Behaviour problems with pup

[SUZIFACE 10]

This is my second border collie, she is now 9mth old, has her from 8 weeks old. I have had dogs all my life but just cant figure this one out. The problem is when people come to the house, she just goes nuts, she jumps all over them for a couple of seconds till we can catch her and stop her, then she gets her ball and she brings it to you, this would be fine but she does it all night, if you dont throw it for her, she barks to get your attention, she just does not back off and every so often she will take a flyer and jump on the guests. We had one dog trainer, but she proved to be no use, otherwise I wouldn't be writing on here, I have had dogs all my life but I now dread people coming to the house because of Ziggys behaviour, if you put her in another room, she just barks all the time. When its just me, my husband and her, she is sound as a pound. I need a specialist behaviourial person like that dog whisperer. Can any one advise or assist.

Thank you

[H_Hounds 10]

If by dog whisperer you mean Cesar Milan, I would urge you to read up on how he uses harsh methods for apparent quick results for TV.

 

I agree with you that you need a good behaviourist, there are a few in Sheffield that people recommend, so I'm sure some will share soon who have first hand experience of those people.

 

In the meantime, I would focus on teaching her what's acceptable behaviour when you have guests. I would ignore the ball and focus er attention on something else and reward with a very high value treat like liver when she behaves as you wish. A commercial treat will not help redirect her attention away from the ball.

 

If she likes to chew, some good chew toys may help keep her busy or Kong's stuffed with peanut butter. If there is such an item that she likes like that, only bring it out when you have guests so it stays a high value toy and not one she becomes bored of. Since he's a collie and sounds very intelligent she may need some of those puzzle toys to work on. Amazon sell them.

 

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The Nina ottosson ones seem to be the best...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s/ref=a9_asi_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anina+ottosson+dog+puzzle+toys&keywords=nina+ottosson+dog+puzzle+toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1472922911

[SUZIFACE 10]

Hi, Yea I have tried tog ive her things like her chew bones which normally she loves, but just ignores them when people come. I got her a toy from Amazon, one of the ones you mentioned and she almost swallowed the parts of it, not safe for dogs like Ziggy, she found her own way of getting the treat out and it wasn't how it was meant to be. I have tried to mail a behaviour person, so far no reply, I will phone him on Monday if I don hear from him. Thanks for your replyx

[medusa 16]

I think that one answer will definitely involve waiting through the barking when she is shut in another room away from the visitors. If she has barked on previous occasions and you have let her out before she's stopped barking (even if that was hours later) then actually she's quite possibly training you to obey her barking.

 

Have you tried leaving her barking until she shuts up of her own accord and THEN letting her out? What happened when you did this?

 

As a border collie she will in all likelihood be horribly intelligent and she's just the perfect age for teenage phases and starting to try to assert her own opinions.

 

I agree entirely that you need to consult a behaviourist, but leaving her to see how long it takes for her to stop barking and what happens if you do leave her there that long is something that you could be doing in the mean time.

 

Good luck

[SUZIFACE 10]

I think that one answer will definitely involve waiting through the barking when she is shut in another room away from the visitors. If she has barked on previous occasions and you have let her out before she's stopped barking (even if that was hours later) then actually she's quite possibly training you to obey her barking.

 

Have you tried leaving her barking until she shuts up of her own accord and THEN letting her out? What happened when you did this?

 

As a border collie she will in all likelihood be horribly intelligent and she's just the perfect age for teenage phases and starting to try to assert her own opinions.

 

I agree entirely that you need to consult a behaviourist, but leaving her to see how long it takes for her to stop barking and what happens if you do leave her there that long is something that you could be doing in the mean time.

 

Good luck

Did that today and she just wents skits and that as with her being on the lead, she just gets too excited, never known a dog like her. Do you hink getting her spayed will help, its something we had planned to do but I'm wondering if sooner rather than later wold be a good idea? Thanks for replying

[rubydo1 10]

Just google Barbra Sykes. I've been told about her by other collie owners with issues.

Apparently she's the expert with this breed . I have no knowledge of her myself but apparently her techniques work with collies.

Edited September 6, 2016 by rubydo1

[*Wallace* 333]

Sounds like a typical Collie to me.

[Chelle-82 10]

Sounds like a typical Collie to me.

 

It does to me too!

 

What you've got is THE smartest dog out of all breed of dogs, they are high energy working dogs and require copious amounts of exercise both physically and mentally to be a well rounded pet..

 

Do you work your dog? if not then i suggest this is what you try first.. See if there are any local farms willing to work her for you, take her to working dog training sessions which are designed for high intensity training.. She needs training and dicipline, she needs to be burning off all the energy she's got pent up inside her and she also needs to use her brain, these breeds get very bored very quick and WILL become destructive and in other words 'naughty'.. She basically needs to be busy all day so she's too tired at night time to be bothered to be a little madam..

 

I have a Springer Spaniel, another one those breeds that DOES NOT STOP!!!

 

She will be 4yrs old soon and is only just starting to settle down.. It has been a very active 4yrs but the hard work has paid off..

 

People buy/adopt working dogs not realising the work you have to put in.. They are not designed to be couped up in a house all day, they are not the kind of breeds that are at their most happiest curled up on a settee with their owners!! They are at their happiest in fields, jumping, chasing, sniffing, investigating and having a purpose/job to do.. They need to stimulate their minds constantly and boredom will make them destructive and unruly.. It's that simple x

Edited September 8, 2016 by Chelle-82

[scousemouse 10]

Collies are working dogs and highly intelligent, needs loads of stimulation. I read they can run up to 75 miles a day. Not for the normal dog owner, they can also be a little unpredictable......

[mrsmontague 10]

I have a Pugtzu, and he is just 1 year old, and he is a nightmare !

Barking, being demanding, stealing food, and he has lovely food that I cook for both my dogs, eating puppy pads, after ripping them apart.

Chewing furniture, linen baskets, my dogs have LOADS of toys, of every kind.

Lots of dog chews, Bonios, ect.

Pulls like a maniac, when he goes out for a walk, and he is sssoooo strong, for a small dog.He has had lots of long lead training.

He is very possessive of me, even sits in the toilet with me, sits on my feet, in the kitchen. when im washing up ect.

He is very loving, and soft realy, but full of bounce, and so much life.

I had to buy a large cage, to leave him in when I go out, cos he has done so much damage in the house.

I am afraid he may harm himself, with his silly antics.

I think some dogs are just this way, and will improve with age, I HOPE !

He was castrated at just 6 months, so that's not causing his daft antics.

Just stopped him humping his cuddly toys! ! !

I must just add, I love him to pieces, couldn't love my baby boys MORE !

Edited September 8, 2016 by mrsmontague

[gnomi 10]

I agree with the collie comments. We have a springer/collie cross who we got from a farm as a pup. Dad, the collie was a working sheep dog and mum, the springer a working gun dog. Riley was born in a barn and has always needed a lot of stimulation and exercise. My husband gave up plumbing to become a dog walker after we got him so he is outside all day every day. At the weekends he is at our allotment with us, again outside all day. Funnily enough, it's the days when he's pottering around 'his' allotment when he is most tired in the evenings.

I hope the situation resolves soon for you, the anxiety and stress you feel whenever anyone comes to the house will be picked up by her and so it becomes a vicious circle that is hard to break. Best of luck and hang in there, I'm sure someone will be able to help x