me it is my living room. My dogs are not allowed in my living room unless I say it is ok and not before. At first this may be hard to do. The best thing to do is go and get a few baby gates and place them in the opening of the room that is ‘off limits’ to your dogs. After a while your dogs will get the picture and you will be able to take the gates down. After that it is a constant reminder to your dogs that you are not welcome unless the leader says so. My male, who is a pure bred border collie stud, constantly tests me. He will put one foot into the living room and check to see if I am watching, If I don’t see him right away he will put another foot in and check me again. By this time I have caught him and all I need to say is ‘out’, and he will retreat. However, there are some days that he will test me further and that is when I only need to stand up off the couch and he will back away with a look of, ‘I’m sorry, your the leader.’ You should never give your dogs full run of the house. Not even when you are home. Fourth step. The leader is always the one to lead the pack on the ‘hunt’. The hunt being anytime you and your dogs leave the ‘den’ house. If your dogs pull on the lead or walk infront of you at anytime, the walk is over and you return to the ‘den’. The dogs must understand that the ‘hunt’ only takes place under your rules. This may take quite a few times, but it is very important to follow all steps. Your dogs will be looking for any sign of weakness from you for them to try and take over again. Practicing ‘heal’ in a controled environment eg. in the home or in your enclosed yard, on a lead at all times, is a good way to train them for the hunt. All these steps take time and effort, but they will work. I have tested these theory’s time and time and time again, not only with my dogs but with numorous clients of mine. This is a way of life with your dogs, not just a quick fix. Once you go back to your old ways your dogs will return to their old ways. By: Sarah Hill – Owner Top Knot Professional Grooming & Paws-itive K9 Consulting
Puppy Training Tips: Chewing
It is in a puppy’s nature to chew things. The problem lies when your pup chooses the wrong things to chew, like your tables legs, your shoes, books or anything they can litterally get their mouth on. Always have a generous supply of good, strong chew toys for your pup. Two or three toys is not enough. You need a good 10 or so little, medium and big toys to save your stuff. Don’t give all the toys to your pup at the same time. Save a few interesting toys for times that you need to distract your pups attention from chewing something that they shouldn’t. Even with a large choice of toys, your pup will sometimes find it more satisfying to chew your new pair of running shoes instead. In the case of finding your pup chewing something they shouldn’t, tell your pup “NO” or “BAD DOG” in a deep, stern voice. Litely tap your dogs nose with one finger as you take the object out of their mouth. The most comman mistake is then leaving your dog alone and going about your business. Your dog will then go and find something else to entertain them and it will probably be another thing they should not have. When you take something away from your pup that they should not be chewing on you have to show them what is ‘ok’ to chew on. Replace that shoe, table or book with a bone, squeaky toy or stuffed animal. Pat your dog and tell them ‘yes’ as you give them their toy and ‘good dog’. The dog will then come to understand that this toy is acceptable to chew on and mommy or daddy’s shoes and such are not. Don’t leave your new puppy to try and figure things out for themselves. They will enevitably get themselves into more trouble. As a good parent to your pup you must point them in the right direction. Show them where to ‘go pee’, show them what they can and can not chew on and make them understand what is acceptable behaviour and what is not. It is always a good idea to practice Amichein Bonding with your dogs. This is a process that is good for dogs of all ages and will help to eliminate many bad behaviours. For more information read: How to tell if your dog has a superiority complex and what to do about it. By Sarah Hill – Owner Paws-itive K9 Consulting and Top Knot Professional Grooming – Ajax
Puppy Training Tips: Potty Training
Establishing a routine with your dog is essential to good training. Your routine should include feeding times, bathroom breaks, playtimes, training and timeouts. Having a young pup is just like having a small child when it comes to potty training. Young pups, just like young children have very underdeveloped bladders. A young child does not necessarily know when they need to go to the bathroom until they are doing it. The same thing applies to your young pup. If only it was as easy to control your pups peeing on the floor as it is to control your child’s peeing on the floor. Your child generally wears a diaper if they are not potty trained, but putting a diaper on your pup is very impractical and darn near impossible. How long do you think a diaper would actually last on your pup’s backside before it is ripped off and shredded? If your pup is anything like mine, about 30 seconds. There is an easy way to know when your pup may need to go to the bathroom. Depending on your pup’s water intake, and amount of exercise, this chart can help you keep your floors and carpets protected from your pets bathroom habits. Approximate age to hours your pup is able to hold their bladders starting at 8 weeks of age, (General time your pup will enter your home to begin your lives together.) 8 -12 weeks of age (2 – 3 months of age) = 30 mins 12 – 16 weeks of age (3 – 4 months of age) = 45 mins to 1 hour 16 – 24 weeks of age (4 – 6 months of age) = 11/2 to 3 hours 24 – 36 weeks of age (6 – 9 months of age) = 31/2 to 6 hours 36 + weeks of age (9 months to 1 year+) = 6 to 10 hours These times may vary with your dog. Different breeds mature at different times in their life. A small breed dog matures faster than a large breed dog, so your large breed dog may need more frequent ‘bathroom-breaks’. It is always a good practice to take your pup out every 30mins to 1hour when you are home, even when they are older. Repeatedly letting your dog out will solidify your training efforts. When training your pup to go to the bathroom outside it is good to establish a routine as well as some familiar words to coach your pup into the right behavior. Every time you take your pup outside to go to the bathroom use the same spot as much as possible. The familiar smell of their urine will help them recognize that this is the spot to ‘go’. When you take your pup outside to ‘go’, say to your pup, “Go pee.” or some other similar phrase over and over again until they actually start to go. With using this phrase over and over again the dog comes to realize that this word means to ‘go pee’ and you will have a dog that will pee almost on command. When they start to ‘go’ use the phrase again with a ‘good dog’ added. Give your pup lots of praise when they are done and possibly a treat. Praise is one of the most useful training tools you can use. Dogs respond better to praise than yelling. Just like us, dogs like to be praised for something they do right and strive to achieve praise. With established potty times, using the ‘go pee’ words and lots of praise your pup will come to understand where it is acceptable to ‘go pee’ and where it is not. This will make your life a lot easier and your bond between you and your dog will grow stronger. You should never give your pup the full run of the house, even when you are home, and never when your not home. Set up a medium to large crate for your pup in your house. If you don’t have a crate, a bathroom or laundry room will do, any place in the house that has easy to clean floors. Place towels or blankets, food and water bowls, a few toys and newspaper or absorbent ‘doggy’ pads in your dogs space. This area should be warm and inviting to your dog. Just like us, your dog needs its own area to relax. Giving them this space gives your dog a place to go when things become stressful for them, like when you have company over that may be to loud for them. This will also restrict the area your pup has to make a mess. It is against a dog’s nature to urinate or defecate in the same area they sleep in. Give your dog a big enough space so that they can ‘do their business’ away from their sleeping area. Some people take their pups out for long walks to tire them out before they leave them home alone. Extra exercise requires extra water intake, which will increase your pups urination and accidents in the home when left alone. If you feel the need to exercise your pup before you go out, do this a good hour and a half to two hours before you plan to leave. Let your pup out a few times before you leave to make sure they have emptied their bladder as much as possible. Remember your pup will have accidents, but with a little time and effort you will have a happy new addition to your family and a clean comfortable home. By: Sarah Hill – Owner: Top Knot Professional Grooming & Paws-itive K9 Consulting
Some dogs have difficulty to understanding what his/her expectation is while living in a human home. Having them trained is an excellent thing to do, not only for the dog but for you and your relationship with your husband. ‘Just inquire it at any nearby pet-store (Petsmart, for example).
Why not pay to get him professionally trained? It works and sometimes is the only way to settle some dogs down. If he has cost you this much money in damages, then a little more to stop this behavior should be worth it. I don’t suggest getting rid of the dog, it’s not fair to your husband or the dog. Hope it works out for you.
i know this is messed up but “accidently” kill him..poison his dog food or let him outside so he can “accidently” get hit by a car. And since pitt bulls are known to be very aggressive dogs i dont think you should let this dog ruin your marriage…so maybe you should take matters into your own hands and get your husband another puppy that isnt as bad as this one. This dog is TOO much and it harmed your child and that should be far enough.
Tell your husband that this puppy destroys your mariage and aske him to choose – puppy or you.
See if you could take the dog to a few training lessons, if that does not work out you may have to get another dog instead, because that breed type is aggresive, very bad around an infant.
People get pets but dont know how to handle them, get a personal dog trainer that can help you, there is no point in getting a pet and then complaining when he destroys stuff, you gotta teach it not to do certain things.
Say that you are going to walk the dog and then give it to the first little kid you see. Tell your husband it ran away and was hit by a car.
Will he fit into the microwave
A pit bull mix and min pin together? Sounds like a real devil dog to me! Take him to the park 50 miles away and forget to put him in the car.
If your husband wants to keep him, he needs to put the time into training him. No ifs, ands or buts about it.
Tell him to take his pick, Puppy or p*ssy, it’s that easy
Its a puppy…it will calm down.
Besides, Puppies kick ***.
buy a cat.
It is not a matter of getting another breed – you just didn’t train this one and you will have the same problems in the future with any dog if you don’t take the time to train. You can get a trainer to work w/ you – someone who is a Positive Based trainer – not one who uses punishments as that will cause aggression. Go to the APDT website to look for a positive trainer in your area. Join yahoo group Clicker Solutions to learn more about training.
get rid of your husband
I’d definitely get rid of the mutt. If you send me a message I can help you find a good family dog that is very smart & easily trained.
Train, don’t complain. Almost all dog problems are really people problems. Exercise him daily, and be the pack leader. Discipline with consistency.