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Originally Posted by Erin  Just because he knows better doesn't mean she should get away with it. I'm just saying you can reason with him. With her it will take consistency and training.
Don't do what Cesar does...  It won't help. You weren't doing it wrong. HE does it wrong....
Just BE consistent. It's called NOTHING IN LIFE IS FREE. She has to earn your attention. If she chooses to be obnoxious she can be obnoxious in her crate but she doesn't get to hang out with you. If she wants to be petted (by you OR by your son) she has to sit first, or whatever you choose. Carry treats with you AT ALL TIMES. If you hear the loud noise you know she reacts to (in our case, the stupid NEXTEL chirp on the commercial) be ready to distract her right away and call her back to you. Give her a treat for coming and ignore the barking. |
Cesar's methods are very efffective. dogs do not understand time outs and it will not correct the problem. You are dealing with the wrong pack member.
You have to change your behavior before you can change the dogs. If your child doesn't listen to you, or respect you, why do you expect the dog to.