Comments on: Using Nothing In Life Is Free To Become The Alpha Dog http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/ Exercise, training & fun for your best friend Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:54:08 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Laurie http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Laurie Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:54:08 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-117 I have a two year old terrier mix, mostly Jack Russel, we fear. I can't even imagine him responding to commands. All he does is sit, and down, but only for a moment and he's back up. He will fetch his toy and drop it, when he wants, but he prefers to play tug of war with us. Big problem is that he has started marking chair legs on all carpeted areas. From what I read - he thinks he's the alpha, which is why I started researching and found this website. I don't even know how to begin with the most basic thing - food. I usually get it for him first thing in the am, but he doesn't always eat it right away anyway. I need help. I have a two year old terrier mix, mostly Jack Russel, we fear. I can’t even imagine him responding to commands. All he does is sit, and down, but only for a moment and he’s back up. He will fetch his toy and drop it, when he wants, but he prefers to play tug of war with us. Big problem is that he has started marking chair legs on all carpeted areas. From what I read – he thinks he’s the alpha, which is why I started researching and found this website. I don’t even know how to begin with the most basic thing – food. I usually get it for him first thing in the am, but he doesn’t always eat it right away anyway. I need help.

]]> By: Chris http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Chris Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:11:46 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-19 I have a two year old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who is incredibly friendly who has been with me for a little over a year. I recently adopted a 4 year old Pitt Bull who also has a wonderful disposition (with people). The played well at first but the female Pitt (Nina) is exhibiting aggressive behaivior with the Toller (Jake). More specifically, when Nina gets pushy Jake will go to his back and let her lay down on top of him...if he tries to move she goes ballistic. I do not let this esculate any farther than that and am wondering if this is something that I should expect to continue. (Nina has not acutally bitten him..or at least not hard) Any ideas? I have a two year old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who is incredibly friendly who has been with me for a little over a year. I recently adopted a 4 year old Pitt Bull who also has a wonderful disposition (with people). The played well at first but the female Pitt (Nina) is exhibiting aggressive behaivior with the Toller (Jake).

More specifically, when Nina gets pushy Jake will go to his back and let her lay down on top of him…if he tries to move she goes ballistic. I do not let this esculate any farther than that and am wondering if this is something that I should expect to continue. (Nina has not acutally bitten him..or at least not hard)

Any ideas?

]]> By: Linda http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Linda Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:11:11 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-18 We have a 14 month old lab mix (beagle/corgy) , who demands attention by jabbing us in the leg with her nose or/and barking incessantly. Occasionally, just putting her on a leash or putting her in her crate works to quiet her down. Can you recommend anything else? We have a 14 month old lab mix (beagle/corgy) , who demands attention by jabbing us in the leg with her nose or/and barking incessantly. Occasionally, just putting her on a leash or putting her in her crate works to quiet her down. Can you recommend anything else?

]]> By: Rabbitwantsaniphone http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Rabbitwantsaniphone Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:09:30 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-17 Hi, I found your site while googling "how to become alpha dog". The information you provide is greatly appreciated. We adopted a young english cocker spaniel last Oct, 2008. He will be 2yrs old in July, 2009. He's alpha dog. He will sit, down and stay for food. He will sit, down and stay while on a leash but when he's off leash and I have no food...he does what he feels. food rules his brain. When we go for walks, he will not stay at my side unless I hold the leash at my side or if he is very tired. He's very sneaky. He steals food off the table when ever he can, he will raid the trash, and steal anything he can get his mouth on. Not so much shoes any more but anything that is left on a table, ie a brush, comb's, tissue, smokes. (On a side note, surprisingly enough, he has never chewed the remote). When given the opportunity he will bolt and then my voice commands fall on deaf ears. This is scary because I live in Florida and canals are a part of life here. Canals contain alligators! Can you help me? Thanks Hi, I found your site while googling “how to become alpha dog”. The information you provide is greatly appreciated.
We adopted a young english cocker spaniel last Oct, 2008. He will be 2yrs old in July, 2009. He’s alpha dog. He will sit, down and stay for food. He will sit, down and stay while on a leash but when he’s off leash and I have no food…he does what he feels. food rules his brain. When we go for walks, he will not stay at my side unless I hold the leash at my side or if he is very tired. He’s very sneaky. He steals food off the table when ever he can, he will raid the trash, and steal anything he can get his mouth on. Not so much shoes any more but anything that is left on a table, ie a brush, comb’s, tissue, smokes. (On a side note, surprisingly enough, he has never chewed the remote). When given the opportunity he will bolt and then my voice commands fall on deaf ears. This is scary because I live in Florida and canals are a part of life here. Canals contain alligators! Can you help me? Thanks

]]> By: Danielle http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-14 Danielle Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:27:06 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-14 Great article. I'm using this method for my pushy 12 week old Labradoodle (or maybe that is just a puppy thing). He already knows the commands - mealtime, bed, potty, water, sit, down, come and he recognizes his name. However, he is horrid on his leash which makes it hard, at times, to let out his energy. He wants to go where he wants to go and do what he wants to do - on his timing. He also is mouthing like crazy. Touching the scruff of his neck calms him down most of the time. So, this method is helping him to see me as pack leader. That way, he will have a life of fun and enjoyment (for both of us!) Great article. I’m using this method for my pushy 12 week old Labradoodle (or maybe that is just a puppy thing). He already knows the commands – mealtime, bed, potty, water, sit, down, come and he recognizes his name. However, he is horrid on his leash which makes it hard, at times, to let out his energy. He wants to go where he wants to go and do what he wants to do – on his timing. He also is mouthing like crazy. Touching the scruff of his neck calms him down most of the time. So, this method is helping him to see me as pack leader. That way, he will have a life of fun and enjoyment (for both of us!)

]]> By: Yvonne http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Yvonne Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:37:08 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-16 We have just adopted a 2 1/2 old retriever/border collie mix from the Humane Society. We have started NILIF with him. We noticed a good change. We live in the country and he chases deer or just follows the scent. He won't come and has dashed across the road to chase the deer. How can I stop this behavior? We have just adopted a 2 1/2 old retriever/border collie mix from the Humane Society. We have started NILIF with him. We noticed a good change. We live in the country and he chases deer or just follows the scent. He won’t come and has dashed across the road to chase the deer. How can I stop this behavior?

]]> By: LeeAnn http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-15 LeeAnn Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:29:42 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-15 I have a 9 month old smooth terrier mix that seems to have seperation anxiety. He only barks at two things... one I was aware of. He would bark at me for playtime or attention. The second, I just became aware of, that he barks in my condo all day consistently while I'm gone. He has plenty of food, water, his own bed, toys... I leave the tv on for him to create white noise as well. Crating is not currently an option. Any further suggestions? I have a 9 month old smooth terrier mix that seems to have seperation anxiety. He only barks at two things… one I was aware of. He would bark at me for playtime or attention. The second, I just became aware of, that he barks in my condo all day consistently while I’m gone. He has plenty of food, water, his own bed, toys… I leave the tv on for him to create white noise as well. Crating is not currently an option. Any further suggestions?

]]> By: wendy http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-13 wendy Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:19:21 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-13 i have a 1 year old male shih-tzu, and my roommate has a 3 year old male maltese/yorkie mix. i want to begin this training with my dog, as he gets pretty wild with my roommates dog. how do we know which dog is dominate? my dog came to my home first. also, if my roommate is not training his dog with this same method, how will that affect my dog? i have a 1 year old male shih-tzu, and my roommate has a 3 year old male maltese/yorkie mix. i want to begin this training with my dog, as he gets pretty wild with my roommates dog. how do we know which dog is dominate? my dog came to my home first.
also, if my roommate is not training his dog with this same method, how will that affect my dog?

]]> By: Sara http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Sara Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:19:08 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-12 I have a six month old American Bulldog who came to me as a rescue in horrible physical condition, and he acted so thankful and appreciative of our initial care that we thought we hit the jackpot with the perfect animal.... until he became comfortable in his new life and started getting bolder by the day. My only real issue right now is his complete lack of 'dog socialization' skills... no manners around other dogs, wants to jump on them, hump them (just neutered too) and basically dominate all the other dogs... I want him to have doggie friends on an equal playing field rather than terrorizing everyone else... mind you, he's NOT aggressive at all, just TOO playful and doesn't know when to 'take the hint' if someone nips him... he keeps at it and keeps at it until they're all running and hiding. Any advice on how NILIF can help with this? Thank you! I have a six month old American Bulldog who came to me as a rescue in horrible physical condition, and he acted so thankful and appreciative of our initial care that we thought we hit the jackpot with the perfect animal…. until he became comfortable in his new life and started getting bolder by the day.

My only real issue right now is his complete lack of ‘dog socialization’ skills… no manners around other dogs, wants to jump on them, hump them (just neutered too) and basically dominate all the other dogs… I want him to have doggie friends on an equal playing field rather than terrorizing everyone else… mind you, he’s NOT aggressive at all, just TOO playful and doesn’t know when to ‘take the hint’ if someone nips him… he keeps at it and keeps at it until they’re all running and hiding.

Any advice on how NILIF can help with this?

Thank you!

]]> By: chunnk http://thedogdude.1081media.com/2006/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-4 chunnk Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:01:23 +0000 http://thedogdude.com/using-nothing-in-life-is-free-to-become-the-alpha-dog/#comment-4 hi have a 3 month old pug, I got him when he was tens weeks, he is mostly house trained, but has marked the bed twice....surely he has pee-ed and then dribbles alittle on the bed, the same spot two times in three days, how can i use nilif to fix this behavior? hi have a 3 month old pug, I got him when he was tens weeks, he is mostly house trained, but has marked the bed twice….surely he has pee-ed and then dribbles alittle on the bed, the same spot two times in three days, how can i use nilif to fix this behavior?

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