puppy
Positive reinforcement needed for puppy who picks on the lady
The more commands the lady uses, the more she invites him to disobey – and then what should she do about it? Keep commanding? Force him? Manhandle him? Henlow has the teeth!
Behaviour and Training
Goes deaf when called. Takes no notice.
Once we ask the dog to do something we must follow it through.
Therefore I suggest that they now consider before they ask Buddy to do something – consider whether they are prepared to see it through. If not, it’s better to say nothing. It renders the cue word useless.
Behaviour and Training
Changing No to Yes using a clicker
Bella is the most adorable, soft, cute, friendly and totally scrumptious Beagle puppy of six months old. She greeted me with lots of jumping up. She jumped up at the counters. Bella jumped at and onto the table. Bella is told NO. She’s told GET DOWN. When I arrive I usually Read more…
Behaviour and Training
Allowing the dog to work things out without commands
Sometimes there can be a bit of conflict, in my opinion, between what is learnt in formal training classes and the sort of behaviour that is needed for real life. My views may not be popular with everyone.
Aggression
Beautiful dog is out of control
t’s amazing what tiny pieces of cheese and a quiet voice can achieve!
It took a long while – most of the three hours that I was there discussing all the things necessary in a consultation. By the end Millie was sitting down in the corner beside my chair. I did it by simply not trying to tell her to do anything.
littermates
Puppy parenting – puppy training
I had a real treat yesterday. I went to fourteen-week-old Petite Brabancon Griffon siblings, Jack and Coco.They were absolutely adorable. Apparently there are only about seventy-five of the breed in the country. There were no problems to address but the couple had missed out on their choice of local puppy Read more…
Behaviour and Training
Little Chihuahua is perfect!
This little dog is a dream. I’m in love. The lady is wheelchair-bound and has had 20-month-old Chihuahua Pepe for ten weeks now. Apparently he came from a home where they also had two big dogs. He doesn’t bark too much, he isn’t demanding in any way, he doesn’t pull Read more…
arousal, excitement
Too reliant upon commands
The decision was that Billie shouldn’t jump up at people anymore. Up until now jumping up has been very rewarding in terms of attention. The 6-month-old terrier cross is looked at, spoken to in terms of reprimands or commands and also touched – pushed off. She may get down but Read more…
Fear
Ex stud dog particularly scared of the man
Initially the scared Denver spent most of his time hiding – especially from the man. They have come a long, long way with him since then but now need that final push, someone with experience who can see things through different eyes.
arousal, excitement
Nervous or friendly exuberance?
Could she be nervous? Because a dog jumps all over you when you arrive, grabs and mouths you and excitedly runs around panting and carrying toys, I don’t believe it is necessarily simply a display of friendliness. Pale Labrador Daisy was certainly not unfriendly, but all this hyperactivity when I Read more…