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Pets / Re: Own This Massive PED Male Boerboel Selling At Cheapest Possible Cost by Richybang: 10:25pm On Nov 14, 2017
wolewolsz:


This is my ogas dog. Pajero kennels
shocked shocked shocked lol my chest Una no go kill me with laf
Pets / Re: Kindly Help Berlyn by Richybang: 9:50pm On Oct 21, 2017
Deworm her
Pets / Re: What Breed Is This Dog??? by Richybang: 9:35am On Oct 11, 2017
Namdeenero:
I don't see any ekuke in that dog.. Pls those saying Gsd/rott/ekuke you guys should explain how the ekuke came in
lol from the roof
Pets / Re: Owerri Dog Breeders/owners. by Richybang: 8:45pm On Oct 01, 2017
iannathan:
Is it that Owerri people don't like dogs or what?
I hardly see dog breeders in this city. Sometimes I'd love to mate my dog with another pure breed dog but I wouldn't see any around, so y'all drop your whatsapp numbers for easier flow of communication and business.
Hope you won't mind me adding you to a dog owners group chat. Strictly for Owerri dog owners.
we have sweet dogs in owerri bro big and beautiful
Pets / Re: My New Boy by Richybang: 1:23pm On Sep 30, 2017
Beautiful am happy that u are also happy about the pup i am sure u are taking care of him Sir I will be at ur place by next week
Pets / Re: Sold! Sold!! Sold!!! by Richybang: 8:32pm On Sep 02, 2017
Is she With tail or without tail
Pets / Re: An Aggressive Puppy? by Richybang: 5:40pm On Aug 29, 2017
MaziOmenuko:


Not bad, you just need to add the source or link to the original post at the end of your post.

no problem boss
Pets / Re: Please Advise: What Breed Is This? by Richybang: 5:35pm On Aug 29, 2017
Op don reach here already we met on fb the guy that told you to get a better one

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Pets / Re: An Aggressive Puppy? by Richybang: 8:16am On Aug 29, 2017
Sharing a little bit of knowledge isn't bad
Pets / An Aggressive Puppy? by Richybang: 10:53pm On Aug 28, 2017
you're a new puppy owner, and your pup is nipping, biting and growling it's easy to think '....whoa, what's wrong with my pup, is he aggressive?'

Occasionally, that IS the reality, but 99% of the time what you interpret as puppy aggression is simply normal puppy behavior.

ALL puppies nip, bite and growl. It's how they communicate with other puppies and dogs.... and this behavior plays an important role in their social development.

Basically, your puppy is speaking 'dog' and you're speaking 'human'!

But even normal puppy behavior isn't always acceptable, and if Fido is acting 'aggressively', it's up to you to teach him how to express himself without using his teeth!

Jump to:

What's normal and what's not?
What causes aggressive behavior in puppies?
The different types of aggression
Aggressive behavior in older pups and adult dogs
Tips for preventing aggression in puppies



Normal Puppy Or Aggressive Puppy?
If you're worried that you might have an aggressive puppy, it may help to put your mind at rest if you know how to recognize NORMAL puppy behavior.

A puppy who nips and bites at your hands, clothes and feet is just following his natural canine instincts.

So is a pup who barks for attention, or gives little low growls when he's tugging on his toys and playing with you or other pets.

The little guy who's chasing after your pants legs while nipping at your heels, or who keeps trying to round up the kids or the cat?

He's simply following his herding instincts.

99% of the time you have nothing to worry about here, and if you start working on some basic puppy training you'll soon have your little pup behaving in a much more acceptable way.

Adolescence & 'Aggression'
If your puppy is moving out of the 'baby' puppy stage and into adolescence, it's not unusual for his behavior to change. This might be seen as an emergence of 'aggression' but is really just normal teenage angst.

However it does need to be handled properly if you want your pup to grow up to be a happy, well-balanced adult dog. Check out this page for the help you need to handle a teenage pup.... Adolescent Puppy Behavior



What Makes A Puppy Aggressive?
Now, let's take a look at what can cause a puppy to either BE aggressive or to BECOME aggressive.....


BEING Aggressive:
A puppy might be aggressive because of his genetic make-up. It might be that his mom or dad (or both) had dominant/aggressive or fearful/aggressive personalities and this can be an inherited trait.

Personality also plays a role and puppies who are especially dominant can be just 'bossy' or downright aggressive in their desire to be 'top dog'.

Occasionally a neurological problem, disease or other health condition can cause a puppy (or dog) to be aggressive.

So can pain. Depending on the cause, this type of aggression may be treatable or at least manageable.



BECOMING Aggressive:
It's also possible for a puppy to learn aggressive behavior from his momma or other dogs who are his companions during the early weeks/months when he's developing and trying to understand his world and how to behave.

Aggression as a learned behavior can also be a result of bad dog/human interactions.

If an average puppy is abused, deprived or mistreated by his owner, in most cases he'll eventually try to protect himself from more pain/fear with aggressive behavior.

It's a classic example of the 'the best defense is a good offense' and is often called fear-based aggression

If this happens to an overly fearful pup, or one who is naturally dominant, his aggressive reaction is likely to develop more quickly, and be more extreme.

Another type of aggression in puppies and dogs is resource guarding - this is when a pup uses aggressive behavior to guard or protect his food/toys/treats etc.

It's most often seen in puppies who come from very large litters where there was a lot of squabbling over who got what, or in those who didn't have much in the way of food or other resources and so had to fight for every thing.

If your puppy is from one of the guardian breeds or the 'bully breeds' he'll have an inbuilt instinct to guard or a natural tendency towards playing rough, or to be wary of other dogs.

These are breed specific traits, developed due to the generation-after-generation practice of selecting breeding dogs with those exact characteristics.

However, this doesn't make them aggressive dogs, or produce aggressive puppies!



Types Of Aggression In Puppies
There isn't just one type of canine aggression, aggressive behavior comes in different forms and appear for different reasons.


Some of them are dangerous, others are simply a result of the breed-specific characteristics that your pup has been bred to carry.

But all of them need to be discouraged to some degree, and managed on a daily basis.

The most common types of puppy aggression are:


Sibling Rivalry
Puppy littermates experience similar squabbling and disagreements that human siblings do.

However instead of expressing it by squealing, crying, hitting or pushing they express it by nipping, biting and growling.

If you watch a litter of puppies for more than a couple of minutes you'll see that a lot of this goes on, pretty much all the time. This is not aggression, it's totally normal canine behavior.

Sometimes this rivalry is over food, or toys, treats or attention. Other times it's purely a personality conflict, or because a puppy is extra bossy.

When puppies interact in this way how much they can push around a sibling before said sibling takes revenge.

Dogs are pack animals and this is one of the ways that they establish hierarchy in the family pack (strength of personality and physical strength wins).

It's also one of the ways in which puppies learn bite-inhibition because they learn how hard they can nip before getting bitten back.

If a puppy gets too sassy with their momma she may growl, maybe give a quick nip, or grab him by the scruff of the neck or hold him down with her paw for a few seconds.

This too is normal, natural canine behavior and is an important part of a puppys' education.

Puppies taken from their doggie families prior to 8 weeks often bite/nip more and have poorer dog-to-dog social skills because they missed learning these vital lessons from their momma and littermates.



Dominant Aggression
A dominant or 'pushy' pup wants to be in charge and in control at all times. Not just of himself either, he wants to be the BOSS of everyone!

Within a litter of puppies there is always going to be a range of personalities.

Some pups will be outgoing, confident and friendly, others might be shy, even nervous.

Then there's be the dominant (also often called the 'Alpha') pup, he's the one who wants to rule the roost.


Dominance doesn't necessarily mean aggression though.

With the right care and training and lots of love (plus a healthy dose of loving discipline) most bossy, stubborn puppies grow up to be happy, confident and social dogs.

But if a naturally dominant pup doesn't get the training, socialization and love that he needs or if he's allowed to 'lay down the law', then things can get out of hand a he can become an aggressive puppy, and eventually an out-of-control dog.


Fear-Based Aggression
Nervous, shy or fearful puppies can be hyper-reactive to the world around them.

They might be afraid of cars, people they don't know, cats, other dogs, loud noises, loud voices, being touched, fast-moving objects (including your hands)... and on and on.

When he's scared of something or feels cornered or threatened , a pup like this is likely to react aggressively by growling, snapping or even biting.

The depth of his fear makes him unpredictable and that's why this is perhaps the most dangerous type of puppy aggression.

A puppy who is nervous or extra-shy needs lots of positive socialization experiences to help him learn to feel safe in the world and to grow in self-confidence.

You'll need to be patient and understanding and help him push through his boundaries slowly and carefully.

With a calm, yet positive and upbeat, environment, a predictable daily routine, positive puppy training techniques, and lots of love an anxious pup can grow into a confident happy dog who enjoys life to the full.


Resource Guarding Aggression
This is when your puppy wants to protect his stuff from everyone - including you!

Puppies from large litters, those who haven't had the best start in life, or the more dominant pups are more likely to act this way, but ANY puppy can be jealous and not want to share.

You're most likely to see this type of aggressive puppy behavior when there's food involved... whether it's his regular kibble, a yummy treat, his favorite bone or some tasty morsel he's stolen from the trash can or picked up off the floor.

This sort of puppy aggression is dangerous.

This is because although it may start out as only appearing when someone tries to take something away from your pup, it could possibly escalate to the point where no one can walk past him when he has a toy/treat, without being growled at or threatened.

The best way to prevent (or correct) resource guarding is to make 'Leave It!' one of the first dog commands he learns.


Once your little guy has mastered this, you should be able to take anything from him without a problem - and so should anyone else.

It's not an overnight-fix because depending on how serious your pup is about protecting his stuff he may need a LOT of practice, but if you're patient and consistent you will get there.


Prey-Drive Aggression
When your new puppy chases the cat, the kids, a remote-control car, bikes, cars, the neighbors pet rabbit and just about anything else that moves, he's not being an aggressive puppy... it's just his inbuilt prey drive that's to blame.

In the wild, canines hunt (think wolves, coyotes, foxes..), and they stalk, chase, catch and kill small, fast moving animals.

Your pup doesn't need to go out and catch his own breakfast, but he does have a very deep-seated instinct to chase small, fast moving objects.

If they're making a high-pitched noise they're even more attractive to him, which is why young children are often the target of his attention!

Now your pup isn't going to try to kill and eat your kids or the mailman's bicycle, but depending on what his 'job' his breed was designed to do he may kill the rabbit!

Terriers who were bred to hunt vermin aren't a good choice around small animals, neither are Hounds or Wolf-hybrids. Bulldogs and other breeds designed to chase and bring down large animals/game are more likely to chase horses, cows and cars.

Although not the same as prey-drive aggression, herding dogs love to chase and nip at your heels, they're actually herding you which is what they've been bred to do.

If you have a prey-drive-aggressive puppy, consistent corrections are a must. Always give him a firm verbal 'NO' when he starts to chase something.

If you're out walking or outdoors, he should always be on a leash and you can use that to give him a quick 'pop' (or tug) in conjunction with the verbal correction.

For indoors (if he's always chasing the cat or the kids for example) I'd recommend attaching a short leather training leash (also sometimes called a 'pull-tab' leash) to his regular collar so that you can grab hold of it for the 'pop' - without having him running around the house with a long trailing leash which is dangerous.


Punishment Aggression
Puppies are always learning, and while they're learning it's natural for them to make mistakes... this also means it's normal for them to be getting told 'no' and being corrected fairly frequently!

BUT using harsh, punitive, physical punishments or a lot of yelling, shouting or gesticulating is a huge no-no. Firstly, this type of behavior doesn't really teach a puppy anything, except that humans are unpredictable and frightening.

Secondly, if you repeatedly reprimand your pup by shouting at him, smacking him (even if you think it's 'only a slap' or a rap on the nose with a rolled up newspaper), pointing your finger at him or waving it in his face, or using the 'alpha roll' technique etc.. he's going to get scared or scared AND angry.

Then you're going to have a punishment-aggressive puppy on your hands.


Some breeds, and some individual puppies will tolerate this type of aggressive, abusive behavior (and that's what it is), perhaps indefinitely, but they won't be happy, confident puppies - or dogs.

Others will react with stubbornness or even defiance, eventually coming back at you with an equal, or greater, measure of aggression, and the outcome of that is never good.

So, always use positive, rewards based training methods, be patient and consistent, and give your pup a chance to learn what you want from him without threats or intimidation.

You'll all be happier with the results.



Aggression In Older Puppies & Dogs
There are other types of aggression that your puppy might show later in life. These tend to be related to developmental stages.

They include:


Territorial Aggression
When your little puppy becomes an adolescent, he'll suddenly have all sorts of new feelings and desires to deal with.

Sexual maturity leads to the need to chase after female dogs who are in season and fight with other male dogs who may be involved in the same pursuit!

There's also the emerging instinct to guard and protect their home and family, this is territorial aggression.

Just about every dog has this type of 'aggression' to some degree and it's not necessarily bad.. unless it's excessive or uncontrolled.

'Guardian breeds' have a more highly-developed instinct to protect and defend, so puppies of these type often need recognizable guidelines for their behavior.

These are instinctual behaviors and your pup is likely to be confused by these feelings at first, not knowing what to do about them and this can cause a kind of split-personality behavior.

For example, your pup may suddenly see visitors to your home as some kind of threat, so he'll want to bark at them. But, he's still a bit nervous about people he doesn't know and runs to you for reassurance.

So now you have a pup who's peeking out from behind your legs and barking furiously at your cousin! This is funny, and perfectly normal for his age.

To help your pup deal with these feelings you need to encourage him when he behaves appropriately and correct him when he doesn't - and do this regularly.


Using the short training leash when you're at home can help with corrections.

Also, be sure to be calm and in control when you're dealing with this 'aggressive' puppy behavior.

Your pup needs to know you are in charge and that you're not worried (because he IS), he'll take his cue from you and will feel calmer and more confident if you're calm and confident.

Formal puppy training lessons are helpful in preventing and dealing with this sort of behavior because they give him lots of socialization in a controlled environment.. and give you access to hands-on professional help if you need it.


Dog-On-Dog Aggression
Some breeds are more prone to being dog-aggressive than others. These may include bully breeds and guardian breeds, plus individual dogs can be show dog-aggressive tendencies due to their personalities.

You rarely see a dog aggressive puppy, because most puppies will play happily with other puppies, and dogs of all ages, without issues.

Some play-fighting, biting and general rough-housing between them is normal, true aggression isn't.

But as your sweet little puppy matures and becomes an adolescent and then an adult, he can become much more protective, defensive, dominant and even aggressive.

Barking, growling, snarling, lunging and even biting at other dogs is NEVER acceptable and you'll need to work hard to correct this aggressive puppy behavior if you see it developing in your little guy.

Catching and discouraging it early is much better than trying to deal with a possessive, aggressive adult dog.

Regular positive socialization from the time your pup is young is also a good way to head off or at least minimize the risk of your pup becoming dog-aggressive later on.

As before, verbal corrections in conjunction with a leash correction is a good attention-getter, and formal dog training lessons are also useful in preventing this attitude, or learning how to deal with it when it shows up.



Tips For Preventing Aggression In Puppies
Chances are excellent that your puppy (even if he's a bossy/dominant pup), won't become an aggressive puppy.

But to make sure you don't do anything that could push him in that direction, even by mistake, here are a few guidelines to follow:


Learn to recognize normal puppy behavior and understand canine interaction and communication

Always use only positive, rewards-based puppy training techniques

Make training sessions fun for your pup and always end on a positive note (ie when he's completed something successfully)

Never punish your puppy by shouting, smacking or scaring him

Don't try to overpower or bully your pup, this will either make him scared or combative

Don't play tug-of-war or rough-house with a puppy who is dominant or pushy.

Socialize your puppy early, often and throughout his lifetime

Enroll him in at least one course of formal obedience training classes (and actually complete it!) .

Use firm-but-fair discipline lovingly and consistently

Model the behavior you want to see in your pup (ie be calm and confident) because he'll follow your lead


Still Worried?
If you've read this whole page and understand what normal puppy behavior looks like, but are still worried that you have an aggressive puppy whose behavior is outside of normal limits, then you need to get some professional help.

Dealing with a pushy, dominant pup or one who has a tendency towards being 'touchy' or lashing out when scared, angry or hurt is manageable for many experienced dog owners.

But if you're a first-time puppy owner or haven't ever owned a pushy 'Alpha', or even slightly aggressive, pup then it's best to get some hands-on help and advice right away.

Puppy aggression can almost always be discouraged and eliminated if it's handled properly, but if an aggressive puppy's behavior isn't reshaped when he's young, it can lead to serious problems later on.

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Pets / Re: Rotweiller Puppies Ready For New Homes (ibadan) by Richybang: 7:23pm On Aug 21, 2017
aquadude15:

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Oga you too keep shut are u the Op if he wants to buy it for 1500 is it your business the Op no complain, if he gets the dog is it your food the pets will eat its people like you that don't want others to take a stepping stone to higher ground. So please stop it, its very bad now let look at it this way if u go to the to buy meat and the seller says it 4000 you price 1500 and someone from nowhere just appear and start insulting you for saying 1500 what will be your reaction ? The feeling you will feel there its the same feeling the guy you insulted is feeling so please stop this behavior
Pets / German Shepherd Exhibiting Aggressive Behavior by Richybang: 12:28pm On Aug 28, 2016
When Your German Shepherd Exhibits Aggressive Behavior,Aggression and behavioral problemsdo not occur in every dog breed. However, if you have bought a German Shepherd, you might face aggression problems quite a lot. So, why does a GSD behave like this? Are there any situations that trigger this behavior? Or is there something wrong with my dog?All of these are questions that many GSD owners ask different GSD trainers and vets. If your GSD is acting up,barking on family members,biting furniture, etc. , then your dog is just being itself. German Shepherds are wild dogs, and we know very well that they are excellent guards our police department uses for protection and other purpose.They guard herds and are strong fighters. These personality traits of a GSD make it aggressive. However,if you train your dog wellin its initial days, you will not face aggression problems that might harm you or your dog.Common Aggressive BehaviorsIf you own a GSD, you’ll probably be dealing with itsmood swings and bad temperament. The common aggression problems that GSD owners face are listed below. The list will help you get to know about your dog’s behavior and judge it before it creates problemsfor you.If your GSD is barking at you and when you tell it to ‘stop,’ it starts to bark louder.If your GSD is biting on the furniture or chewing something, it shouldn’t and you tell it to ‘stop’ or give it a ‘no’ command, but it starts to growl at you.If your GSD snaps at you when you ask it to stop doing something.If your GSD is trying to harm children or other animals in the home.If your GSD is biting on your hand and feet with force.If your GSD is chasing other pets in your home with a continuous bark.If your dog growls at you when you touch it.And much more.Why does a GSD get Aggressive?If your GSD is being aggressive and behaving badly, think clearly.German Shepherds do not react badly without a reason. It will become aggressive when it is upset, bored, threatened, etc. There might be something thatis triggering this behavior in them.If it doesn’t get enough exerciseYour GSD might be aggressive because it is not getting its daily dose of physical exercise. GSDs are active by nature and in the wild, they spend their time running around. They need time to exercise or else they become snappy. If you cannot take your GSD for a walk or run on a daily basis, try to take it out at least once in every two days.GSDs are not used to stay all the time indoors. If you are living in a confined apartment and not letting your dog out, you are the one triggering its aggressive side. Take your dog to family picnics, parks, swimming, hiking, etc.overly-protective, so that it can stay active.If it becomes overly possessiveGerman Shepherds are extremely overly protective when it comes to their family and owners. So, when they see a stranger coming in the house, they see it as a threat that could harm its family. That’s why a GSD becomes aggressive, starts barking and charging at the person. This is a common behavior problem of a GSD as it is a loyal dog and cannot see its family in danger.Sometimes a GSD reacts aggressively with friends visiting your home. When you give a lot of time to your friends and your GSD feels neglected, it starts to bark or growl just to draw your attention.If you try to dominate itGerman Shepherds live in a pack and that’s why they have a hierarchical system in which they take the position of an alpha. So, when you try to rule over your GSD, your dog will get aggressive and show signs of bad behavior. This happens because it isdominant by natureand does not take orders too well.To solve this problem and make your dog listen to you, you will first need to set your position as the alpha of the pack. Only then you will be able to make it follow your commands and not react otherwise.If it gets boredLeaving your GSD alone at home or not giving it enough time will make it extremely aggressive. German Shepherds are loving dogs. They get attached to their owners and need their attention. However, if you do not spend time with your dog, it will try to grab your attention by barking, biting furniture, biting your foot, etc. This behavior is very common in GSDs that are left alone by their owners. Do not leave your dog alone as it will trigger its aggression which will become a huge problem for youand other family members.The Solution?Now we know what triggers aggression in GSDs but how do we control it?Behavior TrainingThe best thing to do to avoid aggression and behavioral problems in GSDs is totrain them at a very small age. It is best to start training your GSD when it is just a puppy. A pup can be easily controlled due to its size and capability. If you try to train an adult GSD to behave, it is going to harm you or get overly aggressive.Adopt apositive reinforcement strategyfor training your GSD. Do not get angry or frustrated when your GSD doesn’t follow your commands. Be patient and wait for it to learn. Many owners make a mistake of getting violent with the dog which ends up badly. Train your dog to behave and teach it different techniques taking help from treats as a sign of appreciation.Early SocializationIf your dog is being overly possessive or protective when guests come over, this means that you haven’t trained him to be social with others.Early socializationis extremely important for GSDs as they are dominant in nature. Due to their dominant nature, they do not become friends with others and see them as a threat.Expose your little GSD pup to other people, friends, pets, etc. Do this in a positive way and let them socialize with other pets in your home and your friends. Once your pup will be familiar to them, it will not grow-up to charge or bark at them.The key to handling an aggressive or ill-tempered GSDis to train it starting at a little age. This is the only wayto turn your GSD into the loving dog you want it to be.

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Pets / Gsd Pups For Sale by Richybang: 2:56pm On Feb 01, 2016
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Pets / Prevent Dog Bite In Nigeria by Richybang: 11:49am On Dec 07, 2015
High-pitched laughter pealing behind him, Tobi ran around the corner of the compound smack dab into the dog chained by the fence. Unnerved by the noise and startled by the child, the dog lunged and bit Tobi on the nose. He screamed, and the dog bit again. Tobi ended up with several stitches in his face and nightmares; the dog was euthanized for biting; and both families were traumatized.
The tragedy could have been avoided if Tobi's people and the dog's owners had been prepared.
Most guard dogs suffer personality quirks when tied and many become downright aggressive. It's better you never chain your dog unattended. Dogs are better off in fenced areas, where they can see the barrier between them and the world, where they can feel somewhat safe from noisy children. In addition, many dogs instinctively equate the high-pitched sounds of children with the distress sounds of prey animals, and they react by biting the child as they would have bitten the prey animal in the wild.
Second, children should be taught how to behave around dogs, even if their own family does not own a dog. For example, a child should never approach a strange dog without asking the owner if it's OK to pat the dog. If the child sees a loose dog on the street, he should not approach it even if he knows the dog belongs to his friend. He should tell someone that he saw the dog, but should make no attempt to pat or grab it.
Nor should he scream or run away, for these actions can result in an attack by the dog. A running being frequently says "prey" to the dog and triggers the chase response in his brain. Once triggered, this response is almost impossible to interrupt. The dog is reacting to chemical stimulus, not rational thought, and is extremely difficult to sidetrack.
Most dogs, even those that are well-trained, do not consider children as figures of authority. Furthermore, since children frequently stare intently at animals, a dog may feel threatened by this short person who is trying to catch him. Even the best-natured dog may bite to protect himself in these circumstances, especially if he feels cornered.
Once a child is given permission to approach a dog, he should present his closed fist for the dog to sniff. This protects the fingers in case the dog is frightened and tries to nip.
Children should never hug a dog that is not their own, and should only hug their own dog very gently if the dog can tolerate the hug. Children should be taught to never hit dogs with their hands or an object, to lower their voices when playing with the dog, to leave the dog alone when he's sleeping, eating, or ill, and to never tease a dog in any fashion. Many dog bites occur because the child teases the dog beyond endurance.
Dog owners share the responsibility for bite prevention as well. They should socializetheir puppies to small children at an early age. (It helps to buy from a breederwho has started this socialization prior to the puppy purchase, for the younger the puppy is exposed to gentle children, the more tolerant of children it will become.)
Socialization can be as simple as walking the dog near a place where children are making noise, running about, playing football or walking through the neighborhood while they are walking to school. The dog can be told to walk at heel through a crowd of children, to sit-stay and watch the play or allow the children to pet his head. Constant exposure of this type will accustom the dog to the presence and antics of children.
5 Tips to prevent dog bites:
1.The dog should never be left alone with a child less than five years of age.A young child may challenge or injure the dog unintentionally and the result could be tragic. Dogs and children should be separated at snack time so the dog doesn't learn to steal food from tiny hands.
2.The dog should have a place he can call his own, a retreat, a private room, a den. This can be a pen in the back yard or a crate. The children should never be allowed to bother the dog when he is in his place.
3.If the dog has access to a fenced compound, owners should make sure that neighborhood children cannot accidentally or intentionally tease him.Kids often begin by goading the dog to bark, then to snarl. Or they may throw things at him to chase him away from the fence. However it begins, the end result is usually the same: the kids learn that teasing the dog gives them a feeling of power tinged with the possibility of danger and the dog learns to hate kids. This hatred may be manifest as fear or as aggression, and may end when a child is bitten and the dog is taken to the pound to be placed in a new home, (if lucky).
4.Never tie a dog in the compound.Children tend to tease tethered dogs even without realizing it, which can lead to aggressive behavior. Many instances of dogs attacking children occur when the dog is tethered in the yard and a screaming or running child enters its space.
5.If the dog does not like the children, the children must change their behavior.Most dogs are wary of staring, of quick movements, and of high-pitched screams, all of which are typical of small children. Here are few hints to alleviate the tension between dog and children.
*.Provide a cratewhere the dog can escape the attention of boisterous or over-zealous children.
*.Teach children to leave Bingo alone when he's in the crate, to pat him gently--no squeezing around the neck, please--and to leave him alone while he's eating.
*.Do not play tug-of-war with any dog who has access to children.A dog that learns to tug on any item will soon figure that anything he can grab is his, even if it's a child's toy, clothing, or appendage.
*.Teach children not to run past the dog and scream, for this can excite the dog and lead to dominant and even aggressive behavior.
Prevent dog bites in Nigeria! This can be accomplished by teaching the dog and the child to respect and cherish each other. If this can be done, fewer children will be bitten and fewer dogs will be euthanized for aggressive behavior.
Pets / Re: Persie Now 11months Old...... by Richybang: 11:13am On Nov 29, 2015
permsec:
which one is the dog?
weytin u mean
Pets / Do Your Dog Respect You ? by Richybang: 8:29am On Nov 17, 2015
One of the things that people mention most often when asked about what their dogs give them is “unconditional love.” It seems that, no matter how our dogs are feeling or how we humans are acting, the dog is always there to show its love for us.
The more important question to ask, though, is, “Does my dog respect me?” Your dog can show you all the love in the world and yet still not respect you as the Pack Leader. Does he chew up your clothes or furniture? Does she jump on you in excitement when you get home? Does he seem to ignore any command you give?
Those are the acts of a dog not showing respect, no matter how much he seems to love you. Note that I don’t say that your dog is disrespecting you. That implies an intentionally negative feeling that dogs aren’t really capable of. But your dog is failing to show respect by treating you as an equal.
Testing the limits
When your dog treats you as an equal, it means that you’re not being the Pack Leader. Now a lot of people may think that’s fine. After all, dogs are known as “man’s best friend” for a reason. But dogs don’t want to be equal in the pack, and only a very few of them are born to want to be in charge.
By not showing respect for your territory and your rules, your dog is telling you, “Hey, I’m not sure what you want, so I’m going to keep testing until you actually act like a leader.” Sometimes, people react to this in exactly the wrong way. They know their dog is misbehaving, but they don’t step in and provide discipline and correction because they’re afraid of hurting the dog’s feelings.
A vicious cycle
It becomes a vicious cycle. The dog keeps pushing the limits and the human becomes more and more frustrated. But, instead of giving the dog the rules, boundaries, and limitations that she needs, the human may just yell and get angry. This will stop the dog’s behavior in the moment, but not teach her to never do it again.
Without leadership, a dog lacks direction, a sense of belonging to the pack, and of having a purpose. To a dog, this is extremely frustrating, and frustrated dogs will develop all kinds of behavioral problems.
In order to gain your dog’s respect, you must become the Pack Leader. Here’s how and why that works.
It begins with trust
Before your dog can respect you and follow your leadership, he must trust you. The best way to earn that trust is to be calm and assertive whenever you’re with him. Calm energy will reassure him that there’s nothing to worry about because you’re not nervous or tense or upset. Assertiveness will show your dog that you have things in control.
To a dog, calm and assertive energy is almost like a magnet. If you watch a bunch of dogs in the park, you’ll notice that certain ones seem to naturally attract the others, and when those calm, assertive dogs move around the park, they have followers behind them. They don’t demand that the other dogs follow them because they don’t have to. It’s something that’s hardwired into them and it’s instinctual.
When you’ve mastered projecting calm and assertive energy, you’ll notice that your dog will start to follow you without trying to get in your space or herd you. Congratulations! Your dog trusts you.
Take possession
As I always say, a Pack Leader’s job is to provide protection and direction. Once your dog feels protected, she will trust you. The next step is to create those rules, boundaries and limitations — teach your dog where she can and cannot go and what she can and cannot do, and control the length of time she can do it.
Once you have their trust and have claimed what’s yours, then your dog will respect you and look up to you as the Pack Leader. They also won’t love you any less for it. The only reason that they won’t love you more is that they already loved you as much as they possibly could.
Stay calm, and earn respect!

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Pets / Re: Lab Husky Mixed Designer Pet Dog for Adoption by Richybang: 6:36am On Nov 11, 2015
he is mixed with.a gsd am I right or wrong
Pets / Re: Today's Outing by Richybang: 3:06pm On Nov 10, 2015
I didn't pick up a fight the dog in question was the same dog who nearly took away my dog paw (when my dog was 5month) on seeing the dog running towards us my dog pulled the chain so hard that the head of the chain went off so she used the opportunity to attack it look at the pic you will notice that I used a bigger chain for her
Pets / Today's Outing by Richybang: 5:31pm On Nov 09, 2015
after today's street match I was so tired my bone Were asking for rest until I don't know Were the wind carry a friend from straight to my house he ask for us to walk the dogs I just said OK because Gabriella was just close to the gate Na so we waka o Anyway today's outing was fun me, Gabriella my friend (favor and princess his dog ) it all went well until two local dogs came and my dog picked up a fight with them one ran leaving the other one and princess joined the fight also two friends (dogs) fighting side by side it wasn't a Good fight tho the local dog Who was left behind lost half of it ear I was shocked because I taught her to be friendly to other dogs and aggressive towards human or is it the long period of time she wasn't with me that caused it Anyway she and princess they are both on heat princess is 8month old while Gabe is a year and 4month please the dog princess what breed of dog is she the one with the guy on cap if am right it a alsatian dog that crazy boy is saying it a CO. Some people don't know the dog they have if you guys came I posted of a guy that wanted to mate two different breed he is the one

Pets / Re: How Active Is A Female GSD? by Richybang: 12:45pm On Nov 09, 2015
it all depends the treatment u give it if u treat it in an aggressive way she will be aggressive if u treat it in a cool and loving way it may be cool or aggressive and if u treat it in an over pampered way she will be over protective over the person Who over pampered her with love
Pets / Re: Benefits Of Having A Dog by Richybang: 3:18pm On Nov 04, 2015
It all depend on the training good quality training if you train them with kids you can travel and come back your kids will be alright and treatment the way you treat the dog matters a lot treat it bad someone pays for it, treat it good it good and it will do anything to please you
Pets / Re: Please Help!! I Don't Understand My Dog Again. by Richybang: 1:18pm On Nov 04, 2015
guy watch the dam carefully when she is with the pup some dogs kill premature pups

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Pets / Re: Snap And Upload Your Pet's Picture Here. Its That Simple by Richybang: 1:03pm On Nov 04, 2015
ladies and gentlemen please meet my love,my babies, my heart beats,my morning sunshine, the ones I work for so that they will have a better life, the pets that always make me smile ,my over protective pets, my aggressive pets,my troublesome pet, my hell on earth pets, here is king but I call him beast (he only answer to beast when I call him but if any other person calls him that he ignores ) and Gabriella (the golden one she has a birth problem )

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Pets / Re: Exceptional Gsd Pups For Sale by Richybang: 7:33pm On Oct 29, 2015
it just now Am looking at the pictures very well oga boss Na rot u use jare See the face Na See the chest colour self abi you use rot.mix gsd sire mate there mama
Pets / Re: What Breed of Dogs Do You Think Can Go Up Against A Wolf by Richybang: 7:22pm On Oct 29, 2015
dogos are great dogs far stronger than a pit bull when it comes to hunting they are god they can hunt any thing check videos of them on YouTube u will See how it killed a wolf
Pets / Re: Exceptional Gsd Pups For Sale by Richybang: 5:56am On Oct 28, 2015
blasiangurl85:


Shadow. Really?! Never got any message. He's only 8 months now. So by December he'll just be 10 months. Don't know if he will be able to "perform". But trust me once he's old enough I'm sure he'll be a super stud. grin he's already 42kg and still growing
wow babe he is still young he looks handsome
Pets / Re: Exceptional Gsd Pups For Sale by Richybang: 12:01pm On Oct 27, 2015
blasiangurl85:
Since you doesn't have the picture of the stud, I suggest you find one to clear yourself. But regardless of that I don't really know if those pups are gsd and rott mix because my dog looked similar to his puppies when I got him. And he is a gsd. He had the similar black face with the brownish dot and was all black all over apart from his legs.
babe what the name of that your dog again i have forgotten well i sent you a message on fb but no reply will he be ready for mating on 25th of December
Pets / Re: Benefits Of Having A Dog by Richybang: 11:36am On Oct 27, 2015
They are our physical angles i love them till death

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Pets / Re: What Breed of Dogs Do You Think Can Go Up Against A Wolf by Richybang: 10:36pm On Oct 25, 2015
Apitch:

Hmmm caucasians n kangals are badass but dogo killing a mountain lion, bro link to the video or u know the rest
how do I link the video here because I watched it on YouTube search dogo kill mountain lion you will see it video on YouTube
Pets / Re: Kitten's For Sale(for The Cat Lovers)5K by Richybang: 12:20pm On Oct 25, 2015
What of Pic of there p man(dad) or did she play away match
Pets / Re: What Breed of Dogs Do You Think Can Go Up Against A Wolf by Richybang: 12:03pm On Oct 25, 2015
I will go for a kangla it much bigger than a wolf i have seen videos of it killed a wolf even the dog called dogo argentino killed a mountain lion compare a wolf to a mountain lion

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Pets / Re: My Dog Hav Nt Seen Her Period For A Longtime by Richybang: 12:39am On Oct 24, 2015
Eveezy:

bro, dis pg600, is it a drug intablet form or given tru syringe, nd plzzz knw dere re syd effects
it has tablets and syringe no side effect

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