Doggie help needed....
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I have a redbone coonhound we got as a puppy. So slightly different but this is what works for us.
He does not react well to discipline at all. He hates being left out of family activities and will pout. He can be very stubborn when handled wrong.
Positive reinforcement and food works very well. Tell him ‘good boy’ when he does his business outside right after he finishes. Ignore him when he does bad. Literally turn your back on him and ignore him, even leaving the room. You must be a strong leader and never let him go through a doorway before you. Daily exercise is also crucial.
Coonhounds crave attention and approval. From the core of his soul he wants to please you. Just my experience with my coonhound.
Use a crate or restrict him to one room. The crate is easier because it immediately places you in control of the situation. When it is time to take him out, place the lead on him and immediately move him outdoors. Praise and reward him for doing his business outdoors. You may also want to bell train him. Hang a bell from a cord that he can reach, from the door leading outside. Ring it each time you take him out. He will then associate the bell with doing his business outside which results in a reward. In time, he will ring the bell to let you know he needs to go out. After you have successfully broken him into this habit, gradually open up more space in the house while still restricting access to other rooms.
I have worked with basset hounds for more than 20 years. It is important to familiarize yourself with breed characteristics. Here is an article on the American Coonhound Read More
I have pinged another freeper with good dog training skills.
First, good for you!!!! Rescuing an adult dog is a great thing. Second, if you send the dog back after two weeks that’s the end for the dog. He’ll not be adopted again and he will be put down. We have six large rescue dogs now and have had a total of ten over the past 20 years. The dog doesn’t need training. You need training. Go, together, to obedience school. You will learn the skills you need to manage the dog and he will learn limits as he recognizes you as the pack leader. It will be fun. You’ll learn super new stuff and the dog will aim to please you. You will have years of fun together. You will be a better person for it. Oh, is he neutered yet? If not get it done ASAP.
two good training sources
Cesar Milan Dog Whisperer- watch shows, contact directly for advice, he rescues many older dogs and corrects behaviors
Monks of New Skete- check out their books. they raise German shepherds so different temperament however they use human—dog bonding and attachment in a gentle way
Buford needs to be confined in a small space (crate or small enclosed area, like enclosure slightly larger than playpen, but not outside! Krep him right in the midst of his new human pack, to watch and observe your household, to join you and be praised for good behavior, to be confined when his behavior is out of bounds like table climbing and peeing
Dog obedience class to to learn to walk onleash and enjoy walkies adventures
Can’t help but smile. A 75 pound dog is all muscle, especially a hound. With obediance training, crate training and consistency from you he’ll become the biggest, mushiest lap dog in the world. We have a Great Pyr / Carolina mix who is 97 pounds. He rolls on his back so we can rub his belly and snuggles. Be patient with him and with yourself!
Can’t help but smile. A 75 pound dog is all muscle, especially a hound. With obediance training, crate training and consistency from you he’ll become the biggest, mushiest lap dog in the world. We have a Great Pyr / Carolina mix who is 97 pounds. He rolls on his back so we can rub his belly and snuggles. Be patient with him and with yourself!
Dog Bonding advise. Sit down with your. Talk with him about his head as you stroke it, his ears as you touch them. Stroke his legs as you encourage him. Finally and most importantly, pick up his paw and explore it minutely. Message between his toes, nails and webbing. Do that long and gently and regularly. Alway say “Paw”. Very soon your dog will adore you and become a relaxed member of your family.
First, let’s talk about what a Bluetick is genetically programmed to do.
They must work independently of humans and they climb trees after their quarry. So, this is one reason you see the climbing on tables. Hunters don’t care if the dog is uncivilized in the house, because they’re outside dogs.
As for marking, Buford is most likely an outdoor dog, so he’s had no experience with housetraining. Put him on a leash and keep him tied to you when he’s in the house. Watch him like a hawk and don’t walk near your furniture (LOL).
Folks need to research a breed before taking one on as a family member, in particular when adopting a dog bred for work.
Hound Dawg ping (c;
I hope it works out. Thank you for giving an older dog a chance.
We have a black & tan female and a redbone male. You will find they are easier to handle after a mile or two run. They need massive exercise in order to calm down.
We live in the country and ours are outside dogs. On the occasion they are inside, crates and being very firm with them helps.
They do like to ride, especially our black & tan will “load up” in a heart beat.
Get ready for the digging, they are real excavators...
Was Buford his original name or a name the shelter gave him? If it was his original name, you might want to change it in case he associates the name “Buford” with abuse from his previous owner. If the shelter gave him the name, he just may not have been called it enough. Calling him and giving him treats when he responds should work wonders in getting the desired response.
I may get flamed for this, but with his size and strength, you may want to consider a pinch collar for walking him. After my 42-pound rescue pup managed to pull me off my feet hard enough that I ended up breaking my left hip, and on the advice of my vet, I got one for Aubrey. She took to it immediately, and I think it makes her feel more secure and connected to me. Leerburg calls it “power steering for dogs” and it really is. It’s not fun being dragged down the street by your dog, and the lack of control is dangerous for you and your dog.
Also, do not use a retractable leash! Dogs can get up an incredible head of steam if the brake fails, and the resultant jerk can do real damage to you, e.g., broken hip. Six foot leads are fine.
Do not lose heart. You have only had Buford a couple of days and he is probably as baffled as you are about what is expected. Older dogs really are the best, although they do come with their own set of quirks. We only rescue adult dogs, and it just heartwarming to help them become the good dogs they are meant to be.
He needs to be kennel trained. kennels are a great tool for breaking bad habits.
We have a an 80-lb Lab that we got from a shelter when he was about 2. I am sure the dispositions are quite different, but I’ll tell you what worked for us.
We crated him for the first week, and that worked for most of the house. We have a screened-in porch, however, that he regarded as outside for a time. For that, we used an enzyme-based spray on his urination spots.
For jumping up, we used a trick, I saw on Victoria whatshername’s show. When the dog tries to jump up on you, do not make eye contact and turn away. Also, when he pesters for more petting while you are sitting down and taking a break, cross your arms over your chest and stare at the ceiling. He will get the message an lie down.
We taught our dog his name by saying his name every time we fed him. Same trick with our cat.
Good luck. And God bless you for rescuing an adult dog.
Well our neighbor got a beautiful Coon hound pup and it is now full grown and an outside dog. They really are not the best choice for a housedog. They are stubborn and somewhat hard to train and they are really bred for hunting like most hounds.
We have a Beagle and we love him to death and now at aged 16+ he is a wonderful inside dog but I would not get another one.
Marking: Take him out frequently. Clean the old stains completely. Praise him when pees outside. Look for any sign that he might need to go.
Training: Ignore the Dog Whisperer advice. His method is one of intimidation and domination. He kicks and jabs at the dogs. Do you want a dog that's afraid of you or a loving friend? Victoria Stillwell’s Positive training is a much better alternative.
Begging/Climbing/Patience: You can't teach a dog patience but you can teach them down and stay. Once he learns to stay you can eat in peace.