Why do dogs do this...?

Question

my dog is 18 months and anything he sees he wants to go up to i.e horses,ducks,swans,squirals,rats,birds,other dogs,cats,people,cows. He actually pulls hard on my lead like trying to drag me too all of these,he aint so bad with people but thats normal! Why is he so interested i mean every dog he sees he pulls well hard on my lead 'ANY DOG'? P.s he is always kept on lead and he is a staffordshire bull terrier. The other day we went past some swans at the dog park and they were hissing at home i think they had there babies there and he wanted to go to them i had to drag him away the swans were bloody coming to us they arnt scared are they? They scared me!

Answer 1

Like someone else mentioned, this is a DOMINANCE issue, NOT the fact that he's "curious." He's pulling you around, he's walking you and being the leader, not you! YOU need to be the leader and direct him were to go, NOT him! And it is NOT normal that he does this to people, not at all!!! You need to treat him the same way with people like you would him going after other animals; reign him in by getting his attention (pop the leash, circle around and bring him around, etc.) and making him submit to you.



You might also want to consider changing the type of collar he's wearing, since that doesn't seem to be working. Also get a hold of a dog-trainer to help you get him back into good working order as you walk him, and I also highly recommend you do some reading up on dog behaviour and psychology; Cesar Millan has several books out that would likely give you the solution how to best control or become the pack leader of this dog of yours.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, a dog's natural instinct is to run after animals, especially if they are bred for hunting. This obviously can be very inconvenient and sometimes dangerous if the dog is big. You can choose to take your dog to a number of different trainers. You can also buy special tug preventing collars. These collars react when your dog pulls by pinching, shrinking, emitting high sounds, etc. I suggest you take a look at some, they are much cheaper than training.

Answer 3

Dog training is always quite a trial for puppy owners, however it isn't as hard as it seems. Learn here http://OnlineDogTraining.enle.info/?jzq1



First I suggest that you use a crate which the puppy can't see through. A plastic crate is great for crate training as it gives puppies a feeling of comfort in a den-like atmosphere.



Second, it is best for you to make sure that your puppy is tired before you put her into a crate. Exercise and play with her until she is well worn out before you put her into the crate. Most tired puppies would just whine for a while and then settle down and go to sleep.



Third, make sure that the crate is comfortable for the puppy. Putting her favorite toy, bedding, or even a shirt with your scent helps young puppies a lot.



Fourth, treat going to the crate as a relaxing experience. After exercising and playing with her, just say, "Go crate." Lead her to the crate, saying cheerfully but gently, "Go crate," all the time. Then gently encourage her to go into the crate of her own accord. Wait till she's fully inside, then shut the door quietly. Don't make a fuss. Don't excite her. Just let the whole process be simple and calm.



If she whines, you should ignore it, but if she persists, you can try to stop it by shaking a can of stones, banging on the table, or even bringing up the volume of the radio. This isn't cruel - it is just teaching her that her whining brings these unpleasant sounds to her. Just remember that you should stop the punishment as soon as she stops whining.



And if she doesn't whine in just half a minute, take her out of the crate quietly, wait for a few seconds, and then praise her until her tail wags.



Just remember, crate training is a process which requires patience and time.



And don't keep your puppy crated for too long otherwise she might go inside the crate!

Answer 4

He's still just a pup and will be curious about these things the best thing to do is to let him see all of these things so that he can get used to them, i mean if he see's them and know's what they are he will realise they are nothing too exciting and most probably stop this behaviour :) but if you constantly keep him from all of these things then his little mind will always wonder and he will pull all of the time :)

Answer 5

Your dog is showing dominance and is ignoring you.

You have very little control over this dog.

You really need to train this dog much more in basic obedience (SIT - STAY - COME - HEEL)

When your dog knows those 4 commands, you will be able to control him properly.

Answer 6

He's just a curious dog. Train him so he doesn't do that. A well-trained dog NEVER pulls on the leash, no matter what. Find a good book or two on dog training.

Answer 7

He is a young and courious dog when he gets older he wont be as excited to see them i have a dog that is 12 years old and he doesnt care he is more laid back. i Guess it is a puppy thing he will grow out of when he gets used to them

Answer 8

It's a dog's instinct to want to be curious. Same like when you were a baby :)

Answer 9

I guess young dogs are curious. Once he gets older he wont do it as much because he will know what it is and not be curious about it. :)

Answer 10

he wannt to know what is this animal