How to get puppy to respect me listen to me without yelling or hitting?

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How do you be firm with a 9 month old puppy without yelling/ or tapping on nose.
Sometimes when I am on the couch and I want him away from me such as I am eating, should I just ignore him if hes close to be or say NO kind of loud and low. I have done this and he doesn’t listen. I admit, I have tapped him on the nose not too hard though and he did respect me then but isn’t there another way? I do enroll in puppy classes in a few weeks.

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Answer by korny
well i did this with my puppy who was hard to teach i would ignore her and she would find someone else to play with but don’t ignore her too much or she wont like you

Answer by kaitlynnbitches
Say no in a stern steady voice,without a hint of anger or anything.
Then give him a slight nudge away from you.

If that doesn’t work,ignore him.
Add; I usually like to put ’em on the floor and say no and continue to do so until they get tired of trying.
If you’re eating ignore him.

Answer by Kristen
For your dog to respect you, you need to establish dominance. The EASIEST way to do that, is to NEVER let your dog walk in front of you when you fixing to take him/her outside to use the bathroom. Make him sit and tell him with your hand up, to stay. You walk outside first then call for your dog. A dog will listen alot better knowing that YOU are in charge, not him.

Answer by aqua
you on the right line,dont feed the same time you eat, because dog are a pack animal and the leader allways eats first, sound strange be true, that how friends get bite as that dog grows (weak owners) to be the leader, and make the decision,for that pack.
is that person (friend) is a threat , and dog dont know that that person is just playing around, if you are weak dog will rise to be leader,pretty wild yea?
cat is another story , the weak bury they poop, ha,

Answer by flea
Dogs are pack animals and you need to show them you are the leader of the pack. Make distinctions between you and him. do not let him on beds or couches with you make him sleep on the floor. Eat before he does and only give him food after you have eaten, the leader must always eat first. Be consistent with him and make sure everyone else in the family does the same.

Answer by Will K
grab him around the neck with the tips of ur fingers and push him 2 the ground it simulates a bite it wont hrt him but will tell him ur the alpha dog

Answer by ξ Bindi §
Teach him to go to his place. His place can be his bed, his crate, or a mat on the floor. My dogs each have a chunk of carpet in our living room. He can’t bug you while eating and be in his place at the same time.

Start near his place, spot, bed, whatever you want to call it. Show him a treat, lead him the place when he’s on it say Place. Give him the treat and lots praise and pets. Gradually move further and further away until you can send him to his place from across the room or even a different a room. I can give my two dogs a treat in the kitchen and tell them Take it to your spot, and they head to their spots in living room to eat it. Once trained this becomes very handy, you can send the dog to its place so its not under foot while you’re doing something, or when guests come. There is multiple uses.

Another option figure out your comfort zone. How far away do want the dog when you’re eating? Once you figure this out sit down, start eating, as soon as he crosses your imaginary line stand up and gently walk into him so he backs up. Tell him Back, or Away. Praise him when he gets out of the zone, and sit back down. Repeat. He will learn that he needs to remain outside your ‘zone’ while you eat.

Training takes time and patience, hitting and yelling will only slow the process down. Use positive methods, both you and your dog will be so much happier. I would recommend the book Idiots Guide to Positive Dog Training by Pam Dennison.

Answer by The Great Lion
Hitting on the nose or yelling will only make him fear you and DISRESPECT you.
A lot of people get this wrong!
In the canine world, the pack leader gets the alpha role by setting an example in his actions, not by “yelling” or “tipping on the nose”.

1- If you wanna be the alpha, you need to be consistent.
Example : If you don’t want your dog to get on the sofa, then ALWAYS don’t let him ! at all times !

2- Biting:
If you don’t want your puppy to bite you, ignore him. Walk out of the room.
If he bites, yelp like it really hurts and walk away and leave the room for 15 minutes.
When you correct a puppy, say NO in a gentle voice and direct him to the correct way of doing things ( example : chewing on his toys, not on your shoes…).

3- When your puppy is on a leash, always make sure you lead the way, not him. You decide where to go and when to stop, NOT HIM.

4- Always enter doors and doorways before your puppy, ALWAYS.

Good luck.

Answer by Taz V
My dad always used to say that when the puppy is still small you need to take your salivia and let her / him lick it off their noses cause it then learns your smell and only listens to you
Worked for me

Answer by Marna O
Without going into deadful detail…entire books have been written on this…I will give some food for thought.

Yelling and hitting does not teach respect. You must be calm, firm and consistent…

rather than telling the pup what NOT to do, you tell the pup what TO do and reward. Be firm and consistant.

You can either train to go to a bed, or we simply trained our dogs to leave the room. Quite often they would lay in the doorway watching, or they would simply find a corner elsewhere in the house and curl up and nap.

Everyone will laugh, but watch Nanny 911 on consistency!

Answer by Leigh from Pro Plan®
There is no equality in dogdom. You’re either ahead or behind your dog in line and that is decided by how you interact with your dog. Being a good leader means being calm, kind and consistent. Here are a few suggestions:

Teach your dog to control his mouth. If he mouths or nips you, react with a startling “No biting!” This will teach him that you are not another puppy and he needs to treat you differently.

Have him ‘sit’ or ‘down’ before you give him anything he wants, from petting to tossing a toy. When he responds to you before you respond to him, he will start to look to you to set the rules, while at the same time getting in daily training practice.

Practice submission exercises daily. These include holding him in your arms or on his side and speaking to him gently until he stops squirming. When he stops, release him, praise and give him a kibble of food. Gently handle his ears, mouth and paws so he learns to accept this. These exercises are easy with most dogs but if your dog really struggles or gets upset, seek assistance from a qualified dog professional.

Use tone of voice to communicate. A higher than normal pitch is exciting and playful and perfect for praise. A normal tone – direct and confident – is your command tone. A lowered voice your dog hears as a warning, like a growl. With practice, your puppy can learn to understand your mood through your tone of voice.

When you get home, you and your family should eat in your dog’s presence before setting out the dog food. Among dogs, the most important dogs always eat first.

Walk through doors first.

Remember: Pack leaders NEVER share their food with other dogs. If you follow all of the steps above and then give your dog table scraps and bites of your sandwich you are sending mixed signals to your dog.

If you do these things consistently, you can elevate yourself in your dog’s eyes, which can make all the difference in training.

Answer by Tryingtohelp
You will learn all you need at puppy school, but you need CONSISTANCY not only in what rules you set for them but the same words must be used and NEVER change the rules. Tone of voice is important too.

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Good luck