May 10th, 2011
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Dogs know approximately 9,456,321 ways to get in trouble. It takes a lot of work to punish your dog every time he engaged in any of these behaviors. The truth is, it’s far easier to teach your dog what you want him to do than to avoid doing the things you dislike. Think in terms of solutions: what do you want your dog to do instead? Think of a behavior that is mutually incompatible with the current unwanted behavior. If your dog is a jumper, you may want him to sit to greet people instead; it’s easier to teach him to sit than it is to teach him “don’t jump.” My previous Saint was a leg humper and would mount people’s legs if they tried to hug – I taught him to go lie down on a bed when people hugged, because he can’t be relaxing on a mat and humping at the same time. Your dog will happily do the right thing, once you teach him what that is!
Casey Lomonaco owns Rewarding Behaviors Dog Training in Binghamton, NY. |
our rescued female jack russel is such a love until, she is on leash walking and someone wants to come near her. never know if she will bite them. seems men are biggest issue, but don,t know how to stop aggression. we have tried treats, etc while walking. she also just loves(adores) to sit at blinds and bark at any car, person who pulls in. we currently live in apartment, have had jack russels before. we rescued her from humane society, she had been in there for 4mo. when we got her. she has been trained very evident. any help would be appreciated. she also hates any other dog.
Love the article…we tell our students to replace the word (sound) NO with a directive…we all would like to know what someone wants…it is clear. You must remember to do your preventive training so your dog can give you the results you are looking for…
Have a great day training!
Debbie Miller-Gurchak
Hazel, check out the book Control Unleashed and specifically the “look at that” game. I think that will help a lot with your dog!
MY problem is I have a Mi-ki 6yrs old he is meek shy and afraid of a Shihtzu pup i got. the pup is 11 wks. old and kept in the kitchen for now untill he’s wee wee trained HOW can I get my Mi-ki to accept him or smell him or any thing I don’t want to give the pup up ,but Maggie may has to come first.she is 6 yrs old and a VERY unsocialzed dog yet she loves people.I tried walking her but she won’t acknowledge any dog and wants me to pick her up.she climbs my leg sh is so afraid .this is my comment I hope someone can tell me what to do.If I put her in the kitchen it’s like throwing her to the wolves because the pup feels it’s his territory.