sourceninja
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- Mar 8, 2005
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I've had or trained at least 15 dogs of different breeds and sizes. I dont belive their is such a thing as a dumb dog. They have to be taught as a puppy the master/servant relationship. The same goes with cats. I currently have 3 cats with my wife. When I call them they come, when I tell them no they stop. I have never struck them or used any means to restrict their motion. I do feel that shock collars are a horrible solution to dog barking. When you get an animal you are gifted with the responsibility to keep it safe. Shocking it for natrual behavior is really mean.
You need to find a way to become the alpha dog in the realtionship. Its really hard to do now that he's not a puppy, but it is possible. When he barks, try getting down on the ground with him for a stare down and dont let him leave till he submits. Do this and tell him no every time he barks when its not approprate. Then when you tell him no without wrestling him and he obeys, give him a treat like food or a ball and tell him good dog.
so to wrap up
Step 1) teach the dog who's master and who's servant
Step 2) 100% positive reinforcement with treats for good behavior and a stern voice and no playing for bad behavior.
It works the same for cats. A simple stare down and a growl can teach a cat who's boss (with the help of a spray bottle of water or sour apple)
I love my animals. They have great lives, well feed, lots of toys, they get to play a lot. But they have learned to obey the rules of the house. For example. they can get on the kitchen counters and table, but NOT when food is on them. If food is on them they will not jump up there or beg. They know if they dont beg they usually get a treat after dinner. They also know not to get on guests laps unless I tell them "Its ok kitty". Again, its hard to train a fully grown animal. I've personally never tried. But I would go the route of positive reinforcement.
Its not going to happen overnight, it could take a year or more. So be prepared.
You need to find a way to become the alpha dog in the realtionship. Its really hard to do now that he's not a puppy, but it is possible. When he barks, try getting down on the ground with him for a stare down and dont let him leave till he submits. Do this and tell him no every time he barks when its not approprate. Then when you tell him no without wrestling him and he obeys, give him a treat like food or a ball and tell him good dog.
so to wrap up
Step 1) teach the dog who's master and who's servant
Step 2) 100% positive reinforcement with treats for good behavior and a stern voice and no playing for bad behavior.
It works the same for cats. A simple stare down and a growl can teach a cat who's boss (with the help of a spray bottle of water or sour apple)
I love my animals. They have great lives, well feed, lots of toys, they get to play a lot. But they have learned to obey the rules of the house. For example. they can get on the kitchen counters and table, but NOT when food is on them. If food is on them they will not jump up there or beg. They know if they dont beg they usually get a treat after dinner. They also know not to get on guests laps unless I tell them "Its ok kitty". Again, its hard to train a fully grown animal. I've personally never tried. But I would go the route of positive reinforcement.
Its not going to happen overnight, it could take a year or more. So be prepared.
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