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Originally Posted by simonandhallie  Simon was the same way so my trainer suggested using a piece of blue tape and putting his blanket or bed behind the blue tape. I worked and worked but Simon is at the point now where he won't cross that blue line until I tell him it's okay.
I used a ton of rewards and pointed at the blue line and said no repeatedly. When he didn't cross it he got a reward (treat). It worked for us but it did take some time. Just a suggestion  |
The blue line idea is great.
Years ago we had a rotti and she knew that she could not cross the doorway where the lino ended and the hardwood floor started into the room, we would say "back" and she would back up behind the line. The blue line is perfect as it gives them a physical border.