I have a 1 year old Husky and German Shepherd mix named Shadow. He jumps on everyone and won't stop, he also humps everyone. When I go to give him a treat he like snaps and almost takes my hand off. When anyone goes to pet him he bites their hands and won't let anyone pet him. He doesn't like strangers and he's mean to strangers. Why does he do this? And how do I get him to stop?
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I would start with this article: The Power of Training a Dog with Markers or Clickers.
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Also, when you give him a treat, it should be when he is calm and bored and when you are training this dog, a small quiet word of praise such as "yes" will work better than getting all excited and getting hyper.
As far as the treat goes, roll the treat up in your hand and when he goes to bite your hand, or mouth your hand, then bump his nose back, gently but firmly and say "take it soft". Offer it again and repeat the same thing if he takes it too rough.
He seems like he is overstimulated and he needs to be calm and not have much hyper activity around him. Give him some sort of a job, even if it is putting down a towel on the floor and throwing him a treat on it at a certain time every afternoon.
Check out youtube.com for fun ways to interact with your dog, but remember that lots of dogs need quiet leadership and not a lot of talking and chatting that makes them nervous.
When a dog jumps on me, I am limber enough to bring up a knee and bump him in the chest, not firmly enough to hurt but enough to knock him off a little of his balance. Then I turn away and ignore him by walking off when he is acting snotty. They all go thru this.
Here are a lot of videos on youtube.com that cover teaching not to jump up.
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Hope any of this applies to your situation!
Blessings,
Robyn from Tennessee
I found this video that looks like a lot of fun to try....
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Strangers are frightening to doggies and they need to trust you will keep him from them. Sometimes shepherds and huskies have a high drive to chase so it is better to isolate them from any chance they might get into trouble chasing people like they do when they are younger.
When he's coming to jump on you, step forward into "his" space and use one word consistently like "settle" while holding your hand like a traffic cop. Keep doing it, by kneeing a dog in the chest they think it's a game. Grab his mouth and hold it shut and use 1/2 words consistently again "no bite".
If he hasn't been neutered get that done, there are inexpensive clinics all over the country, ASPCA has clinics in most towns. Be consistent, not mean, consistent. He will learn, the breed, even mixed is very smart. Give treats and praise for good behavior. Even a Cheerio can be a treat. Snap him on top of his nose if he bites you when giving a treat-use another word-like -gentle.
Hi, Here's a training method I've seen from dog trainer Victoria Stilwell. It helps to have other people in the room to tell you how he responds.
As you enter the room and your dog begins jumping or biting, turn your back to him and cross your arms. It may take a few moments, but he will stop when he sees you're ignoring him and not interacting whatsoever. Take a few steps away if necessary. When someone else tells you he has calmed down, turn to him and praise him verbally or with a treat. But, if he immediately begins unwanted behavior again, immediately turn around. Repeating this consistently teaches him he will get attention, praise and treats only when he is calm and friendly. Your friends and guests should do the same thing.
Also, petting a dog on top of his head shows dominance by you. For a more neutral or positive response from him, approach him from the side or underneath and don't look him in the eye. He will see this as a challenge from you. Eventually when he becomes social and friendly enough, above the head petting and directly looking at him should be ok
Let us know what happens!
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