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Post by frylock on Mar 30, 2008 19:08:06 GMT -5
hey guys and ladies, I have recently been noticing a change in behavior in my dog. she still acts the same really but when it comes to commands she does not want to listen. she will eventually do as I ask.but when I tell her to sit I dont want to repeat myself ten times.this I believe can be very dangerous.she just barely turned one and I wonder if dogs have a teenager phase kinda like humans.I always correct her for her bad behavior with a sharp no .but obviously it is having no effect if she continues to do it.any help with this would be greatly appreciated....
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Post by emilys on Mar 30, 2008 22:34:20 GMT -5
You should never repeat your commands... it just teaches the dog she doesn't have to listen to you. She could be going through a teenage stage.. it doesn't really matter. She needs to do what you tell her to, more or less immediately. Google "NILIF" (nothing in life is free) and start the program. She gets NOTHING unless she obeys a command. Before she gets her dinner, you tell her (once) to "sit". If she doesn't obey, don't say anything, just put her bowl away. Try again in a minute. Ultimately, she will get the message. Do the same thing for EVERYTHING she wants: to play, to get attention, to go outside. She obeys a command (for something you're sure she knows, of course), or she doesn't get what she wants. There's NO overt correction involved in this.. don't use a sharp voice, leash tug or anything.
Similarly, if she's bad, just quietly get her and put her in her crate, like a "time out" for a kid. Does she know "wait" or "stay"? Then before you let her out, tell her to "wait" and open the door. If she moves, shut the door in her face. When she can "wait" (even for a second), you can let her out. Then you can praise her and give her a treat or play with her
Remember the principle of dog training: dogs are smart, and they do what works for them. So be sure what works for them is what YOU want to work.
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Post by Jay on Mar 30, 2008 23:29:20 GMT -5
i agree with the NILIF program, it works well with mine. although he does seem to test it at times and sometimes will see what he can get away with. once he sees the treat go back in the container, he changes his way.
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Post by bullymommy25 on Apr 15, 2008 19:23:19 GMT -5
You are right, repeating yourself just teaches her to tune you out! I think this is normal, my dog has her moments, it's just important that we all work through them. I compare my pit bull to a toddler!
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Post by AmyJo27 on Apr 16, 2008 21:24:13 GMT -5
I had the same problem, click on Foam eating Carpet licking (still in Training and Behavior). Every one gave me great advice there!
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