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Originally Posted by Erin  Loki did the lunging pulling thing at other dogs and we did not need private lessons. We just sat far enough away from the other dogs in class so he didn't do it. Go for it if you can afford it, but it's also good for the trainer to see that reaction. It's also good to have nice interactions with calm, friendly dogs and your trainer can set that up. Clicker IS positive reinforcement. Clicker is fantastic but it's also difficult to juggle a small dog, a leash, treats and a clicker. A verbal marker works fine IF you are consistent (A verbal marker + treat should be what those other two are using.)
Heel is difficult to teach the "big dog" way because our dogs are so short. With a tall dog you just hold a treat in your hand and have them follow your hand and get used to walking next to you. A better thing to teach is Loose Leash Walking. Heel is only important if you are going into the show ring. Otherwise you just want to teach your dog not to pull you down the street. Maybe ask about a Canine Good Citizen class? That is covered in CGC.
Good luck! Loki and I took many classes over the last 2 years because we enjoyed them so much. |
Thank you so much for your input. I had one of the trainers come over for a free consult and training session and she was using the choke trainer and I told her I didn't want it used for my Nene' for the very reason of their delicate tracheas/neck. So right now Im going thru a ruff time even potty training him because I thought that using the newspaper treatment it would sink in by now. I've had him since Oct 06 and I thought he would be fully potty trained by now but it has gotten worse again. Just last night he also chewed off an extension cord which was accidentally left off of my shredder unplugged. He's constantly marking everywhere, inside and outside. Im pray I can get him finally trained before I start school in late Aug. The crate idea is sounding like a good idea but that means I have to put up with his constant barking and crying again!!!!!!!urrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
I love my dog but this poty training is reaaaaaalllllllly getting to me!!!!!!!!!
