The Alpha roll is what is causing her to be fearful. It should only be used on adult dogs and only as a last resort to get dangerous, harmful behavior to stop.
Dominence will naturally occur through normal daily activities when you feed, play, groom, train, and especially on walks. If you have an uncontrollable puppy, I would try every other method first and consult a professional and a vet.
Puppies need to have their confidence and self esteem boosted. The Alpha Roll does just the opposite and only works on dogs that are too overconfident and independent. When puppies bite, act like a littermate and let out a yelp or ouch! and stop the behavior that made the bite possible. We all need limits, and when puppies get too wound up they can forget their manners. If you like the behavior, encourage it but stop her before she escalates to a bite or nip and then praise her.
Puppies will learn faster by praising what they do right, and ignore (give no attention to) what they do wrong. (I do not mean 'tolerate').
1. Kissing starts. You stop her kissing (move away)and praise her. Change activity.
2. Kissing starts. She nips, you say "ouch!" (more whinny than loud), and move away. She stops, startled. Change activity.
Teaching her basic obedience (sit, stay, down, etc.) will help reinforce your dominance.
Hope this helps. |