By on Aug 30, 2010 in Dogs

I cant take her to the dog park because she bites other dogs and doesn’t know how to play with them.
She also bites people that walk by.
I cant afford obedience classes, so what can i do?
I am just a kid so no i cannot afford it.
And my family is having some money troubles so paying for obedience classes are not a first priority.

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9 Comment(s)

  1. You keep your dog muzzled at all times outside of your home and you start saving up for a dog trainer to help you. You do not attempt to modify aggression without help from a professional unless you are very experienced yourself. Many techniques that will be recommended to you can actually make the dog worse in many cases instead of better.

    Add: No responsible obedience instructor will allow your dog in a group obedience class- an aggressive dog ruins the positive nature of the course for the other participants. Your dog needs private sessions to get him to the point where he can safely participate in an obedience class. It won’t be cheap, but it is necessary.

    oregano13 | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

  2. Keep it in the backyard until it gets old and starts mellowing out. Or just give the pet to someone else. Or have it put down for being a menace.

    Jadochop | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

  3. Bite Right:
    http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_BiteInhibition.php

    Dog bite prevention is a necessity in today’s world.:
    http://dogs.about.com/od/caringfordogsandpuppies/qt/dogbiteprevention.htm

    Ask here:
    dogster.com

    Aggression in dogs is the most serious behavior problem that pet owners must deal with,:
    http://www.canismajor.com/dog/aggres1.html

    A dog’s bark may be worse than his bite, but most of us would rather not find out one way or the other. :
    http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/aggression.html

    Tony S | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

  4. If I were you I would come up with the money for the classes or you will be needing more money for the fines, lawyers for the lawsuit due to the bites. You could also have your dog taken away and put down for biting people.

    Horse Lover | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

  5. A basic obedience class that runs 6 weeks ranges from $75.00-$ 125.00 for the whole session at the trainers and kennel clubs in our area.

    Isn’t it worth $100.00 to have a well trained pet for the rest of its life? You really need to take a class with her, as you need to learn how to communicate with and control your dog.

    If you can afford the internet and a computer – you CAN afford to take an obedience class.

    GreyhoundAdopter | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

  6. Start by muzzling it when you go for walks to prevent any bites. This IS NOT a substitution for proper training, but a safety measure to keep other dogs and people safe.

    Quite frankly, if you can afford to send this dog to obedience classes then you shouldn’t have it. It will inevitably bite someone because it has not had proper training and then will be euthanized. I’m not being mean, just honest. The dogs best chance is with obedience classes, if you can’t do that, then you should find the dog a new home. Aggression is not a home training issue IMO.

    Jennifer M~ Baby coming on 7/7 | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

  7. i had a dog just like that.. try to stay away. but here are some reasons your dog is.. maybe not noticing that’s not right so every time he/she does you need to say FIRMLY "NO bad girl/boy! and gentle medially smack there snout! and every time he or she doesn’t say good girl or boy. maybe throw in a treat. i hope it goes well.. good luck!

    Kalei | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

  8. Your family can afford a muzzle. If they say otherwise, tell them they sure as hell can’t afford the impending lawsuit then. A muzzle will bandaid this situation. A trainer will help you fix it. Talk to your parents about this.

    Jasmer | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

  9. Can you afford the $15 for a soft muzzle for the dog? You KNOW she’s a danger, you’re just waiting for a lawsuit from some passer by who gets bitten?

    Elaine M | Aug 30, 2010 | Reply

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