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scruffy
I adopted Scruffy almost 3 years ago from a shelter. They didn't know much about him other than he is maybe 1-2 years (then) and had been abused (he has a BB bullet in is hind leg). He is a GREAT dog but has a few issues. He is very tame in regards that he almost NEVER barks. The first year I had him I heard him bark maybe 1 or 2 times. He also likes to sleep a lot with me (i work night shift so thats nice) He is also great around other people but...when he is in eye sight of any other animal he begins to hop around and whimper non stop. Because of this we cannot go for long walks. I've tried calming and holding him when other dogs are around and that hasn't worked. When he is around my friends dog he is very playful but he is constantly trying to "hump" them. He has been fixed and hasn't tried to show the "affection" to adults or children ever. I don't know what to do. Thanks.
AnswerHi Julie,
Scruffy is so cute - and sounds like a little love bug... at home!
When you go on walks, take cheese or some other small treats with you.
When another dog approaches, take a piece of cheese out, (let him smell it), hold it up
to your eyes, make him focus on it and say "watch ME" - when he looks at you, give him the treat and say "good boy". Keep doing it over and over and over and over until the other dog has gone by. Sounds simple, but I've seen it work hundreds of times. What you are doing is breaking his concentration on the dog and re-focusing his attention on YOU and the treat. This is a Victoria Stillwell training procedure and works GREAT.
The humping thing is just a show of dominance - which means Scruffy is trying to let the other dog(s) know that he is THE BOSS. Even though it's annoying and embarrassing, this is really just a dog trait. You can try spraying her with a water bottle every time she does it so it becomes an unpleasant action, but it's just something that is hard-wired in dog's brains. :)
I love the picture, he's precious. Best of luck Julie!
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