Bad Dog! what do you do?

@jamuls (530)
Philippines
August 31, 2010 1:39pm CST
my little guy here is so playful and so hyper that he just can't stay put. i couldn't take him out for long walks because of the rain and when it stops, the road's just too wet and dirty. he jumps around and just creates pure and utter chaos. i'm beginning to think of doing something not good to him. my patience is slowly melting... but the thought about spanking him would be pointless and in the end, the guilt would just eat me up. he's got lots of toys here but he just ignores it. all he wants to do is jump around and... jump some more. what should i do? i'd really hate myself if i end up hurting him.... :(
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
31 Aug 10
jamuls, what kind of dog and how old is your dog..I am assuming he is but a puppy and untrained, but hitting him is not the answer. If he jumps around too much and it bothers you, you need to work on training him at home with heel,sit,off and down commands. I have 2 puppies and I have to say, it got irritating taking them on walks, so I quit besides the fact that I have a lot going on. And they have a big yard to run around in and each to play with, so they are not bored or not getting exercise. But if I were, I would work on those commands and know that it will take a while for them to catch on. Here is a suggestion for you. Get either small treats or kibble and keep them in your pocket. Train the dog these commands at home and when he has mastered the commands, (that is does them without getting a treat, but gets praise for doing well instead) then you are ready for a walk. But, be aware on a walk with people and other animals, he may forget what he is supposed to do..This is where you bring in the treats/kibble back into play..Every time the dog obeys a command, like off for when he jumps, give him a treats and praise him..Continue this until he does it without treats and just praise.. Depending on his breed, he may pick up pretty quick. My puppies, their problem for a while was whenever someone went outside and then came back in, whether it was for 2 minutes or 2 hours, they'd jump. I mentioned in a post how my son would put his backpack on backwards to protect himself when he came home from school. Someone mentioned that if he could come home with a treat for each, but don't give it to them until they sit, then soon they will learn to not jump.. Well they must have learned already. I was gone for about 1 1/2 hours today. I came in and they came up to me, and didn't jump. Of course I went to praise them and Penny started to jump when I said, "no, off" and she went back down.. So with a little time, patience and love your dog will also learn to not get so hyper. But again as a puppy, you have to consider their immaturity, just like a child..
@jamuls (530)
• Philippines
1 Sep 10
hi, mel! here i am again with my dog problem. i've trained him already but not thoroughly. he know's how to sit, lie down, and heel. he's a year and 3 months old already, a spaniel. he just get's excited... too excited whenever someone comes over or like when i go out for work or just go out. he jumps around and run like crazy. it's sweet though... but the though about having to clean your shirt or pants with muddy paw prints is not appealing. its not everyday that i could take him out for walks or play with him...
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• United States
1 Sep 10
I don't know much about spaniels, but he is still a puppy at just over a year. Keep working with him, he'll get it. I understand about the muddy clothes thing too, which is why I never wear anything nice when I have to do something like that with my puppies. So throw on an old shirt and pants and go have fun..And the first time your dog doesn't jump up when you tell him "no" don't forget to praise him, a lot..The praise sticks with them better than hitting them..:)
@laniekins (4579)
• Philippines
1 Sep 10
My dogs is such a bad dog too, we always fight during bathing time, he really hates to be clean. He also bark at anyone in the house, that makes him hate by my family, he scare them but he is also loved. I spank him most of the time but I didn't hurt him totally. Just to make him feel that he is doing wrong.
@jamuls (530)
• Philippines
1 Sep 10
oh dear... your problem is worse than mine. tsk... my dog loves water and he doesn't bark at anyone inside our house. he plays with my friends... most of them. he hates 2 but i also hate them. lol! maybe you've spoiled your dog too much and wants all the attention at him.
@snowy22315 (170469)
• United States
31 Aug 10
I would very firmly tell him no, and keep him away from the puddles. He thinks he is just having a good time. He has a lot of energy, just make a game out of playing with the toys and remember that he wants to please you and not cause you problems.
@jamuls (530)
• Philippines
1 Sep 10
i know... that's why i don't do it. i can't bear to see him in pain. he knows how to obey me whenever i say no but after that, the jumping and running resumes.
@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
5 Sep 10
A child playfulness is quite normal. We parents has a "stick to the wall" patience on our children. We must have a high level on tolerance. Yes, it is true there would comes a time we get fulled and sometimes we forgot until it resulted to heavily spanking that in turned made us regret afterward. Just be patient and find some ways to divert his attention that could make him stay put. Like giving him paper and pen and let him draw something or whatever that he can focus his attentions. Good luck... Mobhomeir here..
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
1 Sep 10
My dog is also very hyper, but for me I just take her for walks or let her run round in the yard and play with her toys so she can calm down. It's really amazing how dogs can understand us a bit because when my dog comes in the house because the baby let her in I will tell her Coco get out and she actually listens. I do let her in the house, but not all the time because then the house would be a complete mess I only let her in when it's to hot or too cold.
@elleb0418 (1107)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
Dogs are also talented animals.They can understand whatever you want to do to them.In my case if I had a hard headed dog I really had to hit,but try to let the dog understand that he is doing something wrong.That's tested for me after I do that.when he heard my voice,when I say "stay" or "behave",he will sit in a corner.Hit him once if he done something wrong.That's a good training.