Don't ever scold a dog when it comes to you, even if you had to chase him down -- that will just make him less inclined to apprach. If you just need to get out of the house, quickly and unceremoniously pick him up and do what you need. Don't be emotional, but demonstrate to the dog that your wish is his command.
FYI, I like "It's Me or The Dog" much better than Cesar. I think Cesar is personally a genius, but I don't think he conveys training techniques very well - he always makes it about "energy" and dominance. I remember once he said to scratch a nervous dog on the chin, because it makes the dog "proud." He's right about the action, but I think the justification is a bit bizarre. |