What sort of training technique is best for dog aggression with eskies? Both separate rescues/sisters.?
Question by zooroomkeeper: What sort of training technique is best for dog aggression with eskies? Both separate rescues/sisters.?
I recued Cassie first, then missy from the breeders who gave them to homes that were unsatisfactory. Cassie left in a cage for the 1st yr of life in a basment. Missy left outside in a dog house for the 1st year. Neither one was dog socialized or ever walked on a leash. Have come a long way so far they love to play together but have major issued with toys treats attention needs jealosy issues. Cassie is very agressive. Please any sound advise would be more then welcome. can’t afford to have them personally trained. Am home with them 24/7.
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Answer by Misa M
Using positive reinforcement techniques is your best bet. It’s a hard road to learn how to do it without help – taking a class would be a better option for you instead of trying to go it alone.
There are tremendous resources online. Try:
http://clickersolutions.com/articles/index.htm#problem
Positive training builds confidence and trust. Trying to “be the boss” and using bullying, intimidating “alpha” moves will certainly have unwanted consequences – please don’t force or bully your dogs. Please do use a program like NILIF or Ruff Love to help your dogs get through their issues.
http://www.k9deb.com/nilif.htm
http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?ID=DTA228
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If they aren’t spayed, get it done. Look into Tao of Bowwow, Click to Calm, NILIF or another non-aggressive positive reinforcement technique. Increase their exercise and talk to the local shelter about meeting with their behaviorist. They can help you socialize because they have a controlled environment.
I will try my best to give you some basic advise. First the dogs had a tough start in life, some memories are burned in to them, it sounds like you are doing well by them. first and formost to alleviate jealousy and toy aggression take the stimuli out of the picture. no toys until you socialize them a little more. Sometimes they just will not stop so if its between toys and a fight , No toys. You must look to the breed background and some things you can not take out of a dog no matter how hard you try. for now take the toys away and for jealousy toward you or others in family do not allow special treatment to one if the other seems jealous, best to socialize little by little and sometimes better outdoors in a neutral setting , backyard, park something like that. then ease it to the indoors. but keep in mind that it might not be a changeable behavior considering there start in life. so if all else fails praise posative behavior and ignore negative with a stern no and divert the attention to outdoors or something else you know they will like. your breed is known for its independence so training will take longer but perserver and be consistent. Also I have found that training while walking is a very posative way to start. It is something they all like and you can assert that you are the leader of the pack by stopping with a wait command and praise when they do and then good girl/boy then the come command. after a while they will know you are in control of a fun thing like walks. also it may be neccesary to do one on one until obedience is obtained. good luck and god speed for taking them in to your life..Nick