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Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?

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Question by EcoBunny.com: Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?
Given the exact same breed and age, are male dogs in general harder to train? I’m asking because my 10 month puppy and I have been through countless obedience classes for 7 months, and different instructors repeatedly point out that male dogs “need a much more firm hand” than female dogs.

Basically, my neutered poo puppy is very very easily distracted, and it takes forever to teach anything like sit/down/heel. The moment he sees other dogs, he goes crazy and jumps wants to play with them, regardless of food and being starved. In contrast, other female pups around me are quiet and more attentive to learn. My male puppy–UGH!!! Super hyperactive and only wants to play play play. The instructors and I have been trying very hard to be firm on him– sit/down/stay before greeting other dogs, etc, but I’m about to give up. It’s been 7 months already.

Are male dogs in general dumber than female dogs? I’m about to give up training and just taking him outside till he’s older and calmer.
I guess my other question is… is there a statistic somewhere that shows the number of males or female winning CD (companion dog), CDX, and UD (utility dog), UDX titles? Maybe that’ll give a more objective scale as to the sex vs. intelligence question.

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Answer by sweet & sassy
i think so

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Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?

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Question by EcoBunny.com: Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?
Given the exact same breed and age, are male dogs in general harder to train? I’m asking because my 10 month puppy and I have been through countless obedience classes for 7 months, and different instructors repeatedly point out that male dogs “need a much more firm hand” than female dogs.

Basically, my neutered poo puppy is very very easily distracted, and it takes forever to teach anything like sit/down/heel. The moment he sees other dogs, he goes crazy and jumps wants to play with them, regardless of food and being starved. In contrast, other female pups around me are quiet and more attentive to learn. My male puppy–UGH!!! Super hyperactive and only wants to play play play. The instructors and I have been trying very hard to be firm on him– sit/down/stay before greeting other dogs, etc, but I’m about to give up. It’s been 7 months already.

Are male dogs in general dumber than female dogs? I’m about to give up training and just taking him outside till he’s older and calmer.
I guess my other question is… is there a statistic somewhere that shows the number of males or female winning CD (companion dog), CDX, and UD (utility dog), UDX titles? Maybe that’ll give a more objective scale as to the sex vs. intelligence question.

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Answer by sweet & sassy
i think so

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Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?

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Question by EcoBunny.com: Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?
Given the exact same breed and age, are male dogs in general harder to train? I’m asking because my 10 month puppy and I have been through countless obedience classes for 7 months, and different instructors repeatedly point out that male dogs “need a much more firm hand” than female dogs.

Basically, my neutered poo puppy is very very easily distracted, and it takes forever to teach anything like sit/down/heel. The moment he sees other dogs, he goes crazy and jumps wants to play with them, regardless of food and being starved. In contrast, other female pups around me are quiet and more attentive to learn. My male puppy–UGH!!! Super hyperactive and only wants to play play play. The instructors and I have been trying very hard to be firm on him– sit/down/stay before greeting other dogs, etc, but I’m about to give up. It’s been 7 months already.

Are male dogs in general dumber than female dogs? I’m about to give up training and just taking him outside till he’s older and calmer.
I guess my other question is… is there a statistic somewhere that shows the number of males or female winning CD (companion dog), CDX, and UD (utility dog), UDX titles? Maybe that’ll give a more objective scale as to the sex vs. intelligence question.

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Answer by sweet & sassy
i think so

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Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?

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Question by EcoBunny.com: Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?
Given the exact same breed and age, are male dogs in general harder to train? I’m asking because my 10 month puppy and I have been through countless obedience classes for 7 months, and different instructors repeatedly point out that male dogs “need a much more firm hand” than female dogs.

Basically, my neutered poo puppy is very very easily distracted, and it takes forever to teach anything like sit/down/heel. The moment he sees other dogs, he goes crazy and jumps wants to play with them, regardless of food and being starved. In contrast, other female pups around me are quiet and more attentive to learn. My male puppy–UGH!!! Super hyperactive and only wants to play play play. The instructors and I have been trying very hard to be firm on him– sit/down/stay before greeting other dogs, etc, but I’m about to give up. It’s been 7 months already.

Are male dogs in general dumber than female dogs? I’m about to give up training and just taking him outside till he’s older and calmer.
I guess my other question is… is there a statistic somewhere that shows the number of males or female winning CD (companion dog), CDX, and UD (utility dog), UDX titles? Maybe that’ll give a more objective scale as to the sex vs. intelligence question.

Best answer:

Answer by sweet & sassy
i think so

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Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?

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Question by EcoBunny.com: Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?
Given the exact same breed and age, are male dogs in general harder to train? I’m asking because my 10 month puppy and I have been through countless obedience classes for 7 months, and different instructors repeatedly point out that male dogs “need a much more firm hand” than female dogs.

Basically, my neutered poo puppy is very very easily distracted, and it takes forever to teach anything like sit/down/heel. The moment he sees other dogs, he goes crazy and jumps wants to play with them, regardless of food and being starved. In contrast, other female pups around me are quiet and more attentive to learn. My male puppy–UGH!!! Super hyperactive and only wants to play play play. The instructors and I have been trying very hard to be firm on him– sit/down/stay before greeting other dogs, etc, but I’m about to give up. It’s been 7 months already.

Are male dogs in general dumber than female dogs? I’m about to give up training and just taking him outside till he’s older and calmer.
I guess my other question is… is there a statistic somewhere that shows the number of males or female winning CD (companion dog), CDX, and UD (utility dog), UDX titles? Maybe that’ll give a more objective scale as to the sex vs. intelligence question.

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Answer by sweet & sassy
i think so

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Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?

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Question by EcoBunny.com: Are female dogs in general smarter than male dogs?
Given the exact same breed and age, are male dogs in general harder to train? I’m asking because my 10 month puppy and I have been through countless obedience classes for 7 months, and different instructors repeatedly point out that male dogs “need a much more firm hand” than female dogs.

Basically, my neutered poo puppy is very very easily distracted, and it takes forever to teach anything like sit/down/heel. The moment he sees other dogs, he goes crazy and jumps wants to play with them, regardless of food and being starved. In contrast, other female pups around me are quiet and more attentive to learn. My male puppy–UGH!!! Super hyperactive and only wants to play play play. The instructors and I have been trying very hard to be firm on him– sit/down/stay before greeting other dogs, etc, but I’m about to give up. It’s been 7 months already.

Are male dogs in general dumber than female dogs? I’m about to give up training and just taking him outside till he’s older and calmer.
I guess my other question is… is there a statistic somewhere that shows the number of males or female winning CD (companion dog), CDX, and UD (utility dog), UDX titles? Maybe that’ll give a more objective scale as to the sex vs. intelligence question.

Best answer:

Answer by sweet & sassy
i think so

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Is it me or this really dangerous?

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Question by Sir Hoochalot: Is it me or this really dangerous?
Kids with parents who have never taught them that not only is it impolite to not ask before you run up to and stroke your dog, but also potentially very dangerous.

It happened to me yesterday. I was walking Hooch in the park like I always do. We walked down to the gates to wait for my boyfriend to get home from work as he walks home via the park. We were maybe 30 metres from the gate and two boys, brothers I think, aged maybe 6 and 8, ran up to my dog screaming “Look! A dog!” and putting their hands all over him, squealing and being very hyperactive. Now Hooch is not a vicious dog but he is incredibly nervous and as usual, when he is in a situation that involved high pitches noises and fast moving objects (kids), his head went down, he ears went back and his tail went between his legs. I stood between them and Hooch and told the kids very nicely that Hooch didn’t really like strangers running up to him and stroking him without asking that he’d much prefer it if they asked me whether they could first first. They basically just sneered at me and one of them he wasn’t scared of him. I was like, how do you know? Their parents were not around which IMO brings up other issues.

Anyway, it just struck me that these kids were putting themselves in a very dangerous situation. What if they go running up to another dog who bites them? Yes, dogs that are likely to bite should be muzzled in public but since when has everybody had that kind of common sense?

Why hadn’t their parents taught them not touch strange dogs without asking the handler first?
It was drummed into me when I was a child to never ever under any circumstances touch a strange dog without asking whoever it was with first.
It was drummed into me when I was a child to never ever under any circumstances touch a strange dog without asking whoever it was with first.
A lot of nervous dogs can bite when provoked but not Hooch. He’d try and run away. Believe me he’s been a lot of situations at the vets (painful procedures and whatnot) where a bit would be understandable yet he didn’t even growl. I don’t say it’s impossible but I’d be surprised.

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Answer by luconi1
ya, it probably is dangerous.

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What kind of dog would be best for our family? House with fenced yard, 4 cats & 3 kids. NOT BIG, EZ to train.?

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Question by lisa: What kind of dog would be best for our family? House with fenced yard, 4 cats & 3 kids. NOT BIG, EZ to train.?
Since we got married, we’ve had TWO dogs. One was a hyperactive chow that hurt the baby (we were in a condo and she just grew too BIG, FAST). Then years later we had a cocker spaniel – sweet, but she peed EVERYWHERE. I already have 3 kids and 4 cats and don’t have time to clean dog messes off my carpet. My boys – and hubby – love dogs. I’m ok with them, as long as they’re not too big. I’m more of a cat person. I would never hurt an animal, but I don’t want to get another one and have to give it up. I want a life commitment (its life or mine, whichever is first!) – not fair to cause that stress to any of us, or an animal, again.

But we are in a house now (rental,but house nonetheless) with a FENCED YARD. My kids are older now – 4.5, 6, and 8. The cats are all indoor cats, but get along w/each other.

I’m open to hearing “you shouldn’t have a dog” – or some honest opinions about what breed would be best We are in Riverside county, and I do not want to buy one from a store (bad luck and I want a dog that *at least PARTLY trained, primarily potty trained.) I’d like one that’s young – to grow with the kids – and the more like a cat that it is, the better it will ge along with me. Fluffy lap dogs are fine, as long as the temperament is suitable. Hair is not really an issue, but I don’t want a big LOG OF A DOG, without a lot of hair. I am familiar with a TON of breed (mom trained dogs for awhile) but I never found one I couldn’t live without. All puppies are cute, so if I can get beyond needing the “aww, ain’t it cute” then maybe I can make a more ADULT choice this time around.

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Answer by scrgrl
It sounds like you don’t even want a dog. Who is going to be taking care of it? I would look into shelters that foster dogs. You can get a better idea of how well they get along with kids and cats. That’s going to be key, I would think, in your decision making.

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Q&A: What kind of dog would be best for our family? House with fenced yard, 4 cats & 3 kids. NOT BIG, EZ to train.?

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Question by lisa: What kind of dog would be best for our family? House with fenced yard, 4 cats & 3 kids. NOT BIG, EZ to train.?
Since we got married, we’ve had TWO dogs. One was a hyperactive chow that hurt the baby (we were in a condo and she just grew too BIG, FAST). Then years later we had a cocker spaniel – sweet, but she peed EVERYWHERE. I already have 3 kids and 4 cats and don’t have time to clean dog messes off my carpet. My boys – and hubby – love dogs. I’m ok with them, as long as they’re not too big. I’m more of a cat person. I would never hurt an animal, but I don’t want to get another one and have to give it up. I want a life commitment (its life or mine, whichever is first!) – not fair to cause that stress to any of us, or an animal, again.

But we are in a house now (rental,but house nonetheless) with a FENCED YARD. My kids are older now – 4.5, 6, and 8. The cats are all indoor cats, but get along w/each other.

I’m open to hearing “you shouldn’t have a dog” – or some honest opinions about what breed would be best We are in Riverside county, and I do not want to buy one from a store (bad luck and I want a dog that *at least PARTLY trained, primarily potty trained.) I’d like one that’s young – to grow with the kids – and the more like a cat that it is, the better it will ge along with me. Fluffy lap dogs are fine, as long as the temperament is suitable. Hair is not really an issue, but I don’t want a big LOG OF A DOG, without a lot of hair. I am familiar with a TON of breed (mom trained dogs for awhile) but I never found one I couldn’t live without. All puppies are cute, so if I can get beyond needing the “aww, ain’t it cute” then maybe I can make a more ADULT choice this time around.

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Answer by scrgrl
It sounds like you don’t even want a dog. Who is going to be taking care of it? I would look into shelters that foster dogs. You can get a better idea of how well they get along with kids and cats. That’s going to be key, I would think, in your decision making.

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Q&A: How can I not be depressed about my dog?

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Question by Liz: How can I not be depressed about my dog?
My mom said today that my new 10 mo. old Weimaraner “snapped” at my baby. My baby is hyperactive and she said he did it just cuz my baby sat near him. She hates dogs, mind you. This was the best dog I have ever had and I have wanted one forever. I loved him and cannot stop crying and being depressed and angry at my mom for her selfishness and manipulation (insulted me and the dog, and manipulated me until I broke and sold him to someone else). How can I stop feeling bad like this when I had to rehome the dog? I will never forget the dog’s face when the man took his leash. The man said “My wife has always wanted one of these dogs” I said so have I.

I am in my 20s and live with my mom. She is selfish and crazy.

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Answer by Kelsey and Finny
In your 20′s and living with your mom? Your mom’s house, your mom’s rules. I would put my child before my dog any day. If your baby was in danger of being bitten, the dog should be gone. Maybe you can coordinate something with the new owners so you can still visit him on occasion?

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