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MY DOG WONT LISTEN
Ok so i own a Siberian Husky pup he is almost 1 year old he is a great dog love him till death. He listens when inside the house great but i feel like its only because he feels like he is trapped. As soon as i let him outside he no longer listens and if he does something bad and i have to punish him i put him in a cage in the house then it takes me a week just to get his trust back he will not come when called will not drop a item when told to do so. And Like i said this is only once we leave the house when we are out doors or in the backyard of the house. He is fast a short 50 pound little ball of fire always on the move he has a huge backyard to play in and i try to get him to the dog park at least twice a week depending on the weather. I train with him everyday but he does not seem to get it he is very hesitant when i call him to me in the backyard and does not even acknowledge my presence at the dog park. He will be bad picking on a puppy at the dog park then we get home and he jumps up on the coach with me like were best friends and i am not mad at him. He knows i am the Alpha again great in the house wont touch food dropped on the floor until told to do so sits when told to even knows when i get him in the house and he was bad he knows to go into his crate. I tried looking everywhere online and everyone says the same thing just practice in your backyard bring him out on a leash i have tried it all as soon as he gets a inch freedom he takes a lot more then a mile. If anyone has advice i really appreciate it also food does not interest him i don't know if i already said that but if anyone knows like a irresistible dog treat that would also be great
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I noticed a few people say they give there Dog Pupperoni.. i hate to be the barer if bad news but pupperoni is like McDonalds for dog treats they are ok to give maybe 1 or 2 a week but not good for your dog at all if you read the back of the package it has ONION in it WHY would they put ONION in a dog treat Onions are deadly to dogs if ingested
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Hey! So i have never trained a dog on my own so i am not really sure if i am much of help. I don't know if it would help but maybe pick up some training books in a library. Even maybe ask the vet to see if they have any suggestions. My mother has a cockerspaniel and i know her food is Blue Buffalo which is really good. Some of her treats that my mom gives her are puperoni too. I guess it just takes time. I wish i was more of help. xox
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You need to get an expert on dog training to help you with him. Ask your vet for a reference and have him go to puppy school. When you are outside he thinks he's the boss. You have to learn how to be assertive and correct his behavior not only at home but in public. A trainer that knows what he's doing and can teach you what you need to know is paramount and can shape his behavior going forward. it may cost a bit but it's worth it over all for both of you.
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i give my dogs puperoni its a dog treat brand that has different flavors and are meat sticks thats at petsmart, walmart etc. your dog is probably still in the puppy stage and gets overly excited and playful at the dog park and outside. my chihuahua does same thing so we have to leash him when he is out in the front yard. maybe best to just have a leash on your husky at dog park though sounds dont want to, least til he obeys you at home in backyard.
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I can only really go by what I have been told by other Husky owners as I don't own one but they require a LOT of structured training and a lot of space to be able to run free in which may explain why he becomes overly excited when he leaves the confines of the house. This may well be something you should try talking through with someone else who also owns one or better yet try and speak to some training schools who may be able to advise you a lot better.
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From my experience with puppies I would say it is closer to 2 yrs for them to grasp the training.
The crate also shouldn't be used as a punishment . Even though it may happen that way sometimes. Does he sleep in there? is he use to his crate? is he in there when you are not around?
I use have my puppy in his crate whenever i couldn't keep my eye on him and i made time to ofcourse play or walk and when i needed time where i couldn't watch him like a hem he went into his crate.
Your puppy is almost a year now. It's going to take time to change things around if you want to try this.
Puppies are like kids... they behave at home sometimes and when you go out they embarrass you.
Give it more time and the secret is being consistent with your routine. If you can do that for another year i think you will be fine.
As far as treats have you tried home made ones?
Treats are tough just depends on the dog and if he has tasted table food that will usually make things difficult. Our food is better. :)
Good luck and be consistent and have patience!
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Huskies need to be socialised early for the best results so maybe you could join a dog training class so that he gets used to being around other dogs without feeling the need to attack them. A lot of huskies have a very strong prey instinct so it is possible that you'll never be able to let him off the leash in public areas. It's good that you have a large, safe area for him to run around in, they do have a LOT of energy and it might this you're picking up on when you think he's feeling trapped, same with the cage. Huskies weren't really made to be caged, they were bred to run.
To use up some of that energy you could try running with him on a leash or even getting a sled, they were bred for that and it will tire him out. Don't give him any squeaky toys as that taps into the prey instinct.
You also need to firmly establish with him that you are the head of his pack, whether inside the house or outside and he must obey you. Again, dog classes can help with this.
As for treats, you need to find out what he really responds well to. You could try cooked hot dogs for training purposes. Never give raw meat as that also feeds the prey instinct.
Huskies are a lot of work but they are worth it once it's done as they're very loving dogs.
Good luck.
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First of all, dogs don't misbehave because they think they are the dominant ones, if your dog isn't behaving then it's because it has no idea that the behaviour is wrong. He may have been trained inside but not outside, and when a dog does something for so long it gets used to it, and if you put him in a cage or go angry with them they will be confused and think they've done nothing wrong, it's merely a lack of understanding. You could try taking some of his favourite threats with you, or whatever you used to train him in the house, dogs usually respond well to treats in training. Try a different training technique, he may be confused by the one you're using. Don't worry, it's definitely normal behaviour in a dog and some things take time, remember that dogs try their hardest to get our praise so make a fuss of him when he does something good. It's a real bonding moment between a dog and an owner and dogs are so loyal that that's all it takes sometimes. If absolutely nothing works, I would suggest talking to a professional dog trainer. You can take dogs to classes or have someone show you how train your dog. But before you try training the bad behaviour out of him, try understanding why he does it. Maybe he's afraid of the outdoors and acting out of fear, maybe he's got a lot of energy so going out is the only time to let that energy out - whatever the case, try to understand him and from there try to find an acceptable approach. Good luck!
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Look at it this way for a minute, you listen to your boss at work and do what you are told, right? But if you were to run into your boss after hours and he/she tried to tell you what to do you might not view it quite the same way! In other words your dog is smart enough to know the situation is different, just as you would. He is viewing a different situation so he doesn't realize that your expectations of him are the same as they are inside the house. You will have to train him in outside etiquette and make sure he understands what you expect of him in this setting. If he has been allowed to take control outside it may be hard for you to gain it back. I would make sure these outings take place when he is hungry so that he will be a bit more food driven. Dogs love praise as well. I would opt for this approach over punishment. He is still very young so it will take some time and patience on your part but if you are consistent I am sure he will learn what is expected of him.
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