How are you?

Sorry to hear about that. Though it sounds like you've found a great dog.

Just walk him until he gets tired, or you do which ever comes first.

Sorry to hear about the relationship drama but glad you're back.

I used to run a pet care business (12 years) and walked a lot of dogs. The cable show "the dog whisperer" has a lot of very good advice on how to train hyper, unruly dogs. Watch a bunch of episodes and do what he does, with an emphasis on consistency. He's good and his methods are sound.

the dog looks like a cutie!

first off the humping is the dog showing the other dogs that hes dominant and that they are his bitches. if you dont approve of this behavior, stop him from doing it and make him lie down belly up and prone in front of the dog he's trying to hump. that or a super soaker is about it.

dogs dont separate as a family unit, when you leave him out there alone he thinks that your never coming back. make it a reward to go outside look up
k9 separation anxiety on google and find somthing that works for you and him.

counters, squirt gun or binaca and a command like OFF, if he still tries to get up there, try listerien or somthing like the stuff that you use to stop kids from biting their nails (bitters) put it on the counter when he gets a whiff he wont want to get up there.

until hes pooped, do you have a treadmill?

i have two dogs theo is really high strung amy is mellowing out. but there both young pit bull rescues. find a basic obedience class and get him into it, best thing we ever did.

hope it helps

*hugs*

Sounds like doggy needs all around training. I vaguely recall there was this thing where dog owners could go somewhere and a pro would spend an hour or two showing them what they should do... apart from that, I suggest walking him for as long as you have the energy. He'll always have more.

That sucks about the breakup.. They are always the most painful things we go through in life. If you're sure it's completely for the better then more power to you!

At least the new love will help you stay occupied! I would suggest enrolling Tobias in an advanced dog-training class. Good luck!

What a cute puppy!

We should hang out sometime and catch up.

that sucks that your relationship imploded.
glad to hear you're doing good though.

Walk until exhausted. Either you or the dog. (He's an American bulldog? Oh...I guess you did say that. I was just going by the photo. Anyway, you've got a lot of walking to do.)

Counters. Firm "no" and remove him when you catch him. Be consistent. He'll probably catch on eventually.

Back yard. I'd go with Diablolipop on this one.

Humping. Don't get discouraged and stop socializing him with other dogs. It's important. Just stop him humping when you catch him at it, again with the, "No." Consistency.

Actually...I think consistency is just about the key to all of it.

Good luck.

sorry to hear about the relationship ending - difficult as it certainly was, you've taken the time to reflect on it and are ready to move on.


i don't have any advice to offer about the dog - but there is a dogs group here on SG in case you haven't already seen it...

Glad you are back here. I recommend you find an experienced dog trainer especially since this guy has learned some bad habits. Trainers of course train US to be more effective and consistent parents of our dogs.
Regardless of his bad habits he will probably be less work and less demanding that a human boyfriend at this time.

That dog will be as big as you one day.... Glad you're doing well.

Congratulations on getting a dog. I'm glad to see that you are moving on in life. It's about where you are at now and the happiness you find, don't be a stranger.

I have a 50 lb. pit who is a bundle of energy. You only live a few blocks from me. If you're interested in setting up a puppy playdate at the 12th and tasker dog park let me know. I try to get over there at least once a weekend.