Training - Experiences, Challenges, and Mindsets

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Comment by Ronna, Murphy & Wilson on December 5, 2013 at 7:49pm

Shari, you need to utilize the crate. When you crate her and she barks and then yuk let her out because you can't stand the barking.... You have just rewarded her and she now she knows that barking equals getting out of the crate. Yes! You need a basic obedience class. One of the things you will learn is a long duration down stay which will be invaluable for situations like family dinner time. Until then, if you can't control the dog you must control the environment which means crating during your family meals and not letting her have alone time access to your rug. Good luck!

Comment by BG and Gavin on December 5, 2013 at 7:42pm

Hi Shari - the comment section does not readily lend itself to much feedback.  What I am hoping that you will do is copy your entire comment, go above to the left of the comment box to add a discussion.  Open a new discussion and paste your comment there.  Once you have done that, I (and others I am sure) will respond with advice :)

Comment by Shari Becker on December 5, 2013 at 7:25pm

Hello everyone. I am sure I'm not the first to post about either of these challenges, but I'm a first time puppy owner, and I'm really struggling to get a handle on these two bad habits. I'd love some advice. I know I should probably sign up for a puppy training class, but they seem so expensive around me. ($300 for six classes? Is it me, or is that insane? $600 for 12.)

1) Lexi She spends the entire meal time jumping up, trying to steal food. She frequently succeeds. If we crate her, she barks non stop for the entire meal. If we put her outside the kitchen, she does the same. We feed her before we eat, so she isn't hungry. The only way we can eat in peace is if someone literally sits with their hand in her harness, holding her down. Holding a dog while eating is hard, too. Because we live in a two family - with poor sound insulation - we can't really leave her barking.  I'd love any advice!

2) Our second challenge is that Lexi has decided our hall rug is her favorite chew toy. I have sprayed it down with bitter apple so many times, but she doesn't seem to mind the taste. When I catch her, I say "No" and I put her in the kitchen, which is totally contained, but a day later, she's back at it.  We can't remove the rug because our floors are freezing AND our condo rules say we need to have a carpet there. She's 85% house broken, and I hate to make her stay in the kitchen all day. (She hates it, too.) Am I missing something? Is there a trick I don't know? Again, would love some suggestions!

Thanks,

Shari

Comment by Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear on December 5, 2013 at 12:33pm

I'm amazed at what dogs can be trained to do. They are so smart and really
just want to please.... And dig....and eat treats....and run around....and lick you in the face...and play....and

Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on December 5, 2013 at 8:52am

Exactly, Ricki!

Comment by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on December 5, 2013 at 8:39am

Love it! In some cases I think ignorance is also a factor. Some people think dogs are self-training.

Comment by Sue & Lily Grace on December 5, 2013 at 8:30am

A truer thing could not be said.

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on December 5, 2013 at 6:38am

It is perfect, Karen.

Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on December 5, 2013 at 6:04am

I saw this on FB this a.m. and thought is was perfect!

Comment by Patti and Bosco on November 30, 2013 at 9:00am

I watched it as well.  I wouldn't look a dog face on  that was suspected of biting.  I was surprised at that. I agree with Jane being good at obedience commands doesn't mean a dog won't bite.  Bosco is so good at sit, down, stay and heel and will bite given the right circumstances.

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