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Originally Posted by roxies_mom  I found this link you can read and see if it might help you at all. Your situation tugs at my heart because it sounds like you want it to work but something just isn't meshing between the 2 of you. You might not relate to the whole thing but parts of it might be helpful and it also has some of the same advice others have already given. I think my Puppy is Scared of me... |
How nice of you to find a link that matches up so much with Nozzle's situation! It sometimes helps just to know it has happened to others before.
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Originally Posted by QuickSilver Also, I might stop all corrections for now. Yes, you may have to deal with a little monster a few months from now, but you two will have a developed a bond that can be the basis for loving corrections. If you haven't read anything by Karen Pryor, go ahead and google her name. Many trainers believe in ONLY using positive reinforcement. So if you do well, maybe the two of you will bond AND he'll learn to behave. |
More good advice! I am also a believer in positive reinforcement. I do use a stern voice but try not to ever let that get to a holler. When they are puppies though, just sweet and gentle. I wish I had gotten into the clicker training. I may read up on it again and try with my next puppy. Off to google Karen Pryor myself. Always more to learn!