Dog Puppy Behavior Training Help

Post edited 10:12 pm – August 19, 2009 by Administrator

Hi Everyone.

Thanks for inviting me to address Duece's behaviors when on walks with volunteers. Please post any questions progress, setbacks, concerning Duece. 

Equipment for Deuce: collar, tether, toy on rope, treats – two people should be with Deuce at all times during outings. 

With Deuce on the tether, practice the two-finger target, and sit for folded arm. For this first week or so, use the marker (good – spoken crisply – like a sound not the word) when he bumps your target and when he sits. Later you can quit using the marker and the target. 

Today I noticed that Deuce did well on the tether, but when loose, started biting and jumping on the volunteer (Rene spelling??) , when he was about to attach the leash and take Deuce inside.

Perhaps Deuce is aware that his outing is about to end, so he gets naughty???

Let's start a casual discussion, a sort of log of every outing with Deuce. Note everything about all instances when Deuce jumps and mouths. We can adjust and modify our strategy for success. 

Have a great evening! 

Alan

Hi Wendy,

I apologize for this late reply. I thought I had notification on, so I would know when there was a new post. Now, I’ll check daily for posts!

You are welcome.

Walking him with two leads and two walkers is a good
idea. He can walk between and the people can keep him from jumping.

It’s fine if two interact. You could practice the “target here”, by having him race from one to the other.

Using better treats may encourage him to target. Or, can you ask kennel personnel to “not feed” an let the dog walkers feed after the outing.

I’ll check back tomorrow for any new posts. Thank you for posting!
Happy Training!

AT