My dog's addiction - suggestions?

[IJToomer]

My dog has a serious addiction that is ruling our lives and I am not sure what to do about it. He constantly feels the need to play fetch. Everything I do around the house or yard takes twice as long because we have to be playing fetch at the same time. If you don't play fetch with him, he sits in front of you and gives a horrific whine and will do this for hours on end. Any suggestions?=)Yes, he is a very energetic boy - we do go on walks and car rides frequently. But as soon as we get back home - it is back to fetch....He does have a fenced in back yard with a doggie door so he can go in and out as he pleases. He has had friends come over and stay with us who are also hyper, but he will play with them a little bit, and then - you got it: Back to fetch.I do have a hard time saying no to him because he has the cutest Shar Pei face - how can I resist?!Thank you everyone for your suggestions!He is a Shar Pei / Australian Cattle Dog mix, and he is very clingy. Part of the issue is that - and I will readily admit - the animals RULE in my house; the dog and the cat. They are my babies and I do give in - but they are so cute and loving that I just want them to be comfortable and happy.....

[Xiioe]

Your dog has to much energy, take it on walks and let it enjoy life... if it never leaves your yard it will continue to fetch.

[Gaia Raain]

Get one of those things they have at the batting cages...you know, the thing that throws the ball. :-)

[Hannah R]

buy him a moving ball for like 4 year olds, but dogs love it

[Jasmine H]

he sounds really hyper. get a fenced in backyard and let him play back there for a few hours until he's tired, then let him back into the house. or just buy another dog that way he'll have someone to play with that's on his level.

[Anthony O]

Take him to obedience class and get some obidience advice from a certified dog trainer yourself...Nuff said.

[krys315]

when he whines just tell him sternly NO and maybe give him a wack on the bum if he doesn't stop. Something tells me that you (or someone in the house) made this addiction happen by constantly playing fetch with him. Now you all are just tired of it. If nothing works then just deal with the consequences/whines or keep playing fetch. I'm sure if you stop playing fetch and keep saying NO for about a week, he will stop the whines.EDIT(additional details):O MY GOSH! he's a sharpei!!?? Those are my absolute favorite dogs(after pitbulls)! No wonder you can't say no!..lol..I'll admit that I DO find it hard to say no to my pitbull when she whines. I just feel so sorry for her that I can't help but give in. BUT honestly I think the only thing that WILL work is to say NO to your sharpei! GOOD LUCK!!!!When he doesnt whine, give him a treat or throw the ball.

[lorennys2002]

i agree he needs to walk its the energy oh..if you dont wanna take him out..put the dog on the tredmill it works wonders

[Hetep]

There might be some dominance issues here-He is telling you what to do and you are doing it-so he's the boss.Obedience Training.

[hoi1ma]

lock the dog out back when you are busy, you are giving him/her too much attention. I guess you can cut down on fetching little by little.

[scottyc1987]

your dog is probly a working dog that has alot of energy and there for needs alot of exercise (just a guess). thry taking it on regular set timed walks. i.e in the morning and at night, try removing anythin that it likes to play fetch with untill you want to play. not the dog.if all else fails try chanel 4's its me or the dog

[DogCrazy21]

maybe.... b4 u do the yrad work or any work take ur dog for a walk, this will mke him less wanting to play and he will be calm and tierd. good luck!!

[jtjt60]

Your dog is doing what dogs do. Take him out for a long walk several times a week and bring a tennis ball with you. Play fetch then and run him till he can't run anymore. At home keep him away from his toys until it's time to go for his walk. He'll get the idea eventually.

[tee_89]

If he's a border collie...accept defeat and learn to love playing fetch ;-)

[JOHNNY be GOOD]

Take note of your first answer from Xiioe - I think he is spot on.

[kitcat13]

well this is seriouse take him to a dog trainor !! he will keep doing this and you will never get any thing done but if you do not think it is that seriouse then maybe he will grow out of it!! but i would totally take him to a dog trainor!!! But that is just me !!!! :D i hope helped!! please pick me as BEST ANSWER!! thanks!!! :P

[odiedomino3]

Has he been neutered? Sometimes that will help to mellow a dog out.

[dragonsong94]

Ignore him when he whines. tell him NO firmly. let him whine. and if your outside put him in the house if your inside put him out side till he didsed to listen to you. hope this helps Merry Christmas

[Grey]

My dog was the same way! Haha, it would get a little annoying around the second hour in a row of constant ball throwing...What I did was at a certain time of day, take its toys and put them in a closet untill the next day. "Out of sight, out of mind".Your dog will get used to not playing later on in the day as opposed to earlier. (Or whenever fits your daily plan)

[fearfuldogs.com]

I have a bossy dog that is always trying to train me to throw things for him. As one great trainer has said, 'all of my dog's bad habits, I taught him.'You need to train another behavior that you can tolerate. It might be a sit or lie down or just not whining. NEVER throw anything for your dog when he whines. Wait until he's not whining and then throw something. It takes time for a dog to learn that what worked in the past (whining makes human finally throw something) is no longer going to work. Dogs go through something called an 'extinction burst' just before they are going to give up the behavior. It means that they try even harder, louder, longer, to make something they want happen. Most people give up at this point and do what the dog wants and have reinforced the very behavior they can't stand. So...show your dog that you only toss something when they are NOT whining or bothering you. Turn around, go away, hide the toy, whatever, just don't give in to the whining.www.fearfuldogs.com