My Yorkies taught me this. If they do not reach your goal in one step then it needs to be broken down in baby steps. When the baby step is successful then you have broken through and they now understand. Think of the goal as a process instead. Take it slowly and give them about a week to get use to it. I will have them smell it first, then put it on them and give praise and treats. It it has velcro you need to get them use to the sound way before putting it on them. Start out with just a minute and build up from there. Make only good and fun things happen when the coat is on.
Good Luck and have fun teaching Sophie and Pebbles. |