Hi @Emba, light rain increases the scent of things in the back garden. Can you think of any aversive that now has a stronger scent?Tiny bits of...
Hi @Jade it's a better idea to keep the puppy restricted to one area even if you use the large crate. Otherwise the puppy will use one end for a...
Hi @Beanwood that's a very clever cue for go on your mat/bed. Did you use mimicry as part of your training method? regards Michael
Hi @Mary Katherine Cuff, okay. You might have to increase the value of the treats. Say roast chicken. He gets a piece if he stays for 2 seconds....
Hi @Mary Katherine Cuff, teach him an incompatiable behaviour with jumping. For example, before he can interact with the visitors he must adopt a...
Hi @Celia I would revert back to teaching your dog in a low distraction and familiar environment, such as the loungeroom. Only when she is not...
Hi @KrisM, in order to build an association between rewarding her for a desired behaviour and saying yes to mark the desired behaviour you have...
Hi @KrisM, I wouldn't expect an 8 week old puppy to understand no, come or any other command apart from probably her name and even that is...
Thanks for the additional info @Eric Bollar I wonder if he has trouble with his hearing.if they are on the couch too and facing him, does he growl?
Hi @Eric Bollar, parts of it sound like resource guarding and other parts do not sound like resource guarding to me. You mention it happens in the...
Hi Kris, if you leave a sufficient pause between the two activities, then the dog will not learn to do the undesired behaviour in order to get the...
Hi Martin, thanks for the fulsome update. You are doing what I would have tried myself. The one thing I would be inclined to change is that I...
Good grief. And delete the second please.
Please excuse double post. Moderator please delete the first entry.thanks
Manifestly, I didn't know what the situation is in England re terminolgy. I now know English handlers use two different terms. In Australia there...
Hi loopyLuna, i woulf try with the dog standing side on. Put the lure on dog's nose, move it slowly to dog's chest, and then to the floor between...
Hi Martin, what have you attempted so far to get your dog to approach you in a positive manner? Perhaps we can collectively think of something you...
Hi HollyLou, I think you are doing all the right things. Dogs are reluctant to sleep in areas that smell of waste. Since their nose is far...
Hi Caro A, it must have been very distressing for you and your dog. My sympathies. I would like to focus on what you might do when you take her...
Hi Chicane 1992, I would just continue to work with your dog with the methods you wish to use. It seems to be working. The one proviso: Since you...
