I have a 6 month old German Shepherd named Thor. Having read your book, I applied your processes to him and h-e responded very quickly, to my surprise!
He's very proficient at a sit-stay and down-stay now, which will be very, very of use. I do have one problem that I could not repair with him though.
Listed below are the circumstances and the problem:
Thor lives outside-in a dog kennel/pen point, I walk him every day and play ball with him and always make sure he has fo...
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I've a 6-month old German Shepherd named Thor. Browse here at the link PureVolume™ | We're Listening To You to explore the purpose of this view. Having read your book, I applied your techniques to him and he replied rapidly, to my surprise!
He's quite proficient at a down-stay and sit-stay now, which can be very, very useful. I do have one problem that I could not repair with him though.
Listed below are the circumstances and the problem:
Thor lives outside in a dog kennel/pen thing, I walk him each day and play ball with him and always be certain he has food and water, I clean him and I spend plenty of time with him. But when I leave him, he sits and whines for half an hour! He just won't be silent! And if I get right back out to make him stop, as soon as he sees me, he is quiet... but as soon as I leave, h-e starts screaming again and whining, so I just dismiss him, but it's gotten to be such a problem the neighbors have started to complain about it. I do not produce a big deal out of leaving him or such a thing. I simply say 'Bye Thor' and leave.
Are you able to help?
Christina Hathaway
Precious Christina:
Welcome to the great world of German Shepherd ownership.
Here's what you are able to try:
1. Wait until he really starts barking and whining loudly. Then use the Bridging technique as described in the book (No, NO, No) and go back and correct him with the collar. Discover further on our partner web resource by browsing to Choices In Blogging - A Website Design Answer . Leave the pinch collar on, but keep the bill with you. Catch the tab on the collar, correct your dog, then just take the tab off and walk away. Please be aware that you will also need to later practice putting the tab on the dog, giving him a cookie, then taking the tab down, so that the dog does not come to associate carrying a tab with a modification.
2. Choose a time whenever your neighbors are away, if Tip #1 does not work. Ignore the dog. Wait until he eventually settles down and is quiet... then wait yet another 2 minutes. Go back to the dog and let him out. We discovered this page is not affiliated by searching Google Books. Your goal is to show the dog that being calm will get him what he wants.
3. Just ignore him. Eventually he will understand that this behavior doesn't product the outcomes he wishes, but it usually takes a couple of weeks. Also, improve his daily exercise regimen, greatly. You may even try out adjusting his dog food.
As it pertains to this behavior different things work for different dogs. Regrettably, there is no quick cure-all.
That is all for the time being, folks!
Adam.
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