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Post by Brooke on Apr 21, 2005 20:43:18 GMT -5
This dog has not learned what "no" means. It doesn't understand what a correction is. If it were me I would probably resort to scruffing...only on occassion for big things (you can wear that out if you over use that method) as well as leash corrections. It needs to learn that "no" is a negative response. It seems she is confused.
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Post by Brooke on Apr 19, 2005 19:32:26 GMT -5
Anything you catch her doing regularly you just have to pick up on it and eventually it will become their personal signal. You just have to be conscious of what they are trying to tell you. It's not always going to a certain door. Each dog can do something different. My dog Peeka would prance back and fourth in front of the TV from the kitchen to the living room and visa versa. She'd just stand up out of a dead sleep and trot back and fourth...not even looking at us. Kuma will just sit down facing you and stare at you. I knew a girl once who said her chihuahua used to do something like that except he used to sit with his paws crossed. At this point... your pup should at 10 months have full bladder control. They should have it by 6 months. (Peeka took a long time too. Stubborn dogs! ;D) It's mostly making sure you are consistant enough. Of your finding a technique that is clear to them. They learn differently just like people. In her case we were consistant but the corrections weren't clear enough for her to catch on. The day I scruffed her along with the verbal and ran her out right away when I caught her in the act was the last time she went in the house. Just the verbal and running her out wasn't clear enough. Also don't waste time showing her the mess... Get her out. Thats the most important thing. You will only confuse her further if you hesitate or turn the attention to the wrong path. You need to make sure that she understands urgency to get out when she goes is the most important thing. Continue to praise and treat while she's outside. Even if she did have a partial accident inside.
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Post by Brooke on Apr 19, 2005 17:51:55 GMT -5
I think your main issue here is that you are giving too much free reign at this stage. She has to be in sight at all times until you are confident that the problem has broken. Check out this thread: HousebreakingIt will explain all the steps to fixing this. ;D Also... may want to get some Natures Miracle and treat the spots she is using. It's harder to house train the more often they mark in the house.
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Mar 27, 2005 23:02:05 GMT -5
Post by Brooke on Mar 27, 2005 23:02:05 GMT -5
It's really not a biggie. I just didn't have chance at the time to post a long post so I figured I'd just refer back. Ask whatever you need. Don't be shy.
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Post by Brooke on Mar 25, 2005 17:16:58 GMT -5
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Post by Brooke on Mar 24, 2005 19:54:38 GMT -5
I'd have a leash on this dog at all times for awhile. If you are quick enough you should step on the leash so that when she jumps up she corrects herself. If you aren't fast enough give a verbal correction "NO" while grabbing the leash as she jumps and pull her to the ground. Praise once she hits the floor.
If she doesn't seem to get it after about a week I'd definately go get yourself a pinch collar using the same techniques.
As I always suggest I'd also start her on an NILIF program PRONTO. She NEEDS to be earning ALL the attention she gets. Not demanding it. Teach her to sit before you pet her or show her the attention she wants. If she gets up...immediately stop petting or showing her the attention. If she jumps up on you..correct her.
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Post by Brooke on Mar 17, 2005 18:01:10 GMT -5
First you need to start estabishing leadership in your home. Start out by checking out this thread -> NILIF. Secondly I would keep a leash on him. You need to correct him each time he exhibits the unwanted behavior. Show him you are in control of the situation. I'm also a bit concerned about the age similarities of both pups and being together in one home. How long has this been the case and how is it working out? How are you handling and training them? How much time are they spending together?
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Post by Brooke on Mar 19, 2005 10:58:13 GMT -5
There are very few 6month old pups with solid recalls... recall is probably the hardest thing to proof in the world of dog training but there are phases you need to go through.
I honestly feel you need to continue investing the training and bonding with your dog for at least a few more months before you jump into the e-collar.
Don't get me wrong... they are great. I use e-collars but personally I think we are jumpin the gun a bit for as young as they are. I'm a bit leary advising someone with no experience using that type of collar into strapping it on to two six month pups... As Laura said while they can be great tools for fast learning you can also do a lot of damage in even less time.
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Post by Brooke on Mar 17, 2005 17:40:10 GMT -5
I wish they all were that easy. ;D It's great that at least you can enjoy it. It sounds like you are doing a great job with him.
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Post by Brooke on Mar 16, 2005 23:06:02 GMT -5
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Post by Brooke on Mar 14, 2005 23:17:02 GMT -5
Most pups this young usually resist at first. I'm one that just kind of takes off walking and they usually give in after a couple tugs. You can coax a bit but make it a happy up beat or "get over it" coax ... not a "don't be scared" coax. I would also try spending some time in the yard (on leash of course) while playing with his favorite toys. Squeeky toys...tug toys whatever drives him. Get him riled up if you have to, that way you will have plenty of energy to walk off anyway. It may boost his confidence a bit. I'd just try playing with him and try doing a "chase me" (more like follow me) or "get the toy" off the property while you jog with his leash in one hand and the toy teasing him in the other... try doing this down the block. Once you get off the property I would try and settle him down a bit and praise him. Tone of voice can actually go a long way.
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Post by Brooke on Mar 14, 2005 22:55:09 GMT -5
I agree, slow is the way to go here. I also agree that you need to emphasize the good with a reward as often as possible right now. Any step in a positive direction needs to be rewarded. I also agree that this is probably a fear stage but at the same time I'm almost wondering if she is training you. Are you giving in to the crate problems? Put her in the crate and leave her be. If she's being good then she should get her reward but if she's causing a fuss she gets nothing. That includes attention of ANY kind. You have to remember as hard as it may be to not give in it's not going to kill her. She is in a safe place. Any giving in is only going to prolong the behavior. At this point I also feel that the bigger deal you make out of a situation... the bigger the situation may be becoming. Coaxing can be ok, to an extent, in some situations but sometimes the more attention you give towards a situation can often reinforce the unwanted behavior. You've told us a lot about how your dog reacts but not so much about how you are reacting the the situations. How are you responding to her behavior. Are you making a big deal out of it? Are you coddling her? Are you hovering over her? Are you sheltering her? Petting her when she's acting terrified? If you are doing these things you may be reinforcing her fears per se. Lets think about it this way for a second. Lets say to them this feeling can be the equivalent to you probably being stranded out in the worst part of town at 1am in the morning. You don't know whats going to come. You don't know who you can trust. All you know is the one person you are familiar with hugs you, shelters you and coos at you in some foreign language whenever something new appears or approaches. See where I'm comin from at all?? Don't confirm the feelings. Just be non-chalant about them. Act as if there is nothing to worry about. Don't pressure her into situations she's not comfortable with such as meeting people or investigating things. The more comfortable she feels with you as a protector and a leader the more confident she will become in the environments you are taking her in. She should be at least following you places. Don't coax her just continue to walk. Don't drag her just tell her to "come on", give her a tug and continue to walk. If she gets up quickly give her a treat as you are walking. These types of things are non-negotiables. Crating...walking...ect.... Ignore the unwanted behavior and for at least the beginning reward the good behavior and eventually phase out the reward. This is desensitizing. Also I would HIGHLY suggest that you begin some --> NILIF training... I think it will bring out a WHOLE lot of confidence in your pupper.
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Post by Brooke on Mar 9, 2005 22:13:23 GMT -5
Consistancy is where it is at. I'm in full agreement with everything Laura said.
I'd get him into some NILIF... but personally I would take away all bed and sofa priviledges until you get down the rules and who is boss. It will be easier to teach him once you establish more leadership.
as for keeping him off when you aren't looking... sometimes just keeping something on the cushions will do the trick depending on the dog. We used to lay newspaper or set baskets acrossed the seats to keep Kuma from getting up. Thats all she needed. Peeka we used some mousetraps under the newspaper.
How old is he again? With some dogs a pinch for walking is almost a must... at least at first... Have you tried turning and jogging completely in the opposite direction when he starts to pull??
Just before he hits the end and the leash tightens turn and go the other way. So that the leash pops. Not a nagging drag or something you would pull into. You may just have a dog that will need a pinch to teach him to walk on a lead
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Post by Brooke on Mar 8, 2005 20:12:17 GMT -5
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Post by Brooke on Mar 8, 2005 20:11:13 GMT -5
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