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Perhaps we misunderstand each other...a "time out" to me is taking an overwhelmed pup out the stressful situation. I do not leave it alone..it is away from what is upsetting it..but I am there.
This pup is a "runner", he is going to have a difficult time making eye contact and getting her attention if she runs off.
Doesn't do much good to tell a dog no when they are off in another part of the house..then you have to shout and they get more stressed.
I pick up a "naughty" puppy, look it in the eyes, talk in a firm voice..and my puppies get the idea rather fast that. I guess I am fortunate, I do not have puppies who grow up to be difficult adults, barkers etc. I have found removing them from the stress early, talking calmly to them, soothes them and reassures a pup starting out like this.
I would need to spend time to know, but this pup sounds high strung and skiddish..and a runner..not easy to deal with when you have had one who trained easily.
Perhaps a trainer would be helpful right now.
FIRSTYORKIE...if we all agreed this forum would be soooooo dull! LOL
Where in the UK are you..I was lived Lym, near Manchester. My family bred Boxers..wonderful dogs, but a handful..you sure don't pick them up much! LOL
Never mind..I see you are near London.. |