overexcited behaviour =Benny is Marley

[organikmom]

I am beginning to think I should have named Benny , Marley after the dog in the movie. Constantly nipping at my sons heels which we correct with apple spray turn a round and a strong NO. We just went for a walk with the gentle leader on and we were having a grand time when a neighbors Bichon(must have been a female) got tangled up in a white fluffy mess. She was off leash.
Barking, yelping, general hysteria.:( this happens whenever we encounter another dog. I would love to walk him as it is good for both of us .We are going on our trip next week and they have a dog. Does this spell disaster? I have been watching Victoria and Ceasar, I wish one of them would pay me a visit. Since that won't happen , I would LOVE some help with this. This can't just be a puppy thing.....

[JesBred]

Benny!! Don't make me come up there!! ;)

Is your problem mainly with other dogs?? Both Mitzy and Jake have problems with other dogs ESPECIALLY when they are together. Recently we have been taking them as often as we can to Petsmart or the park to greet other dogs, but we do it seperatly. When we encounter a dog I always let the other dog sniff Mitzy fisrt. If she gets first sniff that is when she gets "power hungry" and wants to bully the other dog. I'm not sure why it helps maybe the pack leader/domination thing, she thinks that because the other dog gets first sniff he is in charge :confused: It helps though. Also, I don't always do this because I don't always carry treats with me, but if I happen to have one while the other dog sniffs her out I let her have a treat to show her I appreciate her being good.

At the dog park, if she does not behave she does not get ANY attention. I will not give her any attention (which is what she wants from me, she will jump and scratch at my legs) until she interacts with another dog which I praise HIGHLY and reward. She doesn't even have to play with the dog but as long as she is giving it some sort of recognition that's all I want for now. She is coming along ALOT better than Jake and actually wags her tail when we see dogs now :) Makes me smile. I think if you show Benny that being around another dog can be FUN he will enjoy it more.

Sounds like he just needs puppy socialization :D

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[organikmom]

I just read the article. He was 15 weeks when we got him and socialized with at least his brother and another puppy. We went to class,and they had a social thing after. he always is the first one in, just over the top, even with dogs in the neighbor hood.I think the dogs have been very patient butI still can't get him to calm down. He was neutered 3 weeks ago and I understand the hormones are not calmed down yet. But I even wonder if that makes a difference. You know when a child is crying and just beyond themselves? This is the puppy version, How do you correct that behaviour in the moment? I will try bring ing a treat. Any noise, squirel, leaf, gets him going. I have treid walking t in the opposite direction. Maybe he need a weekend at MIss Pat, his trainer. I understand at this age almost 7 mths - 9 mths they get testy. If non of this works please come up here.:lol2:

[Zanadu'sMom]

I will be the oddball (Nothing New) :D
Nemo did the same exact thing, he grew out of it. I really feel with Benny it's puppy fever. You should correct him and say no, but I really think he will grow out of it.
I hope anyway :p

[organikmom]

So adorable and naughty at the same time. I hope you are both right.

[Morkie4]

He's being a puppy!!!! I am sure he will settle down with time and gentle correction!!!

[organikmom]

You are RIGHT:D:D:D:D

[JesBred]

You are RIGHT:D:D:D:D

Me?? :D

[organikmom]

Yes actually a bit of all of you; You were spot on about meeting the other dogs, Andrea was right about it also being a puppy thing and Carol was right about him maturing. This is such an a eye opening process bringing up a dog. Thankfully there is MT to help me and others. I am enjoying this so very much, didn't you say you wish you could live here? It looks like I do:lol2:

[doggylover]

Kiwi has been a little terror since puppy-hood but is finally calming down....he is 3 yrs old:wink5: I stand tall, do the Ceaser "shuttt" to snap him out of the behaviour and it works. Lots of patence needed but the reward is there. Daisy is teaching him a few good manners. Your little fluff will get better; he's just being a puppy for now. Even if your firm he will still love you ;)