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Dog marking everywhere!

EIN

Ein will not stop urinating on EVERYTHING. He is obviously trying to mark his teritory. I've tried repremanding him (the classic rub his nose in it and a newspaper)however, he gets extremely violent. So I guess this is two questions: what can I do to stop him from marking and what can I do about is severely violent behavior? (by violent, I mean: severe lashing out, loud and violent growling and barking and worst of all biting...hard enough to break skin and leave scars.)

Symptoms: Behavioral

• Experienced Advisor Rosie Barclay says:

  March 08th, 2008 at 10:30 AM

  Hi Nicole

  First of all STOP doing what you call the "classic" response and call in a qualified dog behaviourist as soon as you can your vet will be able to recommend one. This type of problem must be seen as soon as possible. He might well be marking his territory but the behaviour will only be made worse if he is under some stress as well. There are other ways of showing your strengths without resorting to direct challenges. You will be shown how to implement what we call "Learn to earn" exercises and given lots of advice on safety issues.

  Sometimes traditional approaches simply are not right for particular characters of dogs and can have damaging effects.

  Meanwhile clean up the areas with biological washing powder and an odour eliminator.

  All the best

   

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• Nicole says:

  March 09th, 2008 at 11:10 AM

  Acctually, this has been going on for a while now. I contacted a trainer that was reffered to me by the vet and this guy put a chock chain on him and hung him in the air. poor Ein's eyes were bulging and bloodshot and he even cut the side of his mouth from trying to chew the chain. I cried watching this as I'm sure it was just as traumatizing to my dog. He basically chocked him into submission for 45 dollars. ... the way he is is just killing me. He's so sweet and playful smart enough to do all kinds of tricks just so long as he's not mad. (That's why his name is Ein... short for Einstein.) He seems to know in advance when he has done something wrong, as do I, when he looks up at me, lowers his head and starts growling. My husband keeps saying it is because he is not neutered, however I just can't bring myself to do that to him... that, and I would love to contact a breeder and breed some baby einsteins. I'm sure that no one would want to breed with a dog with behavioral problems. In any case, due to what has happened, I'm a little scared to contact someone. (That and they're usually really expensive.) So, what should I be looking for exactly when I make these phone calls? Also, might there be a cheaper quick fix until I can afford a GOOD trainer?

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• Experienced Advisor Rosie Barclay says:

  March 09th, 2008 at 02:27 PM

  Dear Nicole

  How unfortunate that you were referred to someone obviously unqualified. I live in the UK and we have several good associations that make sure their members are fully up to date and qualified to work as an accredited companion animal behaviourist. These are the APBC (The association for Pet Behaviour Counsellors www.apbc.org) and ASAB (The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour www.asab.nottingham.ac.uk ).

  In the US you have the ABS (Animal behaviour Society) not sure of the website but if you Google it you will find out all about who is available in your area. If you are insured it should cover you to see a fully accredited member. As in the UK anyone can set themselves up stating they are a behaviourist and many simply are not and can do an awful lot of damage as you have found out to your cost. If you take a look at the APBC website you will find a recommended book list. Have a look and order one of these at least it will put you back on the right track.

  I really feel for you

  All the best

  Rosie Barclay.

   

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