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1  BPO Training Forum / Behavior, Housebreaking, Obedience / Re: my dogs jump on everyone!
« on: December 09, 2005, 11:52:50 PM »

What I do, is I strap a leash on before a training session or when I know there will be a situation that will elicit jumping.  I step on the leash so that when they jump, they are pulled down by the leash.  I may also say "ech" and give a firm look, but I keep my hands completely off the dog.  This is how we taught our dogs not to jump and now, even if people invite them to jump, they won't. 

After a few exercises, we test the dog by asking them to jump and finally by taunting them with food in order to jump.  They learn that if they jump - the leash pulls them down.  If they stand there (for the show dogs) or sit (for the pets) they get the treat. 

The knee to the chest is actually very good, and I don't think it's mean, unless you do it hard.  I just put my knee up and twist my shoulders to the side.  Turning away is a natural way of telling the dogs not to jump.  I do this with people's dogs who don't listen very well, so that they don't kill me.  If I have to, I will put my knee up because them hitting my knee is a lot better than my stomach.

Best to you in your training,
2  Alaskan Malamutes / Alaskan Malamute Discussions / Re: anyone else have a Nyak's Kennels malamute from Magnolia Texas?
« on: December 09, 2005, 11:37:15 PM »

I agree, I don't think this is an issue with the dog's breeding.  Malamutes are stubborn, or to be PC, I guess I should write they are independent  Wink.  Did the breeder not stress this?  Our breeder made it very clear that a Malamute is not the dog to get if you are looking for a dog that will gladly obey you.  The breeders spent over 4 hours telling us all about the breed and lent us several books, we hadn't already read, to better prepare us. After our first 4 hour visit, we met for another 3 hours to address additional concerns and to go over a few things.  They have been a constant source of help and support and sold us a truly wonderful dog. 

Like someone wrote, Mals are also very active so you are probably gonna have to find something to stimulate the little girl mentally and physically.  I'm from Houston, so I know how hard that can be due to our heat. 

Regardless, they are a very smart breed and if you are very consistent, you should have less trouble training your baby to be more mannerful in the house.  There really is no reason why your puppy would destroy anything with you in the home.  You just have to redirect her attention to an object that is appropriate to chew on.  I don't like giving bones, but maybe you can try to give her a bone to chew on.  I think with consistent, positive training, and a lot of patience (this is still a baby and will be for the next year) you should have a wonderful companion. 

In regard to housebreaking, 8 months is not that long at all.  Man, I wish toy dogs were that easy!  I remember our Mal having to pee every 20 minutes for a few months.

Magnolia is really close to Houston, so why don't you stop by a local dog show.  They have them all the time in Houston, Navasota, and Bryan.  I'm sure the Mal breeders would be more than willing to give you extra tips.

If you really can't handle her, I'm sure the breeder would refund your money. 

PS: There are some really great books out there.  Have you read anything to address your problems?  I think Patricia McConnell and Jean Davidson have some wonderful books out there. 
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