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put a leash on her for a little while, it will give her a "handle" and make it easier to get a hold of her. This is a dominance/obedience issue. She has to learn that she cannot decide what she wants to play with, which brings up a question. Are you getting her plenty of exercise?
yes She get lots of exercise.The problem is she just wants to play all the time and if you don't pay attention to her 24/7 she makes it so you have to.
Because she's had the kids and wife run after her she knows that it's a game with them but with me she'll bring whatever she has back and give it up.
I think what I realy need to know is how do I train the wife and kids not to play the game by running after her. :no:
Because she's had the kids and wife run after her she knows that it's a game with them but with me she'll bring whatever she has back and give it up.
I think what I realy need to know is how do I train the wife and kids not to play the game by running after her. :no:
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beef up the obedience on the dog. The dog needs to know when to behave and when to horse around. If the dog is too out of control then a little time in the crate to "think about things" may be in order.
It is ok to play with the dog in the house some, but not all the time. There are certain house manners the dog needs to learn, just like going to the bathroom inside is not appropriate, running around the house out of control is no less acceptable. Sounds like you are going to have to explain this to the wife and kids this also. If you figure out the wife and kids thing let me know. :wink:
It is ok to play with the dog in the house some, but not all the time. There are certain house manners the dog needs to learn, just like going to the bathroom inside is not appropriate, running around the house out of control is no less acceptable. Sounds like you are going to have to explain this to the wife and kids this also. If you figure out the wife and kids thing let me know. :wink:
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I would also recommend a good session of Obediance!!! :smile:
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A lab is a lab and I believe that they are all thieves!!!!!! :yes:
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Mine will even eat there way to things that I have set up high to protect!!!! :rofl:Caliee said:yep you got that right
My way of looking at it is if you don't want the dog to take it then put it where she can't get it. duh
Thanks for listening I just needed to vent wasn't realy looking for a true answere.
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Little tiny handcuffs might work. :rofl: Really, had a dog that did this, finally showed up with the next door neighbors baby bottle full of formula. Placed items out to tempt dog and just gave some stern no commands every time she tried to pick one up. Placed her toys, mostly bumpers where she could pick them up at will. Praised her for picking up her stuff. Took about an hour, solved my problem. Praise her for the good behavior and give her a good chewing when she picks up anything thats not something you want . Remember they just want to please us, use it to your advantage.
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Maybe you need a shock collar.... For the wife and kids. :rofl: :rofl:
Just kidding... Sedriously though sounds like your dog knows you to be the alpha male and your wife and children as packmates. That is why she "plays" with them and obeys you. My lab used to do that. I taught my wife and kids not to allow my dog to do that.
I Never take things out of my dogs mouth. I make him either drop it on the ground or in my hand. This shows dominance. If you take it away from him he will not think of you as the Alpha. If you make him give it to you then he will always know that you are the alpha. This is the way pack animals act. But that is just my opinion.
Just kidding... Sedriously though sounds like your dog knows you to be the alpha male and your wife and children as packmates. That is why she "plays" with them and obeys you. My lab used to do that. I taught my wife and kids not to allow my dog to do that.
I Never take things out of my dogs mouth. I make him either drop it on the ground or in my hand. This shows dominance. If you take it away from him he will not think of you as the Alpha. If you make him give it to you then he will always know that you are the alpha. This is the way pack animals act. But that is just my opinion.
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now, if only you could train him to steal ducks!! :rofl:
This sounds 100% like my place. A dog will learn quickly who actually enforces and who doesn't. My dad barely knows what the commands are, so Annie does what she pleases for him, but if I tell her to sit she will, and she will keep sitting while I throw a bumper and bring it back on my own. Dog's learn what to expect so you do need to have everybody on board like you said. The dog will still listen to you, but if it ignores the wife and kids that dog is now second in command around the house and that isn't right.....
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