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another dobie question2007-11-25 2:58:09

I don't know what you have taken the time to teach him but it sounds like he doesn't even know his basic commands. The ones he really needs to know for basic survival are "come" and "stay" even in the midst of distraction.

Most training, when you first start, needs to happen where it is quiet and there are the minimum of distractions allowed. Since it is a puppy, you should also not let the dog unsupervised anywhere in the house except its den.

If you don't know how to train your dog, you have a lot of research you need to do. Google dog training, go to your library, and if you can talk to a local trainer for tips. There are a lot of things that need to be done CONSISTENTLY and with LOTS OF PRAISE. Especially since I am sure you want to get away from trying to do things with a newspaper.

The good news is that your dog is still a puppy and if you act now and put a lot of time into your dog, he can still be a good pet for the entire family. It is not going to happen all at once and it is going to take effort on the part of the entire family. The entire family must be taught how to deal with the dog when he is doing something unacceptable and anyone who is not able to do that must not be left unsupervised with the dog until they can.

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it sounds like theirs no dominants with him. try pinning him down on the ground and hold his neck and keep him their until he gives up. do that about every day and soon he will act better.

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DO NOT hit the dog.it sounds like to me he has been hit before and it obviously doesn't work.