Dog training?

I've a pekingese, around 16lbs, 2 years old.


Naughty but does understand my command,





He feels like he is the Alpha and i've cut down his habbit for that( i exit the house before he does, enter before he does, walk before he does , e.t.c) however the problem is that he doesn't continue with the " obeying hait" . he only obey's my commands ONLY if it's something that he would want and yeah he dose growl at me(when putting his clothes onn).





he's an adult, is it past the appropriate age to train him?

Dog training?
You can visit http://www.dogstraining.info .It provide you with the most popular and easiest dog training Guide
Reply:No, it's not too late. Here are some Positive ways to help you be the leader:





The L in the S.C.A.L.E.© of listening methodology is for Leadership: Dogs need a leader, and if you do not step up to the plate and become that leader, your dog will - even reluctantly. Leaders do not listen to anyone else. So if you want your dog to listen to you, you must become a leader. Here are some exercises to help you achieve that role.





1. Nothing in life is free. Make sure you remind your dog no pleasure comes without listening to you. Teach him to sit for dinner, Lie down before doors are opened etc. Because your dog is very clever we should build a long routine that varies with every task, For example: Sit, down, shake, - as one routine. Remember to change the routines every day; do not repeat the exact routine every day. Please try a minimum of 3 commands for every pleasure your dog gets.


2. Humans go first through doorways and up and down stairs. Teach your dog to Sit and Stay until he is release through main doors (outside, inside), up and down stairs.


3. Down/Stay sessions for five to twenty minutes at a time to help teach your dog self control and give him a constructive job to perform around distractions and company.


4. No dogs on the beds or furniture. (If you can not abide by this rule, only allow your dog up by invitation – or command!!!). Tin foil or other devices to keep him off the couch when you are not there is important, or he will still think it is his throne. Limit his area to the kitchen where there is no furniture.


5. Don't repeat a command more than once. If your dog does not respond on the first try, help lure him into position. Be sure you have plenty of treats for the next few months to help reward him for listening.


6. Ignore your dog if he nudges you for attention. Leaders give attention on their own terms, not when their dogs demand. Ignore your dog if he is constantly pushing toys at you. Leaders initiate play and decide when the game starts and ends. This keeps a dog on his toes because he never knows when the fun begins. If your dog comes over for attention, make him earn it first, then love him up.


7. Limit access to the home, or the dog can begin to protect his “kingdom”. It is your home, you are the leader, and the dog has his special place. Front windows and furniture near that front area give the dog his leadership command position.


8. Provide consequences, ignore what you don’t like, avoid yelling at your dog for barking or jumping for instance, from your dog’s perspective, any attention is better than none. Speaking to the dog can often be mistaken for reinforcement.





I have trained dogs who are 11, 12 years old....good luck
Reply:It's never too late to train a dog to do anything, especially at such a young age (2 Years old!!!). My dog is exactly the same but probably worse (7 Years old). I am doing the sames things you recommended, but with little or no results.





Recommendation:


- Subscribe to dogage


- Check out this video: http://www.ehow.com/how_2041606_dog-that...


- Watch some more Caesar Milan!
Reply:It's never to late to train a dog. You need to be persistent in what you are teaching though. You can't do one thing on one day %26amp; then something else on another. The dog doesn't know what you want it to do when you work it that way. Always stick to the same rules %26amp; the same commands %26amp; eventually, your dog will get it. Reward with a lot of praise when the dog does "good" %26amp; do not punish when it does "bad". The dog does not understand what it is being punished/yelled at for. Persistance will pay off. Best of luck!
Reply:It's never too late to start to train a dog. Younger is obviously better but whenever is better than never.


I would suggest getting some training videos or taking him to a class.


Avoid Cesar Milan.


good Luck
Reply:you should watch the dog whisperer for tips and ideas
Reply:Obeying hait? Errr...what? Anyways, I suggest you do a thorough search into the Nothing in Life is Free (NILIF) technique and do a pretty hardcore implementation for him. There's no reason he should growl at you. If he was a 100 lbs Rottweiler, you certainly wouldn't put up with it. In addition, consult a knowledgeable trainer and/or behaviorist.