Why is your dog displaying destructive tendencies? Many people erroneously believe that destructive dog behavior means their dog is punishing them for being left alone. This is quite untrue, as most dog trainers and dog behaviorists will confirm. Let me show you with examples from with my two young rescued dogs, along with a couple of basic dog training pointers.
All dogs have a lot of energy. The more high energy the breed, the more exercise your canine requires. If you have a problem with dog hyperactivity or over-excitation, insufficient exercise may be a root cause. The same holds true for destructive behavior in dogs.
What to do?
Walks and ball-chasing are great ways for your dog to exercise. That is a daily requirement. Also, you can put the dog on a treadmill for 30 minutes or so. Yes, it is good for dogs just as for people, for cardio-vascular health, weight control, muscle toning, and stress release.
Psychological challenges are very critical, too, in reducing destructive or aggressive behaviors. Common challenges experienced on walks include such "attractive nuisances" as passing cyclists, squirrels taunting the would-be chaser, and the inevitable encounters with other humans and dogs. These can make a dog very excited, forgetting his leash training, and sometimes incite his protective, territorial, or dominance instincts or aggressive tendencies.
I never allow my dogs to say hello to humans or other dogs when they are over-excited. Greeting an unfamiliar dog this way is rude in the dog world.
The younger of my two dogs, Joy, does tend to become over-excited when she sees another dog. Sometimes I remove her from the situation. Other times I have her sit or lie down as the other dog walks by. Sometimes I intentionally expose her as a training exercise.
Joy is catching on as any dog will, and is rewarded with permission to say hello if she is calm. As she learns to control this excitement during her exercise walks, her self-control and obedience in other areas increases as well . . . including right behavior if alone, and avoidance of destructive or aggressive tendencies.
The coming together of two over-excited dogs for a first-time meeting (quite different from the understandably excited greeting of old friends) can result in a fight. Not always, but frequently. The overly-excited dogs must be separated.
In a first-time meeting of two dogs, if aggression seems evident, WALK the dogs together with the people in between to separate and control them. (This can also be done with one excited and one calm dog, but not with two over-excited ones.) Have two people take them on walks together regularly until they acclimate. That's what we do.
With my dogs, there was no aggression but clear excitement on Joy's part when they were introduced, but obviously time was needed for the two to explore each other and to establish a pecking order. With only one excited pup, a friend and I frequently walk the two dogs together.
As the dogs get worn out from the joint walk, they are more calm and relaxed with each other. Aggression toward each other or general "snits" are far less likely then, and they are too tired to tear up a yard or house!
I have no destructive dog behavior problems with my dogs because they are walked about two miles every day. They also have at least an hour of playtime with each other or with me daily. Note: There is nothing wrong with more than one hour of play -- Just be sure you control it!
I also gave Joy plenty of toys as a young pup, so she always had something of her own on which to chew and did not suffer from boredom. She loved her toys, and so she had no interest in my things. She even recognized the names I gave to her individual toys, and by six-seven months old, she would retrieve the specific toy from her toy box on command and bring it to me for play!
With Labrador blood and a great mouthing need, Joy also destroyed her toys faster and more completely than I have ever seen anywhere. Even things labeled indestructible! She viewed that as her hunt and kill duty and displayed her handiwork with great pride. She felt she had a purpose as she accepted and destroyed her own things -- never mine. We had NO destructive chewing problem with this puppy, even during the teething periods, which is almost unheard of for a Lab!
Destructive behavior in mature dogs is caused by energy bursts. If the energy is drained through exercise, however, there is no need to tear something up to get rid of the energy. Obsessive behavior of any kind in a dog -- from jumping, running, fixation on balls, whatever -- a result of an energy burst.
The solution? Exercise!
Aggressive dogs need more exercise than any other. Aggression usually comes out in a dog who is anxious, fearful, undisciplined, or dominant. Aggression dog dominance, people aggression, and other dog aggression issues will be addressed in other articles and are not within the purview of this one. However, it is important to note that while taking away the dog's energy through exercise does not solve the underlying problem, nevertheless, it sure helps to lessen its impact!
Owners must be cognizant of their dogs' exercise requirements. It is not an option nor a matter of what is convenient. It is a necessity! Do not have a dog if you cannot provide for this most basic need.
Remember, too, that any sort of dog behavior you don't like must be handled immediately. Dogs live in the moment and stay in it until it is addressed.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Stopping Your Dog's Aggression Towards People
One of the worse types of dog aggression problems is that of dog aggression directed at people. An aggressive dog can cause some very painful and serious injuries, especially if the victim is a child. If you have a dog that is showing signs of aggression towards people, it is urgent for you to correct your dog's problem. It is not unusual for a dog known for biting to be put to sleep by the authorities.
There are some obvious signs you can look for to spot an aggressive dog and avoid the possibilities of a biting incident. A dog that is acting aggressive will display that aggression by barking loudly, snarling and growling, showing his teeth and maybe even snapping them, he will have an intent stare and the hair on his back will be raised. He may also try to jump up or lunge at the object of his aggression. You can tell by the intensity of the aggression just how imminent a biting episode might be.
If you are seeing signs like this with your dog, you definitely will want to learn how to correct this problem before he bites somebody. Aggression often comes as a result of conditioning (quite often through repeated exposure to something abusive-perhaps another dog or a human), and by countering that bad conditioning with a positive experience that is repeated frequently over time, you should be able to correct your dog's aggression problem and return him to a well balanced happy state of being.
If your dog is aggressive the first steps you should take to prevent serious problems would include keeping your dog in an enclosed area, or in the case of no fence, he should be put on a restraint. You cannot take the chance of an aggressive dog running loose. He will be a certain danger to any passersby he encounters while running around.
In order to correct your dog's aggression towards people you should arrange to meet with a friend your dog already knows (or at least doesn't already have a problem with) for a visit. Often dogs are more aggressive on their own territory, so you might even want to begin this training at a neutral location, where your dog will feel less protective and hopefully less aggressive. Wherever you decide to start the training, first put your aggressive dog on his leash, and in the case of biters, it might even be necessary to use a muzzle as a further precaution.
Have your friend come close to you and your dog, but not close enough for your dog to reach him with a sudden lunge-that's why you need the leash. Remember, if your dog does get aggressive, don't react with anger or over-excitement, as that will only spur him on. You must restrain the dog, of course, but use your calm but firm voice to make him sit down again at your side. Once he is back in his sit position, speak soothingly to your dog. You want to teach him that it is OK to be calm, through your own relaxed attitude. He needs to learn that if his master isn't feeling threatened, he should also relax. When he shows he is relaxed, give him praise and a reward treat. Each time you calm him down, repeat the rewards of praise and a treat. The idea is to use positive reinforcement to get him to associate other people's presence with the possibility of rewards. In the meantime, you are steadily desensitizing your dog's aggressive response towards other people.
Start the training with just one person that your dog can gradually feel comfortable around. You can then repeat the training with other people, so that he learns people are OK, and that he can be around them without anything bad happening to him. The goal is to get him to become able to relax around people in any type of social situation, whether its a few people or a lot of people.
If you can't enjoy taking your pet anywhere or trust him around children, you are not going to really appreciate how much fun a dog's company can be. So, if are noticing aggressive signs with your puppy or dog, don't delay with correcting that serious problem.
There are some obvious signs you can look for to spot an aggressive dog and avoid the possibilities of a biting incident. A dog that is acting aggressive will display that aggression by barking loudly, snarling and growling, showing his teeth and maybe even snapping them, he will have an intent stare and the hair on his back will be raised. He may also try to jump up or lunge at the object of his aggression. You can tell by the intensity of the aggression just how imminent a biting episode might be.
If you are seeing signs like this with your dog, you definitely will want to learn how to correct this problem before he bites somebody. Aggression often comes as a result of conditioning (quite often through repeated exposure to something abusive-perhaps another dog or a human), and by countering that bad conditioning with a positive experience that is repeated frequently over time, you should be able to correct your dog's aggression problem and return him to a well balanced happy state of being.
If your dog is aggressive the first steps you should take to prevent serious problems would include keeping your dog in an enclosed area, or in the case of no fence, he should be put on a restraint. You cannot take the chance of an aggressive dog running loose. He will be a certain danger to any passersby he encounters while running around.
In order to correct your dog's aggression towards people you should arrange to meet with a friend your dog already knows (or at least doesn't already have a problem with) for a visit. Often dogs are more aggressive on their own territory, so you might even want to begin this training at a neutral location, where your dog will feel less protective and hopefully less aggressive. Wherever you decide to start the training, first put your aggressive dog on his leash, and in the case of biters, it might even be necessary to use a muzzle as a further precaution.
Have your friend come close to you and your dog, but not close enough for your dog to reach him with a sudden lunge-that's why you need the leash. Remember, if your dog does get aggressive, don't react with anger or over-excitement, as that will only spur him on. You must restrain the dog, of course, but use your calm but firm voice to make him sit down again at your side. Once he is back in his sit position, speak soothingly to your dog. You want to teach him that it is OK to be calm, through your own relaxed attitude. He needs to learn that if his master isn't feeling threatened, he should also relax. When he shows he is relaxed, give him praise and a reward treat. Each time you calm him down, repeat the rewards of praise and a treat. The idea is to use positive reinforcement to get him to associate other people's presence with the possibility of rewards. In the meantime, you are steadily desensitizing your dog's aggressive response towards other people.
Start the training with just one person that your dog can gradually feel comfortable around. You can then repeat the training with other people, so that he learns people are OK, and that he can be around them without anything bad happening to him. The goal is to get him to become able to relax around people in any type of social situation, whether its a few people or a lot of people.
If you can't enjoy taking your pet anywhere or trust him around children, you are not going to really appreciate how much fun a dog's company can be. So, if are noticing aggressive signs with your puppy or dog, don't delay with correcting that serious problem.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Puppies Aggressive Behaviour - Stop it Before Its Too Late
Did you know that half of household insurance claims are due to dog bites. Some people have proven that some aggression can be due to genetics, but it is not all the cause for dog aggressive behaviour, it can be purely that your puppy has not been trained.
Stop your puppies aggressive behaviour before it's too late, by first of all choosing the right puppy for the family and training your pup form the start.
Choose the right puppy for your family.
Choosing the right temperament of dog is very important to help stop aggressive behaviour in puppies as some need more training than others.
When choosing from a litter make sure that you ask to see the temperament of the mum as you could get a good idea what temperament the pups could be from seeing her as an adult.
Watch out for the shy puppies when choosing from a litter, these are pups that generally need a lot of training. They usually are on their own and won't come to you when viewing the puppy pack.
On the other side a dominant dog will be a handful and also need a lot of training, when viewing the pack dominant pups may also be very much on their own as they are very confident.
Then there is the fun middle of the road dogs who will be running around having a great time, these have fantastic temperaments.
Train your Puppy From Day One And Cut Out Aggression
The training that you provide from day one will determine what your puppy will grow up like, its very important that training is a priority, do no training with your puppy and problems can occur.
When you first bring your puppy home, try and do a few things that put you in an authoritative role straight away.
Here Are Some Tips;
1. Always lead your puppy through doorways and up and down the staircase etc a leader leads and lower dogs follow
2. Never allow a puppy to be in a high position, height gives a puppy authority, so keep small dogs off the window ledge, back of sofa and top of stairs especially when you are downstairs.
3. If you have a small dog never pick them up when answering the door this is very important as a lot of aggression happens here, answering a door with a puppy in your arms gives the puppy height and authority this is why biting occurs.
4. Try and get the family not to be too overly boisterous as puppies love any reaction to running and jumping this gets a pup very excited and want to bite.
Getting a puppy used to being handled is very important for when you are taking them to the vets. Most vets need to look in their mouths touch their ears, tail and paws etc so getting a puppy used to being touched in these areas will help stop aggression at the vets.
Its is best to reprimand a dog for any aggressive behaviour with a low tone almost a growl, dog and puppies respond well to voice tones and body language.
Your puppy will soon become a teenager and that is around 16 weeks. Its at this stage that a puppy can start to change and the cheeky behaviour arrives, a few more barks may start to be heard as your puppy starts to become protective and territorial to your home. This behaviour needs to be watched as barking can lead to aggression, do not leave a puppy to bark out of control at the door as aggression can happen as soon as you open the door to your visitor and a bite occur.
Stop your puppies aggressive behaviour before it's too late, by first of all choosing the right puppy for the family and training your pup form the start.
Choose the right puppy for your family.
Choosing the right temperament of dog is very important to help stop aggressive behaviour in puppies as some need more training than others.
When choosing from a litter make sure that you ask to see the temperament of the mum as you could get a good idea what temperament the pups could be from seeing her as an adult.
Watch out for the shy puppies when choosing from a litter, these are pups that generally need a lot of training. They usually are on their own and won't come to you when viewing the puppy pack.
On the other side a dominant dog will be a handful and also need a lot of training, when viewing the pack dominant pups may also be very much on their own as they are very confident.
Then there is the fun middle of the road dogs who will be running around having a great time, these have fantastic temperaments.
Train your Puppy From Day One And Cut Out Aggression
The training that you provide from day one will determine what your puppy will grow up like, its very important that training is a priority, do no training with your puppy and problems can occur.
When you first bring your puppy home, try and do a few things that put you in an authoritative role straight away.
Here Are Some Tips;
1. Always lead your puppy through doorways and up and down the staircase etc a leader leads and lower dogs follow
2. Never allow a puppy to be in a high position, height gives a puppy authority, so keep small dogs off the window ledge, back of sofa and top of stairs especially when you are downstairs.
3. If you have a small dog never pick them up when answering the door this is very important as a lot of aggression happens here, answering a door with a puppy in your arms gives the puppy height and authority this is why biting occurs.
4. Try and get the family not to be too overly boisterous as puppies love any reaction to running and jumping this gets a pup very excited and want to bite.
Getting a puppy used to being handled is very important for when you are taking them to the vets. Most vets need to look in their mouths touch their ears, tail and paws etc so getting a puppy used to being touched in these areas will help stop aggression at the vets.
Its is best to reprimand a dog for any aggressive behaviour with a low tone almost a growl, dog and puppies respond well to voice tones and body language.
Your puppy will soon become a teenager and that is around 16 weeks. Its at this stage that a puppy can start to change and the cheeky behaviour arrives, a few more barks may start to be heard as your puppy starts to become protective and territorial to your home. This behaviour needs to be watched as barking can lead to aggression, do not leave a puppy to bark out of control at the door as aggression can happen as soon as you open the door to your visitor and a bite occur.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
How to Really Stop a Dog From Biting
While you may think it is cute when your new puppy bites, you will soon find out it is not. Letting your puppy bite can lead to some very serious issues in the future. Your puppy may seem like it is playing, but what it is really doing is trying to become the leader. This is why it is a must to learn how to stop a dog from biting.
The first step to learn about how to stop a dog from biting is to provide your puppy with a lot of chew toys. Let it chew on the toys, but when it bites you, make a loud noise. This noise will startle the puppy. If it doesn't stop them in their tracks and it continues to bite, walk away. If this doesn't work, remove the puppy from the situation by placing it in a crate.
With an older dog that is in its teen years, you may find they are constantly trying to chew at your fingers. Again, use the same methods as above. Make sure you are teaching your dog some obedience, as well and incorporate what they have learned into the training. For example, if they are biting you, tell them to sit and stay. If this isn't working, you may even want to purchase a muzzle for them.
Those that have brought home an older dog and have found it to be displaying a little aggression, you will want to put a stop to this quickly. Muzzles, crate training, and obedience classes can help you to get your new dog under control. Just like with a puppy, removing the dog from the situation can help to teach them that their behavior is not appropriate.
Many people often have no clue of how to stop a dog from biting and can actually make the problem worse. The answer is obedience training. No matter what age your dog is, obedience training will let the dog know that you are in charge. Biting is not necessarily a sign that your dog may have to be put down, it is, however, a sign that your dog needs to learn its place.
The first step to learn about how to stop a dog from biting is to provide your puppy with a lot of chew toys. Let it chew on the toys, but when it bites you, make a loud noise. This noise will startle the puppy. If it doesn't stop them in their tracks and it continues to bite, walk away. If this doesn't work, remove the puppy from the situation by placing it in a crate.
With an older dog that is in its teen years, you may find they are constantly trying to chew at your fingers. Again, use the same methods as above. Make sure you are teaching your dog some obedience, as well and incorporate what they have learned into the training. For example, if they are biting you, tell them to sit and stay. If this isn't working, you may even want to purchase a muzzle for them.
Those that have brought home an older dog and have found it to be displaying a little aggression, you will want to put a stop to this quickly. Muzzles, crate training, and obedience classes can help you to get your new dog under control. Just like with a puppy, removing the dog from the situation can help to teach them that their behavior is not appropriate.
Many people often have no clue of how to stop a dog from biting and can actually make the problem worse. The answer is obedience training. No matter what age your dog is, obedience training will let the dog know that you are in charge. Biting is not necessarily a sign that your dog may have to be put down, it is, however, a sign that your dog needs to learn its place.
Tips to Control Dog Barking
I have found some reasons why dogs do bark.
1) The dog may feel worried, hungry or anxious. He may not be used to being alone. He is afraid of abandonment. Or he just is trying to tell you he wants some food in his bowl.
2) Dogs bark when they see guests. At my house that means the mailman, the cookie selling girl scout, and the pool man across the street. But this can be an uncomfortable greeting for the guest.
3) The Territorial Imperative. My terrier barks at anything and anyone that comes in or near our yard. It is her turf. Yet I can take her into the waiting room at the vets or the groomers and she ignores the other cats and dogs around her.
4) The dog may need exercise. That canine energy has to be released somehow.
5) The dog may be too secluded and not used to people. They just frighten him.
6) Environmental reasons such as loud noises (sirens, fireworks).
7) The dog may be bored and wants your attention.
Training is most useful in halting uncontrolled dog barking. Shouting at your dog will not stoop him. If you train him in the basics of "Stay". "Sit", and "No", you will be able to control his barking.
To help socialization your dog, you can take him to dog parks where he can interact with other dogs and people. When I take my Saluki to the dog park, he finds the closest person sitting on a bench and sits down with his bottom on the bench next to them. But then, he really is not a barker. He is just a weird dog.
If your dog tells you he wants something by barking, do not give it to him immediately. Wait for him to stop so he sees that barking is not the way to get what he wants.
Dogs sometimes pass the time by barking. Try giving the dog chew toys or chewable healthy snacks to give him something to do.
As a responsible pet owner, it is important to socialize your dog so his behavior is acceptable for your family and friends. Pet owners who do this will have a long loving relationship with their pets. Pet owners who do not take this responsibility seriously end up giving away their animals or abandoning them (a decision for which there is no excuse.)
So before you go and get that adorable puppy, think about the responsibility of owning a pet. A misbehaving animal is your fault, not theirs.
Love and teach your animal. They live to love you.
1) The dog may feel worried, hungry or anxious. He may not be used to being alone. He is afraid of abandonment. Or he just is trying to tell you he wants some food in his bowl.
2) Dogs bark when they see guests. At my house that means the mailman, the cookie selling girl scout, and the pool man across the street. But this can be an uncomfortable greeting for the guest.
3) The Territorial Imperative. My terrier barks at anything and anyone that comes in or near our yard. It is her turf. Yet I can take her into the waiting room at the vets or the groomers and she ignores the other cats and dogs around her.
4) The dog may need exercise. That canine energy has to be released somehow.
5) The dog may be too secluded and not used to people. They just frighten him.
6) Environmental reasons such as loud noises (sirens, fireworks).
7) The dog may be bored and wants your attention.
Training is most useful in halting uncontrolled dog barking. Shouting at your dog will not stoop him. If you train him in the basics of "Stay". "Sit", and "No", you will be able to control his barking.
To help socialization your dog, you can take him to dog parks where he can interact with other dogs and people. When I take my Saluki to the dog park, he finds the closest person sitting on a bench and sits down with his bottom on the bench next to them. But then, he really is not a barker. He is just a weird dog.
If your dog tells you he wants something by barking, do not give it to him immediately. Wait for him to stop so he sees that barking is not the way to get what he wants.
Dogs sometimes pass the time by barking. Try giving the dog chew toys or chewable healthy snacks to give him something to do.
As a responsible pet owner, it is important to socialize your dog so his behavior is acceptable for your family and friends. Pet owners who do this will have a long loving relationship with their pets. Pet owners who do not take this responsibility seriously end up giving away their animals or abandoning them (a decision for which there is no excuse.)
So before you go and get that adorable puppy, think about the responsibility of owning a pet. A misbehaving animal is your fault, not theirs.
Love and teach your animal. They live to love you.
Are Blueberries Safe For Dogs? Find Out the Truth
Many dogs are inclined to beg for table scraps but conscientious owners will not give them human food that they are not sure is safe. Many human foods contain elements that the digestive system of a dog is simply not equipped to handle. Blueberries are one human food that many dogs enjoy from time to time, but pet owners need to know whether it is wise to give them to their pet.
Blueberries are actually a very healthy treat for dogs to have on occasion. They are a great source of many important nutrients that dogs may not get from the other foods they eat. They are a much healthier alternative to the processed treats available for dogs on the shelves of grocery stores and pet stores.
When feeding blueberries to a dog, it is important that they only consume fresh fruit. Pet owners should not add any sugar to the fruit before feeding it to the dog or add any preservatives in order to store them for longer. The dog's digestive system may not be able to process these things and it could cause the animal to become seriously ill.
Although there are health benefits to eating blueberries for a dog, it is important for pet owners to remember that this does not mean all fruits are safe. In fact, many fruits are toxic to a dog even if they are consumed in small amounts. For example, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and apple seeds contain cyanide, which is poisonous. In addition, if a dog eats a tomato, they may experience tremors and serious heart problems.
Although there are general rules about which foods are and are not safe for dogs, nothing is truly carved in stone since each animal is different. Before feeding any human food to a dog, it is important to consult with a veterinarian to make sure that it is safe. Certain foods may only be dangerous to a particular breed of dog so it is always best to be sure before allowing them to eat anything that is not specifically intended for consumption by dogs.
Some fruits can be very dangerous for a dog to eat, but blueberries are actually a healthy snack. They can even be given to a dog as a more natural alternative to the traditional dog treats. However, each dog is different, so before feeding him or her any food that is intended for humans, it is important to consult with a veterinarian.
Blueberries are actually a very healthy treat for dogs to have on occasion. They are a great source of many important nutrients that dogs may not get from the other foods they eat. They are a much healthier alternative to the processed treats available for dogs on the shelves of grocery stores and pet stores.
When feeding blueberries to a dog, it is important that they only consume fresh fruit. Pet owners should not add any sugar to the fruit before feeding it to the dog or add any preservatives in order to store them for longer. The dog's digestive system may not be able to process these things and it could cause the animal to become seriously ill.
Although there are health benefits to eating blueberries for a dog, it is important for pet owners to remember that this does not mean all fruits are safe. In fact, many fruits are toxic to a dog even if they are consumed in small amounts. For example, grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure and apple seeds contain cyanide, which is poisonous. In addition, if a dog eats a tomato, they may experience tremors and serious heart problems.
Although there are general rules about which foods are and are not safe for dogs, nothing is truly carved in stone since each animal is different. Before feeding any human food to a dog, it is important to consult with a veterinarian to make sure that it is safe. Certain foods may only be dangerous to a particular breed of dog so it is always best to be sure before allowing them to eat anything that is not specifically intended for consumption by dogs.
Some fruits can be very dangerous for a dog to eat, but blueberries are actually a healthy snack. They can even be given to a dog as a more natural alternative to the traditional dog treats. However, each dog is different, so before feeding him or her any food that is intended for humans, it is important to consult with a veterinarian.
Pekingese - A Naturally Aggressive Little Dog
There are many words which can be used to describe the personality of a Pekingese, but some of the most commonly heard words are aggressive, stubborn and obstinate. A Pekingese can be a very jealous and possessive little dog; often the jealousy manifests itself in displays of aggression. The dog can be aggressive toward other dogs or people coming to visit their home.
Most dogs will easily adjust and enjoy socializing with other dogs, the same cannot be said of the Pekingese, and the dog is a hard nut to crack. The Pekingese breed may at some point become tolerant of other dogs in the home; however, it is usually only displayed towards littermates or a dog that has been present for a long period of time. If a Pekingese does get along with another dog, it is not something that will happen quickly or easily.
A Pekingese can be very non-threatening to people because of their small size, however the breed picks up on this fact and will act out and display a large ego in response. This is a dog that demands respect from the owner and will do whatever necessary to obtain the respect. The dog is extremely jealous and prone to aggression towards any threatening party. The Pekingese prefers to bond to one person and readily chooses the object of their affection, in fact the dog decides early on who they like and who they do not. The dog is extremely loyal to its owner, and may snap or growl if another person tries to discipline them.
The Pekingese is a veritable lap dog and love being with their owners. The dog does not take well to being told "no," and will not often do something they are told to do. Many owners have testified that their Pekingese will growl at them if they tried to make them do something against their will.
The breed is very loyal to the owner and protective of their household, making them an ideal for home protection; however, the dogs do tend to be overly aggressive as a watchdog. The dog seems to have an inferiority complex and will readily stand their ground and fight to be noticed and get attention.
Many breeders decline to sell Pekingese to people who have small children in the home because of the dog's unpredictable tendencies. In some cases, if a child is not properly taught, many of them think of a Pekingese as a toy or like a doll and will not handle them gently. In some cases, a Pekingese just does not adjust well to a household with small children.
Anyone thinking about purchasing a Pekingese for a family pet should enroll the dog in some basic obedience classes. The dog will make a great pet, but needs to be firmly disciplined and shown what acceptable behavior is. Unlike other dog breeds, a Pekingese will not work to be a people-pleaser, unless it is in their best interest. Many Pekingese owners find their independent nature to be one of the breeds most endearing qualities.
Most dogs will easily adjust and enjoy socializing with other dogs, the same cannot be said of the Pekingese, and the dog is a hard nut to crack. The Pekingese breed may at some point become tolerant of other dogs in the home; however, it is usually only displayed towards littermates or a dog that has been present for a long period of time. If a Pekingese does get along with another dog, it is not something that will happen quickly or easily.
A Pekingese can be very non-threatening to people because of their small size, however the breed picks up on this fact and will act out and display a large ego in response. This is a dog that demands respect from the owner and will do whatever necessary to obtain the respect. The dog is extremely jealous and prone to aggression towards any threatening party. The Pekingese prefers to bond to one person and readily chooses the object of their affection, in fact the dog decides early on who they like and who they do not. The dog is extremely loyal to its owner, and may snap or growl if another person tries to discipline them.
The Pekingese is a veritable lap dog and love being with their owners. The dog does not take well to being told "no," and will not often do something they are told to do. Many owners have testified that their Pekingese will growl at them if they tried to make them do something against their will.
The breed is very loyal to the owner and protective of their household, making them an ideal for home protection; however, the dogs do tend to be overly aggressive as a watchdog. The dog seems to have an inferiority complex and will readily stand their ground and fight to be noticed and get attention.
Many breeders decline to sell Pekingese to people who have small children in the home because of the dog's unpredictable tendencies. In some cases, if a child is not properly taught, many of them think of a Pekingese as a toy or like a doll and will not handle them gently. In some cases, a Pekingese just does not adjust well to a household with small children.
Anyone thinking about purchasing a Pekingese for a family pet should enroll the dog in some basic obedience classes. The dog will make a great pet, but needs to be firmly disciplined and shown what acceptable behavior is. Unlike other dog breeds, a Pekingese will not work to be a people-pleaser, unless it is in their best interest. Many Pekingese owners find their independent nature to be one of the breeds most endearing qualities.
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