help!!!

Ok so this puppy of mine is bi polar

He lovesss to snuggle with you and lays in my lap for hours chewing his bone.

Other times not so much. When I tell him no or take something from him he starts going ballistic and tries to bitw anything that comes in his way


Any tips??? He is 3 months old.

I say No in a stern voice and try to calm him down but it isnt working.

My friend suggested a can with pennys in it bc there hearing is super sensitvie and they will learn it is bad if you shake it while saying no.

The penny can works sometimes..never scream it makes the pup more nervous and it act outs more...problem is Alpha role...pup thinks it can get over on you...it takes time bnut keep working at it

ex if pup is not listening ignore him and dont say a word he will calm down

ughhhhh....

I guess it is just a phase

The can was the only thing that worked for us.

it's a dominance issue...he's not getting what he wants so he does it until you give in.

When he is misbehaving, you loudly and sternly say NO and turn him on his back with all 4 paws in the air and lay on top of him and put some weight on him. This shows him that you are dominant over him. It's an 'alpha' thing...we did it with our female rottweiler when she was a pup....she chews only her toys and listens when we say no. Do this WHENVER you catch him doing something he shouldn't be doing. Eventually, when you yell (don't be afraid to raise your voice-they will know they've been bad) they end up running to your feet and lying on their belly to be submmissive to you.

Shana is totally right - we also have a Rottie, a 5 month old MALE at that - and he is constantly trying to test our role as the alphas! Turning them on their back and holding until they submit is how their mom used to put them in their place when they were still with their litter. Golem is really well behaved and really has responded to our training - but it does take time and most of all patience! You have to be more persistent than him, and if you keep it up - you will have a submissive and very well behaved dog. He's still so young too, so be consistent with your corrections and praise, and he will eventually figure out the diference between good and bad behavior. Don't give up!

ok I tried the back thing and he gets PYSCHO!!!!!! LOL.. seriosuly like possessed!!!!

I will try it for a couple days more and see what he does!!

you can also try leash corrections too, if the submission isn't working. Since Golem has been losing his baby teeth, we've been noticing him getiing a lot more bitey than usual, and none of our usual calm down techniques would work. Our trainer said that the leash corrections work here becuase they don't confuse it with anything other than a correction. So, we left his leash on (he wears a choke chain too) and when he started biting us - gave the leash a quick tug and looked him in the eys saying NO BITE. After repeating it once or twice - he gets the message and finds a toy to chew instead, which we praise him for. I like the leash as correction bc he knows at any given time he can and WILL be corrected if doing something bad. He's been really good about it now too - we've been using this technique for a little over a week now and he's really responded quite well to it. Before, his little biting temper tantrums used to last anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes! Now, with a quick correction, the frenzy comes and goes in a matter of seconds. It's really frustrating, but once you find something that works with your dog, it gets much better! Good luck

Please do not use the 'alpha roll.' The Monks of New Skete popularized this technique and now they strongly advise against it. It is based on a flawed theory that has now been widely discredited. Some people may get good results with it, but it can often lead to fear and aggression in your dog; there are better ways of showing your dog who is in charge. Your pup is going through a stage. Teach him to sit for the things he wants; if he's out of control give him a 60 second time-out in the crate. But please thouroughly research the 'alpha roll' before you introduce it to your dog.
Here is link to site that talks about the 'alph roll.' Just do a search on the internet and you will find a lot of information
info on alpha roll

another good website for help

gees there are so many different things to think about!!!!

I guess it is like raising a kid and the diff parenting techniques out there.

I got a book on beagle training but it is geared towards older puppies

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Posted by lesleyw

I know, it's so hard. There is so much conflicting information out there. Have you searched the web for some beagle chat sites? Other beagle owners may be able to give you some good advice.

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hahah I think FH will kill me if I join another forum. I have this one and I am very actively invovled in a military support group as well LOL