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Old 03-13-2010, 09:37 AM   #5
Maximo
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Congratulations to you and Thor! Well done!


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Originally Posted by QuickSilver View Post
The key for better manners with dogs was also treats. I used to try to get him to do a command before I would reward him when he saw another dog, but he would just totally unglued and he'd bark, get no treat, and not learn anything. I started giving him treats right before he saw the dog, and that got him relaxed enough that he could start focusing on me for guidance, rather than just reacting.
I tried this with Maximo for awhile, unfortunately he nearly choked several times. He likes to try to eat and bark at the same time. I'm thinking about trying his favorite Merrick wishbone chewy to try to distract him.
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