Training my dumbass dog

[Great-Kazoo]

I have tried four different kennels, but I threw two of them away because they were completely ruined.

Here is where kennel training got us:

He knows you are going to let him out once the wrecking begins. Use bitter apple and or pepper spray on anything that is chewable. YOU are IN COMMAND NOT the DOG. You take charge and make sure he knows this.
We had issues with a mixed breed years ago, males are a PITA. However aggressive training on your part, with you and the wife and not some outsourced person. The training only got him comfortable with..........the trainer.
They have these things called muzzles, buy one, use it until the issues stop. the only time out of muzzle is to eat. Does not matter how much whining, crying etc he does. If he was muzzled and kept in a kennel a few of these issues would disappear sooner than later.We see all breeds of dogs with muzzles from those little shitters to st bernards. No dog is perfect, work, train, work, just like shooting, Practice, practice, practice.

[Danimal]

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[10mm-man]

I was always told that muzzles are for short term only and should be removed when you are not actively training or walking the dog. I think that I will get one and see what I can do. If he can realize that the chewing is what we get mad about, then he might stop if he knows that the muzzle is coming.

Sometimes you gotta break the rules! I like this suggestion, give the mutt a chance! then 00 buck!

[Great-Kazoo]

I was always told that muzzles are for short term only and should be removed when you are not actively training or walking the dog. I think that I will get one and see what I can do. If he can realize that the chewing is what we get mad about, then he might stop if he knows that the muzzle is coming.

I know a few folks, including another board member who muzzled their dog.
Question: What is the purpose of a muzzle?
ANS: To keep a dog from biting, CHEWING or just break them of being to mouthy. Some dogs just feel they can clamp on to someone, very gently as most do.
The muzzle prevents this. YOU are in CHARGE, You're the ALPHA.
Who da man. You Da Man.

[Teufelhund]

I think I'd take that one out and shoot him.

Short of that, this book will cure all your dog-caused ills. The Koehler Method of Dog Training. I read and used an older version of this book with several dogs when I was a teenager. Everything in here works like a charm without resorting to abuse, clickers, or treats.

[cysoto]

Dogs chew for a variety of reasons; it is coded in their DNA. Breaking them of this habit is not as difficult as some may think but, it all begins by recognizing what leads to the pet's behavior. The most common reasons for chewing are teething and boredom.

Reprimanding an animal in the form of yelling and hitting are not only unnecessary but can also lead to negative traits such as increased aggressiveness and "disconnection" from the family nucleus. Along those same lines, I HIGHLY discourage the use of shock collars for training purposes; especially because, at some point, the animal will learn to associate you (its master) with an uncomfortable situation. The bond between a master and his dog should be one of mutual respect and love and not based on pain and fear.

Training a dog takes patience but, more importantly, it requires that both you and your lady are very consistent on the instruction you are giving the animal. Training facilities can be hit or miss. Many of them are not even properly accredited. Those that are, can give you the tools needed to shape your animal into a great companion but it is ultimately up to you to do the work. Remember, training facilities train the owner just as much as they train the dog!

[asmo]

Send him to me for a week. My dogs will get him used to the pack concept and show him what is acceptable and what isn't.

99% of the time its the humans `fault`, not the dogs. You are in charge, not the dog. You are the product of 400 million years of successful evolution - fricken act like it.

[reno316]

This is where I am at. I want to just look for one more option before I send him on the big ride. The problem is that he is the most loving and sweet dog that you can imagine when you are paying attention to him. It would devastate my wife to get rid of him. He is a great guard dog and a great companion for our other dog. But the second you stop petting him he bites onto something and chews it until it is dead. KONG's only last a couple days after he decides he wants to chew it. I wish that I could find a muzzle or something that was made for long term use until he get out of the habit of chewing stuff. Something that I could put on him for an hour or so after he destroys something that he was not supposed to.

OK... what are you doing this Sunday, Aug 19?

I'll come train you how to handle him, train him to behave right, and do it all for a case of Sawtooth Ale from Left Hand Brewery.

[10mm-man]

OK... what are you doing this Sunday, Aug 19?

I'll come train you how to handle him, train him to behave right, and do it all for a case of Sawtooth Ale from Left Hand Brewery.

Yea, me two! i'll bring the shotty just in case... So have two cases of Sawtooth ale available....