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Originally Posted by laci32  Thankyou for your responses .I knew there was nothing medical about it or Andys vet would have told me .I sought out the advise of this trainer just for some tips on how to get him to stop barking at the odd person or bike or here and there the odd dog when we go for walks or just being out on the front lawn .She tried to tell me my Andy had big behaviour issues ,I am to throw all his toys and treats away take his beds away .Make him stay off furniture and my bed .Also he is to work for his food .For what being a normal dog ? its not that big a deal ,Just something I wanted to work on but not punish him jeez .Well I told her to P*ss off lmao. Good thing it was via internet I might really have lost my cool |
I'm sad that this trainer doesn't seem to understand the effectiveness of reward based learning; like a Yorkie will really know
why you have taken away all of it's toys? Not! And I like having my puppy on the sofa with me, don't you? I do believe that my Daisy should have to work for
treats, as this not only teaches her a new skill but reinforces her place in our 'pack,' but working for
food? Gosh.
It sounds like you have really good judgement and that you know your dog well!