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Dog owners of the OT - how did you train your dog to behave well?
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:45 pm
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:45 pm
Been reading that there’s a serious debate about cognitive behavior theory among dog trainers. Some advocate a pure positive-reinforcement model that utilizes clicker training. Some are more discipline minded such as the Cesar Milan approach. A few take a more balanced approach with leash corrections and rewards for positive behavior.
I think we’ve always taken a more balanced approach but our current dog barks like crazy at people coming to the door and will cut a bitch if bitch is an approaching dog off its leash. We’re certainly not perfect dog parents.
I think we’ve always taken a more balanced approach but our current dog barks like crazy at people coming to the door and will cut a bitch if bitch is an approaching dog off its leash. We’re certainly not perfect dog parents.
This post was edited on 6/25/18 at 4:46 pm
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Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:49 pm to StringedInstruments
quote:I used a combination of the two. I have 3 beagles and they can be stubborn. Takes discipline to trump the hound dog nose.
Some advocate a pure positive-reinforcement model that utilizes clicker training. Some are more discipline minded such as the Cesar Milan approach
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:54 pm to StringedInstruments
Work with them from day 1 if a pup. Reinforce good behavior with treat rewards, petting, praise, etc.
And work with them on a consistent level. One word commands are better than talking to them like they are kids.
Commands like "Heel" are better than "OK, walk beside me."
You don't need to physically abuse your animal. A stern voice and disapproving disposition can do wonders in letting them know they screwed up.
And work with them on a consistent level. One word commands are better than talking to them like they are kids.
Commands like "Heel" are better than "OK, walk beside me."
You don't need to physically abuse your animal. A stern voice and disapproving disposition can do wonders in letting them know they screwed up.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:54 pm to StringedInstruments
Shock collar keeps them honest
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:55 pm to StringedInstruments
sent them to some woman in Mire for 6 weeks. they came back able to do pretty much everything but talk. we had to force them to unlearn some of it though, bc the were too robotic
poodles btw.
ETA: woman is old and doesnt train anymore.
poodles btw.
ETA: woman is old and doesnt train anymore.
This post was edited on 6/25/18 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:55 pm to wickowick
My dog is a fairly independent breed, thus he doesn't respond well to commands. I did teach him to sit though. He doesn't really pull much on his leash when we go for walks either.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:57 pm to StringedInstruments
The other dog acted up and I shot him, then I waved the gun at the second one and said, "You're next".
This post was edited on 6/25/18 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:57 pm to StringedInstruments
Whether you go positive or negative, consistent and immediate enforcement/reinforcement is the key.
I'm not saying it can't be trained out of this, but sometimes the best way to get rid of undesirable behaviors is to pick a breed that doesn't have a tendency towards them in the first place.
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I think we’ve always taken a more balanced approach but our current dog barks like crazy at people coming to the door and will cut a bitch if bitch is an approaching dog off its leash.
I'm not saying it can't be trained out of this, but sometimes the best way to get rid of undesirable behaviors is to pick a breed that doesn't have a tendency towards them in the first place.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:58 pm to StringedInstruments
He's under 10lb. so I just say, "Stop that" and pick him up. Usually works. 
Posted on 6/25/18 at 4:59 pm to TigerinATL
quote:yep. I tried to be completely positive and that just didnt happen. My dog gor beat in certain circumstances. He knows when i am mad.
Whether you go positive or negative, consistent and immediate enforcement/reinforcement is the key.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:00 pm to StringedInstruments
No expert here, but I have had three dogs, and all have been well trained.
First, make sure the dog knows you are the Alpha. If you don't do this, then most everything else will have mixed results at best.
Second, DO NOT yell words at the dog that it does not know/understand. My MIL does this to her poorly trained shithead and she wonders why it ignores her. When I suggest that maybe the dog doesn't understand English, I get the look. Keep commands quick and simple.
Third, use sharp sounds for corrections. This is how adults dogs correct their offspring. They let out a quick yap to get the young one's attention, and give it a nip if its totally out of line. Doing this does two things: uses the dog's instinct to stop what it's doing and reinforces that you are the Alpha.
One of my dogs LOVES to chase rabbits, and my neighborhood is full of them. If she takes off without my consent, all I have to do is give a quick "Ahhh!!!!" and she stops in her tracks.
Finally, find out what your dog responds to positively and use that when he/she has done something good. One of mine likes her ears rubbed. The other likes a butt rub. Once you see the tail wagging, you know the dog is acknowledging your approval.
Most dogs want to please the Alpha, so training them is usually pretty easy. Making training fun is also a good thing especially with younger dogs, though they tend to not know when it's time to quit if they're really enjoying what you're doing.
First, make sure the dog knows you are the Alpha. If you don't do this, then most everything else will have mixed results at best.
Second, DO NOT yell words at the dog that it does not know/understand. My MIL does this to her poorly trained shithead and she wonders why it ignores her. When I suggest that maybe the dog doesn't understand English, I get the look. Keep commands quick and simple.
Third, use sharp sounds for corrections. This is how adults dogs correct their offspring. They let out a quick yap to get the young one's attention, and give it a nip if its totally out of line. Doing this does two things: uses the dog's instinct to stop what it's doing and reinforces that you are the Alpha.
One of my dogs LOVES to chase rabbits, and my neighborhood is full of them. If she takes off without my consent, all I have to do is give a quick "Ahhh!!!!" and she stops in her tracks.
Finally, find out what your dog responds to positively and use that when he/she has done something good. One of mine likes her ears rubbed. The other likes a butt rub. Once you see the tail wagging, you know the dog is acknowledging your approval.
Most dogs want to please the Alpha, so training them is usually pretty easy. Making training fun is also a good thing especially with younger dogs, though they tend to not know when it's time to quit if they're really enjoying what you're doing.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:03 pm to StringedInstruments
Best thing I've ever done regarding dogs: For every dog I've ever had, I've hung a bell on the backdoor knob on a string.
Every time I put him outside, I grab his head and ring the bell with his nose. In almost no time, he rings the bell to go outside.
He will start playing with the bell, but if he touches the bell, he goes outside. He learns to quit playing with it and only ring it when he wants to go outside.
Works great.
Every time I put him outside, I grab his head and ring the bell with his nose. In almost no time, he rings the bell to go outside.
He will start playing with the bell, but if he touches the bell, he goes outside. He learns to quit playing with it and only ring it when he wants to go outside.
Works great.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:04 pm to StringedInstruments
got her at 6 weeks, consistent sessions, its the little things that counts when it comes to being the alpha.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:06 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
quote:bad thing about this is if you have a dog that constantly wants to go outside. then inside. then outside. you cant give him complete control of when he goes inside or outside.
I grab his head and ring the bell with his nose. In almost no time, he rings the bell to go outside.
He will start playing with the bell, but if he touches the bell, he goes outside. He learns to quit playing with it and only ring it when he wants to go outside.
Works great.
I have a bad habit of yelling my dogs name at him when i mad. Which you shouldnt do.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:13 pm to StringedInstruments
Watched all of the dog whisperer
Really, 6 months in a dog obedience class, 120lb American bulldog, he listens better than my grandson....
Really, 6 months in a dog obedience class, 120lb American bulldog, he listens better than my grandson....
This post was edited on 6/25/18 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:14 pm to Bjorn Cyborg
I did this but had to take it down because he would not stop ringing it to go outside. He would play for like 2 minutes then want to come back in. Now he hits his nose against the door knob.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:25 pm to al_cajun
You don't let him back in for a long time. He will learn that the bell means outside -- for a while.
I've never had the play with the bell stage last past puppy-hood.
I've never had the play with the bell stage last past puppy-hood.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:25 pm to StringedInstruments
My dog doesn't listen to me but he doesn't chew or use the bathroom inside. He's calm as all hell too. Idk how I did it. I never really whipped him.
I got in a fight with my brother in front of him and the fricker bit both of us
I got in a fight with my brother in front of him and the fricker bit both of us
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:32 pm to StringedInstruments
Spankings.
Works on humans as well as dogs.
Works on humans as well as dogs.
Posted on 6/25/18 at 5:35 pm to Pepe Lepew
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he listens better than my grandson....
Ever thought about enrolling your grandson?
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