 Agreed!
I think we may have been separated at birth as well as our pups! I also lowered the boom this afternoon and there has been a very obvious decline in attitude out of my little fellow! I drove to a "boarding school" trainer to check it out in case I can't get past this. I'm not sure who was being asked about the trainer's advice - but it was also what I got from my vet - it is a puppy problem. But, as I said originally, I've never had a problem like this out of any of the several dogs I've owned - including the yorkies! Maybe I wasn't firm enough - and he is pretty darn cute!! But, I am going to stick to my guns and see what happends. The "scruffing" didn't work on Bennett - or pennies in a can - or anything traditional. But, when I introduced a spray bottle into the mix - I got his attention very quickly! I am also using a much firmer (not louder - firmer) voice. (I sorta sound like a 3 year old in my normal speaking voice!!) |