YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community - View Single Post

sdasaro · 09-08-2007, 05:45 AM

Tx for that. I am having trouble grasping the concept of "positive reinforcement" for such a negative trait. Do you feel telling her good girl and praising her when she is not bitting my feet will somehow make her think that bitting my feet is a bad idea? With children, even 2 yr. olds there is a common language and a verbal explanation of whats acceptable can be conveyed. With animals I think its harder to get the point across. Please don't misunderstand my relationship with this little girl. I love her to pieces and take her everywhere. I am just trying to improve our relationship even more. I don't reprimand her out of anger nor am I defending my position. Small dogs are new to the bride and I. Please let me know how this is addressed in "class".
Stephen

09-08-2007, 05:45 AM	#15
sdasaro Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 38	Tx for that. I am having trouble grasping the concept of "positive reinforcement" for such a negative trait. Do you feel telling her good girl and praising her when she is not bitting my feet will somehow make her think that bitting my feet is a bad idea? With children, even 2 yr. olds there is a common language and a verbal explanation of whats acceptable can be conveyed. With animals I think its harder to get the point across. Please don't misunderstand my relationship with this little girl. I love her to pieces and take her everywhere. I am just trying to improve our relationship even more. I don't reprimand her out of anger nor am I defending my position. Small dogs are new to the bride and I. Please let me know how this is addressed in "class". Stephen Last edited by sdasaro; 09-08-2007 at 05:47 AM.