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Originally Posted by majesticyorkies  It may be hard to fix the problem now because of his age. I would suggest trying to calm him down before he is allowed to have the lead put on him. This may take some time to do. Try showing him the lead and teaching him to sit and stay via treats and praise and only when he calms down put the lead on to take him out or in the car. When he behaves the wrong way take him out of the car and back in the house until he calms down again then repeat going to the car so forth. I suggest you do these exersices when you have lots of time to practice with him. Use the car ride to train with first, I realize he has to go outside to potty, But you have to teach him that what he is doing now you don't aprove of, This means he can not be rewarded by getting to go in the car until he is calm. When he is calm reward him with a short trip to the store. If he starts to act up tell him in a firm voice no, or whatever word you use. If you can pull the car over safely and remove him for a few minutes do so. When he is calm again resume the ride. As I said this will take time and repeating of the same words and actions everytime. I do wish you the best of luck with your baby. Any baby can learn even the older ones. Blessings   |
i dont think the advise can get much better... this is Almost exactly the same as i was told to do with walking my 'twins' together- any time they start acting up (whining, barking, pulling) stop immediately, correct and then ignore them until they correct the behaviour, then continue on the journey...
so far its proving to be a pretty impressive strategy for me, so hopfully it will work with your boy!