I'm very close to rehoming our puppy. :(

MurphytheLabrador

Okay thank you. I appreciate everyones replies.

We will look into classes,

esmf73

Perhaps get a very long lead so he doesn't get let off the lead to free roam? Just a thought.

threemuttleys

Okies..have to ask..what is this dog being fed on?

Recall...

http://www.petforums.co.uk/dog-training-behaviour/264279-ever-okay-spank-dog-2.html

Scroll down to the 2nd post. Follow the instructions to the letter (no cutting corners, or going to fast for the dog)

Kinski

threemuttleys wrote: »

Okies..have to ask..what is this dog being fed on?

I was going to ask the same thing, it's amazing what feeding a different food can do to a dogs behaviour.

hethmar

I suppose you have had him checked for any problems with his hearing?

jumpedtheshark

It sounds like you've put in a lot of work, but I'd encourage you to keep trying for as long as you can:
1. Health - have him checked over thoroughly - how's his hearing? Has he been neutered?
2. Diet - he should be on a high quality, grain free diet. Low quality, junk food can make him hyperactive. So, something like Orijen or Arden Grange would be good;
3. Training - either one-on-one or classes, but stick with it if you can. Most important is to curb the nipping. If he nips you or any of the family, make sure you/they really yelp like it's very painful. He loves you unconditionally and doesn't mean to hurt you, but he's a puppy and needs to be taught boundaries. How young was he when you got him? Was he socialised at all by his mother? From a reputable breeder?

Ignore anyone talking to you about pack theory and alpha dogs (outdated Cesar Millan, etc.). Domesticated dogs aren't like that.

Person_one

MurphytheLabrador wrote: »

The puppy classes were at the vets, he went for 6 weeks and then 2 weeks in the "higher" class. We did try to continue doing the things that we learned there after this. How do you think we could be the problem? Sorry if that sounds rude, if it is us then we will try do our best to change whatever we need to. Is it possible to try too many different methods if that makes sense?

No, not rude at all, I apologise for being so blunt!

Dogs aren't people, we can't just expect them to know how to behave because we tell them, we have to show them in a way they understand. I'm not a trainer or a behaviourist so I don't really want to be giving you advice for exactly the reason you mention, but I absolutely recommend going to one of these people who can help you learn how to communicate with your dog.

Have you ever watched one of Victoria Stilwell's shows? She doesn't actually train the dogs for the owners and then leave them with a perfectly behaved dog, she teaches the owners the techniques and approaches that will help them do it themselves.

Fire_Fox

Most reputable breeders will take the puppy back. Please consider puppy classes and a dog behaviourist, also consider the type of food you are feeding, whether you have neutered and the amount of stimulation you are providing. Also consider watching a series of 'It's Me or the Dog' which you can find on catch up TV. Clicker training is excellent for helping an intelligent dog pinpoint exactly which aspect of their behaviour you are rewarding.

rising_from_the_ashes

As others have said, please try the training classes again.

One of our labs was a nightmare too (we'd raised 4 without incident before her & literally couldn't do anything with her!) - we thought she might need to work (was absolutely hyper all the time) and she ended up going to a gun dog trainer ...... 3 weeks later she came home a totally different dog and we never had anymore problems :T

He's not too far from where you are - I can't remember his surname (totally gone:o) it will come to me later of I can ask DM if you'd like me too?

murphydog999

From one Murphy Lab owner (unfortunately passed) to another, please keep the faith x